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Program Information

General Information:

San Antonio College offers a Tech Prep academic program for Electronics Technology students who desire to specialize in the field of Communications Electronics Technology, Computer Electronics Technology, or Industrial Electronics Technology.  This program leads to an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Electronics Technology with specialties in any of the three areas.   Advanced courses and well-equipped laboratories enable students to extend their theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of electronics.  The program provides the student with practical internships with local businesses and manufacturers to provide real life experiences in the Electronics career field in preparation for full time employment after graduation.  In addition to the two-year associate in applied science degree, the program provides students with the following exit options:  certificates in Electronics Technology or Industrial Electronics; transfer to any other associate degree program in Texas which offers an Electronics major under the Workforce Education Course Manual; and/or transfer to a four-year university to continue their education.  This degree transfers to several general baccalaureate degree programs.

Two additional degrees are also offered in Nuclear Electronics or Communications/Radar Electronics.  These approved Tech Prep degrees consist of a combination of San Antonio College courses and training courses offered by the US Navy.  For more information, contact the Electronics Program office at (210) 733-2881.

Credit transferable from High School: 12 semester hours credit for CETT 1402, CETT 1429, and CETT 1425 for students who have attained the appropriate competencies from an approved Tech Prep high school or completed the courses in high school for dual credit.

 

A graduate of this program will achieve the following Learning Outcomes:

  • Be able to analyze, construct, modify, repair, and troubleshoot electronics circuits/equipment.
  • Understand the function of digital circuitry/equipment.
  • Develop entry level knowledge of high order and assembly language programming.
  • Understand what is required to be successful in any workplace.

    • Communications Specialty

  • Understand the basic operation of AM/FM radios.
  • Gain a familiarity with various systems used in communications such as antennas, radars, lasers, fiber optics, and microwave and satellite systems.

    • Computer Specialty

  • Be able to layout, construct and troubleshoot a microprocessor based computer system.
  • Be able to interface a computer to external devices and control them.

    • Industrial Specialty

  • Be able to layout, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial control circuitry.
  • Be able to program Programmable Logic Controllers and integrate them into manufacturing lines.
  • Understand the principles of robotics.
  • Be able to integrate robotic systems together.

    • San Antonio College, 1300 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212-4299 Phone: 210/733-2000, Technology Hotline: 733-2169
    One of the Alamo Community Colleges. The Alamo Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    For special accommodations or an alternate format, contact the San Antonio College disABILITY Support Services at 733-2347