Electronics Engineering Technology

Electronics Engineering Technology (College Tech Prep)

Length of Program: 2 Years
Program Instructor: Mr. Michael Kouse mkouse@ohp.k12.oh.us
 
 
Program Description
This College Tech Program is designed to prepare students for a career in computer/electronics/video hardware engineering. Students learn to use bench top equipment such as digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, power supplies, and function generators. They also learn to solder using a variety of techniques. Students also study digital circuit analysis, microprocessors, develop proficiency in cabling, programmable logic controllers (PLC’s) and robotics.
Major Topics Introduced in the Course:
  • Electronics Circuit Boarding
  • Basic Electronics Theory
  • Hydra Video Emulator with Spin
  • Analog and Digital Electronics Analysis
  • Computer Repair
  • Design and Engineering of Robotics
  • Design and Engineering of PLC’s
  • Oscilloscopes (Digital and Analog)
  • Advanced Electronics
Program Highlights:
  • Learn electronic fundamentals for circuit construction
  • Build robots
  • Create and control video systems
  • Construct solder kits
  • Work with computers
Job Possibilities:
  • Electronics Technician
  • Electronics Engineer
  • Biomedical Electronics Engineering (New)
  • Computer/Electronics Engineer
  • Computer/Network Engineer
  • Communications Technician
  • Smart house Technician
  • Robotics Programmer
  • Robotics Technician
Post-Secondary Options
Students may continue their education in two- and four-year technical or community college Electronics Technology programs. Students receive articulated college credit at James H. Rhodes/Clark State (37 credit hours) and Edison Community College (32 credit hours) by completing this program. College Tech Prep scholarships, ranging from $1,000-$1,200 per year are available to students who attend these two colleges.
Students taking this program should enroll in a fourth year senior math and science course to prepare for their college program.
College Partnerships/Articulation Agreements:
  • Clark State Community College
  • Rhodes State Community College
Business Partnerships:
  • TRC
  • Honda
  • Honeywell Grimes
  • Urbana University
Certifications Available:
  • Microsoft Application Specialist
  • IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
  • A+ Certification
  • Net+ Certification
  • ESD (Electro-Static Discharge)
Clubs/Organizations/Competitions:
  • Skills USA
  • Northwest Ohio Regional Tech Prep Showcase
  • National Robotic Challenge
Academic Preparation Needed Before Entering Program:
  • Junior status at your high school
  • “C” average or better in Algebra
  • 2.0 or better overall GPA
  • Interest in post-secondary technical education
  • Keyboarding or equivalent
Personality Traits to work in this field:
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Focused on your future
Other Information:
  • The average U.S Engineer now makes $107,748 in salary and bonuses, marking the first electronics engineers have reached six figures (Electronics Design Magazine, 2007)
  • 2008 Electronics Design Magazine survey reported a slight increase in average salaries in the United States.