Electronics Technology Programs
SCC’s Electronics Technology program is intended to provide a broad base
of knowledge, through courses and laboratories, for a career as an electronic
technologist. The first two semesters include a selection of core courses that result in
an Electronics Technology Diploma upon completion. Technical elective(s) in the
third and fourth semesters allow students to select an area of specialization.
Students learn the skills of an electronics technician and in addition, develop skills in
mechanical design, construction, analysis and repair of various electronic circuits.
SCC’s Electronics Technology diploma is a two semester selection of core courses
intended to give a solid introduction to electronics technology.
The Electronics Technology Program is designed to provide students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to begin working in industry at an entry-level position
as an electronics technologist.
Transfer plans exist between the electronics technology programs and:
Iowa State University - BS Industrial Technology (manufacturing option)
University of Northern Iowa - BA Technology Management
Western Illinois University - BS Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Electronics in the medical and health fields is as important and growing part of
patient care. From the ambulance to the OR and in your physician’s office, electronic
biomedical equipment supports health care.
The Biomedical specialization combines electronics technology with health sciences
courses. And, with its internship in the last semester, students will do a 16 hour per
week clinical to bring together their electronics and health courses, further preparing
them for entry into the field.
Admissions standards apply to this program. Please contact the Admissions office for
details.
Where will this take me?
Electronics Technology
Applications Engineer
Prototype Assembler
Electrical Test Engineer
Electronics Quality Control Technician
Engineering Manager
Field Service Technician
Biomedical Option
Biomedical Electronic Technician
Medical Equipment Service Technician
Medical Equipment Sales Representative
Instrumentation Technician
Instructor and Staff
Derek Schreiner - Instructor, ext. 5211
Email: dschreiner@scciowa.edu
Career Outlook
Electronics Technology
Median wages (2008): $27.33 hourly,
$56,850 annual
Projected Growth 2008 -2018: 3% to 6%
Biomedical Option
Median wages (2008): $19.96 hourly,
$41,520 annual
Projected Growth 2008 -2018: Much faster
than average (20% or higher)
7/13
Electronics Technology
Biomedical Option
West Burlington Campus
West Burlington Campus
Diploma and Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements
Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements
Fall Semester
Fall Semester I
Lec.Lab.Credit
CAD-172 Introduction to CAD: AutoCAD
CSC-140 Computer Fundamentals
ELT-116 Principles of Electronics
MAT-062 Elementary Algebra or
MAT-702 Intro to Math Applications
1 2
2
3 2
4
3 4
5
22 3
2 ___2 ____
3
__
912 14
Spring Semester
Lec.Lab.Credit
CAD-172 Introduction to CAD: AutoCAD
CSC-140 Computer Fundamentals
ELT-116 Principles of Electronics
MAT-127 College Algebra & Trigonometry or
MAT-704
Math Applications 1 2
2
3 2
4
3 4
5
5 0
5
5 ___0 ____
5
__
128 16
Spring Semester I
ELT-232 PLC Applications
ELT-329 Digital Electronics for ET or
EGR-420 Digital Electronics
ELT-355 Electronic Circuits I
ENG-111
Technical Writing 2 4
4
32 4
2 2
3
3 4
5
3
0
3
__ ___ ____
10-11 1015-16
Program Total . . . . . . 29-30
Electronic Technology Diploma Awarded
Fall Semester I
CAD-172 Introduction to CAD: AutoCAD
CSC-140 Computer Fundamentals
ELT-116 Principles of Electronics
MAT-127 College Algebra & Trigonometry or
MAT-704
Math Applications
1 2
2
3 2
4
3 4
5
50 5
5 ___0 ____
5
__
128 16
Spring Semester I
ELT-232 PLC Applications
ELT-329 Digital Electronics for ET or
EGR-420 Digital Electronics
ELT-355 Electronic Circuits I
ENG-111
Technical Writing 2 4
4
32 4
2 2
3
3 4
5
3
0
3
__ ___ ____
10-11 1015-16
BIO-252 Biomolecular Processes
2 2
3
ELT-119 Applied Human Biology/Biomedical Tech 3 0
3
ELT-329 Digital Electronics for ET or
32 4
EGR-420 Digital Electronics
2 2
3
ELT-355 Electronic Circuits I
3 4
5
ENG-111
Technical
Writing
3
0
3
__ ___ ____
13-14 817-18
Fall Semester II
ELT-357 Electronic Circuits II
ELT-630Microprocessor/Interfacing
ELT-800 Biomedical Electronics Systems
ElectiveHumanities
or Social Science
3 4
5
34 5
3 2
4
3
0
3
__ ___ ____
1210 17
Spring Semester II
ELT-435 Telecommunications
ELT-932 Internship
NET-118
Basic Computer Networking/Hardware
4 2
5
016 4
2 ___2 ____
3
__
620 12
Program Total . . . . . . 62-63
Fall Semester II
ELT-357 Electronic Circuits II
ELT-486 Electromechanical Technology
ELT-630Microprocessor/Interfacing
ElectiveHumanities
or Social Science
3 4
5
2 2
3
34 5
3 ___0 ____
3
__
1110 16
Spring Semester II
ELT-435Telecommunications
42 5
PHY-106 Survey of Physics
3 2
4
NET-118 Basic Computer Networking/Hardware
2 2
3
*Elective Technical 3-5
0 ____
3-5
__ ___
12-146
15-18
Program Total . . . . . . 62-65
* Intended to be selections from “related” technical areas such as courses prefixed
CAD, CIS, DRF, ELT, MFG, NET, & WEL. But, on a case by case basis, acceptance of ENG, MAT, and PHY courses as “technical electives” or substitutes may
be taken to improve student articulation to four-year institutions.
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completed the program, and other important information, please visit SCC’s financial
aid website at http://www.scciowa.edu/currentstudents/paying_for_college/financial_aid/
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West Burlington Campus
319-208-5022
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