Do you enjoy technical problem-solving? Do you like taking a hands-on approach to solving problems? Are you interested in how electronic and computing devices work? The Electronics and Computer Technology Program at Oakton provides knowledge of emerging technologies and gives you the hands-on skills to analyze, troubleshoot, install, configure and maintain electronic and computer systems equipment.
The program will introduce you to basic electrical concepts such as AC/DC circuits, Ohm’s Law, semiconductor devices, digital circuits, and microcontrollers. These are the basic building blocks of electrical devices in use today. In addition, the program also covers computer hardware which can prepare you for CompTIA’s A+ certification.
Students may enroll in ELT 101 and declare a major in Electronics and Computer Technology during their first semester. Those who have had previous college credits, work experience or military experience in electronics should contact the chairperson before declaring a major.
Some of your classes may have minimum technology requirements. If you need help with computer access, you can reach out to the Information Technology Help Desk to request to borrow equipment or contact your professor prior to class.
Each certificate has it's own learning outcomes; browse the Career Programs and Pathways page to find the program you are interested in, the certificates available for the program, and the learning outcomes for the certificate.
This 11 credit-hour course can be completed in one semester. You will take four courses to earn this certificate.
Our 36 credit-hour course features classes in computer software and concepts, introduction to electronics and semiconductor theory.
This 42 credit-hour program introduces you to electronics, semiconductor theory and digital circuit fundamentals.
This certificate can be completed in one semester.
Enrolling at Oakton College can save you thousands of dollars and help you earn more over the course of your career. Our tuition is among the lowest in the region, and we offer many ways to bring your costs down even more.
99 percent of Oakton students graduate without debt.
To help you get there, you can apply for a scholarship, which you don’t have to pay back. We award $12 million in scholarships annually. Financial Aid includes grants, loans, and other forms of financial assistance that can reduce your costs of attending college.
We offer payment options that give you control over how you pay. Pay all at once or spread your payments over the course of the semester.
Learn more about your options for paying for your education
Oakton's professors and lecturers are experts in their fields with advanced degrees and years of real-world experience.
In addition to classroom learning, students receive support from our panel of expert advisors.
Reza Dai
Chair, Electronics and Computer Technology
Professor of Electronics, Local Area Networks, and Mathematics
B.S.E.E. Oregon State University
M.S. Oregon State University
M.s. Purdue University
M.S.E. Purdue University
rdai@oakton.edu
847.376.7778
Office: Room P111, Skokie
Meet our part time faculty
Casimer Bialobrzewski
Lecturer
MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
B.S.E.E. Illinois Institute of Technology
cbialobr@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: Room B206, Skokie
Mahyar Farahmand
Lecturer
B.S.E.E. K.N.Toosi University of Techn (Iran)
M.S.E.E. University of Tehran
mfarahman@oakton.edu
847.635.1910
Office: Room B206, Skokie
Wai Choi
Senior Engineer
Excelitas Technologies, Inc.
Casey Bialobrzewski
Network Designer
Jake Young
Chicago Service Center Manager
Tektronix
Reza Dai
Professor of CNS
Oakton College
Alireza Tajfar
Hardware Engineer
University of Illinois at Chicago
Rado Tratza
Clinical Engineering
Advocate Health Care
Sal Scafidi
Strategic Business Manager
Omron Electronics LLC.
Angelo Gero
Engineer Consultant
Roger Miller
Chicago Service Center Supervisor
Tektronix
Nate Johnson
Facility Manager
LSG
Syed Abidi
Application Leader
Ikonix Group
William Thieme
Maine South High School
