Robotics and Communication Systems Engineering Technology

6 to 6½ Semesters

Coordinator and Instructor: Slack
Instructors: R. Buffaloe, Durtschi, Fitzen, L. Larson, S. Larson, Maclure, Norton, Shepherd, Womack

One Technical Certificate, one Advanced Technical Certificate, one Associate of Applied Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Technology 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:  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 discussed above.

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 331        Laser Systems/Optics Theory			4 cr
ELSY 332        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) 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. 

Advanced Technical Certificate:  Robotics and Communication Systems Engineering 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 269        Electronic Drafting I			2 cr
ELSY 251        Systems Analog/Digital Theory		7 cr
ELSY 253        Systems Analog/ Digital Laboratory	5 cr
ELSY 264        Introductory Calculus			4 cr
ELSY 265	Computer Fundamentals and
		  Introduction to Programming		4 cr
ELSY 267        Radio Frequency Transmission Theory	7 cr
ELSY 268        Radio Frequency Transmission Lab	5 cr
ELSY 270        Electronic Drafting II			2 cr
ELSY 371        Advanced Math for Electronics		4 cr
ELSY 372        Calculus for Advanced Electronics	4 cr
ELSY 373        Advanced Digital Theory			5 cr
ELSY 374        Advanced Pulse Theory			5 cr
ELSY 375        Advanced Digital Laboratory		5 cr
ELSY 376        Advanced Pulse Laboratory		5 cr
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                   2 cr

General Education Requirement:

ENGL 101        English Composition			3 cr
					       TOTAL: 104 cr

Associate of Applied Science Degree:  Robotics and Communication Systems Engineering 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 269        Electronic Drafting I			2 cr  
ELSY 251        Systems Analog/Digital Theory		7 cr
ELSY 253        Systems Analog/Digital Laboratory	5 cr
ELSY 264        Introductory Calculus			4 cr
ELSY 265        Computer Fundamentals
		  and Introduction to Programming	4 cr
ELSY 267        Radio Frequency Transmission Theory	7 cr
ELSY 268        Radio Frequency Transmission Lab	5 cr
ELSY 270        Electronic Drafting II			2 cr
ELSY 371        Advanced Math for Electronics		4 cr  
ELSY 372        Calculus for Advanced Electronics	4 cr
ELSY 373        Advanced Digital Theory			5 cr
ELSY 374        Advanced Pulse Theory			5 cr
ELSY 375        Advanced Digital  Laboratory		5 cr
ELSY 376	Advanced Pulse Laboratory		5 cr  
TGE 158  	Employment Strategies                   2 cr

General Education Requirements:

ENGL 101        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 251 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 253 and ELSY 264.  F, S

ELSY 253 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 156. COREQ: ELSY 264 and ELSY 251. F, S 

ELSY 264 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 251. PREREQ: ELTR 142 or equivalent.  COREQ: ELSY 241 and ELSY 253.  F, S

ELSY 265 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 267 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 268 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 270 Electronic Drafting II 2 credits. Continuation of ELTR 269 with emphasis on orthographic and pictorial presentation. Use of computer graphics will also be presented. F, S

ELSY 298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling 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. Permission of the instructor is required. D

ELSY 331 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 332 Laser Systems and Optics Laboratory 4 credits. Practical application of theory and analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. Su

ELSY 371 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 372 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 374. Satisfies Goal 3 of the General Education Requirements. PREREQ: ELSY 262. F, S

ELSY 373 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 374 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 376). Discussion, lectures, classroom and lab demonstrations are used to help the student gain knowledge and troubleshoot equipment in large system. F, S

ELSY 375 Advanced Digital Laboratory 5 credits. Practical application of topics covered in ELSY 371 and 373 while building, programming, and troubleshooting microprocessor and microcontroller based systems. F, S

ELSY 376 Advanced Pulse Laboratory 5 credits. Practical equipment and systems application of analog/digital circuits used in conjunction with Advanced Pulse Theory (ELSY 374). 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 383 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 331 and ELSY 332. Su

ELSY 384 Advanced Laser Systems and Optics Laboratory 3 credits. Practical application of advanced theory and analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. PREREQ: ELSY 331 and ELSY 332. Su

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