Special Electronics Technician
The Anoka Technical Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program includes a 72-credit Special Electronics Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree emphasis program that prepares students in core electronic engineering technology skills, as well as a broad background in computer support and networking.
The program is individualized and requires pre-approval from the Electronic Engineering Department chairperson.
See your program advisor for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Interpersonal and employability skills: Communicate with peers and customers using professional, ethical and appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication skills; by accepting constructive feedback and displaying appropriate behavior; participating as a member of a team, exhibiting leadership and lifelong learning skills.
- Electronic Theory: Demonstrate a solid understanding of electronics; by interpreting electronic schematics and diagrams; research, organize and interpret information from various technical sources; identifying components; electronic test equipment used by technician in industry.
- Mechatronic Systems: Convey the understanding of complex relationships between sections of specialized equipment through written, verbal, and/or demonstrative methods.
- Troubleshooting: Demonstrate principles of troubleshooting and logical diagnosis by using critical thinking skills to define, analyze, and implement a solution.
- Mechatronic Applications: Evaluate and determine that all mechatronic equipment is in proper working condition, ensuring a safe, reliable manufacturing environment.
- Safety Compliance: Participate in class in a professional manner, by acting in compliance with documented safety procedures and appropriate industry standards.
Career Opportunities
As part of the Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) program, the Special Electronics Technician Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree provides students with the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary for an exciting career in electronics, automation and controls, computer servicing/networking, biomedical equipment technician (BMET) and engineering support.
Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Admissions Requirements
Course Prerequisites
Some courses in this program may require a prerequisite. Please see course descriptions for more details.
Program Sequence
| Fall Semester |
16
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| ETEC 1102 |
Mechatronics 1 DC |
3
|
ETEC 1113
|
Mechatronics 2 AC |
3 |
ETEC 1141
|
Circuit Analysis
|
4
|
ETEC 1151
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Computer Troubleshooting A+
|
3
|
ETEC 1250
|
Digital 1
|
3 |
| *Spring Semester |
16
|
BMET 1301
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Biomedical Networking
|
2 |
ETEC 1170
|
Programmable Large Controllers
|
2
|
ETEC 1202
|
Solid State Electronics
|
5
|
ETEC 1260
|
Lasers and Optics
|
2 |
ETEC 1271
|
Technical Documentation |
3 |
ETEC 1281
|
Engineering Technology Programming: LabVIEW and C++ |
2 |
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*Students starting in spring semester will have limited technical courses.
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| Summer Semester |
7
|
MATH 1550
|
Introduction to Statistics
|
4 |
MnTC General Education Elective
|
|
3 |
Fifteen (15) credits of general education credits from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. MnTC credits must be from three different goal areas and can be completed separate from or together with the technical credit requirements. Note: Some of the MnTC credits are not listed in your program sequence plan. Please see your faculty advisor or enrollment services for help in planning when to complete your MnTC credits.
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| See Advisor for Additional Credits |
Special Electronics Technician Electives
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25
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**The Anoka Technical College AAS degree in Special Electronic Technical emphasis is an individualized degree program that requires pre-approval from the Electronic Engineering Technology Department chairperson. See your program advisory for more information.
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Graduation Requirements
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
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Start
Fall: August