Electronics Technology


Electronics Technology I:  1 year - 3 credits

This program will introduce and develop electronic technology skills necessary to succeed in this highly technical world.  Through extensive hands-on experience, basic concepts will be taught, building a solid foundation of knowledge.  Troubleshooting areas are taught in conjunction with the proper use of various test equipment such as the volt ohmmeter, digital multi-meter, signal generator and oscilloscope.  Students complete projects and demonstrate their skills and abilities on an ongoing basis throughout the course.

Electronics Technology II:  1 year - 3 credits

Prerequisite:  Certificate of Completion from Electronics Technology I and instructor's recommendation

The second year of this program takes students deeper into electronics technology theory through the study of the principles of semiconductor technology.  In addition to theory and concepts, students take part in extensive hands-on laboratory projects throughout the course.  These laboratory projects simulate real world problems providing students with the optimum foundation of skills necessary to be competitive in today's job market.

Due to the Center's Tech Prep relationship with nearby community colleges, those students successfully completing this program may earn college credit for electronic skills learned at the Center.  (See below)

Specialized Equipment:

  • Computer assisted AC and DC experimenters
  • Computer assisted digital experimenter
  • Computer assisted microprocessor experimenter
  • AC/DC motor control trainer
  • Sequential logic pneumatic trainer
  • Laser and sensor trainers
  • Communications experimenter
  • Ladder logic computer assisted trainer
  • Allen Bradley programmable logic controllers
  • Pick & Place Robot
  • Trainer
  • Dual trace scopes/VOM multimeters
  • Function generators/digital counters
  • IBM compatible PCs

Occupational Options:

  • Electronics mechanic apprentice
  • Customer engineering specialist
  • Field service engineer
  • Electronics tester/assembler
  • Electronic office machine repairer
  • Electro/mechanical technician
  • Numerical control technician
  • Panel wirer
  • Prototype technician
  • Computer repair technician
  • Programmable controller installer/repairer
  • Fiber optic system installer/repairer

Skills Taught:

  • Binary and decimal number conversions
  • Identification of major components used in digital circuits
  • Introduction to programming, microprocessors, interfacing, and communications
  • Basic AC/DC circuit analysis
  • PC board layout/wire wrapping
  • Troubleshooting/problem-solving techniques
  • Programmable controller installation/repair program
  • Fiber optic systems installation/repair
  • Panel wiring
  • PC use/interface
  • Ladder logic communication


WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
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WAYNE-WESTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Tech Prep Program

4 Years of High School/Technical Program + 2 Years of Community College

Electronics Technology Program


High School Course Requirements
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Literature/Composition 9 Literature/Composition 10 Language Arts 11 Language Arts 12
Pre-Algebra Algebra Algebra 2 Geometry
Science 9 Intro to Chemistry Chemistry American Government
World Cultures American History Electronic Technology (3 credits) Electronic Technology (3 credits)
Physical Education Computer Programming
Human Perspectives Computer Science
Two-Year Community College Course Requirements
Requirements for Certificate
Semester 1
Suggested Credits:
17
EE 101 DC Fundamentals 4
EE 107 Mathematics for E/E 1 4
EE 105 Electronics Fabrication & Design 2
ENT 110 English 1 3
CT 203 Digital Logic 1 4

Semester 2
Suggested Credits:
15
CT 205 Intro to Microprocessors 4
EE 102 AC Fundamentals 4
EE 111 Solid State Fundamentals 3
EE 115 Mathematics for E/E 4

Program Total:
32

"Career Education helps students develop competencies required in real life roles."
Source: Dale Parnell, "The Neglected Majority," The Community College Press

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