Electronics Technology

Welcome to the Electronics Technology Program at Kaua'i Community College!  

Students enrolled in the Electronics Technology program receive an education in basic electronics, computer technology, computer programming, RF and optical systems, and networking that includes knowledge of DC/AC/Semiconductor circuits, digital electronics, lasers, computers, and networks. Graduates may enter the workforce as entry-level technicians or continue their education in Electronics or Computer Engineering Technology baccalaureate programs.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Placement in ENG 100;
  2. “C” or higher in MATH 82X or placement in MATH 103; or
  3. approval of instructor.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) approved 10/16/2019

  1. Demonstrate analysis, design, and measuring of digital circuits and digital logic fundamentals.
  2. Demonstrate practical knowledge of computer hardware, software, and operating systems.
  3. Develop skills with algorithmic thinking and demonstrate computer programming language fundamentals such as variables, decision structures, conditional statements, data types and data structures, iterations, and functions.
  4. Demonstrate building and configuring internet networks.
  5. Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of passive and active electronic components and circuits used in DC and AC electronics.
  6. Demonstrate soldering, desoldering, circuit board layout, circuit board fabrication, cable and connector fabrication, electronic component identification, and associated test and measurement principles.
  7. Understand and safely apply the physics of light, laser safety, geometric optics, lenses, mirrors, polarizing lenses, interference/diffraction waves, laser physics, optical imaging.
  8. Communicate effectively orally, in writing, and by means of various electronic communication devices.
  9. Exhibit professional, ethical, and social responsibilities showing respect for diversity and an awareness of contemporary professional, societal, and global issues.

GUIDED PATHWAYS TO COMPLETION

Some courses in the program are offered in a particular cycle and the course offerings will vary depending on the year of the first Fall semester. Two possible pathways are provided: one pathway for students starting in the Fall in an odd year (Track 1) and one pathway for students starting in the Fall in an even year (Track 2).

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Electronics Technology Associate in Science Degree (AS)- Track 1 (Odd Year)

Electronics Technology Associate in Science Degree (AS), 62 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • ETRO 105 - Circuit Analysis I (4 credits)
  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking 1 (3 credits)
  • MATH 103 - College Algebra (3 credits)
  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)

Note: ENG 100: This course fulfills the 3 credits required for the Written Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 106 - Circuit Analysis II (4 credits)
  • ETRO 140C - Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 287 - Computer Systems and Networking (4 credits)
  • EE 160 or ICS 111 (3 - 4 credits)
  • Social Environment: AS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. EE 160 or ICS 111: ICS 111 is recommended.

Fall Semester 3

  • ETRO 143 - Digital Electronics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 143L - Digital Electronics Laboratory (1 credit)
  • ETRO 210 - Electronic Technology 1 (3 credits)
  • SCI 122 - Introduction to Science: Physical Science (3 credits)
  • SCI 122L - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory (1 credit) 
  • Electives - (3 credits)

Spring Semester 4

  • ETRO 161 - Introduction to Optics and Photonics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 280 - Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing (3 credits)
  • SP 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3 credits)
  • Cultural Environment: AS Core Options (3 credits)
  • Electives -  (3 credits)

Note: 

  1. SP 251: This course fulfills the 3 credits required for the Oral Communication category.

 

Total credits: 62

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Electronics Technology Associate in Science Degree (AS)- Track 2 (Even Year)

Electronics Technology Associate in Science Degree (AS), 62-63 credits

This suggested sequence is for students starting in the fall during an even year.

 

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • ETRO 105 - Circuit Analysis I (4 credits)
  • ETRO 143 - Digital Electronic (3 credits)
  • ETRO 143L - Digital Electronics Laboratory (1 credit)
  • MATH 103 - College Algebra (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 106 - Circuit Analysis II (4 credits)
  • ETRO 161 - Introduction to Optics and Photonics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 280 - Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Interfacing (3 credits)
  • SP 251 Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3 credits)
  • Cultural Environment: AS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. SP 251: This course fulfills the Oral Communication category.

Fall Semester 3

  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking 1 (3 credit)
  • ETRO 210 - Electronic Technology 1 (3 credits)
  • SCI 122 - Introduction to Science: Physical Science (3 credits)
  • SCI 122L - Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory (1 credit) 
  • Electives - (3 credits)

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Written Communication category.

Spring Semester 4

  • ETRO 140C - Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 287 - Computer Systems and Networking (4 credits)
  • EE 160 or ICS 111 - Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • Electives - Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • Social Environment: AS Core Options (3 credits)

Note:

  1. EE 160 or ICS 111: ICS 111 is recommended.

Total credits: 62-63

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Electronics Technology Certificate of Achievement (CA), 24 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • ETRO 143 - Digital Electronics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 143L - Digital Electronics Laboratory (1 credit)
  • SP 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3 credits)
  1. SP 251: This course fulfills the Oral Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • EE 160 or ICS 111 - Electronics Technology (3 - 4 credits)

Note:

  1. ENG 100: This course fulfills the Written Communication category.
  2. EE 160 or ICS 111: ICS 111 is recommended.

Fall semester 3

  • ETRO 105 - Circuit Analysis I (4 credits)

Spring Semester 4

  • ETRO 106 - Circuit Analysis II (4 credits)

Total credits: 24

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Network Administrator and Security Certificate of Achievement (CA), 35 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ENG 100 - Composition I (3 credits)
  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics Technology (3 credits)
  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking 1 (3 credits)

Note: ENG 100: This course fulfills the 3 credits required for the Written Communication category.

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 18 - General Electronics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 140C - Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)

Fall semester 3

  • ETRO 240B - Cisco Networking 3 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 287 - Computer Systems and Networking (3 credits)
  • SP 251 - Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3 credits)

Note: SP 251: This course fulfills the 3 credits required for the Oral Communication category.

Spring Semester 4

  • ETRO 240C - Cisco Networking 4 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 244 - Cisco CCNA Security (4 credits)
  • ETRO 275 - Fundamentals of Linux (3 credits)

Total credits: 35

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Electronic Technology Certificate of Competence (CO), 6 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 18 - General Electronics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 101 - Introduction to Electronics Technology (6 credits)

Total credits: 6

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Cisco I Certificate of Competence (CO), 6 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking 1 (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 140C - Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)

Total credits: 6

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Cisco II Certificate of Competence (CO), 6 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 240B - Cisco Networking 3 (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 240C - Cisco Networking 4 (3 credits)

Total credits: 6

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Computer Support Certificate of Competence (CO), 10 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 18 - General Electronics (3 credits)
  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking (3 credits)
  • ETRO 287 - Computer System and Networking (4 credits)

Total credits: 10

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Network Security Certificate of Competence (CO), 17 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • ETRO 140B - Cisco Networking 1 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 287 - Computer Systems and Networking (4 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 140C - Cisco Networking 2 (3 credits)
  • ETRO 275 - Fundamentals of Linux (3 credits)

Fall semester 3

  • ETRO 244 - Cisco CCNA Security (4 credits)

Total credits: 17

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Programming Certificate of Competence (CO), 10 credits

Fall Semester 1

  • EE 160 - Programming for Engineers (4 credits)

Spring Semester 2

  • ETRO 275 - Fundamentals of Linux (3 credits)
  • ICS 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I (3 credits)

Total credits: 10

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Electronics Technology Degree & Certificate

Electronics Technology program at Kaua'i Community College

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