ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY |
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Prerequisites: MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra DESCRIPTION: Voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, resistance combinations, and Thevenin’s, Norton’s, and superposition theorems are studied. DC and AC circuits are studied and utilized with basic AC terminology described. The performance of ideal transformers, capacitors and inductors, and first order RLC circuits are investigated. Fundamental analog electronic circuits are utilized in the lecture and laboratory to enhance the understanding of basic laws and theorems. |
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EECT
111 Introduction to Circuit Analysis DESCRIPTION: Capacitors, inductors, switching circuits, transformers, rectifiers, linear regulators, dependent sources, operational amplifiers, BJT and MOSFET based small signal amplifiers, waveform generation, and programmable analog devices are studied. Circuit fundamentals such as Kirchhoff’s laws are utilized in analysis and design circuits. Computer simulation is used. |
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MATH
050 Basic Algebra DESCRIPTION: This course introduces basic gate and flip-flop logic devices and their application in combinational and sequential digital circuits. Topics include decoders, displays, encoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, registers, and counters. Logic circuit analysis, implementation of circuits using standard IC chips or programmable logic devices, circuit testing and troubleshooting are emphasized. |
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Prerequisites: EECT
112 Digital Fundamentals DESCRIPTION: This course continues the study of combinational and sequential digital applications. The input and output characteristics of the various common logic families and the appropriate signal conditioning techniques for on/off power interfacing are discussed. Also stressed are standard logic function blocks, digital and analog signal interfacing techniques, and memory devices. |
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Prerequisites: None Description: An introduction to optical fibers with an emphasis on applications. Topics include types of fiber, connectors and splices, testing, fiber optic sources, detectors, transmitters and receivers. Available on the Internet - through Distance Education. |
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EECT122 Digital Applications Description: Introduces techniques of logical troubleshooting of electronic circuits and systems with emphasis on systematic diagnostic methods, signal tracing and signal injection methods. Provides further experience in the use of test equipment and proper repair techniques. Class sessions will consist of lecture, discussion, and problem recitation. Problem-solving and laboratory assignments will reinforce concepts in the reading and lecture experience. |
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Prerequisites: EECT 101 Intro to Electronics & Projects DESCRIPTION: Study of types of protocols used in data communication systems. Includes an overview of networking, networking control, and interfacing. Areas of emphasis includes protocols, packet switching systems, local area networks, and the OSI model.. |
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EECT 111 Intro to Circuit Analysis
Description: Provides a system view of manufacturing and automated production emphasizing the devices used in control and measurements. Areas covered include pressure, strain, force, flow, and level considerations. Principles of process control are introduced, incorporating the usage of probes, sensors, transducers, and various final control devices. Computer software, hardware, and interfacing are examined in regards to data acquisition, manufacturing control, and summarization of industrial data. |
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MATH 137 Trig with Analytic Geometry Description: Continues the study of bipolar transistors with additional circuit configurations including the emitter follower and the Darlington. Studies power amplifiers, amplifier classifications, unipolar transistors, and thyristors. Includes discreet FETs, SCRS, UJTs, oscillators, linear regulated power supplies, and switching regulators. Discusses frequency effects and response of amplifiers. |
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EECT
121 Electronics Circuit Analysis Description: Continues the study of bipolar transistors with additional circuit configurations including the emitter follower and the Darlington. Studies power amplifiers, amplifier classifications, unipolar transistors, and thyristors. Includes discreet FETs, SCRS, UJTs, oscillators, linear regulated power supplies, and switching regulators. Discusses frequency effects and response of amplifiers. |
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Prerequisites: EECT 122
Digital Applications & EECT 128 Intro to C
Programming Description: This course is an introduction to
