Technical College System of Georgia

State Board Approval Date:	8/5/08
Implementation Date:	January 1, 2009
Last Updated:	August 25, 2009

Electronics Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards
SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS
Admission Requirements	EFA4-02-01
Provisional Program Admissions	EFA4-02-04
Program Numbering	EFA4-03-02
Program Course Consistency and Sequence	EFA4-03-03
Program Course List
Accreditation (Guide)	Appendix A
Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)	Appendix B
Suggested Equipment List (Guide)	Appendix C

Admissions
Standard Number: EFA4-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Standard Statement Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Electronics Technology, Diploma program.
Explanatory Comment Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program. Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures. Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Electronics Technology, Diploma profession.
Evaluative Criteria The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Electronics Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures. The requirements for admission to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program are:
a. attainment of 16 years of age; a. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements; b. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and c. completion of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a. regular admission at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and b. proper completion of application and related procedures
Standard Number: EFA4-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Standard Statement Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Electronics Technology, Diploma program.
Explanatory Comment Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program. Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard. The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Evaluative Criteria Provisional admission to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements. The requirements for provisional admission to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program are:
a. attainment of 16 years of age; b. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements; c. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in TCSG document Minimum Program Entrance Scores, or recommendation by program faculty and designated admission personnel on the basis or interview and assessment of student potential; and d. completion of application and related procedures.
All Electronics Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation. Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
Program Structure Standard Number: EFA4-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
Standard Statement A Program Major Code of EFA4 and a Program CIP Code of 470101 are applied to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program.
The Electronics Technology, Diploma Program Specializations and the assigned specialization major code and CIP codes are as follows:
Specialization Title	Specialization Major Code	Specialization Zip Code
Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization	OIA4	470199
Communication Electronics Technology Specialization	OUA4	470103
Computer Electronics Technology Specialization	OMA4	470104
General Electronics Technology Specialization	GEA4	470101
Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization	ILA4	470105
Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization	TLA4	470103
Explanatory Comment Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code EFA4 and Program CIP Code 470101 to the Electronics Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed. Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia.
Evaluative Criteria Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code. Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code. Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option. Standard Number: EFA4-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
Standard Statement The Electronics Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Explanatory Comment Programs are assigned an identical Major Code EFA4 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
Evaluative Criteria The Electronics Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of EFA4, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to: Electronics Technology, Diploma
Program Description The Electronics Technology Diploma program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, mathematics, computer literacy, and interpersonal relations. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Diploma which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in biomedical instrumentation, communications electronics, computer electronics, general electronics, industrial electronics, or telecommunications electronics.

Course Code	General Core Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I [P] ENG 097 or entrance English score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels, and RDG 097 or entrance Reading score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts [P] MAT 098 or entrance algebraic score in accordance with approved TCSG admission score levels.	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry [P] MAT 1013 with a grade of “C” or better.	5	0	0	5	5
OR
MAT 1017	Trigonometry [P] MAT 1013 with a grade of “C” or better.	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
Minimum Required Hours:		18	0	0	18	18

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 104	Soldering Technology [P] Provisional admission	1	2	0	3	2
ELC 108	Direct Current Circuits II [C] IFC 101 or ELC 106, and MAT 1013	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 110	Alternating Current II [C] IFC 102 or ELC 109	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 115	Solid State Devices II [C] IFC 103 or ELC 114	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 117	Linear Integrated Circuits [C] ELC 115	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 118	Digital Electronics I [C] IFC 103 or ELC 114	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 119	Digital Electronics II [C] ELC 118	1	0	9	10	4
ELC 120	Microprocessors Fundamentals [C] ELC 118	3	2	0	5	4
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures [P] Provisional admission	2	1	0	3	2
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I [C] MAT 1013	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 106	Direct Current Circuits I [C] MAT 1013	(3)	(2)	(0)	(5)	(4)
IFC 102	Alternating Current I [P] IFC 101 or ELC 106	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 109	Alternating Current I [P] IFC 101 or ELC 106	(4)	(6)	(0)	(10)	(7)
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I [P] IFC 102 or ELC 109	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 114	Solid State Devices I [P] IFC 102 or ELC 109	(3)	(2)	(0)	(5)	(4)
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission	1	4	0	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		32-33	25-29	0	66-71	47-50

AND:

Completion of one of the following specializations is required for graduation.

Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization

Course Code	Electives Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
AHS 1010	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology [P] Program admission	5	0	0	5	5
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Applied Health Sciences [P] Provisional admission	3	0	0	3	3
BMI 232	Medical Equipment-Function and Operation I [C] AHS 101, AHS 109, BMI 233	3	0	3	6	4
BMI 233	Internship-Medical Systems I [P] Program admission [C] BMI 232	1	0	12	13	5
BMI 242	Medical Equipment-Function and Operation II [P] BMI 232 [C] BMI 243	3	0	0	3	3
BMI 243	Internship-Medical Systems II [P] BMI 233 [C] BMI 242	1	0	12	13	5
Minimum Required Hours:		16	0	27	43	25

Communications Electronics Technology Specialization

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 220	AM and SSB Circuit Analysis [P] ELC 119	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 221	FM Circuit Analysis [P] ELC 220	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 222	Advanced Modulation Techniques [P] ELC 221	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 223	Antennas and Transmission Lines [P] ELC 220	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 224	Microwave Communications and Radar [P] ELC 220	5	0	0	5	5
ELC 225	Optical Communications Techniques [P] ELC 220	3	2	0	5	4
Minimum Required Hours:		20	10	0	30	25

Computer Electronics Technology Specialization

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 217	Computer Hardware [P] Program admission	4	6	0	10	7
ELC 218	Operating Systems Technologies [P] Program admission	4	6	0	10	7
ELC 219	Networking I [P] Program admission	3	0	3	6	4
ELC 286	Comp TIA A+ Certification [P] ELC 217 and ELC 218 or CIS 122 and CIS 1140	5	0	0	5	5
XXX xxx	Occupationally Related Elective	0+	0+	0+	2+	2
Minimum Required Hours:		16+	12+	3+	33+	25

General Electronics Technology Specialization

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
XXX xxx	Electronics Related Electives	0+	0+	0+	25+	25
Minimum Required Hours:		0+	0+	0+	25+	25

Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 211	Process Control [C] IFC 103 or ELC 114	4	4	0	8	6
ELC 212	Motor Controls [P] ELC 115	4	4	0	8	6
ELC 213	Programmable Controllers [P] ELC 212	4	0	3	7	5
ELC 214	Mechanical Devices [P] Program admission	2	3	0	5	3
ELC 215	Fluid Power [P] Program admission	2	3	0	5	3
ELC 216	Robotics [P] ELC 213, ELC 214, ELC 215	1	2	0	3	2
Minimum Required Hours:		17	16	3	36	25

Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization

Course Code	Occupational Course Title	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 217	Computer Hardware [P] Program admission	4	6	0	10	7
ELC 219	Networking I [P] Program admission	3	0	3	6	4
ELC 259	Fiber Optic Systems [P] ELC 119	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 260	Telecommunications and Data Cabling [P] ELC 119	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 261	Telecommunications Systems Installation and Programming [P] ELC 260	2	0	3	5	3
ELC 262	Telecommunications and Data Transmission [P] ELC 261	2	0	3	5	3
Minimum Required Hours:		17	10	9	36	25

Program Final Exit Point

Electronics Technology, Diploma

90-93 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

Appendix A

Accreditation and Certification

The Electronics Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

Appendix B

General Information

Electronics Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Electronics Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Electronics Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 104	Soldering Technology	1	2	0	3	2
ELC 108	Direct Current Circuits II	3	2	0	5	4
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2	1	0	3	2
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 106	Direct Current Circuits I	(3)	(2)	(0)	(5)	(4)
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5	0	0	5	5
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3
	Total	15	11	0	26	20

Second Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 110	Alternating Current II	3	2	0	5	4
ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English	5	0	0	5	5
IFC 102	Alternating Current I	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 109	Direct Current Circuits I	(4)	(6)	(0)	(10)	(7)
MAT 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry	5	0	0	5	5
OR
MAT 1017	Trigonometry	(5)	(0)	(0)	(5)	(5)
	Total	16-17	4-8	0	20-25	18-21

Third Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 115	Solid State Devices II	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 118	Digital Electronics I	3	2	0	5	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	3	2	0	5	4
OR
ELC 114	Solid State Devices I	(3)	(2)	(0)	(5)	(4)
	Total	9	6	0	15	12

Fourth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 117	Linear Integrated Circuits	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 119	Digital Electronics II	1	0	9	10	4
ELC 120	Microprocessors Fundamentals	3	2	0	5	4
	Total	7	4	9	20	12

Biomedical Instrumentation Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
AHS 109	Medical Terminology for Applied Health Sciences	3	0	0	3	3
BMI 232	Medical Equipment-Function and Operation I	3	0	3	6	4
BMI 233	Internship-Medical Systems I	1	0	12	13	5
	Total	7	0	15	22	12

