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Electronics
Program Number: 106051
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Architecture and Engineering
Delivery Method:
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
61 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    Electronics are everywhere--from the gadgets you use every day to the equipment used to manufacture them. An associate degree in Electronics from Madison College will give you a firm grounding in the world of electronic circuits and the devices they make function, and open the door to an enormous range of careers in many different industries. 

    As an Electronics student, you will:

    • Analyze and solve complex problems in manufacturing, research, development, medicine and communications.  
    • Learn electronics terminology, schematic symbols and electronic standards.
    • Assemble circuits from schematics, wiring diagrams and specifications.
    • Use math skills to define requirements of Alternating Current (AC) signals.
    • Create simplified equivalent circuits for basic AC signals. 
    • Define differential transistor and operational amplifiers.
    • Connect digital systems to analog field devices. 
    • Build clocked logic circuits to drive encoders, decoders and multiplexer systems.
    • Program serial and parallel communications between computers and devices. 
    • Troubleshoot and repair devices, such as amplifiers, phones and power supplies. 

    Program Details

    Students in the Electronics program can attend full or part time.

    Electronics classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

    • Madison - Truax

    Careers

    Madison Area Technical College Electronics program graduates are prepared for a career as:    

    • Computer Technician
    • Network Technician
    • Electronic Development Technician
    • Electronic Maintenance Technician
    • Electronic Test Technician
    • Electronics Technician
    • Field Service Technician 
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School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Madison Truax Campus
Main Building, C2433

1701 Wright Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

schoolofstem@madisoncollege.edu
608.246.6990

Hours

  • Monday – Thursday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm (Phone and email only.)