Industrial Electronics Technology Associate in Science Degree Program

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CA Certificate of Achievement
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CS Certificate of Specialization
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Telecommunications Fundamentals	8 units

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in Electronics include work as an engineering aide, a technician, or a system operator. These individuals are involved with manufacturing, assembly, repair, upgrades, and service of a wide range of products or electrical systems. Electronics is the pathway to the future in Northern California, with increasing demands to modify and update the current infrastructure of the electrical generation and transmission capabilities, integration of alternative energy sources and future technical needs of society, job growth is expected over the next decade.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Demonstrate basic and advanced electronic fundamentals.
Demonstrate the use and operation of test equipment (DVM’s, Frequency Generators, Oscilloscopes) when analyzing both AC and DC circuits.
Understand power systems and power factor as it relates to AC power transmission and generation.
Demonstrate the ability to program and operate a programmable logic controller.
Demonstrate an understanding of environmental measurement and sensory read back data to control and operate power or mechanical systems.
Demonstrate and understand remote and direct Industrial data communications.
Demonstrate and utilize hydraulic, pneumatic and vacuum systems in an industrial setting.

Recommended high school preparation

Coursework in Electronics, Science, Mathematics, English

About the Program

The Electronics Technology program at CSM prepares a student for entry-level employment as an electronics technician and, with additional General Education coursework, for transfer to a baccalaureate institution. Entry-level employment opportunities exist in many segments of the electronics industry in the greater Bay Area. Companies involved with circuit design and fabrication; computer construction, installation, and support; component manufacturing; high-technology transportation; aerospace systems; automated process control; and consumer electronics all offer program graduates opportunities for entry-level employment.

Career opportunities in Electronics include work as an engineering aide, a technician, or a manager. These individuals are involved with design, manufacturing, sales, or service of a wide range of products. Electronics is one of the largest and fastest growing career fields in Northern California, with more significant growth expected over the next decade. Most Electronics Technology majors specialize in a particular area, such as communications systems, computer and digital systems, microwave, medical electronics, manufacturing, or precision instruments.

Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

The Industrial Electronics Technology program at CSM prepares a student for entry-level employment as an electronics technician. Entry-level employment opportunities exist in many segments of the electronics industry in the greater Bay Area. Companies involved with circuit assembly and fabrication; installation, and support for food and pharmaceuticals processing, public utilities; component manufacturing; high-technology transportation; aerospace systems; automated process control; alternative energy and bio-tech all offer program graduates opportunities for entry-level employment.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 35 units		Units
ELEC 111	Introduction to Electronics Fundamentals	3 units
ELEC 112	Advanced Electronics Fundamentals	3 units
ELEC 231	Basic Applied Electronics Mathematics	2 units
ELEC 232	Advanced Electronics Mathematics	1 unit
ELEC 405	Transformers and Rotating Machinery	2 units
ELEC 421	Fundamentals of Electric Motor Control	4 units
ELEC 422	Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers	4 units
ELEC 424	Hydraulic, Pneumatic and Vacuum Power Systems	4 units
ELEC 441	Sensors and Data Transmission Systems	4 units
ELEC 442	Electronic and Pneumatic Process Control Systems	4 units
ELEC 445	Industrial Data Communications Systems	4 units

Total Required Major Units: 35

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.