- ETR 21 - Fundamentals and Devices
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Teaches basic electrical theory and electrical/electronics concepts as applied to direct current circuits utilizing passive devices. Requires no previous knowledge of electricity.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 100 - Electronic Problem Solving Laboratory
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Focuses on enabling the student to improve skills in various areas of study. Includes electronic measurements, circuit assembly, troubleshooting circuits, and computer applications to problem solving.
Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
1 credits
- ETR 101 - Electrical/Electronic Calculations I
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Teaches calculation methods and fundamental applications and processes to electrical and electronic problems. Stresses basic calculations required in circuit analysis. Includes problem solving utilizing calculators or computers.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 104 - Electronic Fundamentals with Computer Applications
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Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of DC and AC circuit analysis and computer applications. Includes the study of electrical units and components, series, parallels, series-parallel DC and AC circuits, inductive and capacitative reactance, impedance and use of circuit analysis software.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 111 - Electronic Mathematics
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Studies electronic logic or computer technology. Includes a basic numbering system and Boolean algebra with applications to logic diagrams and circuits. May additionally cover mathematics by reviewing algebra and trigonometry fundamentals and applying those topics to practical electronics problems.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 112 - Math Applications for ELE/ETR Analysis
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Presents mathematical applications for ELE/ETR students. Includes mathematical concepts and problems in algebra and trigonometry, and direct application to electronic analysis. Includes a survey of advanced mathematics to develop and reinforce electronic concepts.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I
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Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II
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Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 115 - D.C. and A.C. Circuits
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Studies current flow in direct and alternating current circuits with emphasis upon practical problems. Reviews mathematics used in circuit calculations. Introduces concepts of resistance, capacitance, inductance and magnetism. Focuses on electronics/circuits application.
Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 120 - Shop Practices and Safety
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Develops basic skills necessary for safe use of shop tools required for chassis layout and fabrication; includes P. C. board artwork, fabrication and repair, and soldering techniques. May include CAD.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 121 - Electronic Devices I
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Provides laboratory verification of the theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJT's), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May also include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and other devices. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 122 - Electronic Devices I
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Provides laboratory verification of the theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJT's), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May also include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and other devices. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 123 - Electronic Applications I
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Provides laboratory and shop experience as applied to basic electronic devices, circuits and systems with emphasis on practical measurements. Part I of II.
Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 2-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- ETR 126 - Electronic Troubleshooting
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An introduction to systematic troubleshooting skills. Includes symbols, modes of failure, schematics, physical wiring diagrams and use of basic test instruments.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 136 - General Industrial Electronic Systems
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Studies devices, circuits, power modules, analog and digital, open and closed loop control and servo systems. May include laboratory projects and modular troubleshooting.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 141 - Electronics I
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Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 142 - Electronics II
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Introduces electronic devices as applied to basic electronic circuits and systems. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 144 - Devices and Applications II
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Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power suppies, transistors (BJTs), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices and others. Corequisite: knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory or permission of instructor. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 147 - Amplifiers
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Teaches design concepts of untuned voltage and power amplifiers, special amplifying circuits, audio distribution, and audio devices with correlated laboratory. Corequisite: knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory, or permission of instructor.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 148 - Amplifiers and Integrated Circuits
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Studies devices and amplifiers with emphasis on analysis and design. May include summing and integrating amplifiers, choppers, modulators and other circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 149 - PC Repair
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Teaches the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of personal computer systems. Uses IBM or compatible computer systems to provide fault isolation drill and practice.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 3-7 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 150 - Machine Control Using Relay & Programmable Logic
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Provides an introduction to hardwired relay logic and the programmable logic controller (PLC) as utilized in a variety of different control tasks. Covers different types of inputs and outputs in control system. Teaches practical troubleshooting strategies.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 151 - Electronic Circuits and Troubleshooting I
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Studies analog and digital circuits and systems with standard circuit test and troubleshooting procedures. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 152 - Electronic Circuits and Troubleshooting II
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Studies analog and digital circuits and systems with standard circuit test and troubleshooting procedures. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 156 - Digital Circuits and Microprocessor Fundamentals
