Computer & Electronic Technology Program

Mountain Empire Community College

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About Our Program

Electronics is a five semester program designed to prepare individuals for a career in the rapidly changing electronics and related industries field. Courses in mathematics and technical writing are blended with a variety of electronics courses to prepare graduates for a broad range of positions. The curriculum provides a meaningful balance between theoretical and practical knowledge with "hands on" skills developed in well equipped and modern laboratories.

Approximately 2/3 of the courses pertain to electronic technology, while the remaining courses include related areas and general education. This program is intended for persons seeking full-time employment in the electronics field upon graduation. Further educational opportunities may be available. Please consult an electronics faculty advisor and/or College counselor for further information.

Opportunities For Employment

Job opportunities are available in the computer and electronic fields with occupational goals such as communication technician/technologist, computer technician/technologist, electronic technician/technologist or industrial electronics.

Employment opportunities vary widely in this field due to the diversity of industries requiring electronic technologists. The primary employers of our graduates are companies which manufacture, install and service electronic equipment as well as certain service providers such as the telecommunications industry. Also, manufacturing industries with products other than electronics including chemicals, metal or wood fabrication and plastics require electronic technicians to perform new and existing system installation and upgrade, and maintenance and repair. Graduates from this program may also find related employment in areas such as customer service, quality control, and reliability engineering.

Opportunities For Advancement

Chances for advancement in this field are excellent. A firm foundation for advancement is provided by this program.

Special Consideration

Students are required to take the English and mathematics placements and correct any deficiencies in the developmental studies program if it is deemed necessary before gaining full admission to the curriculum.

Lec Lab Crse

Hrs. Hrs. Cr.

FIRST YEAR

First Semester (Fall)

ENG 111 College Composition I 3 0 3

ETR 100 Problem Solving Lab 0 3 1

ETR 113 DC/AC Fundamentals I 3 3 4

ETR 166 Fundamentals of Computer

Technology 3 3 4

MTH 105 Survey of Technical

Mathematics I 2 0 2

STD 100 Orientation 1 0 1

Total 12 9 15

Second Semester (Spring)

Humanities Elective 3 0 3

ETR 114 DC/AC Fundamentals II 3 3 4

ETR 143 Devices & Applications I 2 3 3

ETR 168 Digital Circuit Fundamentals 3 0 3

MTH 106 Survey of Technical

Mathematics II 2 0 2

Total 13 9 15

Summer Semester

ETR 256 Devices & Circuit Design I 3 3 4

ETR 273 Computer Electronics I 3 3 4

Total 6 6 8

SECOND YEAR

Fourth Semester

ETR 257 Devices & Circuit Design II 3 3 4

ETR 259 Linear Integrated Circuits 3 3 4

ETR 274 Computer Electronics II 3 3 4

Social Science Elective 3 0 3

HLT/PED Elective 1 0 1

Total 13 9 16

Fifth Semester

ETR 241 Electronic

Communications I 2 3 3

ETR 258 Devices & Circuit Design III 3 3 4

ETR 275 Computer Electronics III 3 3 4

HLT or PED Elective 1 0 1

Social Science Elective 3 0 3

Total 12 9 15

69 credits required to graduate

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This program is part of the Tech Prep Initiative; students having successfully completed certain high school courses may qualify for advanced standing and receive free credit in equivalent college courses. Please see your advisor for additional information.

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