Computer Networking and Electronics Technology: Digital Systems Technician - Certificate of Achievement

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to develop your individualized Student Education Plan.

The electronics technology program provides the basic knowledge and skills required for a wide variety of career occupations in the field of electronics. Emphasis in Digital Systems provides the additional knowledge and skills for careers options requiring a focus on digital technologies including computer maintenance.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Demonstrate a fundamental mastery of knowledge and the use of electronic equipment in electrical, digital and analog circuits.

Use computer simulation and design software to conduct, analyze and interpret electrical, digital and analog circuits.

Make calculations involving various electrical laws, formulas and principles for predicting circuit parameters using algebra and trigonometry required for electronics.

Use research strategies to acquire information pertinent to the solution of electronic circuits and systems.

Write technical laboratory reports with conclusions.

Demonstrate learned skills with a capstone project requiring you to design, build and evaluate a piece of electronic equipment

Program Map

Requirement
GE General Education
E Elective

Fall Year 1

5 units
CNET 118
Fundamentals of DC and AC Circuits Analysis

An introductory study of the nature of electricity; the processes employed in the analysis and documentation of DC and AC electric circuits, and the use of basic electronics testing instruments. Topics include: current voltage, resistance, power, reactance, admittance, resonance, Ohm's law, series parallel and bridge resistive and reactive circuits, Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws, loading effects of meters and supplies, capacitators, inductors, filters, RC and RL time constants, applications of Kirchhoff laws to multiple source series-parallel circuits, complex numbers, and network theorems. This course is not open to students who are enrolled or have received credit for EL 118.  

  1. Corequisite: CNET 119
  2. Corequisite: CNET 119
          CNET 119
          Fundamentals of DC and AC Circuits Analysis Laboratory

          Provides the student practical experience for the comprehension of DC and AC electrical concepts introduced in CNET/EL 118 (Fundamentals of Circuit Analysis) and also presents the proper use of electronic test instrumentation for the measurement of circuit parameters. The course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or received credit for EL 119.  

          1. Corequisite: CNET 118

                  Spring Year 1

                  5 units
                  CNET 122
                  Electronic Devices and Circuits

                  Introductory study of semiconductor devices and systems. A detailed analysis of diodes; bipolar junction translators and field-effect transistors; biasing techniques, active circuits, thyristors and optoelectronic components and linear integrated circuits.

                  1. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                  2. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                  3. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                  4. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                  5. Advisories: CNET 123
                  6. Advisories: CNET 123
                          CNET 123
                          Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory

                          Provides the opportunity for the student to apply theoretical semiconductor concepts in a laboratory environment. Major areas of emphasis include diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field-effect transistors, thyristers, optoelectronic devices, and linear integrated circuits. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have received credit for EL 123. 

                          1. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                          2. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                          3. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                          4. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                          5. Advisories: CNET 122

                                  Fall Year 2

                                  5 units
                                  CNET 125
                                  Digital Devices and Circuits

                                  Study of modern logic devices, circuits and design techniques emphasizing logic families, implementation of devices, combinational and sequential logic circuits, number systems and codes, A/D and D/A conversion, ALU's, digital computer math techniques, memories, system design and troubleshooting practices. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have received credit for EL 125. 

                                  1. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                                  2. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                                  3. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                                  4. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                                          CNET 126
                                          Digital Devices and Circuits Lab

                                          Digital electronics laboratory designed to parallel Digital Devices and Circuits (EL/CNET 125). Emphasizes device operation in circuits and networks and the proper use of standard digital logic test instruments used in the process of troubleshooting and verifying proper circuit operations. The course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or have received credit for EL 126. 

                                          1. Prerequisite: CNET 119
                                          2. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                                          3. Advisories: CNET 125
                                          4. Prerequisite: CNET 118
                                          5. Prerequisite: CNET 119

                                                  Spring Year 2

                                                  7 units
                                                  CNET 135
                                                  Electronic Measurement and Instrumentation

                                                  Designed to familiarize students with operating principles and characteristics of basic electronic testing equipment as well as advanced specialized measuring instruments. Methods of operation and calibration of these devices are covered including an overview of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems. The course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for EL 135. 

                                                  1. Prerequisite: CNET 126
                                                  2. Prerequisite: CNET 125
                                                  3. Prerequisite: CNET 123
                                                  4. Prerequisite: CNET 122
                                                  5. Prerequisite: CNET 122
                                                  6. Prerequisite: CNET 123
                                                  7. Prerequisite: CNET 125
                                                  8. Prerequisite: CNET 126
                                                  9. Advisories: CNET 136
                                                          CNET 136
                                                          Electronics Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory

                                                          Provides hands-on laboratory experience for the study and construction of electronic testing instruments. The student is introduced to many different types of testing equipment currently used by the electronics industry. The course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for EL 136. 

                                                          1. Corequisite: CNET 135
                                                          2. Prerequisite: CNET 126
                                                          3. Prerequisite: CNET 125
                                                          4. Prerequisite: CNET 123
                                                          5. Prerequisite: CNET 122
                                                          6. Prerequisite: CNET 122
                                                          7. Prerequisite: CNET 123
                                                          8. Prerequisite: CNET 125
                                                          9. Prerequisite: CNET 126
                                                          10. Corequisite: CNET 135
                                                                  CNET 146
                                                                  Electronic Product Design, Fabrication and Documentation

                                                                  A study of product fabrication emphasizing mechatronic applications and designs. Topics include the design process; CADD drawings, schematics, diagrams, and support graphic requirements; printed circuit board layout and population techniques; technical writing; project documentation requirements; surface mount technologies; prototyping; printed circuit board testing, troubleshooting, and final documentation emphasizing hands-on experiences. The use of industry standard computer aided drafting and support software will be studied and utilized in all phases of documentation through camera ready artwork. The course is not open to students who are enrolled or have received credit for EL 146.