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ELECTRONICS
I
Grade
11
This course is designed to provide a basic background in the Electronics
field for students interested in a career as an electronics technician,
computer repair or networking technician, or other related occupations,
such as manufacturing. Students receive instruction in safety, basic electricity,
basic circuits, basic semiconductors, digital electronics, and computer
theory and repair. Training will consist of realistic experience and projects
using oscilloscopes, digital volt, amp and ohm meters, digital training
boards and use of a computer micro processor trainer.
Recommended
Preparation
The student needs to be comfortable with basic algebra and problem solving.
This program
is recommended as a prerequisite to Electronics II/Computer Networking.
Students in Electronics I are given priority to enroll in Electronics
II/Computer Networking. Recommended course to prepare students for Computer
Networking Program.*
*
CCTEC complies with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.
Articulated Credit
If a student completes the program and meets the specific criteria required
for articulation, he/she may be able to articulate 6 hours of course work
taken at the high school level and apply them toward college credit hours
in the same field.
Job Outlook
Job opportunities should be best for applicants with a thorough knowledge
of electronics, as well as electronics repair experience. Employment of
electronics repairers of commercial and industrial equipment is expected
to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2008.
The combination of a sound electronics background coupled with computer
repair skills will provide abundant opportunities for students with these
skills.
Employment Growth
Growth will be concentrated in private industry, where the increasing
use of equipment will create new jobs for repairers. The use of commercial
and industrial electronic equipment will become more widespread, as businesses
strive to lower costs by increasing automation. Companies will install
electronic controls, robots, sensors, and other equipment, to automate
processes such as assembly and testing.
Recommended course to prepare students for Computer Networking Program.
Instructor
Kathy
McCann
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