Computer and Electronics Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator: Joe Mitchell, ISC 239, Ext 2416 .
Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: Each year will require additional technicians trained to install, setup, operate, and maintain complex electrical and electronic integrated systems. This Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment immediately upon graduation and to provide the foundation for lifelong learning in a continuously changing field.
Occupational Objectives:
Electronic Service Technician
Field Service Technician
Control Systems Technician
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate in Applied Science Degree program in Computer and Electronics Technology requires two units of high school mathematics, including one unit of algebra. Deficiencies in this area may be satisfied by taking developmental mathematics courses at VHCC prior to acceptance into the program (pre-entrance summer session recommended).
Program Requirements: The Computer and Electronics Technology curriculum is a two-year program designed to provide preparation for the electronics technician, with a special emphasis on industrial applications. An additional one-third of the curriculum consists of a combination of computer electronics and electrical/electronics systems found in the industrial environment. The remaining one-third consists of technical mathematics and general education requirements.
Computer and Electronics Technology
| First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course | Lec. | Lab. | ||
| Number | Course Title | Hrs. | Hrs. | Crs. |
| ETR 166 | Fundamentals of Computer Technology | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ETR 113 | D.C. & A.C. Fundamentals I | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MTH 115 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 1Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to College Success | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 8-9 | 15 | |
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Second Semester (Spring) |
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| PED | Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| ETR 114 | D.C. & A.C. | |||
| Fundamentals II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| ETR 203 | Electronic Devices | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| MTH 116 | Technical Mathematics II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 112 | College Composition II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 8-9 | 15 | |
| Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| ETR 279 | Digital Principles | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ELE 169 | DC and AC Controls | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| ETR 218 | Industrial Electronic Circuits | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| EEE | 2Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 3Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 9 | 18 | |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ELE 239 | Programmable Controllers | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| ETR 261 | Microprocessor | |||
| Applications | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| EEE | 2Social Science Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 1Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| ETR 278 | Computer Interfacing & Circuitry | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Total | 11 | 10-11 | 15 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree…………..63 | ||||
The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary. Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors which affect planning and sequencing programs of study.
1. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
2. Recommended social science courses include ECO 201, 202; GEO 210; HIS 121, 122; HIS 101, 102; PLS 135, 211, 212; PSY 201, 202; SOC 201, 202.
3. Recommended humanities courses
include ART 201, 202; MUS 121, 122; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD
130, 151, 152; PHI 101; foreign language; and literature.