Austin Community College

FY 2008 Degree Plan

Electronics and Advanced Technologies

The Electronics and Advanced Technologies department of Austin Community College offers several degree options to cater to your specific career goals. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science in Electronics and Advanced Technologies or one of several certificates offered in different specializations within the department. Degree specializations are centered on a common set of electronics courses called the Electronics Common Core Curriculum (ECCC) which are required to be taken by each specialization. To earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics and Advanced Technologies, a student would complete the ECCC, as well as a set of courses satisfying the college's General Education requirement, and all courses required within the student's choice of specialization. To earn a second degree within Electronics and Advanced Technologies, a student could simply take the additional courses required of the second specialization. Students transferring to four-year programs should always consult with an advisor or articulation officer from their receiving institutions. The department offers many student scholarships, encourages students to do industry internships and prides itself in developing very strong industry relationships.

AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronics and Advanced Technology includes courses in the area of Electronics, Arts & Humanities, and in High Tech Manufacturing. This curriculum prepares students for technical positions in virtually every manufacturing industry including automotive, computer, semiconductor, steel, pharmaceutical, food, aerospace, plastics, chemical, petroleum, paper and in various other general manufacturing industries.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	PTAC	2314		Principles of Quality	3
+	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communication1	3
					------- 16

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
+	PHYS	1401		General College Physics I	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
					------- 14

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	RBTC	1405		Robotics Fundamentals	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 15

Semester V

+#	ELPT	2449		Industrial Automation	4
	RBTC	2445		Robot Application, Set-up, and Testing	4
+	INTC	2433		Instrumentation and Installation	4
+	EECT	2188		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1
					------- 13
				TOTALS	------- 72

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
	PTAC	2314		Principles of Quality	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
					------- 10

Semester III

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	RBTC	1405		Robotics Fundamentals	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 36

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COMPUTER ELECTRONICS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The computer electronics/telecommunications degree is catered for students who are interested in networking or various telecommunication related jobs. Students combine networking courses with a solid set of electronics courses.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
					------- 14

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
				Oral Communication1	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1457		Linear Integrated Circuits	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
	CPMT	1449		Computer Networking Technology	4
					------- 14

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
	EECT	2433		Telephone Systems	4
+	PHYS	1401		General College Physics I	4
					------- 16

Semester V

+	EECT	2439		Communications Circuits	4
+#	CPMT	2449		Advanced Computer Networking Technology	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 14
				TOTALS	------- 72

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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COMPUTER ELECTRONICS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
					------- 12

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
	EECT	2433		Telephone Systems	4
	CPMT	1449		Computer Networking Technology	4
					------- 12

Semester III

+	CETT	1457		Linear Integrated Circuits	4
+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+#	CPMT	2449		Advanced Computer Networking Technology	4
					------- 10
				TOTALS	------- 34

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COMPUTER ELECTRONICS/TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIZATION
Basic Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
	CPMT	1449		Computer Networking Technology	4
					------- 8

Semester II

	EECT	2433		Telephone Systems	4
					------- 4

Semester III

+#	CPMT	2449		Advanced Computer Networking Technology	4
					------- 4
				TOTALS	------- 16

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

This specialization prepares students for engineering- related technical jobs in a multitude of industries. The program is also tailored for students who want to transfer to four-year technology or engineering-related programs. This program benefits students who want to later transfer to four-year engineering programs because it exposes them to hands-on electromechanical-related courses that cover programmable logic controllers, lab view, and a solid electronics background. Students acquire a hands-on education that greatly enhances the traditional engineering curriculum.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	2413		Calculus I	4
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communications Elective1	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	MATH	2414		Calculus II	4
					------- 15

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	MATH	2415		Calculus III	4
+	PHYS	2425		Engineering Physics I	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts Elective1	3
					------- 13

Semester IV

+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
+	CHEM	1411		General Chemistry I	4
+	PHYS	2426		Engineering Physics II	4
					------- 12

Semester V

+#	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
				Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective1	3
					------- 11
				TOTALS	------- 65

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
+	MATH	2413		Calculus I	4
					------- 12

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	MATH	2414		Calculus II	4
					------- 10

Semester III

+#	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
+	PHYS	2425		Engineering Physics I	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 34

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SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

This curriculum prepares students for technical positions in the semiconductor industry such as equipment technicians, process technicians, quality related positions, and many others. This program caters to the large semiconductor and nanoelectronics-related industries of this region. Graduates have gone to work for virtually every large semiconductor company in the area. The program is well known as one of the best of its kind in the nation. Like in the other specialties, this program maintains strong relationships with local companies.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	PTAC	2314		Principles of Quality	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communications Elective1	3
					------- 16

