2008-2009_Electronics Department

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See Programs in This Department
See Electronics Core Curriculum,
and Alternate Electronics Core Curriculum
See Electronics Courses

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The Electronics Programs are accredited by The National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT). The primary purpose of the NAIT accreditation is to recognize the attainment of certain professional goals and standards for Industrial Technology. The secondary purpose is to encourage others to strive toward these goals and standards. Each curricular pattern is reviewed in terms of its stated objectives, content, methods, supporting resources and evaluating systems.

Electronics Core Curriculum

Students must complete the Electronics Core Curriculum (or Alternate Core Curriculum) listed below prior to admittance into any of the Electronics programs.

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.

The Electronics Core is required for entrance into Electronics Systems Technology, Electronic Wireless/Telecom Technology, Laser/Electro-optics Technology, Electromechanical Technology and Instrumentation and Automation Technology.

Electronics Core Curriculum (35 cr)
(2 Semesters)

Program Coordinator and Instructor: Larson
Instructors: Fitzen, Hudman, Larson, Shepherd, Womack

Objective: To provide students with skills in the fundamental areas of electronics including soldering, DC analysis, electrical units, Ohm’s Law, series, parallel and series parallel resistive circuits, voltage, current, meters , network theorem, AC fundamentals, magnetism, inductors, capacitors, AC-DC network analysis and related algebraic principles. Students will also receive 15 hours per week of related practical laboratory experience to reinforce the theoretical principles encountered in theory courses.

Graduates will be able to install, maintain and repair equipment and circuitry 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.

All theory courses and the laboratory courses in which those theories are applied require concurrent enrollment. For example, a student enrolled in ELTR 153 Electronic Theory must also enroll in ELTR 155 Electronic Laboratory.

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 grade point average and attendance.

Required Electronics Courses

ELTR 141	Applied Mathematics I			4 cr
ELTR 142	Applied Mathematics II			4 cr
ELTR 153	Electronic Theory			5 cr
ELTR 154	Electron Control Devices Theory A	5 cr
ELTR 155	Electronic Laboratory			5 cr
ELTR 156	Electron Control Devices Laboratory A	5 cr

General Education Requirements

COMM 101	Principles of Speech			3 cr
PHYS 101,101L	Elements of Physics, and Lab		4 cr

Upon successful completion of Electronics (ELTR) 141, Applied Mathematics I, and ELTR 142, Applied Mathematics II, a 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.

Alternate Electronics Core Curriculum (31-37 cr)

Students wishing to enter one of the Electronics options may also receive credit for the Electronics Core by completing the following courses. These courses are designed to allow students the opportunity to take segments of the core curriculum in circumstances where they may already have some competencies resulting from prior courses or work experience. They may also be taken by high school students for dual enrollment credit. Completion of the first 7 courses (ELTR 121 through 127) constitutes equivalency to ELTR 141, ELTR 153, and ELTR 155. Completion of the last four courses (ELTR 133 through 136) constitutes equivalency to ELTR 142, 154, and 156.

Required Electronics Courses

ELTR 121	Introduction to Electronics Theory	1 cr
ELTR 122	Introduction to Electronics Lab		1 cr
ELTR 123	DC Electronics Principles Theory	2 cr
ELTR 124	DC Electronics Principles Lab		2 cr
ELTR 125	AC Electronics Principles Theory	4 cr
ELTR 126	AC Electronics Principles Lab		2 cr
ELTR 127	Electronic Principles Capstone	      2-8 cr
ELTR 133	Principles of Control Devices Theory	3 cr
ELTR 134	Principles of Control Devices Lab	3 cr
ELTR 135	Fundamentals of Digital Devices Theory	2 cr
ELTR 136	Fundamentals of Digital Devices Lab	2 cr

General Education Requirements

COMM 101	Principles of Speech			3 cr
PHYS 101,101L	Elements of Physics, and Lab		4 cr

