Electronics
see also Microelectronics/Industrial and Network Technology
3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces the fundamental theories, circuits, and devices used in electronics. Covers direct and alternating current theory, test equipment, semiconductor devices, motors, and generators. Emphasizes practical concepts in both lectures and laboratories. Suitable for those desiring a general knowledge of electronics or exploring electronics as a career.
Prerequisite: MTH070, high school Algebra 2 or instructor consent.
F
2 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.
Introduces the fi eld of electronics and its opportunities. Covers career opportunities and requirements, basic vocabulary, soldering, static awareness, tool identifi cation, safety, hardware, and chemicals used in electronics.
F, W
2 lab hrs/wk, 1 cr.
Introduces electronic problem-solving techniques with an emphasis on calculations, scientifi c and engineering notations, formula manipulation, and use of the calculator in solving problems associated with electronics.
Prerequisite: enrollment in the Electronics Technologies program and concurrent enrollment in MTH081 or MTH111, or consent of instructor.
Offered as needed.
3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Offers the first course in the Programming Concepts sequence. Introduces computer programming and computer operating systems using C++ language.
Prerequisite: MTH081 or consent of instructor.
F
3 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers atomic and direct current (DC) electrical theory applicable to the field of electronics. Introduces voltage, current, resistance, and power concepts in analysis, construction, and testing of resistive DC circuits. Includes series, parallel, and series-parallel resistive circuit analysis techniques and theorems.
Prerequisite: MTH070, high school algebra and concurrent enrollment in an advanced algebra class, such as MTH111 or MTH081, or consent of instructor.
F, W
3 class and 4 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers atomic and alternating current (AC) electrical theory applicable to resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Stresses reactive circuit theorems used for circuit analysis.
Prerequisite: ELT131 or consent of instructor and concurrent enrollment in a trigonometry class.
W, Sp
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers electric circuit theory and analysis applicable to passive RLC reactive circuits. Includes transformers, polyphase AC, resonance, passive fi lters, and other RLC series/parallel circuit applications. Applies fundamental AC/DC concepts developed in ELT131 and ELT132.
Prerequisite: ELT132.
Sp, Su
3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Introduces semiconductor physics and covers the fundamental principles of diodes and bipolar transistors.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ELT132.
W, Sp
2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers the fundamentals of basic diode rectifier, multiplier, transistor voltage regulators, and current limiting circuits. Introduces the operating principles of solid-state devices such as unijunction transistors, special purpose diodes, thyristors, and optoelectronic devices.
Prerequisite: ELT141 or consent of instructor.
Sp, Su
2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Introduces the theory, analysis, and operation of discrete pulse waveform circuits.
Prerequisite: ELT141 or consent of instructor.
Sp, Su
3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces digital logic theories: number systems and conversions, Boolean algebra, simplifi cation theorems, combinational logic, and arithmetic.
Prerequisite: ELT131 or consent of instructor.
W, Sp
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Introduces linear integrated circuit amplifi ers. Emphasizes device parameters and basic circuit operating characteristics. Includes linear integrated circuit amplifying devices for comparison and evaluation through laboratory experiments.
Prerequisite: ELT132 and ELT141.
Corequisite: ELT133 and ELT142.
Sp, Su
3 class and 2 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Provides the second course in the Programming Concepts sequence. Covers interfacing and application of C/C++ concepts to common hardware devices in electronics.
Prerequisite: ELT111, ELT121, ELT132, ELT151.
Sp
2 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers basic electronic devices and circuit designs. Emphasizes verifying and analyzing the designs, using the “R” parameters. Includes small-signal amplifiers, bipolar circuits, FET circuits, oscillators, and power amplifiers. Some circuits are analyzed using simulation software, while other circuits are constructed and analyzed using laboratory test equipment.
Prerequisite: ELT141 and ELT133 or consent of instructor.
F
2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers theory and emphasizes hands-on laboratory application of sequential digital logic circuits, which build upon the fundamentals of combinational digital logic developed in ELT151. Includes flip-flops, counters, registers, encoders and decoders, and bus logic. Introduces memory devices, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters (ADCs/DACs), and programmable logic devices.
Prerequisite: ELT151.
F
3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Covers hardware and software concepts used with microcomputers. Stresses theory and laboratory application of interfacing criteria, hardware and software troubleshooting techniques, writing machine language programs, and using programs for testing hardware and system interface.
Prerequisite: ELT244 and ELT252.
W
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers hardware concepts fundamental to all computers and computer peripherals. Explains the interface between software and hardware. Also covers troubleshooting techniques.
Prerequisite: CIS140B or NET123.
W
3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Covers theory of data communications and concepts of information exchange between computers, via data networks. Emphasizes confi guration, maintenance, and management of data communication network systems. Constructs and tests multiple network hardware confi gurations using the Novell NetWare Operating System.
Prerequisite: ELT253, CIS278, DOS and a high level programming language or consent of instructor.
Sp
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Emphasizes system installation and troubleshooting of both hardware and software in lab sessions. Intended for students with a solid foundation in digital logic, microprocessors, and programming. Explains advanced computer system theory.
Prerequisite: ELT253.
Sp
2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers design and industrial applications using the integrated circuit amplifi er and special function IC devices to study basic circuits. Includes laboratory evaluation of selected basic circuit designs.
Prerequisite: ELT161 and ELT244.
W
Experience See CWE—Cooperative Work Experience.
2 class hrs/wk, 2 cr.
Covers the practical and theoretical aspects of basic transmission lines and antennas. Includes characteristics and properties of open-wire, coaxial, and special purpose transmission lines, plus those of vertical and horizontal antennas, and the coupling of source, transmission lines, and antennas.
Prerequisite: ELT244 and ELT252.
W
2 class hrs and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Covers communications theory and systems. Develops practical skills and reinforces theoretical concepts through laboratory experiments and field trips.
Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in ELT281.
W
3 class and 6 lab hrs/wk, 5 cr.
Introduces and applies industry recognized standards, procedures, and practices for logicaltroubleshooting and analysis of electronic systems. Includes lab activities such as system-level, boardlevel, and component-level troubleshooting and diagnosis, using live systems and real world circuit faults.
Prerequisite: ELT244 and ELT161, or equivalent with consent of instructor.
Sp
3 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 4 cr.
Covers principles and concepts of electronic and electrical control and sensing devices used in industry. Introduces electric motors, three-phase electricity, control devices and circuits, process control systems and servos, measurement transducers, and programmable controllers (PLCs).
Prerequisite: ELT142 and ELT262, or consent of instructor.
Sp
2 class and 3 lab hrs/wk, 3 cr.
Studies the application of hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic circuits for automated control of industrial systems. Includes digital design, Boolean algebra, combinational logic and sequential logic. Lab exercises cover programming of industrial robots and programmable logic controllers. Covers SCADA equipment and use in an industrial environment. Begins MES and ERP overview and related software use. Develops the problem solving abilities utilizing SPC and quality control charts.
Prerequisite: MTH082 and concurrent enrollment in PH121.
Sp
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