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Electronics Course Descriptions
EL 101 Basic Electrical
Skills 2 credits
Students acquire the knowledge used by an electrician including basic math,
electricity, circuits, use of hand tools, electrical materials, wiring
techniques, and safety.
Three hours lecture/lab combination.
EL 106 Technical Electricity
4 credits
Basic course in electricity for electronics majors; fundamentals of direct and
alternating current circuits; use of Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Laws and network
theorems; theory and operation of resistors, inductors and capacitors in series
and parallel circuits and testing equipment.
Eight hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: high school algebra or equivalent
EL 107 Technical Electronics
4 credits
Introduction to the technical concepts of electronic components, circuits and
theory; principles of current and voltage control devices; basic circuits for
power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, and use of basic test instruments.
Eight hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 106 or equivalent
EL 108 Electronic Servicing 2
credits
An introduction to the servicing of modern electronic equipment; functions of
basic components and circuits; use of schematic diagrams; use of basic test
equipment and procedure followed in troubleshooting audio and radio equipment.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 202
EL 132 Electronics
Mathematics 5 credits
Prerequisite: high school algebra or equivalent -- A study of mathematics and
its application to electronics; includes scientific notation, algebraic
expressions, fractions, equations, exponents, logarithms, determinates,
trigonometric functions and number systems.
EL 144 Basic
Electricity & Electronics 3 credits
This course provides an introduction to electricity and electronics. Includes
electric and electronic components, circuits, and devices. Basic applications
show the use of these components and devices.
Six hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: Minimum of 10th grade reading level and 9th grade Algebra level
EL 160 Electronic
Fabrication 2 credits
Students acquire the basic knowledge and skills used in the fabrication of
electronic products. These include making the drawings necessary for the design,
layout and fabrication of the sheet metal package, the printed circuit board,
the wiring harness, final assembly and testing procedures.
Three hours lecture/lab combination.
EL 161 Introduction
to Digital Logic 2 credits
A study of the binary number system, codes, Boolean algebra, minimization
techniques, logic gates, code converters, flip-flops, counters, shift registers
and binary arithmetic techniques.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: Minimum 10th grade reading level and 9th grade Algebra level
EL 162 Control Systems 2 credits
An introduction to industrial control systems, including principles of control,
diagrams, input sensors, output devices, and programmable controller theory.
Emphasis will be given to basic theory, programming skills, and application of
programmable logic controllers.
Three hours lecture/lab combination.
EL 163 Electrical
Troubleshooting 2 credits
Students learn the basic technique of troubleshooting electric circuits,
including measurement techniques, analysis of faults and repair procedures.
Two hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 101
EL 164 Programmable
Logic Controllers 2 credits
Students learn the basic concepts of programmable logic controllers (PLCs). An
understanding of hardware components, programming techniques, installation, and
maintenance of complete systems. Hands-on programming of PLCs is emphasized.
Three hours lecture/laboratory combination.
EL 166 Advanced PLC Systems 2
credits
A continuation of EL 164. Students learn advanced concepts of programmable logic
controllers (PLCs). Memory organization, block moves, documentation, math
instructions, analog I/O, program development, and communication. Hands-on PLC
projects are emphasized.
Three hours lecture/laboratory combination.
Prerequisite: EL 164
EL 201 Industrial
Electricity 3 credits
Application of electricity to industry; principles of DC and AC generators,
three phase circuits, motors, starters, controllers, transformers, and
electromagnetic devices.
Six hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 106
EL 202 Communication
Electronics 3 credits
Theory and operation of voltage and current controlled devices in the
transmission and reception of devices in the transmission and reception of radio
frequency, oscillators, radio frequency amplifiers, modulators, antennas, and
television circuits. An introduction to microwave technology, radar, and
navigational systems.
Six hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 107
EL 203 Applied Measurements 3
credits
A study of instruments and their application in the measurement of electrical
and physical properties. Includes ammeters, voltmeters, ohmmeters, bridge
circuits, and the oscilloscope. Measurement of current, voltage, resistance,
impedance, power, frequencies, capacity, inductance, strain, light, heat, and
sound.
Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
Prerequisite: Minimum 10th grade reading level and 9th grade Algebra level and
EL 107
EL 204 Industrial
Electronics 3 credits
Electronics as applied to industry, to include rectifiers, thyratons, SCR`s ,
control circuits, photocells, electronic heaters, welding, magnetic amplifiers,
ultrasonics and industrial computers.
Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
Prerequisite: EL 107
EL 205 Advanced Electronics 3
credits
A study of semiconductors and their application to modern circuits;
semiconductor physics, diodes, transistors, amplifiers, oscillators and design
applications.
Six hours lecture/laboratory combination.
