Electronic Systems Technology map for 2025-2026

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Chabot College: Electronic Systems Technology

Term 1 — Fall

5 courses17 credits
Introduction to Electronic Systems Technology
  • Major
  • 4 credits
  • Prerequisites
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • General Education
  • 4 credits
  • General Education
  • 3 credits
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
Make a counseling appointment to develop your SEPC (comprehensive student educational plan).
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Get tutoring and academic support early in the semester.
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Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). The priority deadline is March 2nd.
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Term 2 — Spring

6 courses17–20 credits
IoT & Microcontroller Systems
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
FANUC Robots & FANUC Certification
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits
  • General Education
  • 3–4 credits
  • General Education
  • 3 credits
  • Elective
  • 2 credits
Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for summer/fall.
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Visit the Career Center to learn about jobs/internships and meet with a career counselor.
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Term 3 — Summer

1 course2 credits
Fabrication Techniques for Electronic Systems Technology
  • Major
  • 2 credits
  • Prerequisites

Term 4 — Fall

6 courses16–20 credits
Analog Circuits and Wireless Communications
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
PLCs & Process Control Systems
  • Major
  • 3 credits
  • Prerequisites
  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits
  • General Education
  • 3–5 credits
  • General Education
  • 1 credit
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
Support and Activities
  • Reminder
Apply for financial aid for next year (FAFSA or CADAA). Priority deadline is March 2nd.
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Check in with your counselor if needed to ensure you are on track to register for spring classes.
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Term 5 — Spring

5 courses15–16 credits
  • Major
  • 3–4 credits
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
  • Elective
  • 3 credits
Submit “Request for Degree or Certificate” form to Admissions & Records Office by April 1st
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Submit GE Certification Request form if completing all general education courses prior to transfer.
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Ready for the next step?

Make an appointment with an advisor to create a customized education plan.