2014 - 2015 Catalog
Program: Electronics/Computer Technology

ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- COMPUTER HARDWARE TECHNICIAN

(Level I Certificate)

EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.

Degree Plan Code: C1.ELET/COM.HRDWE.08

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

This is a one-year program designed to provide the skills and related information needed for an entry-level computer technician to perform on the job and to obtain the industry certifications expected of a technician with this specialty. The curriculum emphasizes skills used in the repair and maintenance of computer hardware and includes enough software training for the technician to insure that the software and hardware systems function appropriately in the office, business, and industry environment. Courses in the program include topics related to certifications in A+, Server +, Linux, wireless networking, and network cabling. In completing this certificate program, the student will also obtain a technical platform certificate and most of the courses are applicable to the Associate in Applied Sciences Degree in Electronics Technology and Electronics/Computer Technology. Certification training only is provided. Certification training materials used in the program are developed and approved by various industry sponsors. Certification testing is the responsibility of the student.

FIRST YEAR

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SECOND YEAR

SEMESTER III

+Technical Electives - must be selected from the following with the approval of an Electronics Technology professor:

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN OPTION

Gainful Employment Information

Eastfield only

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ELET.COMP.SYS.09

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

This program is designed to prepare students to work as Electronic Systems Technicians (DOT Code: 823.261-901, ONET Code: 49-2022.03). This is an individual whose primary occupation is the design and/or integration, installation and field maintenance/service of: cabling infrastructure and products that transport low voltage voice, video, audio, data signals, and computer or telephone networks in a commercial or residential premises; products that capture and display or otherwise annunciate signals; products that control signals; and products that use signals to control mechanical and electrical apparatus.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CETT 1403	DC Circuits	4
CETT 1425	Digital Fundamentals	4
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Elective	MATH Elective OR	3-4
TECM 1341	Technical Algebra AND	(3)
++Elective	Natural Science	(4)
		14-18

SEMESTER II

CETT 1405	AC Circuits	4
CETT 1429	Solid State Devices	4
INTC 1307	Instrumentation Test Equipment	3
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
+++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		17

SEMESTER III

EECT 1403	Introduction to Telecommunications	4
EECT 1408	Structured Media Systems	4
CPMT 2433	Computer Integration	4
+++++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		15

SEMESTER IV

CPMT 1449	Computer Networking Technology	4
EECT 2408	Electronic Systems Integration	4
++++Elective	Electronics Elective	3-4
CETT 1441	Solid State Circuits	4
		15-16
Minimum Hours Required		61-66

+MATH Course - must be selected from the following:

MATH 1332	College Mathematics I	3
MATH 2342	Introductory Statistics	3
MATH 1314	College Algebra OR	3
MATH 1414	College Algebra	(4)

++Natural Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Natural Sciences.

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavior Sciences.

++++Electronics Elective - must be selected from the following list (a minimum of three credit hours required):

CETT 1431	Programming for Discrete Electronic Devices	4
EECT 1104	Electronic Soldering	1
EECT 1191	Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	1
EECT 1291	Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	2
EECT 1391	Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	3
EECT 2380	Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	3
EECT 2381	Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	3
LOTT 1401	Introduction to Fiber Optics	4

+++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Gainful Employment Information

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

Eastfield only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ELET.COMP.14

This curriculum is designed to prepare a graduate to work as a technician on devices that require digital circuits such as computers, test equipment, automatic control units and central distribution systems. The student will learn schematic interpretation, test equipment usage, and technical communications.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CETT 1403	DC Circuits	4
CETT 1425	Digital Fundamentals	4
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
+Elective	MATH Elective	3
EECT 1104	Electronic Soldering OR	1
EECT 1191	Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications/Engineering Technology/Technician	(1)
		15

SEMESTER II

CETT 1405	AC Circuits	4
CETT 1429	Solid State Devices	4
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication OR	3
SPCH 1315	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	(3)
++Elective	Social/Behavior Science	3
		14

SEMESTER III

CETT 1441	Solid State Circuits	4
ELPT 2419	Programmable Logic Controllers I	4
CETT 1449	Digital Systems	4
CETT 1407	Fundamentals of Electronics	4
		16

SEMESTER IV

+++Elective	Technical Elective	12
++++Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

60

+MATH Elective - must be selected from the following:

MATH 1332	Contemporary Mathematics I	3
MATH 2342	Elementary Statistical Methods	3
MATH 1314	College Algebra	3

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

+++Technical Electives - must be selected from the following:

CETT 1402	Electricity Principles	4
#CETT 2480	Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology Technician	4
#CETT 2481	Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology Technician	4
CPMT 1449	Computer Networking Technology	4
CPMT 2437	Microcomputer Interfacing	4
EECT 1403	Introduction to Telecommunications	4
EECT 1491	Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	4
EECT 2439	Communications Circuits	4
EECT 1408	Structured Media Systems	4
ELMT 2471	Alternative Energy Systems	4
ELMT 1405	Basic Fluid Power	4
ELMT 1411	Solar Fundamentals	4
MFGT 1404	Automated Manufacturing	4
MFGT 1406	Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing	4
MFGT 2459	Industrial Automation II	4
WIND 2410	Wind Turbine Material and Electro Mechanical Equipment	4

++++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

#Only one cooperative education course can be taken in any one semester.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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ELECTRONICS/COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY -- SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY

Gainful Employment Information

(Associate in Applied Sciences Degree)

EFC-Closed September 1, 2014.

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.ELET.COMP.SEMI4

This program prepares the student to perform the technical tasks within a wafer fabrication area and includes monitoring process output parameters, analyzing and troubleshooting process related problems, analyzing various chemical reactions, and making decisions which will improve yield of various wafer lots. The course of study may involve participating in wafer experiments or designing of experiments to find the source of process problems or measurement of process limits. Emphasis is placed on working closely with all members of the semiconductor manufacturing team.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

CETT 1403	DC Circuits	4
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
TECM 1303	Technical Calculations OR	3
MATH 1314	College Algebra OR	(3)
MATH 1414	College Algebra	(4)
HYDR 1445	Hydraulics and Pneumatics	4
		14-15

SEMESTER II

CETT 1405	AC Circuits	4
CETT 1429	Solid State Devices	4
RBTC 2445	Robotic Application, Set-up and Testing	4
CHEM 1405	Introductory Chemistry I OR	4
CHEM 1411	General Chemistry I	(4)
+Elective	Humanities/Fine Arts	3
		19

SEMESTER III

CETT 1425	Digital Fundamentals OR	4
CPMT 1403	Introduction to Computer Technology	(4)
CETT 1457	Linear Integrated Circuits	4
SMFT 1343	Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I	3
CHEM 1407	Introductory Chemistry II OR	4
CHEM 1412	General Chemistry II OR	(4)
PHYS 1415	Physical Science OR	(4)
PHYS 1405	Conceptual Physics I	(4)
		15

SEMESTER IV

ELMT 2433	Industrial Electronics	4
QCTC 1243	Quality Assurance	2
SMFT 2343	Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology II OR	3
EECT 2380	Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	(3)
SPCH 1311	Introduction to Speech Communication	3
++Elective	Social/Behavioral Science	3
		15

Minimum Hours Required

63-64

+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.

++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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