Railroad Electronics, A.A.S.
The associate of applied science in railroad electronics degree program is a restricted access program for those students enrolled in the railroad electronics certificate program who wish to progress to a degree. The certificate program has been an active program on the JCCC campus since 1993, with a total enrollment to date of almost 400 students.
The certificate program consists of 33 credit hours of electronics courses, previously designated as ELEC courses, currently designated as RREL courses. The total program content is equivalent to the electronics degree program, but the delivery differs. content is divided into courses differently. Examples tend to be railroad-related where possible, and courses are delivered in alternative format, combining distance learning (using a remote access server) and classroom presentations.
Electronics technology influences almost every aspect of modern life. Skilled electronics technicians are needed to support growth in the railroad industry. These technicians must be able to fabricate, tect, install, operate and maintain highly technical systems, such as communications systems networks, medical delivery systems, computers and computer networks, and industrial process control systems. The program focuses on the underlying principles of electronic devises used extensively in railroad signaling, circuit analysis and digital electronics and will provide a broad systems view of electronics.
Students in railroad electronics technology program will work with outstanding facilities and the latest laboratory equipment. Graduates of the program will have the opportunity for employment in today's most challenging and exciting railroad signal career field.
No new courses are required for this program. All RREL courses are offered as closed courses for BNSF Railway, with the railroad furnishing all equipment, trainers, computers and software.
For information visit the National Academy of Railroad Sciences. Hover your cursor over the "New Careers" tab and choose from the list.
(Major Code 2820; State CIP Code 49.0208)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
First Semester
| RREL 180 | Introduction to Railroad Electronics* | 1 |
| RREL 181 | Circuit Analysis DC/AC* | 6 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
| Science and/or Mathematics Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 13 | |
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Second Semester
| RREL 182 | Semiconductor Devices and Circuits* | 6 |
| RREL 183 | Digital Techniques* | 6 |
| Humanities Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Third Semester
| Technical Electives (see below) | 6 | |
| RREL 284 | Electronic Communications* | 6 |
| Social Science/Economics Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 15 | |
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Fourth Semester
| Technical Electives (see below) | 6 | |
| RREL 285 | Microprocessor Techniques* | 6 |
| RREL 286 | Applied Microprocessors* | 2 |
| Communications Elective ^ | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective ^^ | 1 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Note: MATH 111 and MATH 115 will not meet math requirements
Technical Electives
| ASTR 120 | Fundamentals of Astronomy | 3 |
| AUTO 121 | Small Engine Service | 3 |
| AUTO 122 | Introduction to Automotive Glass | 3 |
| AUTO 125 | Introduction to Automotive Shop Practices | 3 |
| BOT 101 | Computerized Keyboarding | 1 |
| BOT 103 | Business English | 3 |
| BOT 105 | Keyboarding and Formatting I | 3 |
| BOT 115 | Electronic Calculators | 1 |
| BOT 150 | Records Management* | 3 |
| CET 105 | Construction Methods | 3 |
| CET 129 | Construction Management | 3 |
| CPCA 105 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Windows | 1 |
| CPCA 106 | Introduction to Personal Computers: Macintosh | 1 |
| CPCA 128 | PC Applications: MS Office | 3 |
| CIS 124 | Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications | 3 |
| DRAF 120 | Introduction to Drafting | 2 |
| CS 134 | Programming Fundamentals | 4 |
| DRAF 123 | Interpreting Machine Drawings* | 2 |
| DRAF 129 | Interpreting Architectural Drawings | 2 |
| DRAF 132 | Exploring AutoCAD | 3 |
| DRAF 140 | Topics in CAD I: | 2 |
| DRAF 238 | Architectural Design and Drafting* | 3 |
| ELEC 120 | Introduction to Electronics | 3 |
| ELEC 126 | Microcomputer A+ Preparation | 4 |
| ELEC 125 | Digital Electronics I | 4 |
| ELEC 131 | Introduction to Sensors and Actuators | 3 |
| ELEC 133 | Programmable Controllers | 3 |
| ELEC 185 | LAN Cabling and Installation | 3 |
| ENGR 121 | Engineering Orientation | 2 |
| GEOS 130 | General Geology | 5 |
| GEOS 140 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOS 145 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HVAC 125 | Energy Alternatives | 2 |
| HVAC 143 | 2 | |
| HVAC 146 | 3 | |
| HVAC 150 | 1 | |
| HVAC 155 | 1 | |
| HVAC 167 | Sheet Metal Layout and Fabrication | 3 |
| INDT 125 | Industrial Safety/OSHA 30 | 3 |
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
| IT 205 | Implementing Windows Client | 3 |
| MFAB 152 | Manufacturing Materials and Processes | 3 |
| MFAB 180 | Blueprint and Symbols Reading for Welders | 2 |
| MFAB 240 | Metallurgy | 2 |
| RRT 120 | History of Railroading | 3 |
| RRT 121 | Railroad Technical Careers | 3 |
| RRT 150 | Railroad Operations | 3 |
| RRT 165 | Railroad Safety, Quality and Environment | 3 |
Total Program Hours: 64