microcontroller hardware and software, focusing on embedded control
applications. Interconnections of components, peripheral devices, bus
timing relationships, structured C-language programming, debugging,
input/output techniques, and use of PC-based software development tools
are studied. |
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Prerequisites: EECT
111 Introduction to Circuit Analysis Description: Provides an overview of electrical machines and how they relate to industrial electronics. Gives industrial electronics technicians insight into electrical power generation, polyphase system, transformers, all types of electrical motors, power factor and power factor correction, back-up power and electrical power monitoring. |
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Prerequisites: EECT
121 Electronics Circuit Analysis Description: Introduction to Operational Amplifiers, their characteristics, operation and application, to linear and non-linear circuits. Topics covered are the general introduction to Op Amp IC’s, inverting and non-inverting amplifiers, comparators, frequency effects, differential, instrumentation and bridge amplifiers, and active filters |
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Prerequisites: EECT 112 Digital Fundamentals Co-requisites: None Description: A study of techniques for logical troubleshooting of microcomputer systems. Emphasizes basic system components including power supplies, motherboards, memory, floppy and hard disk drives, operation of video displays, and keyboard and mouse connections. Emphasizes system-oriented troubleshooting procedures. |
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Prerequisites: ECCT
122
Digital Applications Description: Studies peripherals commonly used with computers and microcomputers and the interfacing with those peripherals. Includes printers, scanners, modems, NICs, video adapters and displays, keyboards and mouse, sound systems, and CD-ROM and DVD-ROM drives. Also includes a study of data communications hardware and techniques. Studies techniques for logical troubleshooting of microcomputer systems |
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EECT 112 Digital Fundamentals Description: Presents an in-depth view of the communication and telecommunication industries from the very beginning to today’s cellular, Internet, and broadband technologies. Examines various methods in transmitting digital data from one location to another. Covers transmission medias, time and frequency multiplexing, modulation applications, routing networks, communications hardware, protocols, telephone networks, and Internet systems. Cellular, cable broadband, and emerging technologies are also introduced. |
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EECT 121 Elect. Circuit Analysis & EECT
122 Digital Applications
Description: Introduces logical troubleshooting of electronic circuits and
systems with emphasis on systematic diagnostic methods and technical reference
research. Provides further experience in the use of test equipment and proper
repair techniques. Includes job preparedness skills and preparation for
appropriate certification testing. |
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Prerequisites: EECT
121 Electronics Circuit Analysis Description: Presents an in-depth view of process control theory and applications. Topics covered are open and closed loop systems, feedback concepts, signal conditioning, standards and terminology, controller principles and loop characteristics. Concepts of thermal, mechanical, optical sensor devices are emphasized as measurement control. Transducers and final control actuators are examined. |
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Prerequisites: EECT
121 Electronics Circuit Analysis Description: Provides an introductory overview of procedural calibration for instruments (electronic and pneumatic) found in today’s controlling environments and industry. Instrument evaluation, installation, and calibration are the emphasis for this course. Dismantling and calibration of DP cells, gauges, valve positioners, thermocouple circuits, control elements, and other industrial instruments are incorporated throughout the course. |
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TEC 113 Basic Electricity (Manufacturing
Technology) Description: Introduces the basic theory, operation and programming of programmable logic controllers. Demonstrates programming examples, set-up examples and troubleshooting, as well as PLC timing, counting, arithmetic and logic and sequencers. |
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EECT
121 Digital Applications (for Electronics Students) This is
an introduction to the concepts and techniques involved in computer networking.
Special emphasis is placed on the Open Systems Interconnect (OSI) model
of network organization. Common
local area network (LAN) and Internet devices are discussed.
Other topics are IP (Internet Protocol) and MAC (Media Access Control)
addressing, network topologies, binary and hexadecimal math, network cables,
wiring closets, and network design fundamentals.
