Electronics Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recommended basic skills standards are
• AAA 090
• ENG 060
• MAT 090
• REA 090

This degree program prepares students with technical job entry skills as electronics technicians. Graduates become qualified to work in electronic automation and in control systems environments. Measurement, instrumentation, and control systems automation are work-related areas for career path employment.

Maximizing student success in the electronic program is the department goal. The program faculty recommends that students develop the following desirable skill and knowledge foundations to enhance student success:

• advanced college level study skills
• working knowledge of algebraic principles and basic trigonometric functions
• college-level reading and comprehension skills
• working knowledge and application of college-level English
• demonstrated time management skills
• awareness of workplace utilization of self-management work teams
• basic understanding of physics principles
• keyboarding, mouse, and MS Windows experience
• understanding of basic science and physics principles

Students who want individualized program planning suggestions are encouraged to meet with program faculty. Please call (719) 502-3600 to schedule an appointment.

Fall semester course sequencing provides concurrent enrollment in ELT 106 and ELT 112. Spring semester course sequencing provides concurrent enrollment in ELT 134, ELT 135, ELT 147, and ELT 148. Students should see a program faculty person if unable to take these courses concurrently.

Students may complete deficiencies concurrently with the beginning courses in the program. Students not meeting a course prerequisite must have instructor permission to enroll.

General Education Courses

COM 125  Interpersonal Communication     3
or    
COM 217  Group Communication    (3)
CSC 105  Computer Literacy     3
ENG 131 Technical Writing     3
MAT 108 Technical Math     4
PHY Any Physics Course     4-5
    16-18

Discipline Specific Requirements Recommended Sequence:

ELT 106  Fundamentals of DC/AC     3
ELT 112  Advanced DC/AC     3
ELT 134  Solid State Devices I     3
ELT 135 Solid State Devices II     3
ELT 147 Digital Devices I     3
ELT 148 Digital Devices II     3
 ELT 215  Operational Amplifiers     3 
 ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers     3
 ELT 263 Enhanced Microprocessor Control Systems    4
 ELT 264 Enhanced Microprocessor Control System Lab    4
 ICF 108  Basic Control Systems     5
 ICF 218 Automated Process Control Systems     4
 ICF 219  Automated Process Control Systems-Laboratory     4
     45
  Total Credit Hours 61-63