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
				Social and Behavioral Science Elective1	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
+	CHEM	1405		Introduction to Chemistry	4
	SMFT	1473		Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I	4
					------- 14

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	SMFT	2473		Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II	4
					------- 12

Semester V

	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
+#	ELMT	2437		Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair	4
	SMFT	2341		Vacuum Principles & RF Plasma Systems	3
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 14
				TOTALS	------- 70

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	PTAC	2314		Principles of Quality	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 13

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
	SMFT	1473		Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I	4
+	CHEM	1405		Introduction to Chemistry1	4
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
					------- 14

Semester III

+#	ELMT	2437		Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair	4
+	SMFT	2473		Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II	4
					------- 8
				TOTALS	------- 35

¹ A combination of CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 may be substituted for CHEM 1405.

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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The Electronics Technician Specialization degree focuses on providing students a general but very strong background in electronics technology. Students are required to take a broad array of electronics courses that are essential for a wide variety of technician jobs. Graduates go to work for the semiconductor, power utility, manufacturing, research, and many other types of companies including the airport, train companies, large semiconductor manufacturing and small research firms.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communication1	3
					------- 13

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
+	CETT	1457		Linear Integrated Circuits	4
					------- 14

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	PHYS	1401		General College Physics I	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 15

Semester V

+#	ELMT	2437		Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
				Restricted Elective2	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 68

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² An Electronics Elective may be any 4-semester-hour course offered with the prefixes CETT, EECT, CPMT, SMFT, ELMT, INTC, RBTC which is not already a specific requirement for the student's degree plan.

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ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

This certificate program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform as entry­level technicians in the electronics industry. Every course in this curriculum is also required for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Electronic Technology offered by ACC; therefore, at a later date the certificate hours can be applied to the associate degree without any loss of credit.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
					------- 11

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
					------- 10

Semester III

+#	ELMT	2437		Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair	4
+	CETT	1457		Linear Integrated Circuits	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 33

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POWER TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The Power Technology Specialization program caters to students who are interested in working for the power utility industry. Students acquire jobs in power generation (power plants), power transmission, and power distribution. Students are also required to perform industry internships as part of the program to dramatically increase their employability. Strong relationships exist with local employers such as Austin Energy, Pedernales Electric, Georgetown Utilities and others.

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ELMT	2472		Elements of Electrical Power Systems	4
	ELMT	1371		Industrial Safety	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
+	ELMT	2473		Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics	4
+	EECT	2288		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
+	PHYS	1401		General College Physics I	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 16

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
				Oral Communications1	3
					------- 15

Semester V

+	EECT	2289		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2
+#	INTC	2433		Instrumentation and Installation	4
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 71

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

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POWER TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ELMT	2472		Elements of Electrical Power Systems	4
	ELMT	1371		Industrial Safety	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
+	ELMT	2473		Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics	4
+	EECT	2288		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2
					------- 12

Semester III

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	PHYS	1401		General College Physics I	4
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 11
				TOTALS	------- 37

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BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
				Oral Communications1	3
					------- 13

Semester II

+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
	CPMT	1445		Computer Systems Maintenance	4
	COSC	1315		Fundamentals of Programming	3
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
					------- 14

Semester III

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
+	CHEM	1411		General Chemistry I	4
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
					------- 14

Semester IV

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	2471		Data Acquisition and Measurement	4
+	RBTC	1405		Robotics Fundamentals	4
				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
+	BITC	1311		Introduction to Biotechnology	3
					------- 18

Semester V

+	ELPT	2449		Industrial Automation	4
+	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2	4
+#	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician3	4
+	EECT	2188		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1
					------- 13
				TOTALS	------- 72

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
³ Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

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BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Semester I

+	CETT	1409		DC-AC Circuits	4
+	BITC	1311		Introduction to Biotechnology	3
+	CETT	1425		Digital Fundamentals	4
					------- 11

Semester II

+	INTC	1207		Electronic Test Equipment	2
+	CETT	1429		Solid State Devices	4
+	CETT	1445		Microprocessor	4
					------- 10

Semester III

+	ELMT	2441		Electromechanical Systems	4
+	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician1	4
+#	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2	4
+	EECT	2188		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1
					------- 13
				TOTALS	------- 34

¹ Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
² Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

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BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Enhanced Skills Certificate

Semester I

+	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician1	4
+#	INTC	1491		Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2	4
+	EECT	2188		Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1
					------- 9
				TOTALS	------- 9

¹ Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
² Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

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Degree Plans updated November 19, 2009 02:30am
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