Electrical Technology: Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation Certificate of Achievement

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Career Opportunities

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.

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 an understanding of environmental measurement and sensory read back data to control and operate.

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 Electrical Technology: Electrical Power Systems and Instrumentation program at CSM prepares a student for entry-level employment as an electronics technician.

Program Requirements

Requirements

Required Core Courses: 20 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	2 units
ELEC 405	Transformers and Rotating Machinery	2 units
ELEC 421	Fundamentals of Electric Motor Control	4 units
ELEC 441	Sensors and Data Transmission Systems	4 units

Total Required Units: 20