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Electronics Technology

Electronics Board

Associate of Applied Science Degree

  • Electronics Technology Option
    • – General Electronics Track
    • – Biomedical Electronics Track
  • Aerospace Technology Option

Certificate of Completion

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Information based on the 2009-10 DACC Catalog

The explosion in the number and diversity of electronic devices used in home and industry settings have greatly intensified the demand for qualified technicians. As orders for high-tech communications equipment and electronic products continue to rise, job opportunities for electronics technicians will expand even more. Salaries in the various branches of electronics are among the highest for all technology areas.

Students in the Electronics Technology program learn using state-ofthe- art equipment and instrumentation. They work and train in spacious, modern laboratories similar to those used in industry. Students have the opportunity to analyze and troubleshoot actual problems while learning from knowledgeable and experienced instructors.

The Electronics Technology program offers an associate of applied science degree with two options: Electronics Technology and Aerospace Technology. Within the Electronics Technology Option, students may choose between two tracks: General Electronics and Aerospace Technology.

Electronics Technology Option

General Electronics Track

The General Electronics Track program prepares graduates for entrylevel employment as technical assistants and technicians in the fabrication, testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical and electronic equipment. Job opportunities exist in the areas of manufacturing and repair of electronic instruments, audio and video electronics, computers, medical equipment, and industrial and consumer electronic equipment. While positions for electronics technicians are found in all sectors of the economy, many of the jobs in southern New Mexico are in government and defense-related industries. Opportunities for advancement in the electronics field are above average.

Biomedical Electronics Track

The Biomedical Electronics option is a specialized program focusing on medical equipment. Career opportunities exist in hospital and clinical settings, engineering departments, and medical equipment manufacturing companies, as well as other organizations serving the rapidly expanding medical equipment service market. This course of study will also help prepare the electronics student for the Biomedical Equipment Technician Certification Exam of the International Certification Commission for Clinical Engineering and Biomedical Technology.

Aerospace Technology Option

Aerospace technology refers to the construction, testing and maintenance of aircraft and space vehicles. Typical duties include assembly, service, testing, operation, and repair of systems associated with both dependable and reusable space launch vehicles, and related ground support equipment. The curriculum includes the core
skills that are used in spaceflight technology, including instruction in commercial spaceflight requirements. The program will also prepare students for the nationally recognized Space TEC Certification examination. The training students receive is general enough for a broad range of employment possibilities in the electronics and manufacturing industries, as well as the aerospace industry. With Space TEC certification graduates will have ample opportunities at the new spaceport to be built in southern New Mexico. As the commercial spaceflight industry grows, so will the number of available jobs. In many respects, this emerging field of commercial aerospace is a new frontier. Because of the entrepreneurial nature of businesses that will support the spaceport, the successful candidate in this new field will need to possess a very broad range of technology-based skills.

Students may complete the Electronics Technology program on a part-time basis by taking classes during the evening or during the day. Those who wish to pursue a bachelor of science degree in Engineering Technology at New Mexico State University may apply up to 39 credit hours from the Electronics Technology program toward the four-year degree.

Additional Graduation Requirements

To receive either an associate degree or a certificate of completion, students are required to obtain a Career Readiness Certificate in the areas of Applied Math, Reading for Information, and Locating Information at the appropriate level for their respective degree option. To facilitate success in obtaining their Career Readiness Certificate students will be required to take between 1 and 3 credits of OETS 102, Career Readiness Certification Preparation. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue Career Readiness Certifications in other areas that have been identified for their degree option. A program advisor can provide additional information.

Associate Degree (68 - 70 credits)

NOTE:Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.


Core Requirements      10 Credits

OR		 COMM 253GCOMM 253G: Public Speaking - 3 cr.
Principles of effective public speaking, with emphasis on preparing and delivering well-organized, logical, and persuasive arguments adapted to different audiences. – Public Speaking
COMM 265GCOMM 265G: Principles of Human Communication - 3 cr.
Study and practice of interpersonal, small group, and presentational skills essential to effective social, business, and professional interaction. – Principles of Human Communication		 3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition		 4

OR
 PSY 201GPSY 201G: Introduction to Psychology - 3 cr. (3+3P)
Methods and principles of behavior. Topics include human evolution and development, biopsychology, perception, learning, thinking, motivation, social interaction, and the diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior. – Introduction to Psychology
SOC 101GSOC 101G: Introductory Sociology - 3 cr.
Introduction to social theory, research, methods of analysis, contemporary issues in historical and cross-cultural contexts. Covers groups, deviance, inequality, family, gender, social change, and collective behavior. – Introductory Sociology		 3

