- Award:
- Certificate of Achievement
- Program location:
- South Omaha Campus
This certificate provides an introduction to basic electrical and electronic circuits and devices with emphasis on microcomputer parts and systems. It enables students to enter company training programs and assist certified electronics technicians. Upon successful completion, students may work toward the Electronics Technology associate degree.
Graduation Requirements
| Requirement | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| General Education | 13.5 |
| Major Requirements | 22.5 |
| Option Requirement | 18.0 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 54.0 |
General Education Requirements - 13.5 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| English-Level I | 4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
Major Requirements for Electronics Technology – Microcomputer Repair - 22.5 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ELEC 1100 IT Essentials PC Repair I | 4.5 |
| ELEC 1110 IT Essentials PC Repair II | 4.5 |
| ELEC 1200 Cisco Network Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| INFO 1110 Operating Systems I
|
4.5 |
Option Requirements for Electronics Technology – Microcomputer Repair - 18.0 Credit Hrs.
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| ELEC 1000 Basic Electricity/Electronics | 9.0 |
| ELEC 1010 Electronic Devices/Digital Circuits | 9.0 |
The certificate option is a specialization within a program. Although the student may complete multiple options within this program, only the major degree is awarded.
Below is a suggested guide for students planning careers in microcomputer repair after one year of full-time study.
FIRST YEAR
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| First quarter | |
| ELEC 1100 IT Essentials PC Repair I | 4.5 |
| English level I | 4.5 |
| INFO 1001 Information Systems and Literacy
|
4.5 |
| 13.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Second quarter | |
| ELEC 1000 Basic Electricity/Electronics | 9.0 |
| ELEC 1110 IT Essentials PC Repair II | 4.5 |
| 13.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Third quarter | |
| ELEC 1010 Electronic Devices/Digital Circuits | 9.0 |
| INFO 1110 Operating Systems I
|
4.5 |
| 13.5 |
| Courses | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|
| Fourth quarter | |
| ELEC 1200 Cisco Network Fundamentals | 9.0 |
| MATH 1310 Intermediate Algebra
|
4.5 |
| 13.5 |