Associate of Occupational Studies
in Electronics Engineering Technology (AOS)

Objective
The objective of this program is to develop students’ academic, social, and technical skills so they can succeed in electronics field-engineering and other technical fields. Upon graduation, students will receive the degree Associate of Occupational Studies in Electronics Engineering Technology.

Graduates of this program will qualify for entry-level employment as electronics technicans or field-engineers. Careers may be found in many technical industries that use electronics and control systems, such as manufacturing, medical, computer maintenance, communications, and consumer electronics.

Requirements
The program takes two academic years, consisting of four semesters, each including two 8-week terms. The minimum time to complete the program is 16 months (68 weeks, including breaks). Students must complete a minimum of 70.0 credit hours. Lab time for the complete two year program is approximately 375 hours; theory time, 862.5 hours.

Class Schedule
Mon-Thu 8:00 a.m. to 1:50 p.m.
or
Mon-Thu 5:00 p.m. to 10:50 p.m.

Lab Hours
Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Semester Start Dates
Classes begin every 8 weeks.
See academic calendar for next start date

Length of Course
The requirements to enter into this program are, at a minimum, a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and a passing grade of 70% on the entrance examination.

Required Courses

CSE103	Introduction to Computer Science	3.0
CSI204	Elementary Database	4.5
EEE214	Microcontrollers	4.5
EEE224	Programmable Logic Controllers	4.5
EEE233	Fundamentals of Manufacturing Processes	3.0
EEM115	A+	5.0
EEM123	Electrical Industrial Motors	3.0
EET115	DC Circuits	5.0
EET215	AC Circuits	5.0
EET254	Fundamentals of Semiconductors	4.5
ENG103	Technical Communications	3.0
MTH133	Technical Mathematics I	3.0
MTH143	Technical Mathematics II	3.0
PGS112	Success Planning	2.0
PGS121	Conflict Management and Resolution	1.0
PGS212	Personnel Customs and Cultures	2.0
PGS222	Team Building	2.0
Required Options: select two of the following
EEM133	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	3.0
EET233	Laser Systems	3.0
PHY213	Basic Physics	3.0
Total Hours in Required Courses		64.0
General Education Elective Hours*		6.0
Total Program Hours		70.0
* General Education hours are required credit hours that students are free to choose from the general education curriculum.