CODE: ETDCT-AAS | TOTAL CREDITS: 67 | FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible
DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Defense Contractor Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, telecommunications, microprocessor programming-interfacing, in-depth analysis of analog and digital circuits, computer fundamentals, and network fundamentals. Specialized electives for topics such as test equipment, in-depth analysis of electrical and power supply troubleshooting, radar systems, and microwave systems are offered.
This two-year program provides students with the methods and procedures used in engineering organizations and by electronics technicians in defense contractor functions. Instruction takes place in a hands-on, state-of-the-art environment.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Within a few years of graduation: Graduates from CSN’s Engineering Technology with Electronics – Defense Contractor Technician program will demonstrate the ability to apply circuit analysis and design, computer programming, analog and digital electronics, and microprocessor/microcontroller principles to install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic systems as bench, defense contractor, and biomedical equipment technicians. Graduates will have effective technical communication skills necessary to function on professional teams as technicians or managers. Graduates are prepared to enter the work force with professional work ethics and with the commitment to lifelong learning, quality, and continuous improvement through the clear ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility in both industry and community.
SPECIALIZED ACCREDITATION
The Engineering Technology - Electronics Emphasis (AAS) is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,
https://www.abet.org under the General Criteria and the Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Program Criteria. Bench Technician/Biomedical Equipment Technician/Defense Contractor Technician are concentrations of Engineering Technology – Electronics Emphasis (AAS).
ACADEMIC MAP
Map: CSN AAS Engineering Technology: Electronics-Defense Contractor Technician
