Electronics Technology ET14, Diploma

Program Description

The Electronics Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and interpersonal relations. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Diploma which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communications electronics, computer electronics, general electronics, industrial electronics, or telecommunications electronics.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age 16
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
60 55 34 NA

Location(s)

Jesup

Waycross

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Choose one of the following: 3 hrs

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1013Algebraic Concepts

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Occupational Courses

ELCR 1005Soldering Technology

1

ELCR 1010Direct Current Circuits

6

ELCR 1020Alternating Current Circuits

7

ELCR 1030Solid State Devices

5

ELCR 1040Digital & Microprocessor Fundamentals

5

ELCR 1060Linear Integrated Circuits

3

Occupational Elective

3

Specializations - Choose One of the Following:

Communications Electronics Technology Specialization 8CE2 (17 hrs)

ELCR 2210Advanced Circuit Analysis

5

ELCR 2220Advanced Modulation Techniques

3

ELCR 2230Antenna and Transmission Lines

3

ELCR 2240Microwave Communications and Radar

3

ELCR 2250Optical Communication Techniques

3

Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization 8TE2 (18 hrs)

ELCR 2170Computer Hardware

5

ELCR 2190Networking I

3

ELCR 2590Fiber Optic Systems

3

ELCR 2600Telecommunication & Data Cabling

3

ELCR 2620Installation, Programming & Data Transmission

4

Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization 8IE2 (16 hrs)

ELCR 2110Process Control

3

ELCR 2120Motor Controls

3

ELCR 2130Programmable Controllers

3

ELCR 2140Mechanical Devices

2

ELCR 2150Fluid Power

2

ELCR 2160Advanced Microprocessors & Robotics

3

Field Occupation Specialization 8FC2 (16 hrs)

Occupationally Related Electives 16 hours

16

Total Credit Hours: 54