Electronics Technology (981) Associate of Applied Science Degree

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Purpose: With the rapid growth of the electronics field and the steady demand for qualified electronics technicians, there is an ongoing need for trained personnel to meet these requirements. Knowledge and skills acquired by graduates allow for opportunities in many entry-level positions.

Applied degrees (AAA/AAS) are designed to prepare students for entry into the workforce. Students interested in pursuing transfer options should consult with the Thomas Nelson advisor of this program early in their educational careers.

Articulation Agreement: Students who are interested in transferring to Huntington Ingalls Industries to continue the AAS Electronics Technology plan should meet with Academic Advising early to determine and discuss requirements.

Possible Career Opportunities

In order to review a listing of possible career opportunities available upon completion of this program, please visit the VA Wizard at https://www.vawizard.org/vccs/Main.action.

Fall I

8-week 1
ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I (4 credits)
ETR 107 - Programming Applications for ELE/ETR Calculations (3 credits)
ETR 279 - Digital Principles, Terminology and Applications (4 credits)
ETR 177 - Industrial Robotics and Robotics Programming (3 credits)
8-week 2
ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 18

Spring I

ETR 231 - Principles of Lasers and Fiber Optics I (3 credits)
ETR 148 - Amplifiers and Integrated Circuits (4 credits)
ETR 261 - Microprocessor Application I (4 credits)
ELE 233 - Programmable Logic Controller Systems I (3 credits)
ETR 246 - Electronic Motor Drive Systems (3 credits)

Semester Total Credits 17

Fall II

ETR 250 - Solid State Devices (4 credits)
ETR 266 - Microprocessor Applications (3 credits)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 credits)
MTH 161 - Precalculus I (Replaces MTH 163) (3 credits)
SDV 100 - College Success Skills (1 credit)

Semester Total Credits 14

Spring II

ETR 237 - Industrial Electronics I (3 credits)
CAD 132 - Electrical and Electronic Drafting I (3 credits)
PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology (3 credits)
PHI 220 - Ethics (3 credits)
PHY 201 - General College Physics I (4 credits)

Semester Total Credits 16

Total Minimum Credits 65

Program Information (STEM)

For additional information about this program visit the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics webpage, stop by room 321 Hastings Hall, phone 757-825-2898, or email stemoffice@tncc.edu.