Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Engineering Technology: Electronics - Bench Technician

College of Southern Nevada

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology with Electronics – Bench Technician prepares students to assist in providing support for engineering functions or to function as an Electronics Technician. Instruction includes analog and digital circuit design, implementation and testing, fabrication techniques, telecommunications, microprocessor programming and interface, and in-depth analysis of analog and digital circuits.

This two-year program provides students with the methods and procedures used in engineering organizations and by electronics technicians in bench repair functions. Instruction takes place in a hands-on, state-of-the-art environment.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Within a few years of graduation: Graduates from CSN’s Engineering Technology with Electronics – Bench Technician program will demonstrate the ability to apply circuit analysis and design, computer programming, analog and digital electronics, and microprocessor/microcontroller principles to install, test, troubleshoot and maintain electrical and electronic systems as bench, defence contractor, and biomedical equipment technicians. Graduates will have effective technical communication skills necessary to function on professional teams as technicians or managers. Graduates are prepared to enter the work force with professional work ethics and with the commitment to lifelong learning, quality, and continuous improvement through the clear ability to assume increasing levels of responsibility in both industry and community.

Student Learning Outcomes

Adhere to safety procedures and proper electronics fabrication techniques.

Design, construct, and analyse the operation of various circuits to including amplifiers, filters, and digital circuits. The analysis of amplifiers and filters will include production and interpretation of Bode Plots.

Construct, analyse and test the operation of various types of microprocessor/microcontroller circuits. Writing programs to control other devices is a critical aspect of testing the operation.

Commit to quality, timeliness, continuous improvement, professional ethics, and respect for diversity, and the need to engage in continuing professional development.

Demonstrate common modulation/transmission methods to including AM, FM, and Pulse modulation.