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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

The Electronics Technology Associate degree program is a sequence of courses 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 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 biomedical instrumentation, communication electronics, computer electronics, industrial electronics, general electronics, or telecommunications electronics.

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
General Core Courses		30
ENG 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	5
ENG 1102	Literature & Composition	5
or
XXX xxxx	Humanities Elective	(5)
ENG 1105	Technical Communications	5
or
SPC 1101	Public Speaking	(5)
MAT 1111	College Algebra	5
MAT 1112	College Trigonometry	5
or
MAT 1113	Pre Calculus	(5)
PSY 1101	Introduction to Psychology	5
or
ECO 1101	Principles of Economics	(5)
Occupational Core Courses		47
ELC 104	Soldering Technology	2
ELC 108	Direct Current Circuits II	4
ELC 110	Alternating Current II	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
IFC 100	Industrial Safety Procedures	2
IFC 101	Direct Current Circuits I	4
IFC 102	Alternating Current I	4
IFC 103	Solid State Devices I	4
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
Completion of one specialization is required
Communication Electronics Specializations		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 Specializations		25
ELC 217	Computer Hardware	7
ELC 218	Operating Systems Technologies	7
ELC 219	Network I	4
ELC 286	CompTIA A+ Certification	5
XXX xxx	Occupationally Related Elective(s)	2
Industrial Electronics Specializations		25
ELC 211	Process Control	6
ELC 212	Motor Controls	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		102

Diploma Programs

Electronics Fundamentals

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 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
MAT 1013	Algebraic Concepts	5
MAT 1015	Geometry and Trigonometry	5
or
MAT 1017	Trigonometry	(5)
EMP 1000	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
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

The Electronics Technology 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
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.
Communications 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 xxx	Technically Related Electives	2
Industrial Electronics		25
ELC 211	Process Control	6
ELC 212	Motor Controls	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

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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 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia schools in our 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.