Students achieving assessment scores below the established minimums must register and successfully complete (with a grade of "C" or better) the required developmental courses in order to meet graduation requirements.

The college minimum scores for the Accuplacer Assessment test are as follows:
Reading Comprehension: 78
Arithmetic: 50

Note: Some programs may require assessment scores that exceed the college minimum in the areas of Arithmetic & Elementary Algebra.

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The Electronics Technology diploma provides students with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary for entry into a wide range of electronic specialty areas. Knowledge learned in the classroom may be used in being a technical support specialist for electronics parts distributors. This includes the knowledge of connectors, solid state devices, microcontrollers, tools and equipment used by the electronic industry. Another area of employment opportunities include the expanding area of computer-controlled manufacturing. Students will receive training in solid modeling, motor controls and microcontrollers. The basic knowledge of electronic components and troubleshooting techniques are stressed throughout the program. Some of the courses in this program may be offered online through Distance 360? as part of an Automation Technologies Certificate.

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Employment opportunities are present in the electronics industry. Electronic support technicians are being used by industry to provide support to engineers in the design of electronic products. Technicians may enter the manufacturing arena and do repair and installation of electronic equipment.

The employment outlook for electronic support technicians in the state of Minnesota from 2006 to 2016 is 7.5%, an average growth percentage. Source: www.iseek.org

Student Placement

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The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

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Semester order by campus: Thief River Falls

1. Student will use Microsoft Office Programs efficiently and proficiently.
2. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of series, parallel, and series parallel resistive circuits.
3. Student will analyze and measure the series and parallel R, L, and C circuits.
4. Student will solder, desolder, and assemble electronic circuitry efficiently and proficiently.
5. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of solid state circuits.
6. Student will use micro-controller systems efficiently and proficiently.
7. Student will use PLC ladder logic programming efficiently and proficiently.
8. Student will interpret an electronic schematic diagram accurately.
9. Student will describe a basic robotic system accurately.
10. Students will analyze and verify the operation of basic combinational logic circuits.

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