Robotics and Communication Systems Engineering Technology

6 to 6½ Semesters

Coordinator and Instructor: Slack
Assistant Professor:  Norton
Senior Instructor:  Durtschi
Advanced Instructor:  R. Buffaloe
Instructor:  L. Larson

One Technical Certificate, one Advanced Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Science degree are available.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.

Objective:  TTo provide students with the skills to become professional, highly skilled, broad-based electronics technicians who can work within an ever-changing arena—electronics.

Graduates will be able to install, maintain and repair equipment and circuit integrated in audio, video, wireless, digital and pulse electronic systems. It is, by design, a balance of analog and digital training with specialties in wireless telecomm and RF applications, microprocessor interfacing, digital and analog TV and component level circuit analysis.

Students must complete the Electronics Core Curriculum prior to entering the Electronics Systems Technology program.  Selection of the Electronics options for each accepted student in the Electronics Core Curriculum will occur in the second semester.  Acceptance into particular options is based upon available openings and other factors such as a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average in core courses and attendance.

Students must concurrently enroll in the laboratory course associated with each theory course.

Technical Certificate: Laser/Electro-Optics Technology

The following courses are required in addition to the completion of either the Advanced Technical Certificate or the Associate of Applied Science degree for a certificate under the Electronic Systems Technology Program:

ELSY 0331	Laser Systems/Optics Theory		4 cr
ELSY 0332	Laser Systems/Optics Laboratory		4 cr
						 TOTAL: 8 cr

The courses listed above will be taught in sequential blocks of instruction. Successful completion of a course is required before the student can progress in the program. If the student fails any math, theory, or lab course, then that course must be repeated and a passing grade obtained before the student can advance in the program. The student must exit the program and make up their deficiency through Technical General Education or other appropriate methods. The student will then be allowed to repeat the course at the next available program opening.

Once a student successfully completes Electronics (ELTR) 0141, Applied Mathematics I, and ELTR 0142, Applied Mathematics II, the student may enroll directly into an academic math course which requires MATH 1147 as a prerequisite. 

Advanced Technical Certificate:  Electronic Systems Technology

(6 Semesters)

Required Courses:

See the Electronics Core Curriculum section for required core courses (35 cr).

Students must concurrently enroll in the laboratory course associated with each theory course.

ELTR 0271	Introduction to Lab Simulation Software	2 cr
ELSY 0251	Systems Analog/Digital Theory 		7 cr
ELSY 0253	Systems Analog/ Digital Laboratory 	5 cr
ELSY 0264	Introductory Calculus 			4 cr
ELSY 0265	Computer Fundamentals and
		  Introduction to Programming 		4 cr
ELSY 0267	Radio Frequency Transmission Theory 	7 cr
ELSY 0268	Radio Frequency Transmission Lab 	5 cr
ELSY 0270	Electronic Drafting II 			2 cr
ELSY 0371	Advanced Math for Electronics 		4 cr
ELSY 0372	Calculus for Advanced Electronics 	4 cr
ELSY 0373	Advanced Digital Theory 		5 cr
ELSY 0374	Advanced Pulse Theory 			5 cr
ELSY 0375	Advanced Digital Laboratory 		5 cr
ELSY 0376	Advanced Pulse Laboratory 		5 cr
TGE 0158	Employment Strategies			2 cr

General Education Requirement:

ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
					       TOTAL: 104 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree:  Electronic Systems Technology

(6 Semesters)

See the Electronics Core Curriculum section for required core courses (35 cr).

Students must concurrently enroll in the laboratory course associated with each theory course.

Required Courses:

ELTR 0271	Introduction to Lab Simulation Software	2 cr
ELSY 0251	Systems Analog/Digital Theory		7 cr
ELSY 0253	Systems Analog/Digital Laboratory	5 cr
ELSY 0264	Introductory Calculus			4 cr
ELSY 0265	Computer Fundamentals
		  and Introduction to Programming	4 cr
ELSY 0267	Radio Frequency Transmission Theory	7 cr
ELSY 0268	Radio Frequency Transmission Lab	5 cr
ELSY 0270	Electronic Drafting II			2 cr
ELSY 0371	Advanced Math for Electronics		4 cr 
ELSY 0372	Calculus for Advanced Electronics	4 cr
ELSY 0373	Advanced Digital Theory			5 cr
ELSY 0374	Advanced Pulse Theory			5 cr
ELSY 0375	Advanced Digital  Laboratory		5 cr
ELSY 0376	Advanced Pulse Laboratory		5 cr 
TGE 0158	Employment Strategies			2 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 1101	English Composition			3 cr
Goal 3							3 cr
One of Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12			3 cr
					       TOTAL: 110 cr

Courses

Official articulation agreements have been established with other Idaho post-secondary and secondary schools. Where these agreements exist, the specific block of training (i.e., session/semester/year) will be accepted as equivalent to that at Idaho State University and will count equally toward graduation.

