Electronic Wireless/Telecom Technology

4½ Semester Program

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Parker

Instructors: Fitzen, Hudman, Larson, Shepherd, Womack

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

Objective:  To provide students the opportunities to obtain skills for the ever expanding wireless telecommunications fields, including consumer products, RF communications for public radio services, police, fire, utility companies, and cellular, PCS and land mobile services. Graduates will be able to install, maintain and repair specialized communications equipment including system switching equipment, carrier equipment, and microwave systems. Virtually all non-military areas of the electronic communications industry are addressed. The emphasis of this program is both hands on and theoretical.

For Program Information Packets, use this link, where there are descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.
  

Selection of the Electronics option for each accepted student in the Electronic Core curriculum will occur in the second semester. Acceptance into particular options is based upon available openings and other factors such as a grade point average and attendance.

Advanced Technical Certificate in Electronic/Wireless Telecom Technology

(4½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

ELTR 141        Applied Mathematics I                 4 cr
ELTR 142        Applied Mathematics II                4 cr
ELTR 143        Electronic Theory                     5 cr
ELTR 144        Electron Control Devices Theory A     5 cr
ELTR 145        Electronic Laboratory                 5 cr
ELTR 146        Electron Control Devices Lab A        5 cr
ELTR 161        Digital/Microprocessor Systems Theory 5 cr
ELTR 162        Digital/Microprocessor
                  Systems Application                 5 cr
ELTR 269        Electronic Drafting I                 2 cr
EWTT 211        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Systems I    7 cr
EWTT 212        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Systems II   7 cr     
EWTT 221        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Lab I        6 cr
EWTT 222        Radio/Frequency/ Telecom Lab II       3 cr
EWTT 223        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Lab III      3 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101        English Composition                   3 cr
PHYS 100        Essentials of Physics                 4 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
TGE 158         Job Search                            2 cr
                                              TOTAL: 78 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Electronic/Wireless Telecom Technology

(4½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

ELTR 141        Applied Mathematics I                 4 cr
ELTR 142        Applied Mathematics II                4 cr
ELTR 143        Electronic Theory                     5 cr
ELTR 144        Electron control Devices Theory A     5 cr
ELTR 145        Electronic Laboratory                 5 cr 
ELTR 146        Electron Control Devices Laboratory A 5 cr 
ELTR 161        Digital/Microprocessor Systems Theory 5 cr 
ELTR 162        Digital/Microprocessor 
                  Systems Application                 5 cr 
ELTR 269        Electronic Drafting I                 2 cr 
EWTT 211        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Systems I    7 cr 
EWTT 212        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Systems II   7 cr 
EWTT 221        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Lab I        6 cr 
EWTT 222        Radio/Frequency/ Telecom Lab II       3 cr 
EWTT 223        Radio Frequency/ Telecom Lab III      3 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101        English Composition                   3 cr
COMM 101        Principles of Speech                  3 cr
Goal 3                                                3 cr
Goals 6, 7, 9, 10A, 11 or 12                          3 cr
PHYS 100        Essentials of Physics                 4 cr
TGE 158         Job Search                            2 cr 
                                              TOTAL: 84 cr

Program length will vary depending on student's academic qualifications at time of acceptance.

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) 141, Applied Mathematics I, and ELTR 142, Applied Mathematics II, the student may enroll directly into an academic math course which requires Math 147 as a prerequisite. Students will receive five credits that apply towards the 128 credits required for a bachelor's degree.

Courses

Official articulation agreements have been established with other post-secondary and secondary schools. Where these agreements exits, the specific block of training (i.e. session/semester/year) will be accepted as equivalent to that at ISU 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.

ELTR Prefix

ELTR 140 Directed Study AC-DC/LCR 8 credits. Condensed coverage of basic electronics theory and laboratory and associated mathematics. Accelerated equivalent of ELTR 141, ELTR 143, and ELTR 145 for those who have prior knowledge of basic electronics. Su

ELTR 141 Applied Mathematics I 4 credits. Basic math as it applies to Electrical Theory; includes algebraic and trigonometric topics as they relate to DC and AC (sine wave) circuit analysis. F, S

ELTR 142 Applied Mathematics II 4 credits. Continuation of ELTR 141. Selected algebraic and trigonometric topics as related to DC and AC (sine wave) circuit analysis with special emphasis on trigonometric solution and vector analysis. F, S

