MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3220 Catalog Year: 2025-2026 Effective Term: 2025 Fall Last Admit Term: 9999 Award: AAS Total Credits: 68-76 CIP Code: 15.0303	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific: MC Field of Interest: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Instructional Council: Applied Technology GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Electronics Technology program is designed to give students a foundation of experience important in electronics technicians, manufacturing supervisors, test equipment specialists, prototype fabricators, and in other positions in organizations that specialize in electronic design, manufacturing, service, and development. Students with this degree may work in industries that include, but are not limited to, aerospace, biotechnology, communications, entertainment, industrial, medical, power, semiconductor, and transportation.

Learning Outcomes
1. Solve problems in analog electronics using basic mathematical functions, Ohm`s and Kirchhoff`s laws, and phasors. (ELE111, ELE112, [MA]) 2. Analyze bipolar and Field Effect Transistor (FET) circuits, along with operational amplifier circuits. (ELE121, ELE222) 3. Apply the concepts of Boolean algebra to digital logic circuits. (ELE131) 4. Interface keyboards, displays, stopper motors, and other peripheral devices to a microprocessor system. (ELE241, ELE/ELT243) 5. Program a microprocessor using low and high level programming languages. (ELE181, ELE241, ELE/ELT243) 6. Construct, operate, and measure circuits that use various forms of analog and digital radio communication. (ELE261, ELE263, [MA]) 7. Demonstrate proficiency using standard electronic test equipment. (ELE111, ELE112, ELE121, ELE251) 8. Use contemporary operating systems and application software to solve problems in electronics. (ELE181) 9. Design and construct an electronic circuit board and enclosure. (ELE173, ELE161, AIT123) 10. Practice safe work habits according to industry standards. (GTC/OSH/MIT106) 11. Utilize effective written and oral communication skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field of electronics technology. ((COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [SG], [SQ]) 12. Critically assess problems using the theoretical foundations and analytical tools of electronics technology. (ELE111, ELE112, ELE121, ELE131, ELE173, ELE181, ELE222, ELE241, ELE/ELT243, ELE251, ELE261, ELE263, [MA]) 13. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Required Courses

+ ELE111 Circuit Analysis I 4
+ ELE112 Circuit Analysis II 4
+ ELE121 Solid-State Devices and Circuits I 4
+ ELE131 Digital Logic and Circuits 3

+ ELE173 Fabrication Techniques (3) OR
+ AIT123 J-STD Soldering Certification (3) OR
ELE161 Custom Electric Guitar Fabrication (3)

ELE181 Computer Programming for Technology 3
+ ELE222 Solid State Devices and Circuits II 4
+ ELE241 Microprocessor Concepts 4
+ ELE/ELT243 Microprocessor Applications 3
+ ELE251 Electronic Measurements 3
+ ELE261 Communication Systems 4
+ ELE263 Digital Data Communications 4

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

GTC/OSH/MIT106 Industrial Safety 2

Credits: 46-48

Restricted Electives
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General Electives
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General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-28

General Education Core	Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) OR + ENG111 Technical and Professional Writing (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by Assessment (0) 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-6
+ MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) OR MAT126 Intermediate Algebra with Review (6) OR Equivalent or higher level general education course from the Mathematics area. 3-6

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities and Fine Arts area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences area.

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area.

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 10, 2024

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