Electronics Technology Course Sequences

See the classes you should take each term to complete the Electronics Technology certificate or degree you want to earn.

Electronic Technologies Course Sequences

Getting Started

The first step to entering the Electronics program is to take part in an assessment process, which includes taking the college’s free placement test and meeting with Chemeketa’s Advising and First Year Programs staff. You may need to complete program entry requirements. Then your advisor will help you develop an individualized program of study.

Be sure to review the catalog for important information about program outcomes and other details not found in this listing.

See course descriptions for more information about your classes.

Prerequisites
Course	Title	Credit Hours
CA121	Keyboarding (if less than 25 wpm)	3
CIS101	Computing Concepts	3
MTH070	Elementary Algebra	4
RD090	College Textbook Reading	3
WR090	Fundamentals of Writing	4

If you have questions about the requirements, contact 503.399.5114. Failure to be assessed may delay your entry into program classes.

Electronics Certificate

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MTH111	College Algebra	5 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4
1	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3 or
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamentals	4
2	MTH112	Trigonometry	5 or
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4
3	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
3	WR089	Introduction to Technical Writing 2	3 or
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4

Networking Technology Essentials Certificate

Courses
Course	Term	Credit Hours
NET141	Network for Small Business	4
NET142	Medium Business Networks	4
NET143	Routing and Switching Systems	4
NET144	Network Design and Support	4

Process Control Certificate

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
1	MT101	Introduction to Process Control	3
1	MT211	Sensors and Control Elements 1	2
1	MT281	Process Control Practicum 1	2
2	MT212	Sensors and Control Elements 2	3
2	MT215	Instrumentation	3
2	MT227A	Pneumatics and Hydraulics Fundamentals	3
2	MT231	Programmable Logic Controllers 1	3
2	MT231	Programmable Logic Controllers 1	3
2	MT282	Process Control Practicum 2	2
3	ELT293	Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Processes	3
3	MT232	Programmable Logic Controllers 2	2
3	MT235	Human Machine Interfaces	2
3	MT241	System Calibration and Standards	2
3	MT283	Process Control Practicum 3	4

Computer Electronics Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5 or
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4
1	NET123	Network Computer Operating Systems	4
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamentals	4
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5 or
2	MMTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT143	Pulse Circuit Fundamentals	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4 or
3	NET141	Networks for Small Business	4
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4
4	COMM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
4	ELT244	Electronic Circuit Analysis	4 or
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
4	NET142	Medium Business Networks4
4	ELT252	Digital Circuit Applications	3
4	PH121	Applied Physics	4
5	CIS278	Data Communications	4 OR
5	NET143	Routing and Switching Systems	4
5	ELT253	Microprocessor Systems	4
5	ELT254	Computer Hardware	4 or
5	CIS145	Computer Hardware	4
5	PSY104	Workplace Psychology
6	ELT222	Programming Concepts 2	4 or
6	CIS140U	UNIX/Linux	3 or
6	CIS179	Client-Server Networks	4
6	ELT255	Advanced Data Communications	4 or
6	CIS279	Server Management 1	4 or
6	NET144	Network Design and Support	4
6	ELT256	Advanced Computer Architecture	4
6	ELT283	Logical Troubleshooting	4
6	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1

Electronic Engineering Technician Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	DRF101	Basic CAD for Electronics	2
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamentals	4
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4 or
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT143	Pulse Circuit Fundamentals	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
4	ELT244	Electronic Circuit Analysis	4
4	ELT252	Digital Circuit Applications	3
4	PH121	Applied Physics	4 or
4	PH201	General Physics	5
5	ELT253	Microprocessor Systems	4
5	ELT262	Linear IC Applications	3
5	ELT281	Antennas and Transmission Lines	2
5	ELT282	Telecommunications	3
5	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
5	PH122	Applied Physics	4 or
5	PH202	General Physics	5
6	ELT283	Logical Troubleshooting	4
6	ELT291	Control, Robotics, and Power Systems	4
6	PSY104	Workplace Psychology	4
		Electronics electives*	6

*Electronics electives (select 6 credits):

(For second-year students only; must have prior approval of the Program Chair.)