Based on your keyboarding skills, you may be required to take a 1 credit Keyboarding class in order to meet the competencies of the program.

See courses with the ELTR prefix

ELSY Prefix

ELSY 0251 Systems Analog and Digital Theory 7 credits. Analog circuit analysis applied to amplifiers, power supplies, op-amps, and discrete switching circuits, with an emphasis on frequency limitations of discreet components and circuitry.  Review of digital components and principals.  COREQ: ELSY 0253 and ELSY 0264.  F, S

ELSY 0253 Systems Analog and Digital Laboratory 5 credits. Emphasizes understanding of analog and digital circuitry by allowing students to design, construct, test, and troubleshoot using proper test equipment. PREREQ: ELTR 0156. COREQ: ELSY 0264 and ELSY 0251. F, S 

ELSY 0264 Introductory Calculus 4 credits.  Correlations of algebraic, trigonometric and geographic topics as well as logarithms and their applications. Algebraic calculus concepts involving differentiation and integration and their applications to electronic circuits and waveform analysis.  Supports ELSY 0251. PREREQ: ELTR 0142 or equivalent.  COREQ: ELSY 0241 and ELSY 0253.  F, S

ELSY 0265 Computer Fundamentals and Introduction to Programming 4 credits. Basic computer components and functions. Introduction to operating system file structures, including Microsoft Windows and Unix. Use Word, Excel and Powerpoint to create documents and presentations, and program with the VI Editor within Unix and Visual Basic. F, S

ELSY 0267 Radio Frequency Transmission Theory 7 credits. Theory, analysis, and design of devices operating in the radio frequency spectrum. Fundamentals involving the phenomena of radio waves from audio frequencies through light rays. F, S

ELSY 0268 Radio Frequency Transmission Laboratory 5 credits. Maintenance, design, and adjustment of RF oscillators, amplifiers, AM, FM and single sideband, mobile and fixed station transmitters; transmission lines and antennas; microwave transmitters and measurement techniques. F, S

ELSY 0270 Electronic Drafting II 2 credits. Continuation of ELTR 0269 with emphasis on orthographic and pictorial presentation. Use of computer graphics will also be presented. F, S

ELSY 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

ELSY 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

ELSY 0331 Laser Systems and Optics Theory 4 credits. Theory and analysis of lasers and associated devices. Covers laser fundamentals, wave and geometric optics, electro-optics devices and components. Su

ELSY 0332 Laser Systems and Optics Laboratory 4 credits. Practical application of theory and analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. Su

ELSY 0371 Advanced Math for Electronics 4 credits. The study of computer programming languages at the machine level, assembler level, and high level, a standard operating system, UNIX, translation of numbers between number systems. F, S

ELSY 0372 Calculus for Advanced Electronics 4 credits. Algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, derivatives and integrals with electronic and other physical applications. Also included McClaurin's, Taylor's and Fourier's series and introduction to differential equations. Supports ELSY 0374. Satisfies Goal 3 of the General Education Requirements. PREREQ: ELSY 0262. F, S

ELSY 0373 Advanced Digital Theory 5 credits. A study of microcomputer operation, programming, interfacing to digital and analog systems, and troubleshooting. Memory and storage systems. System microcontroller integration using a software development system. F, S

ELSY 0374 Advanced Pulse Theory 5 credits. A study of analog/digital circuits used in the video studio, integrated circuit testers and computer systems. Introduction and analysis of a television studio system, modules, and individual analog/digital circuits will be covered. Practical application of circuits used in conjunction with Advanced Pulse Laboratory (ELSY 0376). Discussion, lectures, classroom and lab demonstrations are used to help the student gain knowledge and troubleshoot equipment in large system. F, S

ELSY 0375 Advanced Digital Laboratory 5 credits. Practical application of topics covered in ELSY 0371 and 0373 while building, programming, and troubleshooting microprocessor and microcontroller based systems. F, S

ELSY 0376 Advanced Pulse Laboratory 5 credits. Practical equipment and systems application of analog/digital circuits used in conjunction with Advanced Pulse Theory (ELSY 0374). Operation of the lab is by an exploratory method with guides furnished by the instructor. Test results of these explorations will be maintained in written log form and will be presented in verbal form to other student technicians. One major student project is accomplished during the semester, evaluation, troubleshooting, and integration into the existing video studio or, integrated circuit tester or, computer systems. The student must give an oral and written presentation on the project. F, S

ELSY 0383 Advanced Laser Systems and Optics Theory 5 credits. Advanced theory and analysis of lasers and associated devices. Covers advanced laser topics, wave and geometric optics, electro-optics devices and components. PREREQ: ELSY 0331 and ELSY 0332. Su

ELSY 0384 Advanced Laser Systems and Optics Laboratory 3 credits. Practical application of advanced theory and analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. PREREQ: ELSY 0331 and ELSY 0332. Su

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: March 2011