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Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
BASIC ELECTRONICS
Program Description
This certificate is awarded after satisfactory completion of the first year requirement of the Associate of Technical Arts Degree in Robotics and Electronic Technology. It signifies that the holder has been trained in basic electronics skills and has been introduced to more advanced topics such as digital electronics and microprocessor systems.
Skills Covered by Program
• Soldering/desoldering of through hole components and surface mount components
• Cable building, making network cable terminations • Developing a logical approach to using mathematics to
solve typical electronics problems
• Building, testing, and troubleshooting with basic test equipment; basic circuit analysis using component theory and algebra
• Testing and troubleshooting circuits where voltage changes over time.
• Use DMM and oscilloscope
• Operation of basic logic gates, flip-flops, decoders, multiplexers, counters, and microprocessor circuits. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot digital and microprocessor circuits
• Binary number system use in computer and network systems.
• Converting between binary and decimal and between binary and hexadecimal without using a calculator
• Hex numbers in computer addressing and dotted decimal numbers in IP addressing
Career Options
Electronics Assembly, Calibration Technician or Technician 1
Degrees Offered
• N/ASpecializations/Certificates
• CertificateContact Information
Kay Latimer 425-640-1136 [email protected]MANUFACTURING & MATERIALS
TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
This ATA degree is designed for students who have little or no experience in general manufacturing or aerospace manufacturing and who want to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing procedures and processes. Students with this degree would be competitive for entry level jobs in a manufacturing or aerospace industry environment. Students who earn this degree will have a strong foundation to continue with our AAS-T degree in Materials Science.
Skills Covered by Program
• Demonstrate evidence of appropriate communications skills as required by the discipline.
• Demonstrate evidence of appropriate quantitative skills as required by the discipline.
• Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate human relations skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Composite, Plastic, Ceramic, and Metal materials, their properties, and manufacturing processes.
• Be able to operate basic hand tools and measurement equipment.
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Find us on:
www.edcc.edu/mst
Career Options
• Aerospace Manufacturing Technician
Degrees Offered
• ATASpecializations/Certificates
• N/AContact Information
Ross Monroe 425-640-1944 [email protected]MATERIALS SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
This Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T) in Materials Science Technology is a professional technical degree with a core of general education courses commonly accepted in transfer. It is designed to prepare graduates to enter into industry or to prepare students who wish to transfer to other colleges or universities having specific bachelor’s degree programs that accept the AAS-T degree.
Skills Covered by Program
• Demonstrate abilities in human relations.
• Obtain employment in the field as a test technician, a composite fabricator, or continue to a four year program. • Demonstrate abilities in the non-destructive testing of
materials.
• Demonstrate abilities in participating in the design process.
• Demonstrate abilities in explaining how composites work. • Demonstrate abilities in computation.
• Demonstrate abilities in communication.
• Demonstrate abilities in the destructive testing of materials.
Career Options
Mechanical Testing, Process Technician, Composite Technician, Composite Repair
Degrees Offered
• AAS-TSpecializations/Certificates
• N/AContact Information
Ross Monroe 425-640-1944 [email protected]ROBOTICS & ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
The Robotics and Electronics Associate of Technical Arts (ATA) degree program trains students to enter the job market for a variety of companies as Electronics Technicians. This program trains students in electronic circuit analysis, functional testing and troubleshooting of complex linear, digital, and microprocessor-based circuits. This training makes extensive use of practical, hands on learning.
Whenever possible, we model real-world applications so our graduates are prepared for the work they will find.
This program takes two academic years to complete. Students typically enter in fall quarter unless they have prior electronics training. Students should have taken high school algebra, have strong reading skills, and aptitude for solving technical problems. Students who complete just the first year of this program are eligible for the Basic Electronics Certificate.
Find us on:
www.edcc.edu/mst
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Skills Covered by Program
• Business computing concepts and applications using Windows and MS Office, includes intro to HTML,
hardware components, info processing cycle in business, how networks work.
• Computer concepts, applications, HTML and the Internet using Windows and Microsoft Office including Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Soldering/desoldering of through hole components and surface mount components.
• Cable building, making network cable terminations • Components used in DC circuits i.e. resistors, capacitors,
diodes; introduction to digital.
• Building, testing, and troubleshooting with basic test equipment; basic circuit analysis using component theory and algebra.
