One Advanced Technical Certificate,
one Associate
of Applied
Science degree, and one Bachelor of Applied Science degree are
available.
Objectives: Graduates
of the Robotics and Communication Systems
Engineering Technology program will:
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Obtain gainful employment as professional, highly
skilled, broad-based electronics technicians capable of working in a
wide variety of electronics related fields.
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Continue to expand their knowledge and remain current in
a continuously expanding industry.
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Successfully integrate as productive team members in the
electronics industry utilizing written, oral and electronic
communications skills.
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Develop, install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair
equipment and circuitry integrated in audio, video, communications,
robotics, and pulse electronic systems.
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Complete projects, produce project overviews with written
and oral presentation components, and identify and address potential
financial, ethical, and social concerns.
For a program Information Packet showing descriptions of each
option, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of
books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses, go online to http://electronics.isu.edu/robotics.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.
All theory courses require concurrent enrollment in the
laboratory courses in which those theories are applied.
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 Robotics and Communication Systems
Engineering Technology Program:
RCET 0331 Laser Systems/Optics Theory 4 cr
RCET 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 RCET 0141,
Applied Mathematics I, and RCET 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:
RCET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
RCET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
RCET 0153 Electronic Theory 5 cr
RCET 0154 Electronic Control Devices Theory 5 cr
RCET 0155 Electronic Lab 5 cr
RCET 0156 Electronic Control Devices Lab 5 cr
RCET 0271 Introduction to Lab Simulation 2 cr
RCET 0251 Systems Analog and Digital Theory 7 cr
RCET 0253 Systems Analog and Digital Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0264 Introductory Calculus 4 cr
RCET 0265 Computer Fundamentals and
Introduction to Programming 4 cr
RCET 0267 Radio Frequency Transmission Theory 7 cr
RCET 0268 Radio Frequency Transmission Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0270 Electronic Drafting II 2 cr
RCET 0371 Advanced Math for Electronics 4 cr
RCET 0372 Calculus for Advanced Electronics 4 cr
RCET 0373 Advanced Digital Theory 5 cr
RCET 0374 Advanced Pulse Theory 5 cr
RCET 0375 Advanced Digital Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0376 Advanced Pulse Laboratory 5 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
General Education Requirement:
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
PHYS 1101,1101L Essentials of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
TOTAL: 104 cr
Associate of Applied Science Degree: Electronic
Systems
Technology
(6 Semesters)
See
A.A.S. Degree General Education Requirements linked here (minimum 15
credits)
Required Courses:
RCET 0141 Applied Mathematics I 4 cr
RCET 0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 cr
RCET 0153 Electronic Theory 5 cr
RCET 0154 Electronic Control Devices Theory 5 cr
RCET 0155 Electronic Lab 5 cr
RCET 0156 Electronic Control Devices Lab 5 cr
RCET 0271 Introduction to Lab Simulation 2 cr
RCET 0251 Systems Analog and Digital Theory 7 cr
RCET 0253 Systems Analog and Digital Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0264 Introductory Calculus 4 cr
RCET 0265 Computer Fundamentals and
Introduction to Programming 4 cr
RCET 0267 Radio Frequency Transmission Theory 7 cr
RCET 0268 Radio Frequency Transmission Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0270 Electronic Drafting II 2 cr
RCET 0371 Advanced Math for Electronics 4 cr
RCET 0372 Calculus for Advanced Electronics 4 cr
RCET 0373 Advanced Digital Theory 5 cr
RCET 0374 Advanced Pulse Theory 5 cr
RCET 0375 Advanced Digital Laboratory 5 cr
RCET 0376 Advanced Pulse Laboratory 5 cr
TGE 0158 Employment Strategies 2 cr
COMM 1101 Principles of Speech 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication requirement; satisfies a General Education Requirement)
ENGL 1101 English Composition 3 cr
(contributes to AAS English/Communication Requirement)
PHYS 1101,1101L Elements of Physics, and Lab 4 cr
(satisfies a General Education Requirement)
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.
