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Louisiana Technical College

Industrial Electronics Technology

CIP 470105
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Technical Diploma (TD),
Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS),
Technical Competency Area (TCA)

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Description | Employment Opportunities | Cost


Mission

The mission of the Industrial Electronics Technology program is to provide individuals with the education and training needed to attain employment in the field of electronics with the potential for career advancement.

Program Description

The Industrial Electronics Technology program generally prepares individuals to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in business and industry. This course includes instruction, on actual equipment or associated trainers, relating to power supplies, amplifiers, motors, digital and computer circuitry, programmable controllers, computer peripherals, general robotic applications, lasers, fiber optics, communication systems, and video systems.

Length of Program:

AAS = 69 Semester Credit Hours
TD = 54 Semester Credit Hours

Education Requirements:

AAS = High School Diploma or GED
TD = Ability to Benefit

Placement Exam Scores: Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (PDF)
AAS Program COMPASS Scores:
Read 80; Math 48; Engl./Writ. 68
ACT Scores: Read 18; Math 18; Engl./Writ.  18

TD Program

COMPASS Scores:
Read 77; Math 40; Engl./Writ. 42
ACT Scores: Read 18; Math 16; Engl./Writ. 16

Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:

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Licensure/Certification: None

Note:  Transferable General Education Courses needed to meet the requirements for the AAS are offered through a collaborative agreement with South Louisiana Community College (SLCC).

The objectives of the Industrial Electronics Technology program are to provide knowledge and skills training that will enable:

  • Students to describe the occupations in the field of electronics technology.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of direct current circuits.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of alternating current circuits.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of semiconductors.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of power supplies and rectifiers.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of amplifiers.
  • Students to identify and apply fundamental concepts of oscillators.
  • Provide AAS degree seeking students with appropriate General Education knowledge and skills in English, Math, Speech, Psychology, and Physical Science.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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COST

An application or re-application fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application for Admission submitted.

Tuition is paid by the semester. (SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.

The college accepts cash, personal and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction. No refund will be made after the tenth day.

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