• AC and linear circuits.
• Components covered in DC quarter, RC circuits, inductors, filters, diodes, power supplies, transistors, and operational amplifiers.
• Testing and troubleshooting circuits where voltage changes over time.
• Use DMM and oscilloscope. • Digital and microprocessor circuits.
• Operation of basic logic gates, flip-flops, decoders, multiplexers, counters, and microprocessor circuits. Analyze, test, and troubleshoot digital and microprocessor circuits.
• Build, test, program and troubleshoot their robots. Utilizes electronic principles and test equipment.
• Program a small scale robot to perform basic navigation under program control, with various sensor inputs, using feedback and control techniques.
• Troubleshoot a robotic system.
• Programming a large scale robot using LabVIEW and programming and building a robot system using the Arduino, prototyping platform.
• Analyzing, functional testing, and systematic
troubleshooting of digital circuits designed with logic dates, flip-flops, one shots, counters, dividers, decoders, shift registers, memory circuits, latches, and buffers. • Programming a microcontroller in a C-type language to
read sensors and control outputs, and troubleshooting software and hardware using functional testing. • Analyzing and systematic testing of linear circuits
designed with operational amplifiers as comparators, buffers, amplifiers, filters, regulators, drivers, integrators, and instrumentation amplifiers. D/A, A/D converters, timers, and transistor circuits included.
• Material and the experience needed for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam.
Career Options
• Electronics TechnicianDegrees Offered
• ATASpecializations/Certificates
• N/AContact Information
Kay Latimer 425-640-1136 [email protected]Everett Community College
2000 Tower St
Everett, WA 98208
Find us on:
www.everettcc.edu
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Program Description
Aviation Maintenance Technicians, also known as aircraft (A&P) mechanics, are responsible for keeping aircraft in peak condition.
• FAA inspections and maintenance • Repairs
• Replacement of parts • Use of precision tools • Troubleshooting problems • Testing equipment • Preventative maintenance • Work on all types of aircraft
Typically, technicians are FAA certified, which requires a combination of hands-on hours as well as classroom hours in a program offered within the EvCC program.
• EvCC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology Program - 40 years at Paine Field
• Background knowledge and practical shop experience
Skills Covered by Program
Basics of electricity, physics, hydraulics, air conditioning, and other aircraft systems; aircraft maintenance;
understanding of FAA regulations.
Career Options
Upon successful completion of the Airframe and Powerplant program, the student will be issued a completion certificate, as required by Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 147, showing the date of completion and approved curriculum completed.
Opportunities—Jobs as as foremen, supervisors and inspectors are available to qualified A&P maintenance technicians, particularly those who hold an associate degree in addition to their FAA ratings.
Degrees Offered
• Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) in Aviation Maintenance Technology
• Associate in Arts and Sciences
Specializations/Certificates
• A&P License Preparation
• Certificate in Aviation Maintenance Technology
Contact Information
Alex Porter 425-388-9093 [email protected]COMPOSITES
Program Description
Gain a broad foundation of composites as a material: • Tooling • Fabrication • Machining • Assembly • Quality assurance • Repair • Lay-up • Vacuum bagging
• Cure processing of wet laminating • Lab-based projects
Can be applied to an ATA degree in Advanced Manufacturing.
Skills Covered by Program
Skills include tooling, fabrication, machining, assembly, quality assurance, repair, lay-up, vacuum bagging, and cure processing of wet laminating.
Find us on:
www.everettcc.edu
Everett Community College
2000 Tower St
Everett, WA 98208
Career Options
Designer, Fabricator, Repair Technician. Composite careers can be in aerospace, boat building, and varied component manufacturing,
Degrees Offered
• ATA: Adv. Mfg. Tech – Composites
Specializations/Certificates
• Cert: Adv. Mfg. Tech – Composites
Contact Information
Patrick Murphy 425-388-9534
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
Program Description
Classes in AutoCAD – includes basic and advanced AutoCAD software lessons, 2D and 3D
Classes in Solid Works– 3D exploring dimensions,
tolerances, and geometric tolerances and examining certain industry specific protocols like flat patterns,weldments, and incorporating a module creating 3D models to build something on a 3-axis bench mill available at the college.