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Introduces characteristics and applications of digital logic elements including gates, counters, registers, displays and pulse generators. Applies microprocessor theory and applications, including internal architecture of the micro- proccessor, interfacing, input/output, and memory.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 158 - Electronic Circuits for Computers
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Studies the basic electrical and electronic principles used in repair and troubleshooting of computer systems. Includes Ohm's and Kirchoff's laws, capacitor and diode circuit analysis, power supply circuits, and transistor fundamentals. Use of laboratory equipment (oscilloscope and DMM) is stressed.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 159 - Microcomputer Peripherals
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Covers basic knowledge of typical peripheral devices found in a microcomputer system. Includes devices such as printer, disk drive, CRT monitor, and keyboard. Emphasizes troubleshooting techniques.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 160 - Survey of Microprocessors
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Provides an overview of microprocessor architecture, basic machine language programming, and I/O devices.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 164 - Upgrading and Maintaining PC Hardware
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Teaches upgrading of the system CPU, memory, drives, multimedia components, modem, and video card in a microcomputer. Covers hardware as well as software related maintenance issues.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 166 - Fundamentals of Computer Technology
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Introduces computer use and literacy. Includes operating systems, high level language programming, word processors, spreadsheets and other generic software. Uses engineering terms, standards and methods.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 0-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 167 - Logic Circuits and Systems
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Studies digital switching and logic circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates and families. Includes fundamental concepts of microprocessor operation and interface circuitry.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 168 - Digital Circuit Fundamentals
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Covers the fundamentals of digital logic and the study of digital circuits and their applications.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 175 - Engineering and Computer Applications
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Teaches applications of technical problems, computer operation, and applications of electrical/electornic problems using mid-to-high level language(s) and operating system.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 179 - Digital Logic Circuits
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Teaches theory of digital logic devices and circuits such as logic gates, decoders, multiplexors, registers, counters, and controllers. May include fundamental concepts of microprocessor operation and interface circuitry.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 195 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 198 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 199 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 203 - Electronic Devices I
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Studies active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers and others. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 204 - Electronic Devices II
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Studies active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers and others. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 211 - Electronics Diagnostics I
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Teaches analyzing, testing and repair of fundamental assemblies, subassemblies, circuits and systems as applied to electronic maintenance and manufacturing. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 212 - Electronic Diagnostics II
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Teaches analyzing, testing and repair of fundamental assemblies, subassemblies, circuits and systems as applied to electronic maintenance and manufacturing. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 5-8 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 215 - Network Analysis
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Teaches basic concepts, theories and laws, power and energy, resistive networks, resistive two port networks, first order networks, second order networks, sinusodial sources and phasor. Prerequisites:
ETR 175 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 217 - Network Analysis Lab
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Teaches basic techniques of electrical measurements of circuit parameters. Includes theory and practice of basic instruments and applications to transient and steady state conditions.
Laboratory 3 hours per week.
1 credits
- ETR 223 - Communications I
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Teaches techniques of modern communications consisting of broadcast communications, data communications, and transponder systems. Includes theory and laboratory analysis of audio, radio frequency, microwave and light devices and circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
5 credits
- ETR 224 - Communications II
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Teaches techniques of modern communications consisting of broadcast communications, data communications, and transponder systems. Includes theory and laboratory analysis of audio, radio frequency, microwave and light devices and circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
5 credits
- ETR 225 - Data Communications
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Studies computer communication devices including configurations and protocols. May include modems multiplexing, teletex and interfacing with telecommunication systems such as local and area networks, microwave and satellite and delivery systems, fiber optic systems and packet systems.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-6 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- ETR 226 - Principles of Computer Systems I
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Introduces devices related to input, procesing, storage, commiunication, and output of data. Teaches application concepts, and interfacing of hardware. Corequisite:
ETR 273 or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 228 - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
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Teaches procedures for isolating and correcting problems in computers and computer-related hardware. Emphasizes operational concepts, use of diagnostic software and troubleshooting equipment. Prerequisite
ETR 226.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 235 - Optical Electronics
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Teaches basic optical theory for use with optical fibers. Includes discussion of LEDs, Photodetectors, and other devices for interfacing optical fibers to electronic circuits.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 237 - Industrial Electronics I
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Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 240 - Principles of Communications
