Electronics and Computer Systems
Level I & Level II

Level I

This certificate will provide knowledge and skills in electronics technology in a short-term program for which a certificate of completion will be awarded. This will allow students to gain enhanced recognition at their job site, while earning credits that can be applied to the A.A.S. degree. Area employers have expressed a desire for organized; short-term electronics study and training so that they may promote and increase responsibility for their workers, and workers can thus make a more meaningful contribution to the company.

Course work in this program will provide a foundation in math, DC electricity, digital fundamentals, electronic devices, drafting, and using schematics and measuring instruments.

Program Goals and Objectives

The Level I certificate provides the skills required to read electronics schematic diagrams, then perform basic electronic measurement and calibration procedures. Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

• Read electronic schematics
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Follow detailed instructions
• Use sophisticated electronic instrumentation
• Perform precise calibration of circuit parameters

Admission Requirements

A high school diploma is the minimal requirement. However, to do well, a student must have good mathematical aptitude and analytical skills. A minimum of two years of recent high school math is required to complete the program in one year; otherwise it is important for the student to complete prerequisite math courses before the start of the curriculum.

Level II

This certificate will provide advanced knowledge and skills in electronics technology in a short-term program for which a certificate of completion will be awarded. This will allow students to gain enhanced recognition at their job site, while earning credits that can be applied to the A.A.S. degree in this field. Area employers have expressed a desire for organized; short-term electronics study and training so that they may promote and increase responsibility for their workers, and workers can thus make a more meaningful contribution to the company.

Program Goals and Objectives

The Level II certificate builds upon the Level I certificate in providing the skills required to perform basic troubleshooting and design with integrated circuits. Coursework will build skills in computer programming, electronic fabrication, digital ICs, Op-Amps, and data acquisition. Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

• Read electronic schematics
• Perform mathematical calculations
• Follow detailed instructions
• Use a computer for writing technical documentation
• Use a computer for automated measurement and control
• Design and prototype circuitry
• Use sophisticated electronic instrumentation
• Perform precise calibration of circuit parameters
• Solder and de-solder electronic components
• Troubleshoot faulty circuitry

Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate successful completion of the Level I certificate courses to be admitted to this certificate program.

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for State or Federal financial aid.

Program Requirements

Program requirements are detailed in the Degrees and Certificates (pdf, 1.6MB) section of the TC3 college catalog.

All sections of the current college catalog are available online.

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Program Chair / Faculty

William Kleitz

Professor

A.A.S. , Broome Community College; B.S. , Rochester Institute of Technology; M.E. , Cornell University.
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Janet Swinnich

Professor

B.S. , St. Lawrence University; M.S. , Cornell University
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