Electronics Associate of Applied Science

Brown Mackie College — Louisville

The Electronics degree program at Brown Mackie College – Louisville in Kentucky is an associate’s degree program with an integrated sequence of coursework which constitutes a comprehensive coverage of the area of technology commonly referred to as “electronics technology.” The objective of this electronics degree program is to prepare you for entry-level positions in electronic repair and/or assembly, including repair of personal computers.

Look around at the many pieces of electronic machinery, gadgetry, and equipment that are in homes and businesses. Electronics installers, repairers and technicians are the people who install, maintain, and repair the electrical and electronic devices we rely on in our lives. The electronics field is broad, so many of technicians may choose to work in one area or specialization. Through their knowledge of the basic laws of electricity, electrical circuits, and technology, they are able to provide a valuable service.

This Electronics degree program offers you courses on:
• Basic electronic theory and concepts, including atomic theory and magnetism, resistors and resistance, multimeters and their use, voltage, current, and power relationships, AC and DC circuits, and circuit analysis using Ohm’s and Watt’s laws.
• The concepts of digital electronics, including the functions of binary logic gates, inverted output gates, and seven-segment devices.
• Computer repair with a focus on hardware, system requirements, basic networking, communications and troubleshooting, and power supplies.