# Electronic Communication Systems (Associate of Science Degree)

San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Electronic Systems

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### Summary

The Electronics Program emphasis is on providing the fundamental knowledge needed by a general electronics technician. Ample opportunity for electronics skill development is provided in laboratory courses. Two major areas of emphasis are currently available to the electronics student: microcontroller/microprocessor technology and electronic communication technology.

Electronics is a field of technology that is concerned with the installation, operation, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification, and service of electronic circuitry, components, and systems. Technicians often work as part of a design team in industry under the guidance of engineers in preparing prototypes of electronic units or systems. They may check that prototypes are safe work as intended.

The Associate of Science in Electronic Communication Systems aids students in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in order to become a proficient electronics technician in the student’s desired area of focus. The successful student is proficient with basic electronics measurement instrumentation and understands basic electronics circuitry. In addition to courses and labs, the Associate of Science in Electronic Communication Systems provides an opportunity for interested students to take Electronics Technician Association (ETA) and International Association for Radio, Telecommunication and Electromagnetics (iNARTE) Certification tests.

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science in Electronic Communication Systems will be able to:

1.  Interpret the block diagrams of electronic communication systems.
2.  Perform tests to verify the performance of electronic communication systems.
3.  Make repairs to correct diagnosed faults in electronic communication systems.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Electronic Communication Systems Program will be able to:**

1.  Demonstrate the proper use of basic electronic test instrumentation including an oscilloscope, a digital volt-ohm meter, a signal generator, and a dual power supply.
2.  Analyze and explain basic electronic theory including Ohm's Law, the power formula, and calculation of voltage gain and power gain.
3.  Identify standard electronic components including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and integrated circuits.
4.  Demonstrate the ability to prepare reports that include text, tables, and spreadsheets using productivity software on a computer.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 39 |
| ELDT 123 | Introduction to Digital Circuits | 3 |
| ELDT 123L | Digital Circuits Laboratory | 1 |
| ELDT 124 | Basic DC Electronics | 4 |
| ELDT 124L | Basic DC Laboratory | 1 |
| ELDT 125 | AC Circuit Analysis | 4 |
| ELDT 125L | DC/AC Circuit Analysis Laboratory with Pspice | 1 |
| ELDT 126 | Using C AND C++ for Technology | 3 |
| ELDT 126L | Using C and C++ for Technology Laboratory | 1 |
| ELDT 143 | Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| ELDT 143L | Semiconductor Devices Laboratory | 1.5 |
| ELDT 144 | OP-AMPS, Sensors and Computers | 3 |
| ELDT 144L | OP-AMPS and Sensors Laboratory | 1.5 |
| ELDT 227 | Introduction to Lasers and Fiber Optics | 3 |
| ELDT 227L | Lasers and Fiber Optics Laboratory | 1 |
| ELDT 228 | Communication Circuits | 3 |
| ELDT 228L | Communication Circuits and Certification Laboratory | 1 |
| ELDT 229 | Advanced Telecommunications Networks | 3 |
| ELDT 229L | Advanced Telecommunications Networks Laboratory | 1 |