Related Requirements      7-9 Credits
OR ENGL 203GENGL 203G: Business and Professional Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in business, law, government, and other professions. Strategies for researching and writing correspondence and reports, with an emphasis on understanding and responding to a variety of communication tasks with a strong purpose, clear organization, and vigorous professional style. – Business and Professional Communication
ENGL 218GENGL 218G: Technical and Scientific Communication - 3 cr.
Effective writing for courses and careers in sciences, engineering, and agriculture. Strategies for understanding and presenting technical information for various purposes to various audiences. – Technical and Scientific Communication		 3
  OETS 102OETS 102: Career Readiness Certification Preparation - 1-3 cr.
This course is designed to prepare students to successfully obtain Career Readiness Certifications in all areas and at the appropriate levels for their program of study. Graded: S/U only. – Career Readiness Certification Preparation		 1-3
  BMGT 140BMGT 140: Principles of Supervision I - 3 cr.
Principles of supervision emphasizing planning, organization, rating of employees and procedures to develop good morale. Introduction to interpretation of case studies. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Principles of Supervision I		 3

Technical Requirements      51 Credits
  NOTE: A final grade of or better is required in all 100-level OEES courses to progress to 200-level OEES courses.  
  OEES 110OEES 110: Electronics I - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Fundamentals of electronics including: components, schematics, Ohm s law, Thevenin s and Norton s theorems, and series/parallel circuits incorporating passive, active and magnetic elements. Introduction to AC circuits. Corequisite: OEES 120. – Electronics I		 4
  OEES 120OEES 120: Mathematics for Electronics - 4 cr.
Includes fundamental mathematics, algebra, sine, cosine, and other elementary functions as they specifically apply to the operation, manipulation, and evaluation of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. Prerequisite: CCDM 114N or consent of instructor. – Mathematics for Electronics		 4
  Choose one of the following two options
(Note that the Electronics Technology Option offers two tracks: Biomedical Electronics and General Electronics.)		 43
 

Electronics Technology Option   (43 credits )
  OECS 227OECS 227: Computer Applications for Technicians - 3 cr.
Computer applications for service technicians in various disciplines. Hardware and software applications explored. Includes operating systems, high level programming, and networking hardware and software. – Computer Applications for Technicians		 3  
  OEES 135OEES 135: Electronics II - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Analysis of AC circuits, filters, and resonance. Introduction to solid state fundamentals including diodes and rectifier circuits, voltage regulators, various transistors and transistor characteristics, amplification and amplifiers, photoelectric effects, gates and timing circuits. Prerequisite: OEES 110 and OEES 120. – Electronics II		 4  
  OEES 155OEES 155: Electronics CAD and PCB Design - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to and the use of commercially available CAD software covering schematic representation of electronic components and circuits. Printed circuit board layout techniques including proper schematic capture, netlist generation, design rule checking and manual routing covered. – Electronics CAD and PCB Design		 3  
  OEES 160OEES 160: Digital Electronics I - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh maps, combination circuits, flip-flops, and digital troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: OEES 110 or consent of instructor. – Digital Electronics I		 4  
  OEES 175OEES 175: Soldering Practices - 2 cr. (4P)
Methods and techniques of hand soldering in the production of high quality and reliable soldering connections. – Soldering Practices		 2  
  OEES 205OEES 205: Semiconductor Devices - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Analysis and trouble shooting of linear electronic circuits including amplifiers, op-amps, power supplies, and oscillators. Prerequisite(s): OEES 110 & OEES 135 or Consent of instructor. Restricted to: Community Colleges only. – Semiconductor Devices		 4  

OR		 OEES 215OEES 215: Microprocessor Applications I - 4 cr. (3+2P)
Fundamentals of microprocessor architecture and assembly language with an emphasis on hardware interfacing applications. Corequisite: OEES 235. – Microprocessor Applications I
OEMG 235OEMG 235: Programmable Logic Controllers Pneumatics - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Introduction to theory and application of pneumatic power transfer and control. Programmable logic controllers (PLC s) introduced as controlling elements for electropneumatic systems. Prerequisite: OEMG 125 or OEMG 130 or consent of instructor. – Programmable Logic Controllers Pneumatics		 4  

OR		 OEMG 240OEMG 240: Electromechanical Devices - 4 cr. (3+2P)
Theory and application of electromechanical devices and digital control circuits. Includes AD and DA converters, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, DC, AC, and stepper motors, and servomechanisms. Prerequisites: OEMG 125 or OEMG 135 or consent of instructor. – Electromechanical Devices
OEES 260OEES 260: Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning - 4 cr. (3+2P)
Introduction to sensors and transducers, signal conditioning and transmission for measuring and process control systems. Includes AD, DA converter, small servos and actuators. Prerequisite: OEES 205. – Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning		 4  
  OEES 250OEES 250: Electronics Systems Analysis - 2 cr. (1+3P)
Capstone course emphasizing a systems approach to troubleshooting and maintaining complex electronics systems. Includes program review in preparation for technician certification. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. – Electronics Systems Analysis		 2  
 

Choose one of the following tracks:

Biomedical Electronics Track (14)

General Electronics Track (13)

