Mobile Electronics Technician - ME61

Program Overview

The Mobile Electronics Technician Technical Certificate of Credit is designed to provide students with short term training to prepare them for entry employment in the field of car audio systems installation. Topics include direct and alternating current principles, soldering techniques, and system installation procedures.

*This program is generally reserved for local area high schools only.

Entrance Requirements

*Submit a completed application and application fee;    
 
*Be at least 16 years of age;   
  
*Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript; 
    
*Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;      

*Present acceptable SAT, ACT, or CPE scores taken within the last 60 months, or acceptable COMPASS or ASSET scores taken within the last 60 months. Documentation on a college transcript of successful completion of appropriate courses from a regionally accredited college or university may be accepted in lieu of test scores.

Course Overview

Credit Hours
Program Required Pre/Co-Requisites (3 hours)
MATH
1012
Foundations of Mathematics
3

Prereqs: Diploma Level Math Scores OR MATH 0097 w/ a "C" or better

Coreqs: None

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions, decimals, percents, ratios and proportions, measurement and conversion, formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.
Occupational Courses (10 hours)
IDFC
1011
Direct Current I
3

Prereqs: None

Coreqs: MATH 1012 or MATH 1013

Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel, and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.
IDFC
1012
Alternating Current I
3

Prereqs: None

Coreqs: IDFC 1011

Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.
ELCR
1005
Soldering Technology
1

Prereqs: Provisional Admission

Coreqs: None

Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.
ELCR
1300
Mobile Audio and Video Systems
3

Prereqs: None

Coreqs: None

Provides the fundamental concepts for the installation of automotive audio and video systems. Topics include: charging and electrical systems, automotive wiring harnesses, basic audio systems, advanced audio systems, and mobile video systems.