Electronics
If you haven’t noticed, every gas station, doctor’s office, fast food joint; every car, many things in your home or work; basically everything in today’s society contains something that is electronic in nature - computers, cash registers, cars, stereo systems, medical equipment, airplanes… the list is endless! And every one of those pieces of equipment, at some time in its existence, needs to be repaired, aligned, calibrated, serviced, installed, or inspected.
If you have been known to disassemble things just for the sake of putting it back together; if you like tinkering with electrical stuff; or if you’ve ever wondered how a radio or TV receives the just station you want, then a career as an Electronics Technician just might be for you! Graduates of the program at MGTC receive an Electronics Technology Diploma.
Job Outlook:
Graduate of the program can obtain both a specialization and a career in: Computer electronics, industrial electronics, communications electronics, or general electronics. Employment is available in many industries, ranging from aviation to retail, or from government to manufacturing and maintenance. Entry-level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $20,000 - $28,000.
Associate Degrees
- Electronics Technology
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The Electronics Technology Associate degree program prepares students for careers in electronics technology professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using both manual and computerized electronics systems. Program graduates receive an Electronics Technology Associate of Applied Science degree which qualifies them as electronics technicians with a specialization in communications electronics, computer electronics, industrial electronics, or manufacturing electronics.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Electronics Fundamentals Program 47 In addition to completing the course requirements of the Electronics Fundamentals Program, the student will complete the following courses. Essential General Core Courses 30 ENG 191 Composition & Rhetoric I 5 ENG 193 Composition & Rhetoric II 5 ENG 195 Technical Communications 5 MAT 191 College Algebra 5 MAT 194 Precalculus 5 PSY 191 Introduction to Psychology 5 or ECO 191 Principles of Economics (5) Block Transfer of Specialization Courses specific to completion of any one of the following Electronics Technology Diploma programs: Communications Electronics Technology 25 Computer Electronics Technology 25 Industrial Electronics Technology 25 Total Hours required for Graduation 102
Diploma Programs
- Electronics Fundamentals
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The Electronics Fundamentals diploma program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electronics Fundamentals diploma which prepares them for entry-level positions in the electronics field and qualifies them for admission to the Electronics Technology program.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 18 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 103 Algebraic Concepts 5 MAT 104 Geometry and Trigonometry 5 EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Specific Occupational Courses 47 IFC 100 Industrial Safety Procedures 2 IFC 101 Direct Current Circuits I 4 ELC 108 Direct Current Circuits II 4 ELC 104 Soldering Technology 2 ELC 108 Direct Current Circuits II 4 IFC 102 Alternating Current I 4 ELC 110 Alternating Current II 4 IFC 103 Solid State Devices I 4 ELC 115 Solid State Devices II 4 ELC 117 Linear Integrated Circuits 4 ELC 118 Digital Electronics I 4 ELC 119 Digital Electronics II 4 ELC 120 Microprocessor Fundamentals 4 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 65 - Electronics Technology
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The Electronics Fundamentals program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Electronics Fundamentals diploma, which prepares them for entry-level positions in the electronics field and qualifies them for admission to the Electronics Technology program.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Electronic Fundamentals 65 In addition to completing the course requirements of the Electronic Fundamentals Program, the student will complete on of the following specializations for graduation. Communication Electronics 25 ELC 220 AM and SSB Circuit Analysis 4 ELC 221 FM Circuit Analysis 4 ELC 222 Advanced Modulation Techniques 4 ELC 223 Antennas and Transmission Lines 4 ELC 224 Microwave Communications and Radar 5 ELC 225 Optical Communications Techniques 4 Computer Electronics 25 ELC 217 Computer Hardware 7 ELC 218 Operating systems Technologies 7 ELC 219 Network I 4 ELC 286 CompTIA A+ Certification 5 XXX *** Technically Related Electives 2 Industrial Electronics 25 ELC 211 Process Control 6 ELC 212 Motor Control 6 ELC 213 Programmable Controllers 5 ELC 214 Mechanical Devices 3 ELC 215 Fluid Power 3 ELC 216 Robotics 2 Total Hours required for Graduation 90
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Manufacturing Electronics Technician
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The Manufacturing Electronics Technician technical certificate of credit program complements the Electronics Fundamentals diploma program and provides a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for careers in electronics technology professions that specialize in the fabrication, operation, and repair of circuitry using printed circuit boards (PCBs). It takes highly skilled electronic professionals to fabricate multilayered and multifunctional PCBs. Learning opportunities such as these develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics technology theory and practical application necessary for successful employment using advanced circuitry technology in electronics systems.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours DDF 101 Introduction to Drafting 6 MCH 101 Introduction to Machine Tool 6 DDF 102 Size and Shape Description I 5 DDF 107 CAD Fundamentals 6 MCA 211 CNC Fundamentals 7 ELC 164 PC Board Manufacturing 5 Total Hours required for Graduation 35
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take between 1.5 and 2 years to complete. AAS programs include English and Math courses that can transfer to other four year institutions in the state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 2 quarters (half a year) to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.