Prerequisite: EL 107
EL 261 Microcomputer
Programming 2 credits
An introduction to machine language programming of microcomputers to include
microcomputer architecture, programming techniques and instruction sets.
Students write and run programs on microcomputers.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 263
EL 262 Digital Logic
Circuits 2 credits
An introduction to logic circuits. Includes digital gates, flip-flops, counters,
registers, multiplexers, and analog-to-digital converters.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 161
EL 263 Digital Computer
Systems 2 credits
Microcomputer architecture, software, and applications; includes description and
operation of microprocessors, ROMS, RAMS, interface devices, and peripheral
devices.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 262
EL 264 Linear
Integrated Circuits 2 credits
A survey of operational amplifiers, integrated circuit regulators, and
integrated circuit timers. Operational amplifier characteristics are emphasized.
Circuits included are detectors, amplifiers, signal generators, and active
filters.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
Prerequisite: EL 107 or equivalent
EL 265 Computer Servicing I 2
credits
Beginning preparation for the A+ exam. Students learn to connect microcomputers
to peripheral devices; includes microprocessor architecture, networks,
peripherals, parallel and serial input/output standards, microcomputer busses,
modems, CD ROMs, printers and analog devices. Students learn to connect the
microcomputer to several different kinds of input and output devices.
Four hours lecture/laboratory combination.
CO 265 and EL 265 are the same course; therefore, credit cannot be granted for
both courses.
EL 266 Computer Servicing II
2 credits
Continuing preparation for the A+ exam. Students learn to troubleshoot and
repair microcomputer systems, including microcomputer software, basic operation
of system components, troubleshooting techniques and documentation of analysis
and repair information. They learn basic operational theories and perform
extensive laboratory work involving analysis and repair of computers.
Four hours lecture/lab combination.
CO 266 and EL 266 are the same course; therefore, credit cannot be granted for
both courses.
Prerequisite: CO 265 or EL 265
AP 113 Mechanical
Power Transmissions 2 credits
A course in power transmission equipment, which supplies the essential links
between machines and their sources of driving power. This course discusses
bearings, chain drives, belts, conveyors, couplers, controls, gears, speed
reducers and lubrication.
Prerequisites: TE 103, EG 120 or equivalent
MN 116 Basic Welding 2 credits
To acquaint the student with the fundamentals of oxyacetylene, electric arc, and
inert gas welding. Provide the student with basic skills in gas and arc welding,
the standards for safe welding practices and the ability to determine sound
welding design.
MN 119 Intro to
Machine Operations 4 credits
Operation of basic metal-removing machinery, cutting tool construction,
selection of speeds and feeds, precision measurement, numerical control
programming, carbide tooling, and EDM machine.
Eight hours lecture/lab.
MN 217 Hydraulics 3 credits
Fundamentals of moving fluid and hydraulic power, design of hydraulic pumps,
operation of Hydraulic valves, selection of cylinders, motors, accumulators, and
the design of hydraulic circuits.
Six hours of lecture/lab combination.
MN 218 Pneumatics 3 credits
Fundamentals of moving fluids and pneumatic power. Students learn to design
pneumatic compressors and pneumatic circuits. In addition, they also learn to
operate pneumatic valves and to select proper pneumatic cylinders and motors.
Pneumatic air preparation and distribution is also studied. Four hours
lecture/lab.
PH 115 Technical Physics 4
credits
A survey of the fundamental principles of physics, including topics in
mechanics, heat, sound, light, and other physical properties of matter. Emphasis
will be placed on technical applications rather than the theoretical origins of
the laws of physics.
Four hours lecture/two hours lab.
Prerequisite: TE 103, MA 104, or high school algebra
PH 125 College Physics I 4
credits
A basic non-calculus course in general physics for non-physical science majors.
Includes the study of motion and energy from the point of view of forces and
conservation principles.
Four hours lecture/three hours lab.
Prerequisites: MA 108 or high school trigonometry.
EN 100 College Writing 3 credits
Students are assigned personal writing based upon free writings, journal writing
and readings in various genres of literature and nonfiction. Autobiography,
personal narratives, dialogues and informal scripts, personal essays, and
I-centered research are some of the assignments designed to increase students'
awareness of audience, of how writers adapt language for specific audiences, and
of public written forms and conventions. Students electing EN 100 should be
competent in written English; if not, they should elect Academic Foundations
English 097.
Prerequisite: Competency in written English
EN 101 English Composition-1
3 credits
Students are assigned personal writing based upon free writings, journal
writing, and readings in various genres of literature and nonfiction.
