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FY 2009

Austin Community College

FY 2009 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.

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
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



Social and Behavioral Science1 3



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



Oral Communication1 3



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14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



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14
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4



Restricted Elective2 4



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16
Semester V
+#ELMT2437
 Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair 4
+CETT1457
 Linear Integrated Circuits 4



Restricted Elective2 4



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12





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1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
2 An Electronics Elective may be any 3-4 semester-hour course offered with the prefixes CETT, CPMT, SMFT, ELMT, INTC, ITNW, ITMT, RBTC, WIND which is not already a specific requirement for the student's degree plan.

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
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



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15
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



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11
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+#ELMT2437
 Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair 4
+CETT1457
 Linear Integrated Circuits 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
38

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, LabView, and a solid electronics background. Students acquire a hands-on education that greatly enhances the traditional engineering curriculum.

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
+MATH2413 Calculus I 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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15
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+MATH2414 Calculus II 4



Humanities/Fine Arts Elective1 3



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14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+MATH2415
 Calculus III 4
+PHYS2425 Engineering Physics I 4



Oral Communication1 3



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15
Semester IV
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+CHEM1311 General Chemistry I -- Lecture 3
+CHEM1111 General Chemistry I -- Lab 1
+PHYS2426 Engineering Physics II 4



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12
Semester V
+#ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4



Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective1 3



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11





TOTALS		-------
67
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
+MATH2413 Calculus I 4



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12
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+MATH2414 Calculus II 4



-------
12
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+#ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+PHYS2425 Engineering Physics I 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
36

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
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
ELMT2472
 Elements of Electrical Power Systems 4
ELMT1371
 Industrial Safety 3



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



Oral Communications1 3



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15
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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14
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



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12
Semester V
+#ELMT2473
 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics 4



Social and Behavioral Science1 3



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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11





TOTALS		-------
66
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

POWER TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
ELMT2472
 Elements of Electrical Power Systems 4
ELMT1371
 Industrial Safety 3



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



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11
Semester III
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+#ELMT2473
 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
33

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.

In addition to having the skills for the many manufacturing industries, graduates can also work in Research and Development environments where automation is required. Any industrial environment where automated instrumentation is used for testing, checking, producing, injecting, measuring, transporting, etc. requires people with these skills.

Semester I
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
PTAC2314
 Principles of Quality 3
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



-------
14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4



Oral Communication1 3



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15
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+RBTC1405
 Robotics Fundamentals 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



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15
Semester V
+#ELPT2449
 Industrial Automation 4
RBTC2445
 Robot Application, Set-up, and Testing 4



Social and Behavioral Science1 3
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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12





TOTALS		-------
70
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

AUTOMATION, ROBOTICS AND CONTROLS TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
PTAC2314
 Principles of Quality 3



-------
14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



-------
12
Semester III
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+#RBTC1405
 Robotics Fundamentals 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
38

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The Renewable Energy Specialization Degree plan prepares students to become technicians or technologists for the broad and rapidly growing renewable energy industries. Emphasis is placed on photovoltaic technology but solar thermal, wind, and geothermal power are also covered. Students are required to take courses in Electronics, electromechanical systems, data acquisition, power safety, as well as PV, solar thermal, wind, and geothermal power. This degree prepares students to apply for companies that install, maintain, monitor, and even design these systems and materials. As the need for electrical power has continued to increase dramatically both domestically and internationally, the demand for renewable energy sources has also increased and is expected to continue doing so.

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4
ELMT1371
 Industrial Safety 3



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



Oral Communication1 3



-------
14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



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14
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4



Social/Behavioral Science1 3
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



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15
Semester V
ELMT2474
 Solar Photovoltaics Systems 4
WIND2359
 Wind Power Delivery System 3
+#ELMT2473
 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics 4
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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12





TOTALS		-------
69
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
ELMT1371
 Industrial Safety 3



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10
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4



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12
Semester III
+#ELMT2473
 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics 4
ELMT2474
 Solar Photovoltaics Systems 4
WIND2359
 Wind Power Delivery System 3
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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12





TOTALS		-------
34

RENEWABLE ENERGY SPECIALIZATION
Institutional Certificate

Semester I
ELMT1371
 Industrial Safety 3
ELMT2474
 Solar Photovoltaics Systems 4
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
ELMT1166
 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Techno 1



