Electronics Technology Courses Descriptions

Prerequisite: ET103

This course will provide the student with knowledge of electronic devices, such as are used in computer peripherals, analysis circuits, circuit models used to solve electrical problems, and the application of circuit techniques to semiconductor devices. The laboratory will emphasize the construction, analysis and troubleshooting of these circuits. Computer assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET103

This course will provide the student with knowledge of electronic instrumentation used in testing and troubleshooting of electronic circuits. Applications will be chosen from electronic control, sensing, communication and computer circuits. Computer assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET103 or CP104

This course will introduce the students to the general and specific information on the least equipment, including alarm system, locks, safes, fire sprinklers, lighting devices, and video and intercom systems designed to enhance security. Through the clear instructions and detailed illustration in this course, you can learn to install and use this equipment properly.

Prerequisite: ET103

This course will focus on the application of electronic amplifiers, oscillators, and power supplies. The use of techniques such as feedback, coupling, and impedance matching will be studied. Multi-vibrators, industrial amplifiers, modulation and detection circuits, tuned amplifiers, and operational amplifiers will be discussed. Computer-assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET211

Radio Frequency Communications and Frequency Modulation communications systems will be discussed. The testing, troubleshooting, and repair of systems such as cellular phones, beepers, alarm systems are presented. Computer-assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET103

This course provides an understanding of the design and construction of printed and integrated circuits, and the fabrication of electronic devices. Topics will include building, testing, and use of simple microcomputers, microcomputer interconnections, telecommunications, interfacing and mass storage, digital and analog circuit design, and use and application of peripheral devices. Internet and computer- assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET103

This course introduces different types of electrical machines (motors, generators, converters, transformers), their functions and applications. Power electronics devices (controlled rectifiers, inverters, cycloconverters, regulators) and their industrial and commercial applications, such as variable frequency AC drive, controlled DC drive, CNC machines, HVAC, welding are studded in detail.

Prerequisite: ET103

This course provides the student with an understanding of the purpose of HVAC design, control strategies, architectural, and structural considerations. Heating and transport systems and load calculations will be explained. The selection and design of equipment as well as automatic control will be discussed. Computer-assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: ET150 or ET151

Students will gain an understanding of the architecture, memory, and bus structure of microprocessors. Topics will include design and structure of the operating system, subroutines and techniques used in machine language programming, experiments in computer interfacing and design, circuit design and evaluation, and review of personal computer systems. Computer-assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: CP154 or ET211

This course provides an understanding of the design and construction of printed and integrated circuits, and the fabrication of electronic devices. Topics will include building, testing, and use of simple microcomputers, microcomputer interconnections, telecommunications, interfacing and mass storage, digital and analog circuit design, and use and application of peripheral devices. Internet and computer- assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: CP154 or ET211

The course discusses the theory, design, implementation, and application of electronic devices. The course topics will include computer and microchip architecture, fiber optics, computer aided manufacturing, and bio electronics. Internet and computer assisted projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

Prerequisite: CP100

This course provides students with a broad coverage of Fiber Optic Networks and related equipment such as: fiber optic cables, light sources (Lasers, LEDs), transmitters and receivers, repeaters, optical amplifiers (including Erbium-doped amplifiers), filters, circulators, etc. The use of optical multiplexing, modulation, and other technologies and their implementation in computer networks, medical, industrial, video and other equipment as well as wireless optical communications are discussed.

Prerequisite: EN100

This course provides students with an understanding of the principles of technical writing, including the rules used in formal communication and the procedures for organizing and writing technical reports, manuals, instructions, and documentation. Internet and computer-assisted writing and research projects are integrated into the laboratory and lecture topics.

135 Class Hours

The internship offers students an opportunity to include professional work experience in their program of study. A minimum of 135 hours must be spent on an internship assignment. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor are required.

135 Class Hours

The internship offers students an opportunity to include professional work experience in their program of study. A minimum of 135 hours must be spent on an internship assignment. Periodic meetings with a faculty advisor are required.

Home Technology Integration (HTI) is the convergence or merging of previously separate technologies and systems in the home, including integrated home control, computer/home network, communications, lighting and energy management, entertainment and security, health and safety. The digital home market continues to boom as consumer’s desire everything from home theaters to wireless networks. This course is a valuable component which provides technical competency regarding the installation, integration and troubleshooting of automated home sub-systems such as home security, audio/video, computer networks, electrical and structured wiring, HVAC (Heating/Air Conditioning Systems), cable/satellite, broadband and telecommunications.

Prerequisite: ET103

HVAC CONTROLS course is designed to prepare students for careers requiring skills in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC Electrical/Electronic and mechanical equipment found in residential and commercial buildings. It provides an comprehensive overview of basic electrical fundamentals, wiring, motors, electronic devices and systems, and controls found in HVAC equipment. Emphasis is placed in the following areas; safety; tools for HVAC technicians; fundamentals of electricity and electrical meters; series circuits; parallel and series-parallel circuits; magnetic theory; fundamentals of AC electricity; transformers, three-phase, and single-phase voltage; symbols and diagrams for HVAC and refrigeration systems; relays, contactors, and solenoids; single-phase open motors; single-phase hermetic compressors; three-phase open motors and three-phase hermetic compressors; motor starters and over-current controls; thermostats and heating controls; pressure controls, timer controls, and other controls; electronic devices for HVAC systems; electrical control of heating and air-conditioning systems; electrical control of heat pump and refrigeration systems; and direct digital control systems. This course is essential for all HVAC service technicians, contractors, and HVAC installers.