• CATIA, version 5 software
Skills Covered by Program
• Solve technical mathematical problems • Utilize basic engineering graphics with 2D CAD • Create multi-view drawings using 2D and 3D CAD • Create assembly drawings from 3D models
• Create complex surfaced part models using 3D CAD • Design for production and manufacturing ease
• Document technical activities in written and verbal reports
Career Options
Computer Aided Design (CAD) is used in industry for a number of purposes.
Degrees offered/options
• ATA: Adv Mfg Tech – CADSpecializations/Certificates
• Cert: Adv Mfg Tech – CAD
Contact Information
Robert Osnes425-388-9383
ENGINEERING TRANSFER DEGREE
Program Description
The Engineering Transfer Degree program earns either: • Engineering Transfer Associate of Science Degree, which
is designed to prepare students for transfer to a four-year program.
• Engineering Technology Degree, designed for those intent upon transfer into an Engineering Technology Program at Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, or Western Washington University.
Skills Covered by Program
The program covers the first- and second-year engineering, math and science courses that form this degree, and which serve as preparation for a variety of engineering majors, including aeronautical, biological, civil, chemical, electrical, mechanical and materials science.
Career Options
Agriculture, aerospace and medicine to electrical, mechanical, structural and even chemical and
bioengineering. A good description of the Engineering field is available on the web site of American Society for Engineering Education: www.asee.org/precollege
Degrees Offered
• Engineering Transfer Associate of Science Degree • Engineering Technology Degree
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
Find us on:
www.greenriver.edu
AVIATION
Program Description
Students in both the Aviation and Air Transportation degree programs at Green River Community College receive a background in Aviation Weather, Air Transportation, Air Traffic Control, English, and Math.
Skills Covered by Program
• Aviation Weather, Air Transportation, Air Traffic Control, English, and Math are covered in all Aviation Technology Programs.
• Specific skills are covered in specialty areas, i.e., Air Traffic Control within the ATC certificates and degrees.
Career Options
Aircraft Dispatch, Air Traffic Control, Airport Management, Private Pilot (additional training required for commercial)
Degrees Offered
• Air Traffic Control • Aircraft Dispatch • Professional Pilot • Helicopter Pilot • Air Transportation
Specializations/Certificates
Aircraft Dispatch Certificate, Advanced Air Traffic Control, Airline Dispatcher Completion, International Flight Planning, Helicopter Certificate, Basic Airport Management, Basic Aviation Knowledge, Intermediate Aviation Knowledge, Advanced Aviation Knowledge, Basic Weather Observer
Contact Information
George Comollo 253-833-9111 x4336
COMPUTERIZED MACHINING &
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
Machinists are highly skilled operators of machine tools that are used to make metal or non-metallic parts. Working from blueprints or sketches, a machinist will make or repair parts for a wide variety of tools or machines.
Skills Covered by Program
• Drafting, machining, precision measuring, Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machining, and machine tooling.
• Standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) as you prepare drawings for manufacturing and fabrication.
Career Options
Metalworking, fabrication, CNC programming and operation, layout, machine tool operation
Degrees Offered
• Computerized Machining & Manufacturing Technology
Specializations/Certificates
• Computerized Machining and Manufacturing Tech Certificate
Contact Information
Tom Tagliente253-833-9111 x4228 [email protected]
Find us on:
www.greenriver.edu
Green River Community College
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
DESIGN TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
Designers translate the ideas and rough sketches of engineers and architects into drawings to communicate specific details to other engineers, architects, drafters, and technicians.
GRCC’s Drafting department has long been respected by the various regional companies for producing well trained students for the local job market. We offer 4 AAS degree and 8 certificate programs highlighting various fields of study.
Skills Covered by Program
• Students develop proficiency in board drafting and computer-aided drafting based on the drafting standards set out by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
• Students learn AutoCad, CadKey, Solidworks, and Mastercam software.
Career Options
• N/ADegrees Offered
• Mechanical Design Technology • Design Drafting Technology
• Design Technology – Mechanical Drafting Design Technology – Manufacturing Technology CIM
Specializations/Certificates
Drafting Proficiency, Mechanical 3-D CAD, Mechanical CAD Proficiency, Structural Drafting, Design Technology-Mechanical Drafting
Contact Information
Felix Serna253-833-9111 x4321 [email protected]