Program Web Pages	Program Catalog Information
Electronic Systems Technology Laser Electro-Optics Technology Instrumentation and Automation Technology	Electronic Systems Technology Laser Electro-Optics Technology Instrumentation and Automation Technology

Electronics Courses

ELTR 121 Introduction to Electronics Theory 1 credit. Fundamentals of DC electronics - soldering, DC analysis, electrical units, Ohm's Law, series and parallel resistive circuits, and related algebraic principles. F, S

ELTR 122 Introduction to Electronics Lab 1 credit. Experiments in DC electronic circuits covered in ELTR 121, using electronic components, equipment, and tools. F, S

ELTR 123 DC Electronics Principles Theory 2 credits. Fundamentals of DC electronics—voltage and current, meters, network theorems, and related algebraic principles. F, S

ELTR 124 DC Electronics Principles Lab 2 credits. Experiments in DC electronic circuits analyzing voltage and current, meters, and network theorems. F, S

ELTR 125 AC Electronics Principles Theory 4 credits. Electronics AC fundamentals—magnetism, inductors, capacitors, AC-DC network analysis, and related algebraic principles. F, S

ELTR 126 AC Electronics Principles Lab 2 credits. Experiments in basic AC electronic circuits topics covered in ELTR 125, using electronic components, equipment, and tools to analyze current and voltage. F, S

ELTR 127 Electronics Principles Capstone 2-8 credits. Fundamentals of DC and AC electronics: safety, soldering, electrical units, Ohm's Law, series and parallel resistive circuits, voltage and current, meters, network theorems, magnetism, inductors, capacitors, and AC-DC network analysis. F, S

ELTR 130 Fundamental Electricity and Electronic Theory 5 credits. Electrical and electronic fundamentals, direct and alternating current circuits, LCR networks, electrical circuit components, meter usage, and test equipment. Includes algebraic and trigonometric topics as they relate to DC and AC circuit analysis. S

ELTR 131 Fundamental Electricity and Electronic Lab 5 credits. Experiments involving subjects covered in ELTR 130. Students will construct experimental circuits upon which tests and measurements will be made to attain specified objectives. S

ELTR 134 Principles of Control Devices Lab 3 credits. Experiments involving semiconductors, power supplies, transistor amplifiers, and operational amplifiers. F, S

ELTR 135 Principles of Digital Devices Theory 2 credits. Digital fundamentals including logic gates, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, digital registers, counters, and timing circuits, and related algebraic principles. F, S

ELTR 136 Principles of Digital Devices Lab 2 credits. Experiments involving digital fundamentals including logic gates, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, digital registers, counters, and timing circuits. F, S

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. F, S

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 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 153 Electronic Theory 5 credits. Fundamentals of DC and AC electronics: safety, soldering, electrical units, Ohm's Law, series and parallel resistive circuits, voltage and current, meters, network theorems, magnetism, inductors, capacitors, AC-DC network analysis, and power supplies. COREQ: ELTR 141 and ELTR 155. F, S

ELTR 154 Electronic Control Devices Theory 5 credits. Comprehensive study of semiconductors, power supplies, transistor amplifiers, and operational amplifiers. Digital fundamentals including logic gates, Boolean algebra, combination logic circuits, digital registers, counters, and timing circuits. PREREQ: ELTR 141, ELTR 153, and ELTR 155. COREQ: ELTR 156 and ELTR 142. F, S

ELTR 155 Electronic Lab 5 credits. Experiments involving subjects covered in ELTR 153. Students will construct, measure, and analyze circuits. COREQ: ELTR 153. 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 256 Internship 1-8 credits. On-the-job placement providing work experience for persons pursuing careers in electronics technology. PREREQ: Permission of instructor.

ELTR 257 Directed Studies 1-8 credits. Individual work under faculty guidance.

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

Electronics Department

Electronics Core Curriculum

Electronics Core Curriculum (35 cr) (2 Semesters)

Alternate Electronics Core Curriculum (31-37 cr)

Electronics Courses

Electronics Core Curriculum (35 cr)
(2 Semesters)