| Electronics Technology (Associate Degree) |
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The purpose of this program is to prepare students to work as electronic technicians, electronic field service technicians, engineering assistants, or other related occupation in electronics.
The following are the approved educational objectives of the Electronics Technology
Program:
- To educate young Saudi students in an environment that enhances their intellectual capabilities as well as improves their attitudes towards hands on work practices.
- To teach (using an appropriate curriculum) in a manner that prepares our students to be lifelong learners and also to be successful in industry.
- To provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the education of students, enrich their quality of life, and contribute to the solutions of problems in Saudi Arabia’s industry.
- To prepare students to qualify and be capable of functioning as professionals in electronics technology fields such as electronic equipment and system testing technicians and, troubleshooting and operation technicians.
- To provide young Saudis with the basic skills necessary for effective communication and to develop their ability to function as members of teams who can respect diversity of opinions and acquire an appropriate vision of their profession.
- To provide students with a solid foundation in Electronics Technology that prepares them for lifelong career and professional growth.
- To provide students with the ability to perform technical analysis, specification, and implementation of product quality in the context of hands on training.
- To equip students with the necessary theoretical electronics technology background that can enable them to analyze and adapt to changing requirements in the job market, and/or to further their education.
- To instill within our students, using counseling and academic advising, the technical, communication, and character skills that will prepare them for supervisory roles in industry.
- To provide our students with the knowledge, skills and attitude that enables them to make responsible choices in their future careers.
Program Outcomes
On completion of the Electronics Technology Program , the student will:
- be able to apply principles of mathematics and applied science, perform necessary technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in electronics engineering technology careers.
- be able to demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and present innovative solutions to technical problems in different areas within the broad field of electronics technology.
- be able to competently work in a laboratory setting, making measurements, operating technical equipment, critically examining experimental results, and meaningfully reporting experimental results including proposals for process improvement.
- be able to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including scientific calculators, computers and appropriate software.
- be able to demonstrate a broad, basic education and knowledge of contemporary issues in a global and societal context, as necessary to develop professional and ethical responsibility, including responsibility to employers and to society at large.
- be able to recognize the need for life-long learning and continuous improvement of electronics technology skills
- be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams and with other workers in an industrial setting, including those from different backgrounds
- be able to demonstrate a commitment to quality, punctuality and continuous improvement
- be able to demonstrate ability in the technical, communication, and character skills that will prepare them for supervisory roles or other, in industry.
Course Structure
A. General Education Requirements
B. Technical Courses (Core Requirements)
COURSE TITLE |
COURSE CODE |
CREDIT HRS |
| Electrical & Electronics Drafting |
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2 |
| Fundamentals of Electric Circuits |
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4 |
| Electrical Machines I |
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3 |
| Computer Programming |
|
2 |
| Electronics I |
|
3 |
| Industrial Electronics |
|
3 |
| Digital Electronics I |
|
2 |
| Control Systems |
|
3 |
| PCB Fabrication |
|
1 |
| Electronics II |
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3 |
| Digital Electronics II |
|
3 |
| Microprocessors |
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3 |
| Communications I |
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4 |
| Electronic Troubleshooting & Maintenance |
|
4 |
| Electronic Technology COOP Training |
EEET 330 |
3 |
Total |
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