Electronics Engineering Technology

Semester 3

• ELT 728 - Motor Controls and Power Electronics
• Select 3-4 credits from Option 2 

Option 2 - Select 1

• PHY 710 - Technical Physics
• ELT 652 - Computer Repair & Networking

*Total credits is calculated using the least number of credits need to satisfy the option requirements.

Tuition..................................................................................................$201.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Approximate total for the program: $9,215**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate costs.

• Install, diagnose and repair a wide variety of Electronics/electromechanical systems including  business equipment, consumer equipment, audio-visual equipment, circuit-board repair and network and computer equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, calibrations and upgrades on existing equipment.
• Maintain service records.
• Interact with administration, coworkers, customers, users, vendors and other trades.

• Demonstrate knowledge of test equipment used for testing, calibrating and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Apply knowledge to problems with the operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to understand technical manuals and reference material to upgrade existing skills and learn new skills.
• Communicate with managers and staff regarding the safe operation, installation, and modification of electronic systems.

• Demonstrate the ability to be a "self-starter".

1. Identify components and their basic functions.
2. Demonstrate basic electrical test equipment use and limitations.
3. Demonstrate basic skills of electronic circuit repair.
4. Perform basic electrical troubleshooting.

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