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Program Code: CERET
CERTIFICATE
Engineering Technology Department (810) 989-5754

The Electronics and Computer Technology Certificate Program is designed for students with an interest in computer repair, computer interfacing, preparation for the A+ Certification exam, and the electronic components inside the computer. No prior electronic or computer background is required. Courses fit into the Electronics and Computer Technology Associate Degree Program.
Suggested Course Sequence
1st Semester		Semester Hours
ELT130A*	Fundamentals of Direct Current Electronics	GA	2
ELT130B	Fundamentals of Alternating Current Electronics	GA	2
ELT 135	Digital Circuits		3
CIS 110	CIS Concepts and Careers		4
	**Elective		4
			15
2nd Semester		Semester Hours
ELT 160	A+ Certification		4
ELT 236	Microcontrollers: Energy Control Systems I	CL CT OC	4
IA 102	Programmable Logic Controllers	CL	3
	**Elective		4
			15
Total Credit Hours/Total Contact Hours = 30/35

* MTH 101 or appropriate placement by college assessment or ACT score is a prerequisite to ELT 130A. ** Electives must be taken from the following list: CIS 115, CIS 120, CIS 121, ELT 131, EG 110/EG 111 (take together), PHY 121, PHY 122, MTH 102, or higher; contact Engineering Technology Department with questions, (810) 989-5754

Department Chair
Chris Hiebert
(810) 989-5622

Department Secretary
Trish Schultz
(810) 989-5754

Discipline Coordinator
Matt Morabito
(810) 989-5623

“From simple to robotic automated equipment, I sell, install, and service machines, as well as train the operators. We sell everywhere in the world, and my career has taken me to 56 countries.”

Ken Marzka
Technical Service/Quality Control Technician
Wirtz Manufacturing
SC4 continuing student, with associate degrees in electronic technology and robotics technology

The electrical/industrial certificate program is designed for those who wish to upgrade their skills, or pursue a career in troubleshooting industrial control circuitry. Motor control circuits, basic electronics, hydraulic circuits, and programmable controllers are applied in the laboratory sessions.

Certificate program graduates are prepared for entry-level jobs such as:

Electronic assembler
Sales
Electronic testing
Panel wiring

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