Electronics Technology

Altoona Area Vocational Technical School

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ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY

Course Description

Over the past two decades, electronic technology has advanced to the stage where electronic devices are commonplace in all phases of living. The fantastic advancement and increase in the number of electronic entertainment, work-saving, and industrial devices make a strong working knowledge of basic electricity and electronic essential.  This up-to-date, comprehensive course in electronics meets all requirements for a modern, technical education in which transistor, digital (computer), laser, and fiber optics will be taught so as to keep pace with a changing and increasing technology.

The emphasis throughout the course is on analysis and understanding of electronic circuits, generation, and receiving light using that of a laser fiber optics, as well as digital circuits in relation to microprocessors. Numerous examples, figures, and labs will supplement the theory of each unit.

In order to achieve the highest learning and retention level possible, the student will learn by methods of lecture, textbooks, lab work, demonstration, audio-visual aids, and practical hands-on student application.

Prerequisites:  Algebra I/Applied Math I, Earth Science, Verbal & Mechanical Reasoning.  Above average grades, good attendance.

Appropriate Occupations

Those skilled in electronics are involved in the development and testing, manufacturing, and servicing of electronic equipment and systems. Because the field is so technical and diverse, those in electronics specialize in any one of several branches, such as TV and radio, sonar, digital, communications, industrial, biomedical, navigation, aeronautical, and computer electronics.

 Job Outlook

Employment for Electronic Technicians is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations throughout the mid-1990's due to anticipated continued strong demand for computers, communication equipment and electric products for the military, industrial and consumer use. More technicians will be needed to help develop, produce and service these products.

Further Education Opportunities

Associate and baccalaureate degrees can be obtained in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology and Telecommunications Technology. Through a consortium program between the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center and Penn State/Altoona, an Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering can be earned.