Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology: Computer Technology Option
Associate of Science Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Design and Applied Technology Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/design-and-applied-technology/
The Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology program offers various certificate and degree options for those individuals who want to either upgrade their skills or explore career opportunities. Students acquire proficiencies in foundations of electronics and computer hardware and systems applications. Emphasis is placed on the use of modern electronic test equipment, circuit simulation software, and experimentation structured in an industrial lab setting. Electronics and computer hardware technology systems provide instruction from basic system configuration to large scale computer integration and analysis. Students may pursue industrial certifications after completing as few as three courses in Electronics and Computer Hardware Technology.
At least 50 percent of the major requirements for the Associate in Science degree must be completed at El Camino College.
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Required Core: 21 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ECHT 11 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| ECHT 22 | Basic Electronic Fabrication | 3 |
| ECHT 110 | Introduction to Direct and Alternating Current Circuits | 3 |
| ECHT 130 | Digital Systems and Computer Logic I | 3 |
| ECHT 140 | Introduction to Computer Hardware Systems I | 3 |
| ECHT 142 | CompTIA Server+ Computer Hardware Systems II | 3 |
| ECHT 144 | CompTIA A+ Computer Hardware Systems | 3 |
two courses from:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 13 | Computer Information Systems | 3 |
| CIS 40 | Personal Computer Support and Networking | 3 |
| ECHT 95 | Cooperative Work Experience Education | 2-4 |
| ECHT 191 | Introduction to Microprocessors and Interfacing | 3 |
Total Major Units: 26-28
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units