Electronics Electives
Course	Title	Credit Hours
CH121	College Chemistry 1	5
CH201	Chemistry for Engineers 1	4
CIS145	Computer Hardware	4
ELT222	Programming Concepts 2	4
ELT254	Computer Hardware	4
ELT255	Advanced Data Communications	4
ELT256	Advanced Computer Architecture	4
ELT280C	Cooperative Work Experience	3
ELT293	Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Processes	3
MT101	Introduction to Process Control	2
MT110	Microelectronics and Solar Cell Manufacturing	3
MT211	Sensor and Control Elements 1	2
MT212	Sensor and Control Elements 2	3
MT215	Instrumentation	3
MT221	Fluid and Vacuum Systems	4
MT223	High Vacuum Technology	3
MT227A	Pneumatics and Hydraulics Fundamentals	3
MT231	Programmable Logic Controllers 1	3
MT232	Programmable Logic Controllers 2	2
MT235	Human Machine Interfaces	2
MT241	System Calibration and Standards	2
MT281	Process Control Practicum 1	2
MT282	Process Control Practicum 2	2
MT283	Process Control Practicum 3	4
MTH241	Elementary Calculus	4
MTH243	Probability and Statistics 1	4
MTH251	Differential Calculus (or higher)	5
PH203	General Physics	5
RNW110	Solar Energy Systems	3
RNW120	Wind Energy Systems	3
RNW130	Biomass Energy Systems	3
RNW140	Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy Systems	3
RNW180	Energy Management	3

Industrial Electronics Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	DRF101	Basic CAD for Electronic	2
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MT110	Microelectronics and Solar Cell Manufacturing	3
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamentals	4
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4 or
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT143	Pulse Circuit Fundamentals	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4
4	COMM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4 or
4	CIS133J	Java Programming 1	4
4	ELT244	Electronic Circuit Analysis	4
4	ELT252	Digital Circuit Applications	3
4	PH121	Applied Physics	4 or
4	PH201	General Physics	5
5	ELT253	Microprocessor Systems	4
5	ELT262	Linear IC Applications	3
5	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
5	PH122	Applied Physics	4 or
5	PH202	General Physics	5
		Technical elective*	3
6	ELT291	Control, Robotics, and Power Systems	4
6	PSY104	Workplace Psychology	4
		Technical electives*	9

*Technical Electives
Course	Title	Credit Hours
CH121	College Chemistry 1	5
CH201	Chemistry for Engineers 1	4
CIS145	Computer Hardware	4
ELT254	Computer Hardware	4
ELT283	Logical Troubleshooting	4
ELT293	Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Procedures	3
MT221	Fluid and Vacuum Systems	4
MT223	High Vacuum Technology	3
MT227A	Pneumatics and Hydraulics Fundamentals	3
MTH243	Probability and Statistics 1	4

Process Control Technology Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MT101	Introduction to Process Control	2
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher	5
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4 or
1	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamentals	4
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4 or
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4
3	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4 or
3	WR089	Introduction to Technical Writing 2	4
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
4	MT211	Sensors and Control Elements 1	2
4	MT281	Process Control Practicum 1	2
4	PH121	Applied Physics	4 or
4	PH201	General Physics	5
5	MT212	Sensors and Control Elements 2	3
5	MT215	Instrumentation	3
5	MT227A	Pneumatics and Hydraulics Fundamentals	3
5	MT231	Programmable Logic Controllers 1	3
5	MT282	Process Control Practicum 2	2
6	ELT293	Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Processes	3
6	MT232	Programmable Logic Controllers 2	2
6	MT235	Human Machine Interfaces	2
6	MT241	System Calibration and Standards	2
6	MT283	Process Control Practicum 3	4
6	PSY104	Workplace Psychology	4

Renewable Energy Management Degree

Course Sequence
Term	Course	Title	Credit Hours
1	ELT111	Electronics Orientation	1
1	ELT131	Electronic Concepts 1	4
1	MT110	Microelectronics and Solar Cell Manufacturing	3
1	MTH081	Technical Mathematics 1	4 or
1	MTH111	College Algebra (or higher)	5
1	WR088	Introduction to Technical Writing 1	3 or
1	WR121	Academic Composition	4
2	ELT132	Electronic Concepts 2	4
2	ELT141	Transistor Fundamentals	4
2	ELT151	Digital Fundamental	4
2	MTH082	Technical Mathematics 2	4 or
2	MTH112	Trigonometry (or higher)	5
3	ELT133	Electronic Concepts 3	4
3	ELT142	Semiconductor Optoelectronic Devices	3
3	ELT161	Linear IC Fundamentals	4
3	WR089	Introduction to Technical Writing 2	3 or
3	WR227	Technical Writing	4
4	COMM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	4
4	ELT121	Programming Concepts 1	4
4	ELT252	Digital Circuit Applications	3
4	PH121	Applied Physic	4 or
4	PH201	General Physics	5
4	RNW110	Solar Energy Systems	3
5	FE205B	Resumes and Job Search Correspondence	1
5	MT227A	Pneumatics and Hydraulics Fundamentals	3
5	PH122	Applied Physics	4 or
5	PH202	General Physics	5
5	RNW120	Wind Energy Systems	3
5	RNW130	Biomass Energy Systems	3
6	ELT291	Control, Robotics, and Power Systems	4
6	ELT293	Flexible Manufacturing Systems and Processes	3
6	PSY104	Workplace Psychology	4
6	RNW140	Hydroelectric and Geothermal Energy Systems	3
6	RNW180	Energy Management	3