2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

General Electronic Technology Associate in Science


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This program provides the student an education in the fundamentals of electronics and maximum flexibility to take elective courses of personal interest and complete a certificate in the shortest period of time. This program prepares the student for  entry-level employment as an Electronic Technician at many companies.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Identify, describe, and determine the performance of common analog and digital electronic components.
  • Draw, describe, and determine the performance of common analog and digital electronic circuits.
  • Demonstrate proper use of and connections to common laboratory test equipment for measuring the performance of common analog and digital circuits.
  • State and demonstrate troubleshooting skills and procedures for analog and digital electronics.

Required Courses


Total Units for the Major: 18-20


Restricted Electives


Associate in Science Degree


Completion of the certificate program and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Science degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: Any Electronic Technology course not taken in certificate; CIM 10 ; CMT 220 , CMT 225 , CMT 230 ; MATH 7 , MATH 124 , MATH 251 , MATH 253 , 255; PHYS 2A , PHYS 2B , PHYS 20 .

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