Electronic Technology Diploma

Academic Programs

Career Path

Industrial Technology

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Program Options

Degree, Certificate or Diploma

Locations

Council Bluffs Campus

Program Information

The Electrical Technology Diploma Program prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to install, operate, maintain, and repair electric apparatus and systems such as residential, commercial, and industrial electric-power wiring; and DC and AC motors, controls, and electrical distribution panels. Includes instruction in the principles of electronics and electrical systems, wiring, power transmission, safety, industrial and household appliances, job estimation, electrical testing and inspection, and applicable codes and standards.

Students who complete this diploma will have earned an Industrial Technology certificate by completion. Students who complete this diploma also will earn credit toward completion of the Electronic Engineering Technology, A.A.S. degree. 

What will you do

The Electronic Technology Diploma program of study prepares student to be employed as technicians in the fields of electrical maintenance, installation and repair. The program was developed especially for industry and is valuable in the development, installation and maintenance of complex industrial processes as well as their electronic, controller and computer devices. Graduates of this program are awarded a diploma.

Wages

  • Average: $29.24
  • Entry: $23.38
  • Experienced: $35.32

First Semester

ELT 215 - Motors and Controls 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 196 - Circuit Analysis I 5.0 Credit(s)
IND 109 - Equipment Safety and Operation 3.0 Credit(s)
IND 197 - Industrial Engineering Technology Orientation 3.0 Credit(s)
MAT 743 - Technical Math 1 3.0 Credit(s)

Semester Total: 16.0 Credits

Second Semester

ELT 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers 3.0 Credit(s)
ELT 251 - Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
ELT 201 - Circuit Analysis II 5.0 Credit(s)
NET 790 - PC Support I 3.0 Credit(s)
  • Technical Elective 3.0 Credit(s) 2
  • Semester Total: 16.0 Credits

    Total Semester Hours Required: 32.0

    Notes:

    1 May substitute with MAT 102 or higher.

    2 Technical Elective must be selected from the following subjects:

    Technical Electives

    ATR 113 - Industrial Robotics 3.0 Credit(s)
    ATR 114 - Industrial Robotics Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
    CAD 139 - Introduction to CAD/CAM 3.0 Credit(s)
    ELE 227 - Electrical Blueprint Reading 2.0 Credit(s)
    ELE 326 - Basics of Wiring 2.0 Credit(s)
    ELT 252 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers 3.0 Credit(s)
    ELT 253 - Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers Lab 2.0 Credit(s)
    EGR 160 - Engineering I 3.0 Credit(s)
    HCR 458 - Alternative Energy Sources 2.0 Credit(s)
    HCR 208 - Boilers and Hydronic Systems 4.0 Credit(s)
    LEO 340 - Laser Systems and Applications I 5.0 Credit(s)
    LEO 360 - Lasers in Manufacturing 3.0 Credit(s)
    MFG 145 - Light Machining for Maintenance Trades 4.0 Credit(s)
    MFG 156 - Introduction to CNC Machining 3.0 Credit(s)
    MFG 222 - Machine Operations I 4.0 Credit(s)
    NET 790 - PC Support I 3.0 Credit(s)
    SER 195 - Advanced Sustainable Energy II 3.0 Credit(s)
    WEL 149 - Arc Welding 3.0 Credit(s)
    WTT 143 - Mechanical Power Transmission 3.0 Credit(s)
    WTT 202 - Advanced Wind Energy 4.0 Credit(s)
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    Program Outcomes

    Upon the successful completion of the program students will:

    • Demonstrate and use fundamental aspects of electronics engineering technology.
    • Develop a self-directed learning style that is able to adapt to changing technology.
    • Operate as part of an engineering team.

    Program Disclaimers