 13-14  
  Aerospace Technology Option   (43 credits )
  OEES 105OEES 105: Basic Electricity and Electronics - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Fundamentals of electricity and electronics, basic circuit devices, meters, transistors, integrated circuits and other solid state devices, computers, fiber optics, and industrial application topics. Prerequisite: either CCDM 103N or CCDM 104N or consent of instructor. – Basic Electricity and Electronics		 3  
  OEMG 105OEMG 105: Introduction to Manufacturing - 3 cr. (2P)
Introduction to manufacturing evolution from basic assembly process to modern automated process including world of manufacturing from business to production operation and from raw materials to finished goods. Covers history, employability soft skills, quality measurements, teamwork concept, production requirements, and considerations in plant layout and design, exposes students to various manufacturing industries making various products around the world. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Introduction to Manufacturing		 2  
  OEMG 115OEMG 115: Print Reading for Industry - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Reading, interpretation, and revisions of industrial technical drawings common to manufacturing, Aerospace, machine parts, electrical, hydraulic, and Pneumatic drawings. Interpretation of engineering drawings and related shop calculations. Introduction to computer-aided drawing of schematic diagrams. Restricted to: Community College campuses only. – Print Reading for Industry		 4  
  OEMG 240OEMG 240: Electromechanical Devices - 4 cr. (3+2P)
Theory and application of electromechanical devices and digital control circuits. Includes AD and DA converters, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers, DC, AC, and stepper motors, and servomechanisms. Prerequisites: OEMG 125 or OEMG 135 or consent of instructor. – Electromechanical Devices		 3  
  OEMG 245OEMG 245: Electromechanical Systems - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Electromechanical system interfacing. Principles and applications of preventive and corrective maintenance procedures on industrial production machines using system technical and maintenance manuals to develop troubleshooting procedures using systems block and schematic diagrams. Prerequisite: OEMG 240 or consent of instructor. – Electromechanical Systems		 3  
  *SPCT 114 - Applied Manufacturing Practices 3  
  *SPCT 115 - Machine Operation and Safety 3  
  *SPCT 121 - Introduction to the Aerospace Workplace 3  
  *SPCT 122 - Aerospace Safety and Quality 3  
  OEMG 265OEMG 265: Special Topics - 1-6 cr.
Course subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. – Special Topics: Aerospace Fluid Systems		 3  
  OEMG 265OEMG 265: Special Topics - 1-6 cr.
Course subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. – Special Topics : Aerospace Systems		 3  
  OEMG 265OEMG 265: Special Topics - 1-6 cr.
Course subtitled in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. – Special Topics : Inspection and Planning (Metrology)		 3  
  *OETS 190 - Physics for Aerospace Technicians 4  
  OEWT 120OEWT 120: Basic Metallurgy - 3 cr.
Properties of ferrous and nonferrous materials. Service conditions and heat treatment of metals related to welding trade. Prerequisites: OEWT 100 or consent of instructor. – Basic Metallurgy 		3  
  *Pending final administrative approval    


Certificate (31 - 33 Credits)


Core Education Requirements      5-7 Credits
  OETS 102OETS 102: Career Readiness Certification Preparation - 1-3 cr.
This course is designed to prepare students to successfully obtain Career Readiness Certifications in all areas and at the appropriate levels for their program of study. Graded: S/U only. – Career Readiness Certification Preparation		 1-3
  ENGL 111GENGL 111G: Rhetoric and Composition - 4 cr.
Skills and methods used in writing university-level essays. Prerequisite: ACT standard score in English of 16 or higher during regular semester (20 or above during summer) or successful completion of a developmental writing course or the equivalent. – Rhetoric and Composition 		4

Technical Requirements      26 Credits
  OEES 110OEES 110: Electronics I - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Fundamentals of electronics including: components, schematics, Ohm s law, Thevenin s and Norton s theorems, and series/parallel circuits incorporating passive, active and magnetic elements. Introduction to AC circuits. Corequisite: OEES 120. – Electronics I		 4
  OEES 120OEES 120: Mathematics for Electronics - 4 cr.
Includes fundamental mathematics, algebra, sine, cosine, and other elementary functions as they specifically apply to the operation, manipulation, and evaluation of direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. Prerequisite: CCDM 114N or consent of instructor. – Mathematics for Electronics		 4
  OEES 135OEES 135: Electronics II - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Analysis of AC circuits, filters, and resonance. Introduction to solid state fundamentals including diodes and rectifier circuits, voltage regulators, various transistors and transistor characteristics, amplification and amplifiers, photoelectric effects, gates and timing circuits. Prerequisite: OEES 110 and OEES 120. – Electronics II		 4
  OEES 155OEES 155: Electronics CAD and PCB Design - 3 cr. (2+2P)
Introduction to and the use of commercially available CAD software covering schematic representation of electronic components and circuits. Printed circuit board layout techniques including proper schematic capture, netlist generation, design rule checking and manual routing covered. – Electronics CAD and PCB Design		 3
  OEES 160OEES 160: Digital Electronics I - 4 cr. (3+3P)
Number systems, codes, Boolean algebra, logic gates, Karnaugh maps, combination circuits, flip-flops, and digital troubleshooting techniques. Prerequisite: OEES 110 or consent of instructor. – Digital Electronics I		 4
  OEES approved electives 7