Program Outline
This outline covers all four semesters
of your at-home degree program. You
will receive credit for previous
college coursework if you meet Penn
Foster standards. If you wish to
receive credit for previous coursework,
contact the college you attended
and ask that your transcripts be
forwarded to Penn Foster for evaluation.
All previous college work must have
been completed with a grade of "C" or
better, and as much as 75% of the required credits may be transferred.
We will also credit your tuition
for all the courses that are acceptable.
The Instruction
Modules listed will take you step-by-step through
techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.
System Requirements
You will need access to a Microsoft® Windows®-based computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following as minimum specifications: Pentium® III 800 MHz or better processor, using Microsoft® Windows® XP or later. You will also need access to the Internet and Microsoft® Office 2007 to complete portions of this program.
Online Library and Librarian
Students at Penn Foster College have
access to an online library during
their college studies. Students can
use the library to do the required
course research or for general reference
and links to valuable resources. The
library contains helpful research assistance,
articles, databases, books, and Web
links. A librarian is available to
answer questions on general research-related
topics via email and will assist students
in research activities.
SEMESTER
ONE |
Basic Skills Assessment
All degree applicants are required to complete two
Basic Skills Assessments, one in reading and one in
math, to determine the level of readiness for beginning
their selected program. Additional studies may be required.
MET100 - Technology Orientation (1 credit)
Engineering technology; orientation, parts 1 and 2.
EET101 - Fundamentals of Electricity (3 credits)
Nature of electricity; circuit analysis and Ohm’s law;
capacitors and inductors; magnetism and electromagnetism; conductors,
insulators, and batteries; DC motor and generator theory; alternating
current; alternating current circuits; inductors in AC circuits;
capacitors in AC circuits; alternators; electrical energy distribution.
MAT110 - Technical Mathematics 1 (2 credits)
Formulas; algebra, parts 1-3; logarithms; metric system.
CSC104 – Computer Applications (3 credits)
Computer and Internet basics; computer hardware and software; digital electronics and file management; introduction to Windows®; pc applications in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
EET103 - Fundamentals of Electronics (3 credits)
Rectification and basic electronic devices; basic semiconductor
components: diodes; basic semiconductor components: transistors;
switching devices; special rectifiers: electron tubes; optoelectronic
and fiber-optic components; electronics hardware; rectifiers and
power supplies; amplifiers; oscillators; modulation and detection
circuits.
ENG103 - Information Literacy (1 credit)
• Information Literacy
• Graded Project:
• Information Literacy
ENG100 -English Composition (3 credits)
The basics; the writing process; descriptive writing; narrative writing; reflective and persuasive writing.
Textbooks included
Proctored Examination* |
SEMESTER TWO
SCI167 – Physical Science
(3 credits)
Principles that define and govern the
physical universe as we know it; chemistry;
physics, earth and space sciences.
MAT122 – Technical Mathematics
II (2 credits)
Practical geometry; plane trigonometry;
polygons and solids; angles; trigonometric
functions.
EET105 – Electrical/Electronic
Measurements and Instruments (3 credits)
Transformer fundamentals; checking
simple circuits; troubleshooting with basic
meters; how a voltmeter works; how an ammeter
works; AC measuring instruments; multi-purpose
test instruments; oscilloscopes; component
testers; digital test equipment.
Social Science Elective (3 credits) (choose one):
SSC 130 – Essentials of Psychology
SSC 105 – Readings in World Civilization
SSC 150 – Foundations of Political Science
EET182 – Electronic Circuits (3 credits)
Electronic systems; electronic devices and amplifications; audio and r-f circuits; oscillators; feedback; electronic power supply systems; industrial receivers, transmitters and video systems; servo and control systems; pulse and logic circuits; troubleshooting electronic equipment and systems; logical troubleshooting methods; measuring techniques; interpreting data and results.
MET101 – Basic Drafting (3
credits)
Recognizing and interpreting various
types of drawings; using drafting equipment;
drawing techniques; creating projections;
adding dimensions, sections, auxiliary
views, and breaks to drawings; geometric
drawing systems.
Proctored Examination*
SEMESTER
THREE
MET221 – Quality Control Systems
(3 credits)
Establishing quality systems; interpreting
conventional and GD&T system drawings;
setting up and using inspection tools and
equipment; developing part acceptance procedures;
statistical process control (SPC) fundamentals
and practical applications.
EET218 – Basic Industrial Computer Systems (3 credits)
Programmable controllers found in motor-control and other industrial systems; hexadecimal and binary number systems; basic commands for PLCs; the role of computers in telecommunications
systems; an introduction to common computer network installations, their key components; and the role they play.
EET221 – Pulse Circuits (3 credits)
Pulse Circuits; pulse techniques; pulse generators; timing and synchronization; troubleshooting pulse circuits.
EET222 – Logic Circuits (3 credits)
Logic devices and diagrams; logic families; troubleshooting logic circuits.
ENG121 – Business and Technical
Writing (3 credits)
Writing styles; ABC method of organizing
material; grammar (parts of speech, active
and passive voice, complete sentences vs.
sentence fragments; parallel construction);
using action verbs; constructing paragraphs;
writing memos, business letters, and e-mails;
organizing material; conducting research;
documenting sources; outlining; providing
illustrations; writing reports, proposals,
descriptions, instructions, articles, and
manuals.
MET240 – Electro/Mechanical
Control Technology (3 credits)
Recognizing control system types; various
types of feedback loops, designing digital
and analog systems; operation of controlled
and sensing devices; system evaluation and
troubleshooting.
Proctored Examination*
SEMESTER
FOUR
MET202 – Drafting with AutoCAD® (3
credits)
Computer aided drafting and design
systems; AutoCAD® menus and features;
file and entity creation; drawing organization;
displaying modifying, and annotating
drawings; data exchange and output methods.
Technical Electives (5-6 credits) (Choose two):
- MET241 Tool Design 1 (3 credits)
- MET242 Tool Design 2 (3 credits)
- IET249 Computer Aided Manufacturing (2 credits)
- MAT220 Analytic Geometry and Calculus (4 credits)
- MET248 Industrial Plastics (3 credits)
General Education Elective (3 credits) (Choose one):
- HUM102 Art Appreciation (3 credits)
- HUM104 Music Appreciation (3 credits)
EET249 Resident Laboratory Training(Electrical) (3 credits)
This two-week session includes the use of various measuring instruments for performing a series of comprehensive experiments. The experiments are designed to provide familiarization with instrumentation, equipment, preparation of data, and laboratory reporting techniques.
Proctored Examination*
* As a degree candidate, you will take a proctored examination at the end of each semester on selected courses within that semester. We make it easy because you pick the location and the person you want to supervise the exam, as long as Penn Foster College's established policy and qualifications are met. Complete information packets with procedures will be provided well in advance, before completion of final semester coursework.
NOTE: Advanced standing student shipments may vary from the above schedule.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation, or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
AutoCAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc. registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
IBM is a trademark of IBM Corporation registered in the United States of America and/or other jurisdictions.
A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this degree program. Although this outline covers all four semesters of the Electronics Technology Degree Program, you receive lesson materials for each semester as you enroll.
We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.