RCET Prefix
RCET
0141 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
RCET
0142 Applied Mathematics II 4 credits. Continuation
of RCET 0141. Selected algebraic and trigonometric topics as related to
DC and
AC (sine wave) circuit analysis with special emphasis on trigonometric
solution
and vector analysis. PREREQ: RCET 0141. F, S
RCET
0153 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: RCET 0141 and RCET 0155. F, S
RCET
0154 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: RCET 0141, RCET 0153, and RCET
0155.
COREQ: RCET 0156 and RCET 0142. F, S
RCET 0155
Electronic Lab 5 credits.
Experiments involving subjects covered in RCET 0153. Students will
construct,
measure, and analyze circuits. COREQ: RCET 0153. F, S
RCET 0156
Electronic Control Devices Lab 5 credits. Experiments involving subjects covered in
RCET 0154.
Students will construct, measure, and analyze circuits. PREREQ:
RCET
0141, RCET 0153, and RCET 0155. COREQ: RCET 0154. F, S
RCET
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. Introduction to actuator, motor, and transducer control
circuitry.
COREQ: RCET 0253. F,
S
RCET
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.
Experiments
involve subjects covered in RCET 0251 and RCET 0271. PREREQ: RCET 0156. COREQ: RCET
0251. F, S
RCET 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 RCET 0251. PREREQ: RCET
0142 or equivalent. F, S
RCET 0265 Computer
Fundamentals and Introduction to Programming 4 credits. Basic computer components and functions.
Introduction to operating system file structures. Introduction to and
use of
element-driven programming languages, and integrated development
environments. F, S
RCET 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.
PREREQ: RCET 0251, RCET 0253, and RCET
0264. COREQ: RCET 0268. F, S
RCET 0268 Radio
Frequency Transmission Lab 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. PREREQ: RCET
0251, RCET 0253, and RCET 0264. COREQ:
RCET 0267. F, S
RCET 0270 Electronic
Drafting 2 credits. Computer
aided
drafting with emphasis on schematic capture with component information
system,
and printed circuit board layout. F, S
RCET
0271 Introduction to Lab Simulation Software 2 credits. Introduction to lab simulation software
environments
used to build data acquisition and instrument control applications. F, S
RCET
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, may be letter-graded. PREREQ:
Permission of the instructor. D
RCET 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; may be letter-graded. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor. D
RCET
0331 Laser Systems/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
RCET 0332 Laser
Systems/Optics Laboratory 4 credits. Practical application of theory
and
analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. Su
RCET 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, translation of numbers between
number
systems. F, S
RCET 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 RCET 0374.
Satisfies Goal
3 of the General Education Requirements. PREREQ: RCET
0264. F, S
RCET 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
RCET 0374 Advanced
Pulse Theory 5 credits. A
study of analog/digital circuits used in the video
studio. Introduction and analysis of a
television studio system, modules, and individual analog/digital
circuits will
be covered. Discussion, lectures, classroom and lab demonstrations are
used to
help the student gain knowledge and troubleshoot equipment in large
system.
COREQ: RCET 0376. F, S
RCET 0375 Advanced
Digital Laboratory 5 credits. Practical application of topics covered in
RCET 0371
and 0373 while building, programming, and troubleshooting
microprocessor and
microcontroller based systems. F, S
RCET 0376 Advanced
Pulse Laboratory 5 credits. Practical equipment and systems application
of
analog/digital circuits used in conjunction with Advanced Pulse Theory
(RCET
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. The
student must give an oral and written presentation on the project.
COREQ: RCET 0374. F, S
RCET 0383 Advanced
Laser Systems/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:
RCET 0331 and RCET 0332. D
RCET 0384 Advanced
Laser Systems/Optics Laboratory 3
credits. Practical
application of
advanced theory and analysis in analyzing laser/optics systems. PREREQ: RCET 0331 and RCET 0332. D
