Electronics Technology (ETR) at Virginia Western Community College
Distance Learning
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Term
- ETR 93 - Studies In
- 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 99 - 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 106 - Programming Methods for Electrical/Electronic Calcula.
- 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 112 - Math Applications for ELE/ETR Analysis
- 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
- 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 115 - D.C. and A.C. Circuits
- 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 123 - Electronic Applications I
- 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
- 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 136 - General Industrial Electronic Systems
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 144 - Devices and Applications II
- 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 II 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 148 - Amplifiers and Integrated Circuits
- 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
- 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 151 - Electronic Circuits and Troubleshooting I
- 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
- 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
- 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 160 - Survey of Microprocessors
- 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
- 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
- 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 1-3 hours. Total 3-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 167 - Logic Circuits and Systems
- 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
- 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 190 - 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 193 - Studies In
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.3-4 credits - ETR 204 - Electronic Devices II
- Studies active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors, amplifiers and others. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.3-4 credits - ETR 211 - Electronics Diagnostics I
- 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 214 - Advanced Circuits and New Devices
- Includes lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - ETR 225 - Data Communications
- 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 1-6 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.
4-5 credits - ETR 228 - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
- Teaches procedures for isolating and correcting problems in computers and computer-related hardware. Emphasizes operational concepts, use of diagnostic software and troubleshooting equipment.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
- 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 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 242 - Electronic Communications II
- 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 246 - Electronic Motor Drives Systems
- Introduces advanced operations, setup, programming and troubleshooting of electronic motor drives that are used for the control of industrial AC motors.Lecture 1 - 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3- 4 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ETR 249 - Electrical Control Systems
- 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
- Teaches theory and application of amplifiers and oscillators. Includes amplifier circuit configurations, amplifier classes, operational amplifiers, power amplifiers, bandwidth distortion, and principles of feedback.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory, and active devices and circuits.4 credits - ETR 255 - Active Devices and Circuits
- 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.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of D.C./A.C. theory.3 credits - ETR 261 - Microprocessor Application I
- 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 279 - Digital Principles, Terminology and Applications
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 285 - Fundamentals of Microcomputer Repair
- 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
- 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 295 - Topics In
- 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 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.
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