2024-2025 Student Catalog 
    
    May 15, 2024  
2024-2025 Student Catalog

Electronics Technology


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Contact Information

Program Requirements

Typical Program

Degree/Certificate:   Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS Code:            5310
SUNY Code:             23035
Major Code:             ETEC

The Career

The Electronics Technology program is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the field of electronics. The courses target skill sets that a modern electrical technician utilizes such as work in electronics, microprocessors, robotics, and industrial instrumentation and control systems. The electronic courses offer hands-on learning opportunities with modern electronics equipment with knowledge in electronic instruments, devices, and measurement techniques.

The SUNY Niagara Approach

This two-year degree program is offered as a path to enter the electronics technology industry by focusing on skills related to construct and analyze circuits, understand testing techniques and fault diagnosis, and using programmable devices to perform installations and evaluate systems. 

Admission

Students are typically admitted in the fall for full-time study. Admission is offered in the spring as well, but students might be delayed due to course sequencing. 

Articulation Agreement

This program has no current articulation agreements and is intended for direct entry into the workforce. SUNY Seamless Transfer guarantees that any course taken for SUNY General Education will transfer as a General Education course to any other SUNY institution. Graduates of the program will finish with 5 SUNY General Education categories and 20 SUNY General Education credits. 

Program Goals and Objectives

  1. To maintain a high placement rate for program graduates.
  2. To expose graduates of the program to additional skill sets and certifications that will help them develop in their careers, including project management skills and future management opportunities. 

Program Requirements (ETEC)


1. A total of at least 61-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the degree.
2. Electronics: A minimum of 33-credit hours to include:
    ELT 110  -  Principles of Electricity 
    ELT 110L  -  Principles of Electricity Lab 
    ELT 112  -  Principles of Electricity II 
    ELT 112L  -  Principles of Electricity II Lab 
    ELT 115  -  Electronic Principles I 
    ELT 115L  -  Electronic Principles I Lab 
    ELT 132  -  Digital Systems I 
    ELT 132L  -  Digital Systems I Lab 
    ELT 216  -  Electronics Principles II 
    ELT 216L  -  Electronic Principles II Lab 
    ELT 221  -  Power Systems Principles 
    ELT 221L  -  Power Systems Principles Lab 
    ELT 233  -  Digital Systems II 
    ELT 233L  -  Digital Systems II Lab 
    ELT 234  -  Advanced Digital Systems 
    ELT 235  -  Instrument & Control Systems 
    ELT 235L  -  Instrument & Control Systems Lab  
    ELT 240  -  PLC Programming 
    ELT 250  -  Electrical Design Drafting CADD 
3. Technical: A minimum of 8-credit hours to include:
    MET 110  -  Engineering Drawing I  
    TEC 110  -  Introduction to Technical Calculations 
    TEC 120  -  Applied Engineering Mechanics 
    TEC 121L  -  Applied Engineering Mechanics Lab 
    DRF 279  -  Technical Seminar 
4. Communication - Written (COMW) General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    ENG 101  -  Writing I 
5. Communication - Oral (COMO) General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    SPE 101  -  Speech Communication 
6. Natural Science & Scientific Reasoning (NSCI) General Education: A minimum of 4-credit hours to include:
    PHY 152  -  Wave Motion, Heat and Light 
    PHY 152L  -  Wave Motion, Heat and Light Lab 
7. Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning (MATH) General Education: A minimum of 4-credit hours to include:
    MAT 111  -  Advanced Algebra & Trigonometry 
8. Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (DVRS) General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    SOC 101  -  Introduction to Sociology 
9. General Education: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    General Education/Liberal Arts elective     

Typical Program


Total Credit Hours: 16


Total Credit Hours: 16


Total Credit Hours: 14


Total Credit Hours: 15


Scholarship Opportunities


There are several scholarships available to SUNY Niagara students. Scholarship deadline dates vary each semester.  For more information, please visit the scholarship webpage at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships. The SUNY Niagara Foundation/Scholarship Office is located within the Foundation Office, A-265 or by phone (716) 614-5910.

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