Computer assisted instruction is heavily supplemented by practical
laboratory exercises. |
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CINT 130 CISCO 1 This semester introduces the students to the concepts involved in using routers to connect local area networks (LANs) to wide area networks (WANs), such as the Internet. Primary emphasis is placed on the commands and procedures involved in programming the routers and monitoring the operation of the network links. Students will connect routers to form a stimulated WAN network and then test and troubleshoot the functioning of the network. Practical exercises in the wiring of router ports, set up of routing protocols, and networking troubleshooting are an integral part of this semester. |
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CINT 131 CISCO 2 This semester expands on the LAN concepts introduced in semester 1. The use of routers, bridges, and LAN switches to maximize the efficiency of the LAN is the major topic of the discussions and laboratory exercises. The Ethernet LAN environment and its connection to the Internet is the focus of the lessons. In addition, the Novell Netware IPX (Internetwork Packet Exchange) environment is also explored. Practical exercises in advanced router programming, LAN switching, and virtual LANs are incorporated. |
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CINT 230 CISCO 3 The student is introduced to the technologies and services of the wide area networks (WANs) that form the backbone of the Internet. WAN services discussed include PPP (Point to Point), Frame Relay, and ISDN (Integrated Services Digital Network). Exercises in router set-up for these services are performed. Continued emphasis is placed on network troubleshooting. Also the student will apply the concepts of all four semesters in a case study (TCS) stimulating the design and implementation of a school district network system. |
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Prerequisites: None Description: Introduces the student to fluid power principles and components. Teaches basic circuit design through the use of symbols and schematic diagrams to build a foundation for career work in fluid power technology. |
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Prerequisites: MATH
050 Basic Algebra Description: Provides an introduction to microcomputer hardware, applications, and software. Emphasis is placed on computer literacy, disk operating systems, computer programming and industrial orientation. Commonly used microcomputer applications surveyed. |
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Reading, and Writing Description: Surveys painting, sculpture, and architectural styles from ancient cultures to the proto-Renaissance era. Emphasizes the historical context of art movements as well as analysis of the work of individual artists. |
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Reading, and Writing Description: Surveys paintings, sculpture, and architectural styles from the Renaissance to the present. Emphasizes the historical context of art movements as well as analysis of the work of individual artists. |
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Reading, Writing Description: This course seeks to develop a conceptual understanding of the forces affecting the level of national income, employment, interest rates, and prices. |
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Reading, Writing, & Numerical Description: This course seeks to develop an understanding of the process by which the market price mechanism allocates resources and influences individual behavior. |
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ENGL
111 English Composition: Strategies for Inquiry Description: Builds on the writing skills taught in English 111. Students will demonstrate their ability to prepare technical reports for various purposes using standard research techniques, documentation and formatting as appropriate. Student will demonstrate both written and oral competencies. |
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Reading and Writing Description: Presents the key individuals, events and schools of thought, which have most greatly impacted societal development and world history up to 1650. The target civilizations of study include: Oriental, the middle East, Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Discusses the political, economic, social and cultural evolution of human civilization. |
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Reading and Writing Description: Presents the key individuals, events and schools of thought, which have most greatly impacted societal development and world history up to 1500. Key movements and events of the periods will be studied. Discusses the political, economic, social and cultural evolution of human civilization. |
Prerequisites: MATH
044 or ASSET Score of 41+ on Numeric Skills Description: Reviews signed numbers and simple equation solving. Concentrates on integer exponents, scientific notation, linear and literal equations, polynomial operations, polynomial factoring, and graphing skills in preparation for intermediate algebra. |
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Prerequisites: MATH 050
Basic Algebra or Description: Presents an in-depth study of fundamental concepts and operations of algebra including real numbers, roots, linear equations, inequalities, graphing, systems of equations, polynomials, factoring, scientific notation, introduction to logarithms, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and conversions of English and metric units.
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Prerequisites: MATH111
Intermediate Algebra Description: Presents an in-depth study of functions, quadratic, polynomial, radical, and rational equations, radicals, complex numbers, systems of equations, matrices, and exponential and logarithmic functions. |
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Prerequisites: MATH 111
Intermediate Algebra Description: Presents an in-depth study of right triangle trigonometry, oblique triangles, vectors, graphs of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities and equations and complex numbers in rectangular and polar/trigonometric forms, rectangular and polar coordinates, rational functions and conics. |
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Prerequisites: MATH 121 or
MATH
137 Trigonometry Description: An introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics, including force and torque; linear and rotational motion, work, energy and power, fluids, and the physics of heat. |
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PSYC 101 Description: Examines human growth and development through the prenatal, child, adolescent, and adult stages of life. Physical, emotional, psychosocial, and cognitive influences from conception to death will be addressed. |
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Prerequisites: ASSET Score of 41+ on
Reading, Writing, & Numerical Description: An introductory course in Spanish. Focuses on developing student's capacity to use the language and to appreciate Hispanic cultures. Emphasis is placed on skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and on grammar acquisition. |
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Prerequisites: SPAN 101 or ASSET Score of 41+ on
Reading, Writing, & Numerical Description: Continues the study of Spanish for students who have had the equivalent of one semester of college-level Spanish. Introduces advanced grammar structure and additional vocabulary to further develop speaking, reading, writing and listening skills and appreciation of Hispanic cultures. |
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The student must have completed this course before
enrolling in the indicated course. The student must be enrolled in this course at the same time as the indicated course.
(January2008) |