Electronics Technology (ETR) at Piedmont Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- ETR 107 - Programming Applications for ELE/ETR Calculations
- 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 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 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II
- 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 140 - Introduction to Mechatronics
- Presents foundational concepts in mechatronics including analog and digital electronics, sensors, actuators, microprocessors, and microprocessor interfacing to electromechanical systems. Surveys components and measurement equipment used in the design, installation, and repair of mechatronic equipment and circuits. Prerequisite: divisional approval.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ETR 149 - PC Repair
- 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
- 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 156 - Digital Circuits and Microprocessor Fundamentals
- 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- processor, interfacing, input/output, and memory.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ETR 164 - Upgrading and Maintaining PC Hardware
- 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 199 - Supervised Study
- 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
- 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
- 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 230 - Mechatronic Process Control
- Studies systems integrating mechanical components with electrical components and logic devices used to control manufacturing operations. Surveys electromechanical actuators, sensors, digital to analog conversion, and methods of computer control as related to the managing and monitoring of manufacturing processes. Prerequisite: MEC 140 or divisional approval.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ETR 237 - Industrial Electronics I
- 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
- 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 241 - Electronic Communications I
- 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 243 - Digital, Analog, and Data Comm. Sys. I
- 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 263 - Microprocessor Application
- Provides an intensive study of fundamentals 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 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 - ETR 290 - Coordinated Internship
- 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 298 - Seminar and Project
- 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
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits