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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY A.A.S. - Microcomputer Option

This program is designed to prepare the student for employment as an electronic technician. Graduates will assist engineers in the design, construction, testing, and repair of electronic systems.

Jobs for which graduates are expected to be qualified include technical investigator, electronics technician, computer service technician, quality control, electronic equipment installer, technical writer, engineering assistant in products development, navigational equipment technician, and sales representative.

The electronics program allows students to select either a microcomputer, optoelectronics, or telecommunications option prior to the beginning of the second year. If the student’s main interest is in the computer field, consideration should be given to the microcomputer option. If the interest is in obtaining a broader based electronics background, then the telecommunications option should be selected. Students interested in fiber optics should consider the optoelectronics option.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:

• connect components into basic electrical circuits and use multimeters to verify circuit operation.

• connect digital circuits common to computers, such as logic gates, flip flops, counters, and arithmetic circuits, into functioning circuits.

• use the instruction set to write assembly language programs to control the operation of the microprocessor.

• construct and experimentally verify the operation of standard electronic circuits, such as power supplies, amplifiers, and oscillators.

• use electrophysical sensors to measure such conditions as light, heat, pressure, and motion to control and operate power devices.

• use a Programmable Controller to set up specific process control operations.

• use operational amplifiers as a component in a variety of circuits, such as amplifiers, regulators, and active filters.

• properly configure parallel input/output ports, D/A and A/D converters, and UART devices. Write the appropriate software to interface these devices to a microcomputer.

• apply knowledge of sensing devices to measure parameters for a robot to perform specific tasks.

• demonstrate effective communication skills by writing technical reports based on laboratory experiences.

• demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving abilities by analyzing a nonfunctioning electrical circuit, determining the problem, and restoring circuit operation.

• demonstrate interpersonal relations, teamwork, and work ethics through group laboratory projects.

• demonstrate an ability to use and apply mathematical quantitative reasoning to design basic functional electronic circuits.

• demonstrate an ability to use and work with computers by writing laboratory reports using a word processing package.

• demonstrate use of computer electrical/electronic drafting packages by drawing circuit diagrams and laying out a printed circuit board.

• demonstrate use of computer software packages by simulating circuit operations and obtaining valid circuit parameters.

*MAT 160, 165, and higher level courses will also satisfy the mathematics requirement.

**ENG 106 may be substituted for ENG 107.