Bakersfield College Electronics Program

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Sean Caras, Associate Professor

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ELET B1
Basic Electronics

ELET B9
Solid State
Electronics

ELET B12
Digital Electronics

ELET B55
Motors and Controls

ELET B56
Instrumentation
& Process Control

ELET B62
Electronic
Communications

About The Electronics and Manufacturing Program

For an overview of all courses in the Electronics Technology Certificate Program, click here.

For specific program information, please click on the topic (bookmark) you wish from this list, or read through this page.

Program Goals and Objectives
Industry and Community Partners
Electronics and Manufacturing Program Mission Statement
Electronics Program Student Learning Outcomes
Electronics and Manufacturing Certificates and Degree Overview
Associate of Science Degrees
Certificates of Completion
Certificates of Achievement

 

Program Goals and Objectives

The Electronics Technology and Manufacturing Technology programs at Bakersfield College have recently gone through program improvement and updating efforts as a result of student, industry, institutional, and community input.  These ongoing efforts are designed to ensure that the following goals are met:

• Our course content is relevant, industry appropriate, and as current as possible.

• Our labs contain appropriate and modern equipment as financially practical.

• Certificates are offered that reflect the needs of local business and industry.

• Classes are offered according to the needs of new students, re-entry students, and those employed by industry for skills updating.

Industry and Community Partners

We also seek assistance from industry and community partners with the following areas that could be improved: 

• Updating of faculty knowledge regarding current industry trends, new technologies, connection of course content to actual industry applications, and employment prospects for our students.

• Advising, mentoring, and speaking to students regarding job opportunities, industry trends and changes, and occupational readiness issues.

• Improving industry and community awareness of our programs and certificates.

• Increasing industry participation in advisory committees and focus groups.

• Connection with professional organizations and trade groups.

Electronics and Manufacturing Technology Program Mission Statement

 We will strive to offer effective, up-to-date, and student-centered instruction in Electronics and Manufacturing Technology, being sensitive to the diversity of our students, their educational needs, and their career goals.   Our improvement in these areas will be an ongoing priority.

We will provide relevant course and lab work geared toward daytime and nighttime students seeking a career in electronics or a related field, also meeting the needs of students receiving training for career advancement or skills updating. 

We will use a multi-dimensional approach in preparing our students not only for their specific career goals, but include activities that assist them with meeting their personal, academic, and intellectual goals as well.

Our faculty will actively pursue professional development, program/facilities improvement, and college / community involvement, seeking partnerships and collective efforts.

Electronics Program Student Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcome 1
Students will correctly identify, explain the operation of, and provide applications of course-specific electronic theory, circuitry, and systems in the following circuit category types: analog, digital, industrial, and electronic communications.

Student Learning Outcome 2
Students will adequately demonstrate the ability to properly and safely use basic electronic test equipment for measurement and troubleshooting purposes.

Student Learning Outcome 3
Students will demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, create, and utilize schematic diagrams for circuit fabrication and troubleshooting purposes.

Student Learning Outcome 4
Students will demonstrate essential employment-seeking and workplace skills for a technical/customer-oriented work environment.

 Electronics and Manufacturing Certificates
And Degree Overview

 At Bakersfield College, students can obtain certification in programs by completing the required technical courses with a grade of “C” or better.  By completing the additional general education requirements, students can then receive an Associate of Science degree as well.  Many of our technical courses transfer directly or are accepted by arrangement of many of the four-year universities to which our students could transfer.  University degree programs such as Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business/Management, or related disciplines are usually sought by our students who continue their education.

 Associate of Science Degrees

 Industrial Technology, General

This degree combines the basic courses in a variety of areas within Industrial Technology, such as: machine tools, automation, PLC’s, electronics, industrial drawing/CAD, welding processes, and BASIC programming.  It is designed for students who are seeking a broad background in Industrial Technology as well as those seeking to transfer to a university-level degree program.

 Industrial Technology, Electronics Option

This degree combines the required courses of the certificate of achievement in Electronics Technology with other suggested technical electives and the general education graduation requirements.

Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Technology Option

This degree combines both machining (lathe and mill) courses, CNC programming, automation, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, industrial drawing/CAD, programmable logic controllers, and process control, which other suggested technical electives and the general education graduation requirements.

 Certificates of Completion (Areas of study less than 18 units)

Basic Machine Tool Operations – 3 Units

This certificate covers the basic operation of the manual lathe and milling machine.

 Computer Numerical Control Programming – 6 Units

This certificate covers the basic programming of CNC equipment.

Programmable Logic Controllers – 6 Units

This certificate covers the basic and advanced functions of PLC’s, based on the Allen Bradley SLC500 series controllers and RSLogix software.

Industrial Technology – 15 Units

This certificate provides students with a broad introductory background in Industrial Technology.  It works well for students who have not decided on a specific career focus or who wish to investigate the various options available to them in the areas of industrial maintenance, production, design, and engineering.  Courses in machining, electronics, industrial drawing, and welding are included.  All courses in this certificate are part of other certificates, so students can take additional courses and obtain further certification.

Production Maintenance – 16 Units

This certificate was designed to support process industries.  Courses on the Allen Bradley SLC 500 Programmable Logic Controller, basic electronics, instrumentation and process control, and microcomputer applications in MS Office are included.  Courses in this certificate are part of other certificates, so students can take additional courses and obtain further certification.

Certificates of Achievement (Areas of study over 18 units)

           
Electronics Technology - For certification information, click here.

This certificate prepares students for a career as an Electronics or Automation Technician.  In addition to basic and advanced electronic circuits courses, students also complete coursework on: digital electronics/microcontrollers, communications electronics, motors and motor controls, motor drives, communications systems, instrumentation and process control, and programmable logic controllers.


Manufacturing Technology (formerly: Automated Production and Manufacturing Processes)

This certificate combines machining (lathe and mill), CNC programming, programmable controllers, computer integrated manufacturing, automation, and process control.