Laptop NOT Required
This program prepares students for technician level positions in business and industry such as: Electronics Sales and Support, Electronics Technician, Controls Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Robotic Technician, Quality Technician, Technical Lead, Systems Integration, or Manufacturing Engineering Technician. Students will receive a diversified education in Automated Systems specializing in electronics. In the second year, students will gain further technical knowledge from advanced coursework that focuses on complete systems. Students will be able to select elective courses to fit their desired niche in business and industry. Some of the courses in this program may be offered online through Distance 360? as part of an Automation Technologies Certificate.
This program has been developed in concert with business and industry partners. The program articulates into a related Bachelor's degree at Bemidji State University.
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Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
There are no special admission requirements for the Electronics Technology - Automated Systems program.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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| 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 1560 | Robotic Programming I | 2 credits |
| ETAS 2220 | Microcontrollers I | 4 credits |
| ETAS 2221 | Sensor Technology | 4 credits |
| ETAS 2224 | Program Logic Controllers | 4 credits |
| ETAS 2228 | New & Emerging Technology | 3 credits |
| ETAS 2230 | Motor Controls | 3 credits |
| ETAS 2232 | Microcontrollers II | 4 credits |
| ETAS 2580 | Hydraulics & Pneumatics | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2207 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MATH 1110 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| G5: History/Social Elec ( *See Elective Options Listed Below ) | 3 credits | |
| MN Transfer Curriculum Electives | 3 credits | |
| Program Specific Electives ( *See Elective Course Options Listed Below ) | 3 credits | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 64 credits | |
Program Specific Elective Course Options |
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 Electives for this program may be selected from the following list of courses below. Need help? Schedule an appointment with a Northland Academic Advisor for assistance in selecting courses. |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| BUSN 1110 | Intro to Business | 3 credits |
| CMAE 1522 | MSSC Quality | 2 credits |
| MKTG 1108 | Customer Relations Mgmt | 3 credits |
| MKTG 2200 | Prin of Marketing | 3 credits |
History/Social Science Electives |
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| ECON 2201 | Microeconomics | 3 credits |
| ECON 2202 | Macroeconomics | 3 credits |
1. Student will use Microsoft Office Programs efficiently.
2. Student will author professional level technical reports and documents.
3. Student will use algebra to calculate various values.
4. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of resistive, inductive and capacitive series, parallel, and series parallel circuits.
5. Student will design circuit boards and solder electrical components.
6. Student will analyze and measure the parameters of solid state transistors, power supplies, and amplifier circuits.
7. Student will program and interface microcontrollers with external devices such as motors, displays, and various integrated circuits.
8. Students will analyze and verify the operation of digital logic gates, memory circuits, and interface circuits.
9. Students will be able to create accurate mechanical drawings with 3D modeling software.
10. Students will be able to specify and troubleshoot circuits used for control of electric motors.
11. Students will be able to interpret electric, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics accurately.
12. Student will describe a basic robotic system accurately.
13. Student will proficiently troubleshoot, integrate, and program PLC systems.
14. Student will be able to apply various sensing devices for position, temperature, and weight.
15. Student will know how to troubleshoot basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
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.