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
AHS 100	Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology	5	0	0	5	5
BMI 242	Medical Equipment-Function and Operation II	3	0	0	3	3
BMI 243	Internship-Medical Systems II	1	0	12	13	5
EMP1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	12	0	12	24	16

Communications Electronics Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 220	AM and SSB Circuit Analysis	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 221	FM Circuit Analysis	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 222	Advanced Modulation Techniques	3	2	0	5	4
	Total	9	6	0	15	12

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 223	Antennas and Transmission Lines	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 224	Microwave Communications and Radar	5	0	0	5	5
ELC 225	Optical Communications Techniques	3	2	0	5	4
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	14	4	0	18	16

Computer Electronics Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 217	Computer Hardware	4	6	0	10	7
ELC 218	Operating Systems Technologies	4	6	0	10	7
	Total	8	12	0	20	14

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 219	Networking I	3	0	3	6	4
ELC 286	Comp TIA A+ Certification	5	0	0	5	5
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
XXX xxx	Occupationally Related Elective	0+	0+	0+	2+	2
	Total	11+	0+	3+	16+	14

General Electronics Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
XXX xxx	Electronics Related Electives	0+	0+	0+	11+	11
	Total	3+	0+	0+	14+	14

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
XXX xxx	Electronics Related Electives	0+	0+	0+	14+	14
	Total	0+	0+	0+	14+	14

Industrial Electronics Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 211	Process Control	4	4	0	8	6
ELC 212	Motor Controls	4	4	0	8	6
ELC 214	Mechanical Devices	2	3	0	5	3
	Total	10	11	0	21	15

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 213	Programmable Controllers	4	0	3	7	5
ELC 215	Fluid Power	2	3	0	5	3
ELC 216	Robotics	1	2	0	3	2
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	10	5	3	18	13

Telecommunications Electronics Technology Specialization

Fifth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 259	Fiber Optic Systems	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 217	Computer Hardware	4	6	0	10	7
ELC 219	Networking I	3	0	3	6	4
	Total	10	8	3	21	15

Sixth Quarter
Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
ELC 260	Telecommunications and Data Cabling	3	2	0	5	4
ELC 261	Telecommunications Systems Installation and Programming	2	0	3	5	3
ELC 262	Telecommunications and Data Transmission Concepts	2	0	3	5	3
EMP 1000	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3	0	0	3	3
	Total	10	2	6	18	13

Appendix C

Electronics Technology, Diploma

Suggested Equipment List:

Equipment and Instrumentation

Capacitor sub. Box

Combination Hi/Lo DC/AC power supply

Digital multimeter

Function generator

Isolation transformer

Oscilloscope, student quality

Resistance decade

VOM

Training Devices/Systems

Basic electronics trainer and accessories

Soldering equipment

Basic Circuits and Active Devices

Curve tracer

RCL (impedance) bridge

Signal generator

Transistor tester

Tri-low-voltage power supply

Training Devices/Systems

Electronics circuit trainer accessories

Integrated circuits, digital microprocessors

Equipment/Instrumentation

Current tracer

Data analyzer with options

Dual-trace oscilloscope, industrial quality

Dual-trace oscilloscope with delayed sweep and storage, test lab quality

Logic clip

Logic comparator with ref. board

Logic probe (ECL)

Logic probe (TTL, CMOS)

Logic pulsar

Scope probes

Training Devices/Systems

A/D devices

D/A devices

Digital techniques trainer and accessories

Integrated circuit trainer and accessories

Interfacing devices and components

Microprocessors trainer and accessories

PC computers

Transducer systems

Specific Technical Course Equipment and Instrumentation

Communications systems (feedback)

Digital counters

Digital programmable multimeters

Earth satellite receiving system

Logic analyzer with options (high resolution)

Read only memory programming (ROM)

Spectrum analyzer

System controller with options

Universal digital counter/timer (programmable)

Fiber optics training units

Synchro-servo training systems

Standard Tool Kit

Cleaning cloth, chamois

Files: flat, round, small assorted

Flashlight

Safety glasses, goggles

White grease,(tube)

Hemostats, straight and curved tips

IC test clips

Inspection mirror

Jeweler’s inspection glasses

Electrician’s knife

Magnifying lens

Assorted nut driver set

Pliers: diagonal, long nose, needle nose, slip-joint, channel lock

Powered screwdriver with accessories

Fuse puller

Punch set

Scissors

Screwdrivers: post alignment, assorted common, assorted Phillips

Socket set: 3/16” to 1”, 3/8” drive

Wire stripper and crimper

Electrical tape

Tweezers

Wrenches: 4” adjustable, 8” adjustable

Allen wrench set: short and long

Posted: 08/25/09