2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Engineering Technology: Electronics-Defense Contractor Technician, AAS


CODE: ETDCT-AAS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 67     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree is not intended for transfer to UNLV, UNR, or NSU.  Some of the courses may be eligible for transfer depending on the policies of the institution you are transferring to.  Students who wish to transfer should consult with their assigned advising unit.

ACADEMIC MAP: Map: CSN AAS Engineering Technology: Electronics-Defense Contractor Technician 


SCHOOL: School of Advanced and Applied Technologies

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. They will have demonstrated effective technical communication skills necessary to function on professional teams as technicians or managers. In addition, they will have shown professional work ethics and 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, 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). 

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Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures and proper electronics fabrication techniques.
  2. Identify components, design, construct, and test various circuits to include filters and construct a Bode Plot of an amplifier’s frequency response.
  3. Construct, analyze, and test various types of digital circuits and microprocessor/microcontroller circuits. Demonstrate a working knowledge writing programs to control other devices.
  4. Demonstrate commitment to quality, timeliness, continuous improvement, professional ethics, and respect for diversity while showing an understanding of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional development.
  5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of common modulation/transmission methods to include such as AM, FM and Pulse modulation. The Defense Contractor will focus upon circuit repair along with systems such as radar.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 27


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Recommended: ET 111B.

  • or   or above
  • REMINDER: If a student does not place into the correct college-level MATH course, they are required to complete a preparatory or prerequisite course(s) or attempt to gain a higher score on the MATH placement exam. Such preparatory or prerequisite courses are not part of the degree, may delay degree completion, and will cause the student to complete more credits than the total listed on this degree.

English Composition (3-5 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level ENG course MUST be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Communications (3 Credits)


Strongly Recommended: COM 115.

Fine Arts/Humanities/Social Science (3 Credits)


Major Requirements


TOTAL MAJOR REQUIREMENTS CREDITS: 40


Grades of D+, D, and D- in the major requirements (occupational) area in an Associate of Applied Science degree program will not count toward graduation requirements.