Electronic Technology - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Electronic Technology from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Associate Electrical Engineering degree that prepares you for a Engineering career. Overview ? The Electronic Technology associate degree offers two majors and is designed to prepare you for a variety of occupations in the field of electronics. Emphasis is placed on electronic systems troubleshooting, integration of computer technologies , and field applications. Coursework in communications relates to the maintenance of broadcast television and radio, cable television, wireless communication, and telephony/telecommunication systems. Courses in industrial controls and automation relate to the equipment and systems that use electronic control systems for stand-alone machines or integrated systems typically found in manufacturing, transportation or utility facilities. When employment opportunities arise, and with the employer's and instructor's consent, the elective course ELCTEC-100 Electronics Co-op may be taken off campus for credit. Career Outlook ? With an electronic communications background, typical job opportunities include TV broadcast engineer, sound systems technician, video equipment technician, communication technician, telecommunication technician and microwave technician. The diversity of opportunities upon graduation can lead to the cutting edge of high-definition television installations, cellular telephone and personal communications services, telecommunication wiring and maintenance, or consumer electronics servicing. With the industrial controls and automation background, graduates may obtain entry-level positions that support the electrical engineer in the installation and testing of electronic systems and their associated controls. Program Learning Outcomes ? Employers expect you as a job applicant to be able to: Apply the practical and theoretical foundations and skills of electronics technology to solve related problems. Apply critical thinking skills necessary to analyze, install, troubleshoot and maintain electronic systems and equipment Repair electronic circuits and systems Write comprehensive technical reports Possible Careers: Automation and Controls Technician Electronic Systems Technician Robotics Technician Sound Systems Technician Telecommunication Technician TV Broadcast Engineer Wind and Turbine Technician View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Electrical Engineering courses.