Applications of Semiconductors (AAS)

Major code:  4103
Business, Engineering, and Information Technologies Division  
Engineering Technology Department

The catalog in force is assigned to students based on the academic year they first applied to the college, and changes only when students change their major or request the change in writing.  Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-28.

2026-27 Catalog
Effective Summer 2026

Some courses listed within the program may require a prerequisite or co-requisite.
Pre/Co-requisites will be listed within each course hyperlink below.
Refer to Policy No. 3357:15-13-04 and 3357:15-13-05

Technical
EET120DC Circuit Analysis4
EET122AC Circuit Analysis4
EET123Semiconductor Devices and Circuits4
EET126Electrical Machines4
EET135Semiconductor 1014
EET136Introduction to Vacuum Systems3
EET137Introduction to Manufacturing3
EET227PLCs and Industrial Controls I3
EET232Industrial Electronics4
EET233Technical Project - Electrical/Electronic1
Non-technical
SSC101Student Success Seminar1
CSE122Programming Logic and Problem Solving3
DET125Basic AutoCAD3
EET128NEC and Electrical Systems Design2
ENG124College Composition3
ENG221Technical Report Writing3
MET225Manufacturing Processes3
MTH135Precalculus 15
PHY121College Physics I with Algebra4
Select one (1) Arts & Humanities Elective 3
Total Hours64
1

A student may take MTH125 College Algebra and MTH130 Trigonometry over two semesters to satisfy this requirement.

Full-time Student Advising Notes

Academic Advising

Students should make an appointment to see their advisor before registering for classes each semester. They should have prepared a completed registration form, including courses they wish to take, prior to this meeting.

Course Sequence

The semester-by-semester listing below provides the normal scheduling option for full-time associate degree students who plan to finish in two years.

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterHours
SSC101 Student Success Seminar 1
CSE122 Programming Logic and Problem Solving 3
EET120 DC Circuit Analysis 4
ENG124 College Composition 3
MTH135 Precalculus 1 5
 Hours16
Second Semester
EET122 AC Circuit Analysis 4
DET125 Basic AutoCAD 3
MET225 Manufacturing Processes 3
PHY121 College Physics I with Algebra 4
 Hours14
Third Semester
EET123 Semiconductor Devices and Circuits 4
EET126 Electrical Machines 4
EET135 Semiconductor 101 4
EET227 PLCs and Industrial Controls I 3
ENG221 Technical Report Writing 3
 Hours18
Fourth Semester
EET136 Introduction to Vacuum Systems 3
EET137 Introduction to Manufacturing 3
EET128 NEC and Electrical Systems Design 2
EET232 Industrial Electronics 4
EET233 Technical Project - Electrical/Electronic 1
Arts Humanities Elective 3
 Hours16
 Total Hours64

Arts & Humanities Electives

ENG233British Literature: Medieval to 17853
ENG234British Literature: 1785 to Present3
ENG236American Literature: Colonial to 18653
ENG237American Literature: 1865 to Present3
HIS121United States History I to 18773
HIS122United States History II from 18773
PHL122Ethics3
SOC225Diversity in American Society3

Program Learning Outcomes

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:

  • Mastery of electrical circuit analysis using theory, simulation and associated laboratory equipment. Ability to recognize and apply semiconductor power electronic circuits.

  • Proficiency in application and programming of digital and analog solutions using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s), HMI and networks. Proficiency in designing and troubleshooting electromechanical controls.