Electronics
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program number:
106051
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Overview
Admission
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.
CurriculumAdmission
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.
OutcomesCurriculum
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 SemesterSecond SemesterThird SemesterFourth SemesterElectives3 creditsRecommended ElectivesCareersOutcomes
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
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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