Electronics Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Electronics Technology Option
- – General Electronics Track
- – Biomedical Electronics Track
- Aerospace Technology Option
Certificate of Completion
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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.
Associate Degree (67 credits)
NOTE:Courses appearing in italics are identical to those offered at New Mexico State University Las Cruces (main) Campus.
OR |
COMM 253G Public Speaking COMM 265G Prin. of Human Communication |
3 |
| ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
OR |
PSY 201G Introduction to Psychology SOC 101G Introductory Sociology |
3 |
| OR | ENGL 203G Business and Professional Communication ENGL 218G Technical and Scientific Communication |
3 |
| OEBU 140 Principles of Supervision | 3 |
| NOTE: A final grade of or better is required in all 100-level OEES courses to progress to 200-level OEES courses. | |||
| OEES 110 Electronics I | 4 | ||
| OEES 120 Math 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 ) |
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| OECS 227 Computer Applications for Technicians | 3 | ||
| OEES 135 Electronics II | 4 | ||
| OEES 155 Electronic CAD and PCB Design | 3 | ||
| OEES 160 Digital Electronics I | 4 | ||
| OEES 175 Soldering Practices | 2 | ||
| OEES 205 Semiconductor Devices | 4 | ||
OR |
OEES 215 Microprocessor Systems I OEMG 235 Programmable Logic Controllers - Pneumatics |
4 | |
OR |
OEMG 240 Electromechanical Devices OEES 260 Instrumentation Control and Signal Conditioning |
4 | |
| OEES 250 Electronics Systems Analysis | 2 | ||
Choose one of the following tracks: Biomedical Electronics Track (14)
General Electronics Track (13)
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13-14 | ||
| Aerospace Technology Option (43 credits ) | |||
| OEMG 105 Intro. to Manufacturing | 2 | ||
| OEMG 115 Print Reading for Industry | 3 | ||
| OEMG 240 Electromechanical Devices | 4 | ||
| OEMG 245 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 265 Special Topics: Aerospace Fluid Systems | 3 | ||
| OEMG 265 Special Topics: Aerospace Systems | 3 | ||
| OEMG 265 Special Topics: Inspection and Planning (Metrology) | 3 | ||
| OEMG 265 Special Topics: Aerospace Tests and Measurements | 3 | ||
| OETS 190 Physics for Aerospace Technicians | 4 | ||
| OEWT 120 Basic Metallurgy | 3 | ||
| *Pending final administrative approval | |||
Certificate (30 Credits)
| ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition | 4 |
| ENGL 111G Rhetoric and Composition | 4 | |
| OEES 110 Electronics I | 4 | |
| OEES 120 Mathematics for Electronics | 4 | |
| OEES 135 Electronics II | 4 | |
| OEES 155 Electronic CAD and PCB Design | 3 | |
| OEES 160 Digital Electronics I | 4 | |
| OEES approved electives | 7 |
