Electronic Systems Technology Course Catalog
Use this course outline to see how electronics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), automation and system integration build the skills needed for today’s industrial and manufacturing environments.
Attending college is more than just collecting credits — there's a carefully designed path that builds your knowledge, skills, and expertise step by step. On this page, you'll find a complete, semester-by-semester breakdown of all the courses required to graduate.
Electronic Systems Technology Info
Electronic Systems Technology (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
18 Months (4 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 116 | DC/AC Electronics | 112 | 4 |
| EST 121 | Digital Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 267 | Rework, Repair, And Surface Mount Soldering | 56 | 2 |
| ET 150 | Mechanical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 200 | Mechanical Design And 3-D Modeling | 84 | 3 |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 465 | 18 | |
First Year – Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 115 | Electronic Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 219 | 3D Printer Build | 84 | 3 |
| ET 185 | Fluid Power | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 175 | Basic Motor Controls | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 84 | 3 |
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| Total | 465 | 18 |
Second Year – Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 246 | Circuit Board Design | 84 | 3 |
| EST 247 | Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 219 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Integration | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 227 | Robot Operation And Programming | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 229 | Introduction To Vision Systems | 56 | 2 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 426 | 18 | |
Second Year – Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 253 | Advanced Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| EST 262 | Advanced Digital Systems | 84 | 3 |
| EST 271 | Advanced Electronic Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 202 | Robotic Engineering | 168 | 6 |
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 465 | 18 | |
Elective Courses: Students can take any Robotics course as an elective that is not listed on the current semester outline. Anatomy 142 and Chemistry 106/106L can also be taken as elective courses.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Electronic Systems Technology: January Start (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
22 Months (5 Semesters)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 225 | 15 | |
First Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 116 | DC/AC Electronics | 112 | 4 |
| EST 121 | Digital Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 267 | Rework, Repair, And Surface Mount Soldering | 56 | 2 |
| ET 150 | Mechanical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 200 | Mechanical Design And 3-D Modeling | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 420 | 15 |
Second Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 115 | Electronic Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 219 | 3D Printer Build | 84 | 3 |
| ET 185 | Fluid Power | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 175 | Basic Motor Controls | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 420 | 15 |
Second Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 246 | Circuit Board Design | 84 | 3 |
| EST 247 | Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 219 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Integration | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 227 | Robot Operation And Programming | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 229 | Introduction To Vision Systems | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 336 | 12 |
Third Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 253 | Advanced Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| EST 262 | Advanced Digital Systems | 84 | 3 |
| EST 271 | Advanced Electronic Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 202 | Robotic Engineering | 168 | 6 |
| Total | 420 | 15 |
Elective Courses: Students can take any Robotics course as an elective that is not listed on the current semester outline. Anatomy 142 and Chemistry 106/106L can also be taken as elective courses.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Electronic Systems Technology: Part-time Hybrid E-Degree (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
31 Months (6 Semesters, 2 Summer Sessions)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Year – Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 116 | DC/AC Electronics | 112 | 4 |
| EST 121 | Digital Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 267 | Rework, Repair, And Surface Mount Soldering | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
First Year Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 115 | Electronic Systems | 112 | 4 |
| ET 185 | Fluid Power | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 175 | Basic Motor Controls | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
First Summer Session (May – July)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 90 | 6 | |
Second Year Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 247 | Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 200 | Mechanical Design And 3-D Modeling | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 227 | Robot Operation And Programming | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 229 | Introduction To Vision Systems | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
Second Year Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 219 | 3D Printer Build | 84 | 3 |
| EST 262 | Advanced Digital Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Second Summer Session (May – July)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 135 | 9 | |
Third Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 246 | Circuit Board Design | 84 | 3 |
| EST 253 | Advanced Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| ET 150 | Mechanical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 219 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Integration | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
Third Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 271 | Advanced Electronic Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 202 | Robotic Engineering | 168 | 6 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Elective Courses: Students can take any Robotics course as an elective that is not listed on the current semester outline. Anatomy 142 and Chemistry 106/106L can also be taken as elective courses.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.
Electronic Systems Technology: Part-time Hybrid E-Degree - January Start (2026-2027)
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree
36 Months (7 Semesters, 2 Summer Sessions)Credits Required for Graduation: 72
First Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSC 102 | Windows Applications for Technicians | 45 | 3 |
| ● Selected Communications Course (choose one) CMST 101 - Foundations of Communication* (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) COMM 101 - Communications and Career Strategies ENGL 101 - Composition * (CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies .5 credit) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Mathematics Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 135 | 9 | |
First Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 116 | DC/AC Electronics | 112 | 4 |
| EST 121 | Digital Systems | 112 | 4 |
| EST 267 | Rework, Repair, And Surface Mount Soldering | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
Second Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 115 | Electronic Systems | 112 | 4 |
| ET 185 | Fluid Power | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 175 | Basic Motor Controls | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Summer Session (May – July)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● Selected Behavioral Science Course (choose one) | 45 | 3 | |
| ● Selected Social Science Course (choose one) ECON 105 - Leadership in the Global Workplace ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics* ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics * SOC 100 - Introduction to Sociology * | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 90 | 6 | |
Second Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 247 | Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 200 | Mechanical Design And 3-D Modeling | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 227 | Robot Operation And Programming | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 229 | Introduction To Vision Systems | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
Third Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 219 | 3D Printer Build | 84 | 3 |
| EST 262 | Advanced Digital Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 205 | Programmable Logic Controllers | 84 | 3 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Third Fall Semester (August – December)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 246 | Circuit Board Design | 84 | 3 |
| EST 253 | Advanced Microcontrollers | 84 | 3 |
| ET 150 | Mechanical Systems | 56 | 2 |
| RBTC 219 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) Integration | 56 | 2 |
| Total | 280 | 10 |
Fourth Spring Semester (January – May)
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EST 271 | Advanced Electronic Systems | 84 | 3 |
| RBTC 202 | Robotic Engineering | 168 | 6 |
| Total | 252 | 9 |
Elective Courses: Students can take any Robotics course as an elective that is not listed on the current semester outline. Anatomy 142 and Chemistry 106/106L can also be taken as elective courses.
● Students will select a course in each of the areas listed to meet general education requirements. Courses marked with an asterisk (*) can be transferred directly to the university system and may be substituted for recommended courses on the outline. Students should speak with an advisor before doing so.
Students who select to take transferable communications course CMST 101 or ENGL 101, must also register for CSS 100 – Career Search Strategies for .5 credit. This curriculum is required for all Lake Area Tech graduates and is included in the COMM 101 course but is separate from the university system.