Electronic Systems Technology
Students in the Electronic Systems Technology program learn how to build and test electronic circuits and how to apply the electronic theories of audio systems, radio and wire communication, computers, digital communication and light wave applications to real world situations.
Students will also work towards their A+ certification as computer technicians. In addition, students are taught the basics of satellite TV installation, telecommunications, robotics, radio broadcasting and quality control. As with all CAT programs, students receive the academic and career and technical education necessary to succeed at post-secondary technical schools, two- and four-year colleges and the military.
Career Opportunities:
A+ certified computer service technicians are among the most sought after professionals in the job force. Production test technicians are needed by local electronic corporations. The Electronic Systems Technology program prepares students to secure employment as a skilled technician. Exceptional students may be employed in our School-to-Career and Cooperative Education programs.
Many graduates of the Electronic Systems Technology program continue their education at two- and four-year colleges and at post-secondary technical schools. Through articulation agreements with several area colleges, students are able to apply for advanced college credit immediately upon graduation.
Program Certification Opportunities:
- A+ NET+ Certificates by Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)
- Certified Electronic Technician (CET) Level I
- Certified Convergent Networking Technician (CCNT)
Textbook Information:
- Title: Introduction to Electronics
Publisher: Thompson Learning Inc.
Textbook Readability Level: 9.6
- Title: Installing, Troubleshooting, and Repairing Wireless Networks
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Textbook Readability Level: 12.0
Mathematics Skills:
- Metric System
- Calculator Usage (Scientific)
- Data Collection and Analysis
(Interpolation/Extrapolation)
- Reading Scales and Gauges
- Math Analysis and Trigonometry
(Exponential Functions/Logarithms)
- Rounding Numbers
- Comparing Decimals
- Estimating
- Consumer Skills
- Whole Numbers and Decimals (+, -, ×, ÷)
- Introducing Fractions
- Comparing Fractions
- Fractions (+, -, ×, ÷)
- Decimal Equivalencies
- Percent
- Ratio Probability
- Graphs and Tables
- Pre-Algebra
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Geometry
- Distance, Time and Rate
- Linear and Unit Measurements
- Word Problems
- Binary Number System Operations
- Hexadecimal Number System Operations
