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2016-2017 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Industrial Electronics Technology, TD


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Program Mission

The mission of the Industrial Electronics Technology program is to provide individuals with the education and training needed to attain employment in the field of electronics with the potential for career advancement. The technical diploma is awarded upon completion of forty-five (45) credit hours of technical coursework in the area of electronics technology as evidenced by the program curriculum. An associate of applied science degree in industrial electronics technology can be achieved by combining the technical diploma courses with fifteen (15) credit hours of general education coursework. Only the general education component of the associate degree in Industrial Electronics Technology is transferrable to statewide four-year degree programs at this time.

Program Goals

  • Students will understand basic electronic principles and concepts.
  • Students will utilize industry-standard test and measurement equipment to analyze electronic circuits.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Industrial Electronics Technology program will be able to do the following:

  • Apply Ohm’s Law to analyze basic electronic circuits.
  • Perform measurements to basic electronic circuits using a Volt-Ohm meter.
  • Perform voltage and time measurements on electronic circuits using an oscilloscope.
  • Demonstrate a professional work ethic.

Specific Degree Requirements


Students wishing to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Industrial Electronics Technology from South Louisiana Community College must

  • Earn a grade of “C” or higher in ENGL 1010 MATH 1105 , all courses in the general education core, and in the major area (coded ETRN).

General Education Requirements


(16 Total credit hours)

  • English 3 Credits
  • Mathematics 3 Credits
  • Natural Science/Lab 4 Credits
  • Social/Behavioral Science 3 Credits
  • Speech Elective 3 Credits

Major Area Requirements


(42 Total credit hours)

Other Required Courses


(2 Total credit hours)

Note: Computer proficiency is required for enrollment in this program.

Curriculum Guide - Fall Start


CTS: Basic Electricity Technician Total: 18


Semester 2 - Spring


Total: 17


Semester 3 - Summer


Total: 10


Technical Diploma Total Credits: 60


Curriculum Guide - Spring Start


CTS: Basic Electricity Technician Total: 18


Semester 2 - Summer


Total: 11


Total: 16


Technical Diploma Total Credits: 45


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