Electronics Technology (ETR) at Laurel Ridge Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I
- 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 143 - Devices and Applications I
- Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJTs), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices and others. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
Co-requisite: knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory or permission of instructor.3-4 credits - ETR 150 - Machine Control Using Relay & Programmable Logic
- 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 168 - Digital Circuit Fundamentals
- 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 177 - Industrial Robotics and Robotics Programming
- Prepares the student to safely operate and maintain a robot and develop and maintain basic robot programs.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ETR 197 - Cooperative Education
- 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 280 - Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits and Computers
- 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 286 - Principles and Applications of Robotics
- 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