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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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Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
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.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPTR 1104 | Intro to Computer Tech | 3 credits |
| ETAS 1101 | DC Power | 3 credits |
| ETAS 1103 | AC Power | 3 credits |
| ETAS 1104 | Analog Circuits | 3 credits |
| ETAS 1106 | Digital Electronics | 3 credits |
| ETAS 1108 | Elec Assembly Tech | 2 credits |
| ETAS 1540 | Solid Modeling | 2 credits |
| ETAS 2220 | Microcontrollers I | 4 credits |
| ETAS 2230 | Motor Controls | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2207 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 32 credits | |
1. Student will use Microsoft Office Programs efficiently.
2. Student will author professional level technical reports and documents.
3. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of resistive, inductive and capacitive series, parallel, and series parallel circuits.
4. Student will design circuit boards and solder electrical components.
5. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of solid state transistors, power supplies, and amplifier circuits.
6. Student will program and interface microcontrollers with external devices such as motors, displays, and various integrated circuits.
7. Students will analyze and verify the operation of digital logic gates, memory circuits, and interface circuits.
8. Students will be able to create accurate mechanical drawings with 3D modeling software.
9. Students will be able to specify and troubleshoot circuits used for control of electric motors.
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
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 2009 to 2019 is 0.5%, a below growth percentage.
