- Understand technical concepts and terms used in the electronics and IT fields.
- Troubleshoot electronic systems, hardware and network problems.
- Install, configure and test networking devices, servers, workstations, electronic and electrical systems.
- Interact and communicate effectively with users and coworkers to identify network problems and needs for upgrades.
- Integrate IT and electronic systems.
- Locate, evaluate and apply relevant information from various sources.
Program Requirements |
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Course Number |
General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits) |
Credit Hours |
Interpersonal Communication for the Workplace |
5 |
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Composition (see note 1) |
5 |
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Mathematical Applications for Circuit Analysis (see note 2) |
5 |
|
Elective |
Five credits must be selected from a list of approved US Cultures or Global Studies |
5 |
Course Number |
Degree Requirements (70 credits) |
|
IT Essentials – A+ Certification |
5 |
|
IT Essentials – A+ Certification Advanced (see note 3) |
5 |
|
Introduction to Robotics |
5 |
|
D.C. Principles of Electronics (see note 4) |
5 |
|
A.C. Principles of Electronics (see note 5) |
5 |
|
Solid State Electronics (see note 6) |
5 |
|
Analog Circuits and Devices I (see note 7) |
5 |
|
IT122 * |
Network Operating Systems 1 (see note 8) |
5 |
IT124 * |
Network Operating Systems 2 (see note 9) |
5 |
UNIX Operating System |
5 |
|
UNIX for Network Administration (see note 10) |
5 |
|
Network Management – CISCO I (see note 11) |
5 |
|
Network Management – CISCO II (see note 12) |
5 |
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Network Management – CISCO III (see note 13) |
5 |
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Notes:
1. Must have placement in ENGL&101 on the Compass test or recommendation of your NSC ENGL097/098 or ENGL099 instructor or completed ABE 050 with minimum 2.0.
2. Must have MATH 081 or equivalent.
3. Must have EET 131 or permission.
4. Completion of high school or Elementary Algebra highly recommended.
5. Must have EET 161 and EET 109 or MATH& 141 or instructor permission to take EET 109 or Math& 141 concurrently during the same quarter.
6. Must have EET 161
7. Must have EET 163.
8. Must have EET 131, IT 120, IT 142 or instructor permission.
9. Must have IT 122 or permission.
10. Must have IT 135 or permission.
11. Must have EET131, IT122 (may be taken concurrently) or instructor permission.
12. Must have IT 142 or instructor permission.
13. Must have IT 142, IT 144, or instructor permission.
What skills do I need to be successful in this field?
- ttp://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2098.00 (Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1143.01 (Telecommunication Engineering Specialists)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3023.01 (Electronics Engineering Technicians)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3023.03 (Electrical Engineering Technicians)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3024.00 (Electro-Mechanical Technicians)
What are some potential job titles?
- Security Systems Technician/Installer
- Fire Alarm Technician
- Electronic Systems Technician
Wages, employment trends and pathways
- http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/49-2098.00#WagesEmployment (Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/15-1143.01#WagesEmployment (Telecommunication Engineering Specialists)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3023.01#WagesEmployment (Electronics Engineering Technicians)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3023.03#WagesEmployment (Electrical Engineering Technicians)
- https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/17-3024.00#WagesEmployment (Electro-Mechanical Technicians)
NSC Advising Office:
(206) 934-3658
https://northseattle.edu/advising
Program Contacts
Robert Bunge
(206) 934-4530
Robert.Bunge@seattlecolleges.edu
Tim Fiegenbaum
(206) 934-0181
Tim.Fiegenbaum@seattlecolleges.edu
Program Website:
https://northseattle.edu/programs/it-controlled-electronics
Effective beginning: Fall 2015
IT Controlled Electronic Systems Associates of Applied Science Degree
527H / 11.09