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Computer Electronics

Option to the Technology A.A.S. Degree

Graduates of the Computer Electronics (CE) program option are prepared for a career as a computer electronic technician. Graduates obtain jobs in a wide variety of manufacturing and service industries requiring skilled technicians to install, troubleshoot and maintain microprocessors, system components, programmable logic controllers, computer hardware and software.

Graduates of the CE option of the AAS in Technology program will demonstrate fundamental knowledge in electricity/electronics at the technician's level; demonstrate proficiency in basic computing skills; demonstrate proficiency in basic networking skills relevant to small office/home (SOHO) environments; and demonstrate effective communication skills while conveying information to technical and non-technical audiences.

Suggested First Semester/First Year

BTO 100, Academic Orientation (1)
CSC 160 or 177, Computer Programming
EET 251, Electricity & Electronics
EET 252, Digital Electronics
ENG 101 or 105, English Composition
MAT 107, College Algebra or higher
Total = 16 credit hours

Courses by Semester

Courses in EET,
Electricity and Electronics Technology

University Requirements, 1 hour

BTO 100, Academic Orientation

General Education Requirements, 18 hours

CMS 100, Introduction to Human Communication
ECO 230, Principles of Economics I
ENG 101 and 102 or 105, English Composition
General Education Humanities
MAT 107, College Algebra or higher

Option Requirements, 44 hours

CSC 160 or 177, Intro to Programming
EET 251, Electricity and Electronics
EET 252, Digital Circuits
EET 253, Microprocessor Systems
EET 254, Machine Language for Microcontrollers
EET 257, Electronic Circuits and Devices
EET 302, PC Selection & Troubleshooting
EET 303, LANs & PC Communications
EET 343, Network Switches & Routers
EET 351, Programmable Logic Controllers
EET 399, CET Capstone Project
MAT 108, Trigonometry
PHY 131, College Physics I (5)
TEC 161, Computer Applications in Technology

Free Electives, 1 hour

Total Requirements, 64 hours