Electronics Technology
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Electronics Technology
Offered At: Mesa Community College
AAS Degree: 71 Credits
Certificate in Electronics: 33 Credits
Typical Core Courses: Concepts of Electricity and Electronics, Circuit Analysis, Digital Logic, Algebra, Computer Programming, Solid State Devices, Microprocessors, Electromechanical Devices, Industrial Safety, Electronic Measurements
Program Highlights: This is an FAA certified program. One degree designed for technicians, another designed for students who want to transfer to a 4-year program.
Options: Courses offered mornings and evenings; some courses available online.
For More Information: Contact JD Neglia, (480) 461-7385
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Electronics Manufacturing Technology
Offered At: Glendale Community College
Typical Core Courses: Basic Electronics, Solid State Electronics, Digital and Logic Circuits, Communications, Electronic Instrumentation
Program Highlights: These courses emphasize systems-level thinking and team-based projects, whether inventing a robotic arm that can launch ping pong balls or programming a microprocessor to play a tune on a keyboard. Classes are taught by an engineer with patents on recent electronic inventions. "Having fun is a mandatory requirement," says Mr. Luu.
Options: Courses are offered online, with compressed 8-week schedules and Saturday face-to-face labs.
For More Information: Contact Ui Luu, Electronics Faculty, at (623) 845-3173 or (480) 759-1703
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Other Electronics Possibilities
Electronics courses are also offered at several colleges as part of Automation programs and Engineering programs. Please view the typical courses in those program descriptions for more information.
Soldering
Offered At: Maricopa Skill Center
IPC Certified Certificate Program: 196 hours, non-credit
Soldering Certificate: 140 hours, non-credit
Typical Core Courses: Essentials of Soldering, IPC Certified Soldering Course, Job Readiness
Program Highlights: This hands-on, up-to-date program trains students for an industry-recognized certificate that is a basic requirement for entry level soldering jobs.
Options: This is a full-time, day time program.
For More Information: Contact Student Services, at (602) 238-4350
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