Electronics - Fox Valley Technical College

Electronics from Fox Valley Technical College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Career Opportunities The diverse discipline of electronics has found applications in almost every aspect of business and industry. Because of this diversity, as an electronics technician you need a broad background in computer programming, networking, wireless and wired communications , data acquisition, software control, and embedded controller-based systems. The traditional electronics knowledge you need includes fundamental electronics, CAD, power control devices, linear electronics , digital communications, telemetry and computer interfacing techniques. Your career options include research and design, computer and network, telecommunications and field service technicians. As a graduate, you also receive training in CAD. Emphasis areas in the program include communications and telecommunications (wired and wireless), computer hardware, software, networking and communications, data acquisition and embedded controllers, security and alarm, bio-medical, and industrial electronic controls. You may choose from among these to strengthen your area(s) of choice. These specialized career options utilize the strong electronics background along with skills acquired from courses selected from different emphasis areas. Program Description As a graduate, you develop a very thorough understanding of the operation and application of electronic components and devices that includes power control devices and applications, linear electronics , computer operation and applications, digital communications , micro-controller operation and applications, and software control and data acquisition techniques and applications. You also receive training in CAD in a modern lab, utilizing up-to-date equipment similar to that found in the industry. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate will: Apply computers for circuit analysis, to create schematics, basic drawings, documents and reports. Have an understanding of the use and applications of electronic communications and telecommunications (wired and wireless), computer hardware and software, networking, security and alarm, bio-medical, electronic control, and data acquisition and embedded controllers, to various degrees depending on emphasis area(s) chosen. Develop data acquisition and data logging applications utilizing LabVIEW and data acquisition cards on both intranet and internet based systems as well as standalone systems. Mathematically analyze, troubleshoot, design, construct and measure DC, digital, AC, solid state and linear circuits. Create circuit board designs and construct electronic prototypes and equipment. View more details on Fox Valley Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.