Areas Of Study - Lake Area Technical Institute

Credits Required
for Graduation: 72.5
Associate of Applied
Science (A.A.S.)
Degree
18
Months
You’ll be in demand - guaranteed.
Electronic systems now form the powerful “central
nervous system” of manufacturing and business technologies.
Crucial areas include computer systems, automated
manufacturing systems, medical machines,
digital signs and displays - and more!
The industry is asking for skilled technicians to design,
manufacture and support this technology. Currently
our program has far more job listings from potential
employers than we have graduates to send out! If
you have never considered a career as an electronic
technician, take a moment to learn about what this
exciting field has to offer. You won’t regret it!
What can I expect?
We are an Associate Certified Electronics Training
Center (ACETC).
Our 18 month program begins by teaching you
electronics at the component level. Next, expect
to move beyond the basics as you learn surface
mount soldering, microprocessors, motor controls,
programmable logic controllers, circuit board design,
troubleshooting, robotics and more!
At LATI, we make sure you get active, hands-on
training, including work experience in our new and
fully equipped Electronic Systems lab.
We also have an articulation agreement with South
Dakota State University, so you have the opportunity
to transfer credits seamlessly into a Bachelor of
Science degree in Electronics Engineering Technology
or Manufacturing Engineering Technology!
Careers
As a graduate of this program, you could be employed
in visual communications, manufacturing,
electronic distributors, or machine safety products.
The electronic technician is involved in every
aspect from design to manufacturing to technical
support. Careers in this field come with high wages
and lots of opportunities for advancement.
A laptop is required
for this program.
Learn more at www.lakeareatech.edu
ELECTRONIC
Systems Technology
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AED 100
CIS 102
CSS 100
EST 103
EST 106
EST 109
EST 112
EST 115
EST 118
EST 121
EST 124
EST 175
EST 214
EST 216
EST 219
EST 246
EST 247
EST 262
EST 267
HAZ 100
Electronic Systems Technology Courses
Automated External Defibrillator .. . . . . . 1/2 credit
Windows Applications for Technicians....3 credits
Career Search Strategies. ........... 1/2 credit
Principles of DC Circuits Theory. ........2 credits
Principles of DC Circuits Lab............2 credits
Principles of AC Circuits Theory. ........2 credits
Principles of AC Circuits Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits
Electronic Devices I Theory.. . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Electronic Devices I Lab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Digital I Theory. ......................3 credits
Digital I Lab.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Basic Motor Controls .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Digital II Theory.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Digital II Lab. ........................3 credits
Computer Hardware.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Circuit Board Design and Layout.. . . . . . . 3 credits
Microcontrollers BS2.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
Electronic Devices II...................4 credits
Rework, Repair and Surface
Mount Soldering......................2 credits
Hazardous Materials Safet. .......... 1/2 credit
RBTC 200 Blueprint Reading/
Solid Modeling .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
RBTC 202 Robotic Engineering. .................3 credits
RBTC 205 Programmable Logic Controllers.. . . . . . . 3 credits
RBTC 210 Mechanical Systems .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 credits
To fulfill graduation requirements, students must select one
course in each of the four areas listed (see page 96 for a
complete explanation):
Selected Mathematics Course.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
Selected Behavioral Science Course..............3 credits
Selected Communications Course. ..............3 credits
Selected Social Science Course..................3 credits