Electronics

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Program number: 106051

• Overview
• Admission
• Curriculum
• Outcomes
• Careers

Overview

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

Explore financial aid eligibility for Electronics.

All courses for this program are offered only in person.

Admission

Admission

To Apply
 

• View the admission requirements for application deadlines, materials and requirements.
   
• Attend an Academic Information Session to get started in the admission process.
   
• Visit MATC to learn more about the Madison College experience, including campus tours and program open houses.

After Acceptance

Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at MATC. 

Questions?

Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or (608) 246-6210. 

Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2019-2020 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current program students (including newly admitted), go directly to your Degree Progress Report (also referred to as an Advising Report or Academic Requirements) to view:

• Progress toward your specific requirements
• Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your report, please see Advising Services.

First Semester

10-605-112

AC/DC Electronics 1

3 credits

10-605-113

Analog Circuit Techniques

3 credits

10-605-118

Digital Circuit Techniques

3 credits

10-605-107

Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) A-610

1 credits

10-605-108

Certified IPC Application Specialist (CIS) J-STD-001

1 credits

10-605-172

Applied Electronic Math 2

2 credits

10-801-195

Written Communication

3 credits

Second Semester

10-605-114

AC/DC Electronics 2

3 credits

10-605-115

Analog Circuit Principles

3 credits

10-605-119

Digital Circuit Principles

3 credits

10-605-123

Embedded Device Concepts

3 credits

10-801-197

Technical Reporting

3 credits

Third Semester

10-605-143

Motors and Control Circuits

3 credits

10-605-151

Instrumentation and Troubleshooting

3 credits

10-605-152

Digital Systems Analysis

3 credits

10-806-143

College Physics 1

3 credits

10-809-195

Economics

3 credits

Fourth Semester

10-605-116

Engineering Project Principles

3 credits

10-605-178

Networks, Interfacing and Programming

3 credits

10-809-166

Intro to Ethics: Theory & App

3 credits

10-809-199

Psychology Of Human Relations

3 credits

 

Electives

3 credits

Recommended Electives

10-605-101

Electronics Internship Level 1

3 credits

10-605-102

Electronics Internship Level 2

3 credits

10-605-136

Biomedical Electronics

3 credits

10-605-160

Virtual Reality

3 credits

10-605-173

Embedded Programming

3 credits

10-605-176

Microcontrollers

3 credits

10-605-252

Introduction to Computer Engineering

3 credits

10-605-270

AC/DC Circuit Techniques and Principles

3 credits

Outcomes

Outcomes

MATC Electronics program graduates are prepared to:  

• Apply electronic theory to practice.
• Operate test equipment.
• Build electronic circuits and systems.
• Evaluate the operation of electronic circuits or systems.
• Communicate technical information.

Careers

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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• Estimated Program Cost
  # of Credits for Completion

  61

  Tuition

  $8326.50

  Materials/Supplemental Costs

  $1239.14

  Other Costs

  $0.00

  Total Estimated Program Costs:
  (book costs not included)

  $9565.64