- 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 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 145 - Industrial Electricity Applications
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Includes presentation and demonstration on rotating devices, single phase and polyphase distribution, magnetic devices, circuits and systems for industrial applications. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 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 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. 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 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 231 - Principles of Lasers and Fiber Optics I
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Teaches the theory and application of lasers and fiber optics. Includes optics, fiber optic cables and connectors, photo detectors, optical pulse generation, sensors, multiplexers, lasers, gas lasers, semiconductor lasers, laser safety and laser test instruments. May include preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 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 253 - Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment Technology I
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Studies equipment and systems used in the manufacturing of semiconductor devices. Includes topics such as vacuum and leak detection systems; RF power and plasma generation; pneumatic and hydraulic actuators and sensors; and systems trouble shooting and maintenance. Includes topics such as process wafer handling; robotics; control process chamber modules and interfaces; wafer throughput factors, clean room gas, chemical, and equipment delivery systems; semiconductor equipment layout, installation and repair; and other related topics. Parts I and II may be taken out of sequence. Prerequisites:
ETR 185 or
ETR 156 or equivalent.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 259 - Linear Integrated Circuits
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Studies linear integrated devices, circuits and applications. Includes analysis of linear ICs, op-amps, op-amp circuits, regulator circuits, oscillatory circuits, waveshaping circuits, active filter, signal processing; A/D and D/A conversion, modulation and demodulation, timers, special analog circuits, new topics and troubleshooting methods. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 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 286 - Principles and Applications of Robotics
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Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 290 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. 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 299 - 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
