Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associates of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals program is designed to prepare students for careers in electronics professions. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of electronics theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals degree which prepares them for entry-level positions in the electronics field and qualifies them for admission to the Electronics Technology program.
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences. The program curriculum may be strategically selected to build upon the student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors and electives.
Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
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Employment Outlook
Career Traits/Requirements
Individuals wanting to enroll in the Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals degree program must have good eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, math skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.
Employment Opportunities
Program graduates receive an Interdisciplinary Studies - Electronics Fundamentals degree which prepares them for entry-level positions in the electronics field and qualifies them for admission in the Electronics Technology program. Continuation into the Electronics Technology program is recommended and encouraged.
Co-op Opportunity
Oconee Fall Line Technical College participates in a cooperative agreement with Warner Robins Air Force Base. For students to be eligible to compete for the co-op program, a student must be in regular admit status. No provisional or learning support students will be accepted for co-op interviews. For additional information, contact the program instructor.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,093.00
Books & Supplies: $1,150.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communications
Area II - Social/Behavioral Science
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Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
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Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
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Occupational Courses
Choose 40 additional credit hours:
| COLL 1060 | Introduction to College and Computers | 3 | 50 |
| ELCR 1005 | Soldering Technology | 1 | 30 |
| ELCR 1010 | Direct Current Circuits | 6 | 105 |
| ELCR 1020 | Alternating Current Circuits | 7 | 135 |
| ELCR 1030 | Solid State Devices | 5 | 90 |
| ELCR 1040 | Digital and Microprocessor Fundamentals | 5 | 105 |
| ELCR 1060 | Linear Integrated Circuits | 3 | 60 |
| XXXX XXXX | Occupational Electives | 10 | |
Program Pathway
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 5