Electronic Communication Systems

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.

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