The Applied Electronic Technology program provides training in complex electronic equipment. These complex pieces of electronic equipment are installed, maintained, and repaired by electrical and electronics installers and repairers.
Salina Tech’s 18-month program can prepare you for career opportunities in: Career Opportunities are available in: Aircraft Industry, Computer Industry, Medical Electronics, Automated Manufacturing, Cross-Functional Technician, Military Bio-Medical Technician, Industrial Automation, Mobile Communications, Broadcast Engineer, Industrial Electronics, Oil and Gas Industry, Business Machine Servicing, Industrial Equipment Servicing, Telephone Industry, Communications Technician, Instrumentation/Process Controls, Water/Wastewater Treatment Technician.
| Applied Electronic Technology Certificate | ||||
| First Semester | Credits | Third Semester | Credits | |
| EL 115 Digital Techniques I | 3 | EL 231 Robotics | 3 | |
| EL 116 Digital Techniques II | 3 | ENG 100 Technical Communications | 3 | |
| EL 105 AC/DC Circuits | 6 | EL 235 Wireless (RF) Communications | 8 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 12 | EL 210 Advanced Devices & Circuits | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 17 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | Fourth Semester | Credits | |
| MATH 150 College Algebra | 3 | EL 225 Industrial Motor Control | 3 | |
| EL 120 Microprocessors & Applications | 6 | EL 230 Programmable Logic Control | 3 | |
| EL 110 Devices and Circuits | 6 | EL 240 Video & Communications Systems | 6 | |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 15 | TOTAL CREDITS: | 12 | |
| TOTAL CERTIFICATE CREDITS: | 56 | |||
Associate of Applied Science Degree: 65 Credits. To complete the Associate of Applied Science Degree, select 9 more credits from the General Education requirements found in the Degree and Certification Information section.
EL115 Digital Techniques I, 3 credits.
During this course students are familiarized with a wide range of integrated devices, their characteristics and the circuits in which they are used. Students receive practical experience on integrated device characteristics, how they are used in the design of circuits and troubleshooting problems.
EL116 Digital Techniques II, 3 credits.
This is a continuation of EL 115 Digital Techniques I. Students will learn concepts, terminology, components, and circuits that are used to form the basic digital system.
EL105 AC/DC Circuits, 6 credits.
This course is an introduction to electronic components, symbols, soldering techniques, and the global language used in electronics. Students receive computer-based, modular training simultaneously with practical experience reading schematic diagrams, constructing circuits, and test procedures of basic electronic operating characteristics used in AC and DC electronics and electricity. Students measure frequency and voltages with meters and oscilloscopes and learn about frequency reactive devices.
MATH 150 College Algebra, 3 credits.
Students will learn how to interpret mathematical symbols and notations, simplify expressions, factor polynomials, solve equations (including absolute value, quadratic and systems of linear equations), perform operations on radical expressions, write equations, and evaluate functions.
EL120 Microprocessors & Applications, 6 credits.
This course introduces concepts of microprocessor programming (including Assembly Language) and lays a foundation in microprocessor applications. This phase presents a working knowledge of microprocessor programming and interfacing and digital-to-analog conversion, analog-to-digital conversion, analog signal conditioning, sensors, transducers, and many other facets.
EL110 Devices and Circuits, 6 credits.
Students will begin with the most common semiconductor devices and their theory of operation. Students will learn a variety of circuit configurations and their characteristics. A working knowledge of power supplies, operational amplifiers, opto-electronics, transducers, solid-state switches, and amplifiers will be learned. Circuits will be experimentally analyzed.
EL231 Robotics, 3 credits.
This course gives students an introduction to basic robotic concepts. Students gain a working knowledge of safety and terminology related to the use of robots. Alternate methods of movement and motion control techniques are also included. With knowledge from a PLC and Robotic background, one can expand into many different fields of electronics and automation.
ENG 100 Technical Communications, 3 credits.
This course provides an introduction to professional and technical writing appropriate to students’ field of study and future professional lives. It emphasizes thorough practice in the organization and writing of technical documents, locating and using appropriate information, communicating with others, and career seeking skills.
EL235 Wireless (RF) Communications, 8 credits.
The communication spectrum has been greatly expanded by the use of “wireless” communication. This phase is designed to teach the fundamentals and intermediate techniques of Radio Frequency (RF) communications. This course introduces the student to methods of generating and receiving AM (amplitude modulated) and FM (frequency modulated) signals, antennas, transition lines, and satellite communications.
EL210 Advanced Devices & Circuits, 3 credits.
Students build on the foundation of EL 110. After completing this course, students will be familiar with a variety of circuit configurations and their characteristics. Students gain a working knowledge of RLC circuit characteristics including resonance, regulated power supplies, SCR and Triac Power control circuits, and oscillators. Each are experimentally analyzed.
EL225 Industrial Motor Control, 3 credits.
This course is designed to give the student a valuable background in plant power distribution, various types of pilot control devices, AC and DC motors, electrical and motor control circuits including wiring methods, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and troubleshooting these devices and controls. A control background can expand into related fields of industrial controls, manufacturing automation, security systems, and water/waste treatment technologies.
EL230 Programmable Logic Controllers, 3 credits.
This course gives students a background in programmable logic controller theory, implementation, and troubleshooting. Advanced control techniques are necessary for students to succeed in our age of increased automation in manufacturing and process controls.
EL240 Video & Communication Systems, 6 credits.
This course is designed with an emphasis on video systems and communication principles. Those relatively complex functions involving numerous components and circuits have been reduced to integrated circuits. The focus in this course is on circuit functions rather than on the circuit elements themselves. The student is expected to have a background in electronic circuits, especially those pertaining to Wireless (RF) Communications. The second half of this course will focus on electronic communication circuits and systems regarding interfacing practices involving commercial broadcast stations, and amateur stations; plus security and surveillance activities.