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Introduces the concepts of electronic communications and includes noise, modulation, de-modulation and signal propagation. Includes circuits and equipment to implement the above communication concepts. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory and devices.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 241 - Electronic Communications I
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Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 242 - Electronic Communications II
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Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 248 - Test Instruments and Measurements
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Studies circuits used in electronics measurement and application of these circuits to test instruments such as oscilloscopes, electronic meters, and bridges. Stresses the accuracy of measurements, how instruments work, proper use of instruments, and calibration techniques.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 249 - Electrical Control Systems
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Studies components, equipment and circuits that are used to control the operation of electrical machines.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 250 - Solid State Circuits
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Teaches theory and application of amplifiers and oscillators. Includes amplifier circuit configurations, amplifier classes, operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, bandwidth distortion, and principles of feedback. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory, and active devices and circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 261 - Microprocessor Application I
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Teaches the fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices machine level programming and interfacing. Emphasizes instrumentation and microprocessor. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 263 - Microprocessor Application
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Provides an intensive study of funamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices, machine level programming and interfacing.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 264 - Microwave and Wireless Communications
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Studies microwave propagation, physical foundation of microwave technology, microwave transmission line, microwave vacuum tube devices, microwave transistors, discrete microwave amplifiers, monolithic microwave integrated circuit amplifiers, microwave diode, microwave transmitters, UHF and microwave receivers, radar systems, and wireless communications. Prerequisite:
ETR 204 and
ETR 241.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 267 - Microprocessor Applications I
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Includes interfacing the CPU to peripheral equipment, displays, control circuits and systems. Teaches sequential operation, the programming, and analysis of microprocessor and complementary chips. Emphasizes instrumentation and microprocessor. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 268 - Microprocessor Applications II
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Includes interfacing the CPU to peripheral equipment, displays, control circuits and systems. Teaches sequential operation, the programming, and analysis of microprocessor and complementary chips. Emphasizes instrumentation and microprocessor. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 271 - Microcomputer Electronics I
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Deals with digital circuit devices and systems including number systems, Boolean algebra, logic circuits, arithmetic and logic operations, integrated circuits and digital IC families, D/A and A/D. Includes memory devices, microprocessor architecture, programming and applications in microcomputer based systems. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 272 - Microcomputer Electronics II
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Deals with digital circuit devices and systems including number systems, Boolean algebra, logic circuits, arithmetic and logic operations, integrated circuits and digital IC families, D/A and A/D. Includes memory devices, microprocessor architecture, programming and applications in microcomputer based systems. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 273 - Computer Electronics I
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Teaches principles of digital electronics and microprocessors to familiarize the student with typical circuits and methods used to interface computer and/or controllers with various I/O devices. Includes exposure to high level programming as well as assembly language routines. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 274 - Computer Electronics II
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Teaches principles of digital electronics and microprocessors to familiarize the student with typical circuits and methods used to interface computer and/or controllers with various I/O devices. Includes exposure to high level programming as well as assembly language routines. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 279 - Digital Principles, Terminology and Applications
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Studies digital principles, terminology and applications covering number systems, arithmetic, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps and advanced logic circuits. Includes the study of registers, encoding and decoding, and multiplexing; A/D, D/A, displays and others.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 280 - Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits and Computers
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Studies digital logic, Boolean algebra, and arithmetic circuits, using standard integrated circuits and the functional block approach. Introduces concepts of computers, the internal operation and control language.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 281 - Digital Systems
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Includes basic numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic circuits and systems, pulse circuits and pulse logic systems as applied to computer and microprocessor technology.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 284 - Digital Communication
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Covers information theory, pulse communication A/D and D/A conversion, coding and error detection and interconnection requirements of digital techniques to voice, video and data communication. Prerequisite
ETR 167.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 285 - Fundamentals of Microcomputer Repair
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Provides the student with an exposure to the various techniques and procedures used to troubleshoot a microcomputer. May include an overview of a particular microprocessor system, use of isolation flow charts, test point charts, prints, diagnostic routines, component testing and fault isolation labs.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 295 - Topics In
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Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.
May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 297 - Cooperative Education
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Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits
- ETR 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
