| ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY |
The Electronics Technology program trains students in those basic skills necessary for immediate employment and provides the foundation for more advanced studies.
Electronics is an industrial area of growth and opportunity. Constantly upgrading new technologies have created a strong demand for employees well prepared as electronic maintenance technicians. Employment opportunities also exist in many related fields, such as computer networks, communication systems, automation & motor control, heating ventilation and air conditioning avionics, biomedical instrumentation, and engineering. The employment outlook in communities surrounding Orange County continues to be excellent.
The electronic technician industrial employment classifications are level 1 in which troubleshooting focus in on the individual system. Level 2 in which the troubleshooting focus is on an individual sub-assembly with the system. Level 3 in which the troubleshooting focus is on an individual component with the sub-assembly.
Orange Coast College offers individual certificates of Specialization and Achievement in the specialized service areas of maintenance, assemblers, engineering tech, computer hardware, automation & motor controls, and communication. Each area of specialization is an extension of the core courses which make up the common theoretical principles upon which all electronic systems are based.
The Associate Degree is strongly recommended for students planning a career in Electronic Technology.
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ELECTRONICS MAINTENANCE |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
| These core courses prepares a student for entry level employment which requires skills in the basic fundamentals of electricity, schematic reading and test instruments used in maintaining and operating electronic and electrical systems. These courses make up the cores for the certificates of achievement offered by the Electronics Technology Program. |
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Required Courses |
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Units |
| Elec Problem Solving |
ELEC |
A047* |
(3) |
| Intro to Digital Logic |
ELEC |
A135 |
(3.5) |
| Intro to Basic Computer Installation |
ELEC |
A146 |
(3) |
| Direct Current Circuits |
ELEC |
A150 |
(3) |
| Alternating Current Circuits |
ELEC |
A155 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(15.5) |
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*A basic college math course in algebra and trigonometry may be substituted. |
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ELECTRONICS ASSEMBLER |
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CERTIFICATE OF SPECIALIZATION |
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This option prepares the student for employment as an electronic assembler and Quality Assurance inspector. These courses develop a foundation in electronics that is well recognized by all electronic manufacture and service industries. These courses develop diagnostic skills and prepare the student for employment as a level 1 (systems) Diagnostic Technician. Upon completion of the required courses the student is encouraged to take the CEA (Certified Electronics Assembler) exam administered by a third party agency well recognized by the electronics industry. |
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Units |
| Electronics Maintenance |
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(15.5) |
| Electronic Laboratory |
ELEC |
A170 |
(1) |
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Total: |
(16.5) |
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ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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This option prepares the student to perform level 3 technician diagnostics: troubleshooting and repair at level 1 (systems), level 2 (sub assembly), and level 3 (component). Students completing this course of study will be successful in any electronic related field. Upon completion the student is encouraged to take the CET (Certified Electronics Technician) exam administered by a third party agency well recognized by the electronics industry. |
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Units |
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Electronics Maintenance |
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(15.5) |
| Electronic Laboratory |
ELEC |
A170 |
(1) |
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Applied Digital Circuits |
ELEC |
A245 |
(4) |
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Automation II Semiconductor Motor Control Circuits |
ELEC |
A260 |
(4) |
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Subtotal: |
(24.5) |
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Select three (3) units from the following: |
| G.R.O.L. & Avionics Rules & Regulations |
AMT |
A188 |
(1.5) |
| Computer Use in Technology |
CHT |
A100 |
(3) |
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Computer Installation & Repair |
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A246 |
(3) |
| Automation 1 - Programmable Logic controllers |
ELEC |
A253 |
(4) |
| Electronic Troubleshooting |
ELEC |
A290 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(27.5-28.5) |
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
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Complete the Certificate of Achievement and Associate in Science Graduation Requirements as outlined in the Graduation Requirements section of the catalog. |
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ELECTRONICS COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNICIAN |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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This certificate option develops level 2 (sub assembly) technician skills. The student will learn how to install, configure, modify, diagnose, and repair computer systems. Upon completion the student is encouraged to take the “A+” Computer Hardware Technician exam administered by a third party agency well recognized by the electronics industry. |
| Course |
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Units |
| Electronics Maintenance |
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(15.5) |
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Applied Digital Circuits |
ELEC |
A245 |
(4) |
| Computer Installation & Repair |
ELEC |
A260 |
(4) |
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Total: |
(22.5) |
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Suggested electives: |
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Computer Use in Technology |
CHT |
A100 |
(3) |
| Intro to Info Sys & Microcomputer App |
CIS |
A100 |
(3) |
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Intro to Info Systems & Programming |
CIS |
A111 |
(3) |
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AUTOMATION AND MOTOR CONTROL |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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This certificate option develops level 2 (sub assembly) technician skills. The student will learn how to install, configure, modify, diagnose, and repair automation control systems. This field includes robotic assembly, automated inventory control, and heating ventilation and air conditioning systems. |
| Course |
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Units |
| Electronics Maintenance |
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(15.5) |
| Automation 1 - Programmable Logic Control |
ELEC |
A253 |
(4) |
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Subtotal: |
(19.5) |
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Select three (3) units from the following: |
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Computer Installation & Repair |
ITRN |
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(3) |
Automation II Semiconductor Motor Control Circuits |
ELEC |
A260 |
(4) |
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Internship Academy – Level 2 |
ELEC |
A392 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(22.5-23.5) |
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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN |
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT |
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This certificate option develops level 2 (sub assembly), technician skills. The student will learn how to install, calibrate, modify, diagnose, and repair Radio Frequency (RF) systems. Upon completion the student is encouraged to take the General Radio Operator License (GROL) Technician exam administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). |
| Course |
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Units |
| Electronics Maintenance |
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(15.5) |
| G.R.O.L. & Avionics Rules & Regulations |
AMT |
A188 |
(1.5) |
| Communications Systems |
ELEC |
A215 |
(3) |
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Automation II Semiconductor Motor Control Circuits |
ELEC |
A260 |
(4) |
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Subtotal: |
(24) |
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Select three (3) units from the following: |
| Computer Installation & Repair |
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A246 |
(3) |
| Elecontronic Troubleshooting |
ELEC |
A290 |
(3) |
| Internship Academy – Level 2 |
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A392 |
(3) |
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Total: |
(27) |
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