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Electronics Engineering Technology AAS
Manufacturing Department | AAS - Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years
Clackamas Community College’s Electronics Engineering Technology program focuses on electronics and engineering designs and systems with hands-on learning environments.
If you like taking electronics equipment apart and putting it back together, working with your hands and problem solving, the Electronics Engineering Technology program could be the career path for you. At Clackamas Community College, choose our two-year Associate of Applied Science (AAS) career technical degree. The demand for those who can create, understand and alter electrical control systems puts electronic engineers at the cutting-edge of the technology sector. Our hands-on learning environment will give you the fundamentals in electronics, digital logic, troubleshooting and schematics. The manufacturing department offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon Tech’s Electronics Engineering Technology degree program, and we have outstanding job placement opportunities within the industry.
Electronics Engineering Technology AAS
Skills
You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:
- Assemble, dissemble, adjust and verify electronic equipment performance
- Read specifications, symbols, schematics, ladder diagrams and assembly drawings
- Build prototypes and make parts using bench lathes, drills and other machine tools
- Use test procedures and diagnostics to service and maintain equipment
Job Outlook
Careers
Career opportunities may include:
- engineering technician
- manufacturing equipment technician
- field services technician
- operators
- processors with large and small employers in high-tech industries.
Job Market
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Gainful Employment
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Career Pathways Roadmaps
Programs that are 12-44 credits that acknowledge a specific skill proficiency to help students gain enhanced employment opportunities are considered state-approved Career Pathways. Certain certificates are eligible for federal financial aid, while others may only be eligible as a segment of an aid-eligible certificate or degree program (Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Students).
Career Pathways Roadmap for Electronics Engineering Technology AAS
Descriptions and Outcomes
The CCC Manufacturing Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transfer- able classes into Oregon Tech’s Electronics Engineering Technology degree program.
For information contact the Manufacturing Department, 503-594-3318.
PROGRAM CODE: AAS.ELECTRONENGTECH
Program course work focuses on a traditional electronics foundation, including a basic electronics series, digital logic series, a troubleshooting series, a physics series and a semiconductor linear circuit series. The degree focuses on electronics and engineering design principles and electronics systems and is taught in a team environment whenever possible.Specific skill areas for the Electronics Engineering Technology degree include test equipment use, computer use, problem- solving, teamwork, understanding math and electronics fundamentals and writing and oral communication.RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
Computation (1 course- MTH-95 Algebra III)
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems
Communication (1 course- WR-101 Communication Skills: Occupational Writing)
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences
Human Relations (1 course- See page 82 for course list)
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals
NOT REQUIRED FOR CERTIFICATE
Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (3 credits- courses with HE, HPE, or PE prefix)
- Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- demonstrate safe work habits around electricity and manufacturing equipment;
- apply verbal and graphical means to communicate effectively about electronics;
- design, analyze and troubleshoot complex AC & DC circuits found in industrial, military and consumer electronics applications;
- use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multi- meters, signal generators and power supplies to test and maintain components and equipment;
- apply the concepts of digital electronics, computing and programming to implement automation.
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
(Oregon Tech transfer courses)The CCC Manufacturing Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transfer- able classes into Oregon Tech’s Electronics Engineering Technology degree program.
For information contact the Manufacturing Department, 503-594-3318.
Electronics Engineering Tech Core Requirements
Complete 4 credits of SM-280
- SM-280
- Electronics/Microelectron/CWE
- 1
Complete the following Electronics Engineering Technology Core Requirements
- EET-112
- Elect Test Equip & Soldering
- 3
- EET-127
- Semiconductor Circuits I
- 4
- EET-137
- Electrical Fundamentals I
- 4
- EET-139
- Prin. of Troubleshooting I
- 2
- EET-141
- Electrical Fundamentals II
- 4
- EET-142
- Electrical Fundamentals III
- 4
- EET-157
- Digital Logic I
- 3
- EET-227
- Semiconductor Circuits II
- 3
- EET-230
- Laser & Fiber Optics
- 3
- EET-239
- Prin of Troubleshooting II
- 2
- EET-250
- Linear Circuits
- 3
- EET-252
- Control Systems
- 3
- EET-254
- Intro to Microcontrollers
- 4
- EET-257
- Digital Logic II
- 4
- IMT-215
- Electromechanical Systems I
- 2
- IMT-233
- Progrmmble Logic Contrllers I
- 3
- MFG-109
- Computer Literacy for Techs
- 4
- MFG-209
- Programming/Automation-MFG
- 3
- MTH-111
- College Algebra
- 5
- MTH-112
- Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus
- 5
- SM-150
- Semiconductor Processing I
- 2
Computation Related Instruction
Complete MTH-095
- MTH-095
- Algebra III
- 4
Communication Related Instruction
Complete WR-101
- WR-101*
- Commun. Skills: Occup Writing
- 3
Human Relations Related Instruction
Complete at least 3 credits. Please refer to page 82 of the catalog for a list of approved Related Instruction Courses.
PE/Health/Safety Related Instruction
Complete MFG-107
- MFG-107
- Industrial Safety & First Aid
- 3
Program Electives
Complete 3 credits of Electronics Engineering Technology Program Electives. This may consist of any course with a CDT, EET, MFG, MET, RET, SM, or WLD prefix not already listed in the Electronics Engineering Technology Program.
Electronics Engineering Tech Physics Requirement
Complete the General Physics Sequence
- PH-201*
- General Physics
- 5
- PH-202**
- General Physics
- 5
- PH-203**
- General Physics
- 5
*Substitute college transfer courses for these courses if you plan to continue your education at a higher education institution. It is recommended that you consult with a faculty advisor or a staff member in Student Services for the transfer requirements of the specific advanced program or school.
**The General Physics with Calculus series PH-211/212/213 may be substituted.
Oregon Tech Transfer Courses
The CCC Manufacturing Technology Department, in partnership with Oregon Tech, offers a number of transferable classes into Oregon TechÕs Electronics Engineering Technology degree program. For information contact the Manufacturing Department, 503-594-3318.
