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Electronics Engineering Technology (BP) Associate in Applied Science Degree

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

The Electronics Technician is an important member of the technical team. Their job as part of the team is to work with engineers and other professionals in the design, manufacture, testing, repair, and maintenance of technical systems. There is a wide variety of job situations the technician will encounter. These may include repairing equipment or testing systems while working in the plant or in the field. The Electronics Technician may be required to have extensive software skills in addition to their electronic skills. Some positions may require travel, lifting, and working with people from other companies to complete the task.

The skills the technician needs to bring to the team are the ability to analyze circuits or systems and work with tools and test equipment. Other important qualities are the desire to be part of a professional team, good communication skills, and the ability to work under supervision or independently.

Graduates who choose the A.A.S. degree usually have a future goal of a four-year degree in Engineering, Computer Science or other degree that will lead to a higher level of employment.

Award Outcomes

Exhibit professional and ethical behavior

Apply basic computer skills in a technical setting

Apply effective team skills in the workplace

Apply basic mathematical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrate critical thinking skills

Use electronic simulation software to construct and analyze circuit operation

Disassemble, reassemble and build electromechanical hardware

Practice safety in the workplace

Troubleshoot, repair, test and report on electromechanical equipment

Use standard electronic test equipment

Interpret blueprint and electronic schematics

Apply accurate writing and oral skills

Career Opportunities

Electronics Technicians are in demand in small to large companies and virtually all government agencies including the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration and the US Post Office. Technicians may work for the manufacturers, sellers, end users or third party maintenance organizations. Technicians may hold any one of the following job titles: Technical Sales, Troubleshooter, Installer, Support Specialist, Field Service, Depot Repair Technician, Test Technician, Quality Control Technician, Network Technician, Telecommunication Technician or Engineer Assistant.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 52 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ELEC1000DC Circuits

4

ELEC1050AC Circuits

4

ELEC1090 Introduction to Electronics Engineering

3

ELEC1100Complex AC Circuits

3

ELEC1150Diodes and Rectifiers

2

ELEC1220Electronic Soldering and Inspection

2

ELEC1250Solid State Components and Circuits

5

ELEC1300Operational Amplifiers

2

ELEC1400Basic Troubleshooting

3

ELEC1450Basic Digital Logic

3

ELEC2000Advanced Digital Circuits I

4

ELEC2020Advanced Digital Circuits II

3

ELEC2050Advanced Troubleshooting

4

ELEC2200Microprocessors and Microcomputers I

4

ELEC2220Microprocessors and Microcomputers II

4

ELEC2450Regulated Power Supplies

2

General Education Required 9 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ENGL1070Technical Writing

3

or

ENGL1100Writing and Research

4

 

MATH1150Applications of Quantitative Reasoning

3

or

MATH1250Introduction to Statistics

3

or

MATH1400College Algebra

4

 

PHIL1100Critical Thinking for College Success

3

General Education Elective 6 Credits

Choose credits from Hennepin Technical College’s Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) general education courses.

Technical Studies Elective 5 Credits

Recommended:

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
ELEC1285Practical Circuit Analysis with Multisim

2

ELEC1375LabVIEW Fundamentals and Applications

2

ELEC1900Specialized Lab

1 - 4

ELEC2100Motor and Motor Controllers

3

ELEC2300Troubleshooting Computers

3

ELEC2400Industrial Controls

2

ELEC2420Telemetry

2

Total Associate in Applied Science Degree Credits 72

Semester Sequence

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