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 field-engineers. Careers may be found in many technical industries which utilize electronics and control systems, such as manufacturing, medical, computer maintenance, communications, and consumer electronics.

Requirements
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.

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 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.

Required Courses

CSE103	Introduction to Computer Science	3.0
EET115	DC Circuits	5.0
EET215	AC Circuits	5.0
EET224	Fundamentals of Semiconductors	4.5
EEE214	Microcontrollers	4.5
EEE224	Programmable Logic Controllers	4.5
EEE323	Automated Control Systems	3.0
EEM123	Electrical Industrial Motors	3.0
EEM115	A+	5.0
CSI204	Elementary Database	4.5
MTH113	Solving Electronics Problems I	3.0
MTH123	Solving Electronics Problems II	3.0
ENG103	Technical Communications	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
Students must choose two of the following:
EEM133	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	3.0
PHY213	Basic Physics	3.0
EET233	Laser Systems	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.