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12





TOTALS		-------
12

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
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
PTAC2314
 Principles of Quality 3
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



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14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3



Oral Communications Elective1 3



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14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+CHEM1305 Introductory Chemistry I -- Lecture 3
+CHEM1105 Introductory Chemistry I -- Lab 1
SMFT1473
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I 4



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15
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+SMFT2473
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II 4



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16
Semester V
+#ELMT2437
 Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair 4
SMFT2341
 Vacuum Principles and RF Plasma Systems 3



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



Social and Behavioral Science Elective1 3



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13





TOTALS		-------
72
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
PTAC2314
 Principles of Quality 3
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4



-------
14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
SMFT1473
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I 4
+CHEM1305 Introductory Chemistry I -- Lecture1 3
+CHEM1105 Introductory Chemistry I -- Lab1 1



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12
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+#ELMT2437
 Electronic Troubleshooting, Service, and Repair 4
+SMFT2473
 Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II 4



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12





TOTALS		-------
38
1 A combination of CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 may be substituted for CHEM 1305 and CHEM 1105.

NETWORKING/COMPUTER ELECTRONICS
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Tech Prep

The Networking/Computer Electronics degree plan prepares students for Networking jobs that require both networking knowledge as well as Electronics and hardware. This degree plan requires students to learn software and hardware related to the field of Networking. Some networking jobs require primarily software-related knowledge, others are more hardware-focused, and others require both. With this degree, students can apply for any of the three types of jobs, giving the student more choice in jobs and opportunity. This degree plan emphasizes much hands-on lab experience and covers software and hardware.

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



-------
14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4



Oral Communication1 3



-------
14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3
+ITNW1325
 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3



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14
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+ITMT1340
 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 3
+ITNW2321
 Networking with TCP/IP 3



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14
Semester V
+CETT1457
 Linear Integrated Circuits 4
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4



Social and Behavioral Science1 3
+#ITNW2405
 Network Administration for Novell NetWare 4



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15





TOTALS		-------
71
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

NETWORKING/COMPUTER ELECTRONICS
Certificate

Tech Prep

Semester I
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



-------
12
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3
+ITNW1325
 Fundamentals of Networking Technologies 3



-------
10
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1457
 Linear Integrated Circuits 4
+#ITMT1340
 Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment 3
+ITNW2321
 Networking with TCP/IP 3



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14





TOTALS		-------
36

BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Bio-Instrumentation Technology degree plan prepares students to become technicians or technologists for the Biotechnology or the Bio-medical industries. Students take a strong set of electronic and electromechanical-related courses that provide the foundation for understanding how these devices work. Whether the equipment is for sampling, counting, sorting, measuring, or analyzing substances for the biotechnology industry or whether the devices are used for human monitoring and conditioning, the underlying devices and subsystems are electronic based and require a strong understanding of them.

Semester I
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
CPMT1445
 Computer Systems Maintenance 4



-------
14
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4
COSC1315 Fundamentals of Programming 3



Social and Behavioral Science1 3



-------
14
Semester III
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4
+PHYS1401 General College Physics I 4



Oral Communications1 3



-------
15
Semester IV
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC2471
 Data Acquisition and Measurement 4
+RBTC1405
 Robotics Fundamentals 4



Humanities/Fine Arts1 3



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15
Semester V
+ELPT2449
 Industrial Automation 4
+INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2 4
+#INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician3 4
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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13





TOTALS		-------
71
1 Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
2 Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
3 Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Certificate

Semester I
+MATH1314 College Algebra 3
+CETT1403
 DC Circuits 4
+CETT1425
 Digital Fundamentals 4



-------
11
Semester II
+CETT1405
 AC Circuits 4
+CETT1429
 Solid State Devices 4
+CETT1445
 Microprocessor 4



-------
12
Semester III
+ELMT2441
 Electromechanical Systems 4
+INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 4
+#INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2 4
+EECT2188
 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 1



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13





TOTALS		-------
36
1 Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
2 Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

BIOINSTRUMENTATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIZATION
Institutional Skills Certificate

Semester I
+INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician1 4
+#INTC1491
 Special Topics in Instrumentation Technology/Technician2 4
ELMT1166
 Practicum (or Field Experience) -- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Techno 1



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9





TOTALS		-------
9
1 Select topic: Biomedical Instrumentation
2 Select topic: Biotechnology Instrumentation

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