# Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design (Certificate of Achievement)

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

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### Summary

The Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design prepares the student for entry-level technical positions in the microprocessor/microcontroller field. Emphasis is placed on testing and documenting the performance of microcontroller systems, modifying microcontroller circuits for improved performance, and upgrading older systems to newer technology.

Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Microprocessor/ Microcontroller Design are prepared to:

-   Interpret the block diagrams of microprocessor/ microcontroller systems;
-   Modify computer programs for microprocessor/ microcontroller systems; and
-   Develop circuits to interface motors, displays, sensors, and switching to microprocessor/ microcontroller systems.

The Electronics Department requires students to complete all requirements for the certificate within five years.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Program will be able to:**

1.  Students who complete the program will be able to 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.  Students who complete the program will be able to analyze and explain basic electronic theory including Ohm’s Law, the power formula, and calculation of voltage gain and power gain.
3.  Students who complete the program will be able to identify standard electronic components including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and integrated circuits.
4.  Students who complete the program will be able to 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:** | | 37 |
| 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 225 | Microcontrollers | 3 |
| ELDT 225L | Microcontrollers Laboratory | 1.5 |
| ELDT 232 | Advanced Computer Design and Interfacing | 4 |
| ELDT 232L | Advanced Computer Designs Laboratory | 1.5 |