Autobiography, personal narratives, dialogues and informal scripts, personal
essays, and I-centered research writing are some of the assignments designed to
increase awareness of audience, of how writers adapt language for specific
audiences, and of public written forms and conventions.
EN 102 English Composition-2
3 credits
This course continues the personal approach to writing begun in English 100/101
but shortly extends to include more objective discourse. Includes essays,
fiction, argumentation based upon personal experience, literary criticism, and
academic and interdisciplinary research, and readings in various genres of
literature and nonfiction. Students must pass English 100, English 101, or the
equivalent before enrolling in EN 102.
Prerequisite: EN 100, EN 101 or equivalent
BA 101 Business
& Technical English 1 3 credits
Communication for technical and business students. Students develop skill in
writing business letters, memorandums, and employment communications. They study
the principles of business writing style, learn organizational strategies for
different types of business communications, and review grammar and mechanics.
BA 102 Business
& Technical English 2 3 credits
Business and Technical English 2 is a technical writing course for business and
technical students. Topics covered include the process of writing, guidelines
for producing effective written and oral business communications, research, and
page design. Some of the types of communications required include memos;
letters; instructions; proposals; informal, formal, and oral reports; and
graphics.
MA 107 Intermediate Algebra 4
credits
MA 107 is designed for students who have had three years of high school
mathematics. Topics in this course include 1st degree equations and
inequalities, functions, variation, probability and counting techniques,
polynomials, rational expressions, rational exponents and roots, radicals,
quadratic functions, exponential functions, and curve fitting. A graphing
calculator is required for this course.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MA 104 or equivalent
MA 108 Trigonometry 2 credits
MA 108 is designed to prepare students for higher-level mathematics courses,
especially for those who plan to take calculus. Topics include angular measure,
development of trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, reductions,
radian measure, variation and graphs of trigonometric functions, functions of
composite angles, identities including composite angles, right triangles and
applications, oblique triangles and applications, trigonometric equations, and
inverse trigonometric functions.
Semester(s) offered: All.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in three years of college preparatory
mathematics including geometry or MA 105 and MA 107
MA 110 College Algebra 4 credits
MA 110 is designed primarily for students whose program does not require any
mathematics above the level of College Algebra. Topics include: graphing data,
data analysis, solving equations, solving inequalities, functions, combinations
of functions, polynomial functions, rational functions, power functions,
exponential functions, logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices,
sequences, and series. Some probability and counting may also be included. Use
of graphing calculators and current technology will be emphasized. [Note:
Students in Business, Accounting, Management, and Social Sciences should elect
MA 127 (Finite Mathematics) and students who plan on taking MA 133 (Calculus 1)
should elect MA 131 (Pre-calculus) ].
Semester(s) offered: All.
Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in three years of college preparatory
mathematics or MA 107
SC 135 Interpersonal
Communication 3 credits
Study and practice of effective techniques, both verbal and nonverbal, for
relationship building. Student participation emphasizes small group and dyad
experiences related to the study of growth-promoting interaction. Requires
active student participation, reading, and writing journals and papers. Counts
as credit toward fulfilling Group I (humanities) requirements for associate
degree.
PS 110 Survey of
American Government 3 credits
This course introduces students to the institutions and processes of American
Government, and improves students' skills in describing and analyzing the
context of American politics.
AP 114 Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 2 Credits
An introductory course covering the lines, views, dimensions and notes used on blueprints in the machine trades. Some free-hand sketching will also be incorporated.
AP 214 Advanced Machine Trades Blueprint Reading 2 Credits
An advanced course in the
study and interpolation of complicated machine and tool prints of the machine
trades.
Prerequisites: EG 120, AP 114, or equivalent
MN 136 Basic Arc Welding 4 Credits
A study of the theory of arc
welding and power supplies used. Emphasizes methods of performing various types
of welds on all position work to the American Welding Society code.
Eight hours lecture/lab.
MN 230 Fundamentals of TIG and MIG Welding 4 Credits
(Formerly MN 137) Emphasizes proper assembly of the equipment used in GMAW and GTAW welding and includes safe operation, proper welding procedures and techniques used in welding steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. This is an advanced course as all students performances will be held to the American Welding Society standards of performance in the welding of coupons and testing.
TE 103 Technical Mathematics 4
credits
A study of common and decimal fractions, interpretation of a conversion of
measurement units, scientific notation, percentages, ratios, direct and inverse
variation, linear/system equations, formulas, and special industrial problems.
TE 104 Advanced
Technical Mathematics 3 credits
Intermediate mathematics operations, metric system, basic statistics,
conversions and measurements, solving quadratic equations and applied geometry.
Trigonometric functions and their use in the solution of practical industrial
problems involving the right triangle and oblique triangle.
Prerequisites: TE 103
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