- ETR 11 - Troubleshooting Analysis, Electronics I
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Focuses on analysis and testing of assemblies and circuits using standard test equipment. Emphasizes troubleshooting techniques. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 12 - Troubleshooting Analysis, Electronics II
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Focuses on analysis and testing of assemblies and circuits using standard test equipment. Emphasizes troubleshooting techniques. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- 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 22 - A.C. Fundamentals and Devices
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Teaches basic electrical theory as applied to A.C. circuits. Emphasizes A.C. concepts with the application of passive devices to the basic electrical/electronics circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 31 - Electronics I
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Provides introduction to electronic devices, applications and circuitry. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 32 - Electronics II
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Provides introduction to electronic devices, applications and circuitry. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 41 - Industrial Electronics I
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Studies devices and circuits as applied to industrial electronic control processors. Demonstrates the combination of basic circuits into complete systems, open-loop systems, demonstrations and laboratory experiments.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 9 hours per week.
5 credits
- ETR 42 - Industrial Electronics II
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Studies devices and circuits as applied to industrial electronic control processors. Demonstrates the combination of basic circuits into complete systems, open-loop systems, demonstrations and laboratory experiments.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 50 - Introduction to Microprocessors
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Introduces microprocessor theory, history and application. Covers general field of microprocessors with sessions devoted to one specific type.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 90 - 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 93 - Studies In
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Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 credits
- ETR 95 - 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 96 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 97 - 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.
1-5 credits
- ETR 98 - 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 99 - 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 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 102 - Electrical/Electronic Calculations II
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Teaches calculation methods and advanced applications and processes to electrical and electronic problems. Stresses basic calculations required in circuit analysis. Includes problem solving using calculators or computers. Prerequisite:
ETR 101.
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 106 - Programming Methods for Electrical/Electronic Calcula.
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Teaches the application of a high-level language to electrical and electronic problem solving and circuit analysis. Introduces an operating system.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 4-7 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- ETR 107 - Programming Applications for ELE/ETR Calculations
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Focuses on applications of a computer language(s) to electrical/ electronic problem solving and circuit analysis. Requires the preparation of a computer program(s) meeting problem specifications.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 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 116 - DC and AC Circuit Analysis
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Covers background information required by the Electronics Engineering Technology program but not covered in military electronic schools. Includes DC and AC circuit analysis techniques such as Thevenin, Norton, Mesh, Nodal, Branch current, three phase power, two port parameters, etc. Co-requisite:
MTH 166.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
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 124 - Electronic Applications II
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Provides laboratory and shop experience as applied to basic electronic devices, circuits and systems with emphasis on practical measurements. Part II 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 131 - Electrical Circuits I
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Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, instruments, laws and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Co-requisite:
MTH 113 or equivalent. Part I of II.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- ETR 132 - Electrical Circuits II
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Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, instruments, laws and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Co-requisite:
MTH 113 or equivalent. Part II of II.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
4-5 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 143 - Devices and Applications I
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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 I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 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 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 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 171 - Computer Instrumentation I
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Studies instrumentation and measurement practices incorporating laboratory data collection and analysis by means of computers. Part I of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 172 - Computer Instrumentation II
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Studies instrumentation and measurement practices incorporating laboratory data collection and analysis by means of computers. Part II of II.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
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 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 193 - Studies In
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Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.
Variable hours per week.
1-5 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 196 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- ETR 197 - 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.
1-5 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 202 - Calculus for Electronics
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Teaches differential and integral calculus as applied to the solution of electrical problems involving instantaneous rates of change and the determination of output values with changing inputs. Emphasizes electrical circuits and their operations.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 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 206 - Logic Circuits and Systems I
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Includes the basic numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic circuits and systems as applied to electrical and electronic technology.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- ETR 207 - Logic Circuits and Systems II
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Deals with math logic systems, pulse logic circuits and pulse logic systems as applied to computer and microprocessor technology.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 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 214 - Advanced Circuits and New Devices
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Includes lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 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 218 - Industrial Electronics Circuits
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Introduces the principles of industrial measurements and control: electrical, electronic, mechanical, thermal, and optical measuring and records, and actuators, electronic instrumentation control devices and circuits.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 219 - Introduction to Electrical Machines
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Studies the construction, theory of operations and applications of AC and DC machines.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 221 - Electronic Controls I
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Discusses characteristics and performance of linear control systems with one or more feedback loops. Includes functions and properties of various components encountered in control systems including servo-amplifiers and error detectors, machine synchronization for automatic operations. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 222 - Electronic Controls II
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Discusses characteristics and performance of linear control systems with one or more feedback loops. Includes functions and properties of various components encountered in control systems including servo-amplifiers and error detectors, machine synchronization for automatic operations. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 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 227 - Principles of Computer Systems II
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Studies techniques and procedures used to troubleshoot computer equipment and peripherals. Studies may include flow charts, test points, diagnostic procedures and fault isolation with emphasis on correcting problems. 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 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 232 - Principles of Lasers and Fiber Optics II
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Continues to study the theory and application of lasers and fiber optics. Includes optics, fiber optic cables and connectors, photo detectors, optical pulse generation, sensors, multiplexers, and laser safety.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 233 - Electronics Applications III
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Provides laboratory and shop experiences related to advanced electronics systems and devices including microcomputers. Part I of II.
Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 2-6 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- ETR 234 - Electronics Applications IV
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Provides laboratory and shop experiences related to advanced electronics systems and devices including microcomputers. Part II of II.
Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 2-6 hours per week.
1-2 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 238 - Industrial Electronics II
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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 II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 239 - Semiconductor Manufacuring and Process Technology
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Studies process and technology used in the manufacturing of semiconductor integrated circuits. Includes materials physics and crystal growth, clean room processes, layering, deposition, thin film epitaxy, doping ion implantation, metaization, e-beam and photolithography, packaging, safety and mask design. Includes quality control in device manufacturing; simulation and lab work for materials, device measurements and testing. Prequisites:
ETR 185 or
ETR 156 or equivalent.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 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 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 243 - Digital, Analog, and Data Comm. Sys. I
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Teaches theory and implementation of digital and analog circuits in communication systems. Includes PCM, multiplexing, analog modulation, analysis and performance of transmitters and receivers. Includes optical satellite and other communications systems. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory and devices. Part I of II.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7-8 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- ETR 244 - Digital, Analog, and Data Comm. Sys. II
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Teaches theory and implementation of digital and analog circuits in communication systems. Includes PCM, multiplexing, analog modulation, analysis and performance of transmitters and receivers. Includes optical satellite and other communications systems. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory and devices. Part II of II.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 7-8 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- ETR 245 - Two-Way Communications
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Teaches mobile and base station communications, transmitters and receivers and their test equipment.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 247 - Display Systems
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Teaches principles, circuits, and devices for producing, transmitting, receiving, storing, reproducing, processing and displaying video and other visual information.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 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 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 254 - Semiconductor Manufcturing Equipment Technology II
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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 eqipment layot, 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 255 - Active Devices and Circuits
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Teaches theory of active devices and circuits, devices and circuit parameters, semiconductor characteristics and the application of circuits to active systems. Includes testing and analysis of active devices and circuits. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
3 credits
- ETR 256 - Devices and Circuit Design I
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Studies devices, applications and design of circuits incorporating these devices. Utilizes accepted design and analysis techniques using appropriate device and circuit modes. Includes diodes, transistor, thermisters, thermionic devices, op-amps, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, filters and switching circuits. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory. Part I of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 257 - Devices and Circuit Design II
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Studies devices, applications and design of circuits incorporating these devices. Utilizes accepted design and analysis techniques using appropriate device and circuit modes. Includes diodes, transistor, thermisters, thermionic devices, op-amps, power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, filters and switching circuits. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory. Part II of II.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 258 - Devices and Circuit Design III
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Studies devices, applications and design of circuits incorporating these devices. Utilizes accepted design and analysis techniques using appropriate device and circuit modes. Includes diodes, transistors, thermisters, thermionic devices, op-amps, power supplies, amplifiers, filters and switching circuits. Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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 260 - Electronic Circuits and Instrumentation
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(FOR NON-ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC MAJORS) Covers electronic circuits, devices and instrumentation, A.C. and D.C. circuit theory, electronic circuits involving amplifiers, oscillators and their applications. Includes troubleshooting practices.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
4-5 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 262 - Microprocessor Application II
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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 II 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 265 - Advanced Microprocessors
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Provides an in-depth treatment of microprocessors including machine level programming, memory structure, serial and parallel I/O devices.
Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-7 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- ETR 266 - Microprocessor Applications
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Teaches fundamentals of microprocessors including architecture, internal operations, memory, I/O devices, machine level programming and interfacing.
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 275 - Computer Electronics III
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Continues with 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.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 278 - Computer Interfacing and Circuitry
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Deals with typical circuitry used to interface computers with the outside world.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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 282 - Digital Systems I
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Includes programming, circuitry, logic, operation interfacing of computer and microprocessing systems. Includes pulse circuits and pulse logic systems as applied to computer and microprocessor technology. Part I of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- ETR 283 - Digital Systems II
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Includes programming, circuitry, logic, operation interfacing of computer and microprocessing systems. Includes pulse circuits and pulse logic systems as applied to computer and microprocessor technology. Part II of II.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 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 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 287 - Principles and Applications of Robotics
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Studies the terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 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 293 - Mini-Computers
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Provides fundamentals of mini-computers and a study of mini- computer circuits, troubleshooting and repair.
Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- ETR 294 - Technical Certification
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Reviews materials on various options of certification exams to prepare students for taking the certification exam. Addresses any one option of certification and may be repeated for credit.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 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 296 - On-Site Training
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Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.
Credit/work 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 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
- 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
