Common Asked Questions: Electronics Engineering Technology Department

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• I would like to work towards the AAS Degree or the Certificate and start in fall. What courses do I take?
  The Fall semester is a good time to start because the course sequence for evening courses and the 1-year fast-track program is based on students starting in fall. Most courses listed in the evening program for the Fall semesters are offered every Fall semester (a few courses are offered in alternate Fall semesters), and most courses listed in the Spring semesters are offered every Spring semester (a few courses are offered in alternate Spring semesters). However, if you are a daytime student, you can take nearly any courses anytime and in any semester, and have two semesters to complete a course. The day-time courses are offered in the self-paced mode, where students work with a detailed study guide, text book, circuit simulation software and often videotaped lectures at home and rarely need to come on campus. Day-time students can communicate with the instructor through e-mail or come during open-lab hours for personal attention.
  
  If you want traditional lecture/lab courses and want to complete courses in the shortest time possible, choose courses from the 1-year fast track program.
  
• I would like to get the AAS Degree or the Certificate and start in spring. What courses do I take?
  If you are a beginner in Electronics, need to take evening classes, or want a traditional lecture-lab setting, you will have to wait for the Fall semester. However, you might want to take math courses in Spring and be prepared for the electronics courses in Fall. If you want to take more courses, take a technical or general education elective. In fall you will have a head start and proceed with the program as explained in the question above. However, if the self-paced mode is right for you, and you can get off work for an hour, once in a while, during the day, you can take nearly any course in spring. Complete the course as fast as you can, and continue with the next one, all in one semester.
  
• I would like to go for an AAS Degree or Certificate and start in summer. What courses do I take?
  Unfortunately, only higher-level fast-track courses are offered in summer. You will have to wait for the Fall semester. However, to get a head start please take math or elective courses, if they are available.
  
• Will ACC accept courses from another school?
  Prior courses from another accredited college or university can be evaluated for transfer toward this degree. You must have been admitted to ACC and arranged for official transcripts to be sent to the ACC Records office. Your transcripts will be evaluated when you fill out a "Request for Transfer Evaluation" form. If you just want to find out what courses might transfer, your advisor can give you a pretty good idea.
  
• Will I get hands-on training?
  Electronics Engineering Technology courses are structured around a hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on troubleshooting. Typically a class will start with a 75 minute lecture, followed by a 2 hour lab. You will have the same teacher for lecture and lab, so the teacher can give you individual attention during the lab if you had difficulties with concepts during the lecture. Our mission is to provide you with the theory, practical knowledge and overall understanding of Electronics to enable you to methodically diagnose and troubleshoot the most complex electronic problems.
  
• How much will the AAS Degree or the Certificate cost?
  For resident students the AAS Degree in 2004-05 costs approximately $4000 in tuition, and the certificates approximately $270-1600. This is a lot less than private schools cost. In addition, a full spectrum of Financial Aid (Grants, Scholarships, Loans, Work Study) is available to help with your college expenses.
  
• Can I get extra academic help if I need it?
  The instructors in the Electronics Program will always have time to help you master the subjects that are taught. If you require more help, a tutor is available free of charge. We realize and respect that most of our students have many other commitments besides school and might have to miss a class. To make sure these students do not fall behind, most of the lectures are on videotape and can be copied and viewed at home. Likewise, most of the experiments can be done at home with Circuit Simulation Software.

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