ELTR 143 Electronic Theory 5 credits. Basic electrical fundamentals, direct and alternating current circuits, LCR networks, electrical circuit components, meter circuits and test equipment. F, S

ELTR 144 Electron Control Devices Theory A 5 credits. Comprehensive study and practical application of semiconductors, power supplies, transistor amplifiers, oscillators, operational amplifiers and test equipment. F, S

ELTR 145 Electronic Laboratory 5 credits. Experiments involving subjects covered in ELTR 143. Student will construct experimental circuits upon which tests and measurements will be made to attain specified objectives. F, S

ELTR 146 Electron Control Devices Laboratory A 5 credits. Practical applications of the topics covered in ELTR 144. F, S

ELTR 147 Applied Science 4 credits. Study of matter and energy relationships pertaining to motion, mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and atomic energy. PREREQ: ELTR 141 or Equivalent. This class will be substituted by PHYS 100. F, S

ELTR 161 Digital and Microprocessor Systems Theory 5 credits. A basic study of electronic logic devices and circuits. Includes a study of Boolean Algebra, basic logic gates, combination logic circuits, digital registers and counters and basic timing circuitry. An introduction to the basic architecture of the INTEL 8085 (8-bit) microprocessor. A brief introduction to assembly language programming. Su

ELTR 162 Digital and Microprocessor Systems Application 5 credits. This is a practical application of the theory class. Individual labs provide experience with basic logic gates, their configuration and troubleshooting techniques. Microprocessor labs are centered around the INTEL SDK-85 Microprocessor board. Recognition of key processor signals from troubleshooting perspective is emphasized. Su

ELTR 269 Electronic Drafting I 2 credits. Drawing fundamentals, orthographic and isometric drawings, and development of basic wire drawings. F, S
 

EWTT Prefix

EWTT 211 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications Systems I 7 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals for theoretical study of radio frequency/telecommunications circuits, RF wideband and narrow band amplifiers, electronic switching/programming and digital data communications systems that utilizes laboratory information from EWTT 212. RF/Telecommunications test equipment, radio frequency generation, reception, amplification, modulation, and radiation at appropriate intervals through the HF, VHF, UHF and SHF radio frequency spectrum. COREQ: EWTT 212. F

EWTT 212 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications I Laboratory 7 credits. Practical application of radio frequency/telecommunications circuits, RF wideband and narrow band amplifiers, electronic switching/programming and digital data communications that utilizes theory studied in EWTT 211. RF/telecommunication test equipment, radio frequency generation, reception, amplification, modulation and radiation at appropriate intervals through the HF, VHF, UHF and SHF radio frequency spectrum. COREQ: EWTT 211. F

EWTT 221 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications Systems II 6 credits. Theoretical application of radio frequency/telecommunications circuits, electronic switching/programming and digital data communications utilizing laboratory/experiments developed in EWTT 222. RF/telecommunication test equipment, mobile telephone, carrier fundamentals, repeater systems, fiber optic principles, microwave, antennas and transmission line system concepts are emphasized. COREQ: EWTT 222. S

EWTT 222 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications II Laboratory 3 credits. Practical application of radio frequency/telecommunications utilizing EWTT 221 Radio Frequency/Telecommunications Systems II. RF/Telecommunication test equipment, mobile telephone carrier fundamentals, repeater systems, fiber optic principles, microwave, antennas, and transmission line systems concepts are emphasized. To be taken first 8 weeks of semester. COREQ: EWTT 221. S

EWTT 223 Radio Frequency and Telecommunications III Laboratory 3 credits. Continuation of EWTT 222, second 8 weeks of semester, for those not enrolled in EWTT 289 Coop. S

EWTT 289 Coop 1-4 credits. Students pursues on-the-job training in the electronic information systems industry which satisfies competencies in lieu of radio frequency/telecommunications lab. A Coop agreement must be signed by all parties involved, i.e. student, instructor, employer. D

EWTT 290 Internship 1-8 credits. On-the-job placement providing work experience for students pursuing careers in radio frequency and/or telecommunications technology. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

EWTT 294 Directed Studies 1-8 credits. Study tailored to individual assignment and reporting under faculty guidance; permission of instructor required. Students will pursue a unit of activity related to the radio frequency/telecommunications technology field. D

EWTT 298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses specific needs of individuals. Will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

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