Electronics Technology

Associate Degree

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. There is a non-refundable transcript processing fee of $30. All previous college work must have been completed with a grade of "C" or better, and as much as 50% 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 computer to complete this program. Penn Foster recommends the following computer specifications: IBM® compatible PC, with Pentium® IV or better processor, Microsoft® Windows® XP or later as the operating system with 512MB of Memory. You must also have access to Microsoft® Office® 2007, the Internet, and have an email account.

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.

CSC101 - Computer Literacy (3 credits)
Introduction; hardware; software; computer networks; Internet applications; information systems; computers in our lives.
Textbook included

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 and learning aids included

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.

CSC110 – The Microcomputer and its Applications (3 credits)
The course gives the student an understanding of the fundamentals of
PC applications software. Students gain proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software applications.

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 Elective (3 credits)

General Education Elective (3 credits)

EET250 – Resident Laboratory Training (Electronic) (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. We make it easy because you pick the location and the person you want to supervise the examination, as long as Penn Foster College 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.