Degree Requirements

Certificate of Performance: Electronics Technician Level I*

Certificate of Performance for entry level electronics technician.

Courses Required for the Major Units
ELDT 123, Introduction to Digital Circuits
 3
ELDT 123L, Digital Circuits Laboratory
 1
ELDT 124, Basic DC/AC Electronics
 4
ELDT 124L, Basic DC/AC Laboratory
 1
ELDT 125, DC/AC Circuit Analysis with Pspice
 4
 ELDT 125L, DC/AC Circuit Analysis Laboratory 1
  Total: 14

*A Certificate of Performance is a departmental award that does not appear on the student’s transcript. All courses must be completed within the San Diego Community College District.

Certificate of Achievement: Electronics

This certificate of achievement provides basic preparation for electronic technicians.

Courses Required for the Major Units
ELDT 123, 123L, Introduction to Digital Circuits and Laboratory
 3,1
ELDT 124, 124L, Basic DC/AC Electronics and Laboratory
 4,1
ELDT 125, 125L, DC/AC Circuit Analysis with PSpice and Laboratory
 4,1
ELDT 126, 126L, Introduction to Programming with C and C++ and Laboratory
 3,1
 ELDT 143, 143L, Semiconductor Devices and Laboratory 3,1.5
 ELDT 144, 144L, OP-AMPS, Sensors & Computers and Laboratory 3,1.5

Total: 27

Electronic Communication Systems Option

This program prepares students to function in entry level positions in electronic communication systems.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Complete the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement: Electronics, as specified above
 27
ELDT 227, 227L, Lasers and Fiberoptics & Laboratory
 3,1
ELDT 228, 228L, Communication Circuits and CET/NARTE Preparation & Certification Laboratory
 3,1
ELDT 229, 229L, Advanced Telecommunications Networks & Laboratory
 3,1

Total: 39

Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Option

This program provides basic preparation in the electronic microprocessor and/or microcontroller occupation.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Complete all the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement: Electronics, as specified above
 27
ELDT 224, 224L, Microprocessor Design & Laboratory
 3,1.5
ELDT 230, 230L, Advanced Computer Designs & Laboratory
 3,1
ELDT 231, Advanced System Interfacing
 3

Total: 38.5

Associate in Science Degree: Electronics Electronic Communication Systems Option

An Associate in Science Degree may be earned in Electronic Communication Systems. Complete the appropriate Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Systems and add: Electronic Systems 230, 230L, 231.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Complete all the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, Electronic Communication Systems Options, as specified above
 39
ELDT 230, 230L, Advanced Computer Designs & Laboratory
 3,1
ELDT 231, Advanced System Interfacing
 3

 Total: 46

Associate in Science Degree: Electronics Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Option

An Associate in Science Degree may be earned in Electronic Microprocessor/Microcontroller Design Option. Complete the appropriate Certificate of Achievement in Electronic Systems and add: Electronic Systems 230, 230L, 231.

Courses Required for the Major Units
Complete all the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement, ElectronicMicroprocessor/ Microcontroller Design Option, as specified above
 38.5

 Total: 38.5

Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the catalog ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS section. The associate degree requires a minimum of 60 units.

Recommended electives: Electronic Systems 198, 270, 290.