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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
48 hours (12 weeks)
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the laboratory course, students will be able to: demonstrate proper use of multimeter and oscilloscopes; identify electrical hazards and how to avoid or minimize them in the workplace, prototype electrical circuits using schematics and breadboards like series, parallel circuits and combination of both, take measurements, organize data, create graphs, and analyze observations.
The basic electronics laboratory courses trained future electronics technician for entry level requirement career in electronic technology. The instructor utilizes laboratory assignments, hands-on demonstrations, soldering technique introduction and addresses questions utilizing the library resources and use basic circuit making skills and analyzing falstad software (Circuit Simulator Applet (falstad.com). Lab exam assess individuals' end-of-program knowledge and skills in a structured format. In addition, the instructor administers a daily lab performance to assess individuals’ skills.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Electronics or DC Circuits (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit ACE National Guide.
54 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain basic electrical theory; identify schematic symbols and sources of electricity; describe resistors, capacitors and inductors; interpret color codes; apply ohm’s law to DC electric circuit; analyze and troubleshoot DC series circuits, DC parallel circuits and DC series-parallel circuits; and apply voltage dividers and current dividers to electric circuits, proper soldering and de-soldering techniques.
The basic electronics course is the foundational course for electronics technician/engineers. The instructor utilizes PowerPoint presentations, videos for delivery lectures, making review notes, answering chapter exercises and assigned reading/assignment whenever required. Certification Exam ESA1 assess individuals' end-of-program knowledge and skills in an online proctored proficiency examination format. In addition, college administer a bi-weekly performance component test to assess individuals’ skills.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Electronics or DC Circuits (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
36 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: construct passive and active low pass and high pass filters, ceramic band pass filter and switched capacitor filters and observe the frequency response; build various types of AM modulator and demodulators; construct FM Transmitters and receivers using pulse averaging demodulator; observe the Phase locked Loop response as FM receiver, crystal oscillator; understand the importance of power amplifiers for radio transmitters; calculate noise in receiver circuits and observe PLL as Frequency Synthesizer; be familiar with frequency shift keying digital modulation; observe Pulse Amplitude Modulation and time Division multiplexing; troubleshoot and learn about equipment used in communication tests; and work with wireless devices.
Laboratory projects associated with ET203T are presented to confirm and reinforce theory concepts. This course provides an introduction to the technologies available for communication electronic and mobile devices. Students will have hands-on experience in building communication system circuits and will manage the hardware and measurements of various systems and build band-pass filter and switched capacitor filter, AM and FM modulator and demodulator circuits, binary data communication systems, familiar with transmission lines and antennas. Students learn to measure input and output signals and troubleshoot communication devices and introduced to a wide range of special test equipment used in electronic and mobile communication. The instructor utilizes lectures, daily projects, radio building project to enforce the theoretical learning and correlate them in hands on experiments. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in DC Circuits (Laboratory) (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE NATIONAL GUIDE.
36 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: understand basic terms of communication, filters, signal to noise ratio in dB, calculating from the signal levels of the receiver, parameters of an AM envelope and AM wave form equations, Amplitude Modulator and Demodulator Circuits; identify advantages and disadvantages of DSB and SSB Modulation, the differences between AM and FM, transmitter fundamentals, effect of noise in transmitter, use of power amplifiers for radio transmitters, familiarity with digital communication, techniques of multiplexing, data transmission, transmission lines and antennas, cell phone technologies and new wireless technology.
Major topics include: principles of electronic communication systems, fundamentals of AM and FM receivers, binary data communication, as well as the principles of transmission lines and antennas. In addition, students will study mobile technology, cellular phone technology and other telecommunication systems. Troubleshooting techniques will be applied to a wide range of special test equipment used in electronic communication. The instructor utilizes lectures, assignments, assignments, homework, bi-weekly quizzes, tests. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory ET101T, Basic Electronics Laboratory ET101L.
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Computer Technology, Computer Electronics, or Computer Engineering (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE NATIONAL GUIDE.
48 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: understand digital signals, basics of integrated circuit building techniques; implement TTL and CMOS gate logic circuits and test their functions, combining and simplifying logic gate circuits; identify Integrated Circuits specifications; implement Encoder, Decoder and Seven-Segment Displays, Flip-Flop, Counter, Shift Register, Arithmetic, Memory, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Circuits; identify fundamentals programmable logic controller system; identify basic components of the PLC and how to make connection; and be familiar with software basics and write a basic program for PLC using Allen Bradley Software.
Laboratory projects associated with ET202T are presented to confirm and reinforce theory concepts. Students construct digital circuits discussed in lecture using integrated circuits and test them using analog and digital concepts. Students learn circuit analysis and troubleshooting techniques, construct circuits and conduct experiments. Students perform real and simulated hands-on experiments using Allen Bradley MicroLogix. The instructor utilizes lectures, power point presentations, hands on demonstrations, and laboratory projects. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory (ET101T) and Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Digital Technology, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology or Engineering Technology (Lab) (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
48 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: use Transistor-Transistor -Logic (TTL) circuits such as gates, encoders, decoders, and digital integrated circuits; construct digital circuit pin diagrams; describe troubleshooting techniques, construction of digital circuits; conduct experiments and analyze the results; and construct and test various combinational digital circuits.
The course utilizes lectures, PowerPoint presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and laboratory assignments. Instructor administers a daily performance to assess individuals’ hands-on skills on digital combinational logic circuits. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics (ET101T) and Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Digital Technology, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology or Engineering Technology (Lab) (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide).
24 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: describe circuit analysis and troubleshooting techniques; construct circuits and conduct experiments; identify the fundamentals programmable logic controller system; identify the basic components of the PLC and how to make connection; explain software basics; and write a basic program for PLC using Allen Bradley Software; and perform real and simulated hands-on experiments using Allen Bradley Micrologix.
The course utilizes lectures, PowerPoint presentations, hands-on demonstrations, and laboratory projects. Instructor administers a daily performance to assess individuals’ hands on skills on digital sequential logic circuits and PLC basic understanding. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics (ET101T) and Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Digital Technology (Sequential Circuits Lab), Computer Technology, Electronics Technology, or Engineering Technology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE NATIONAL GUIDE.
48 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: understand digital signals, basics of integrated circuit building techniques; implement TTL and CMOS gate logic circuits and test their functions, combining and simplifying logic gate circuits; identify Integrated Circuits specifications; implement Encoder, Decoder and Seven-Segment Displays, Flip-Flop, Counter, Shift Register, Arithmetic, Memory, Analog to Digital and Digital to Analog Circuits; explain fundamentals programmable logic controller system; identify the basic components of the PLC and how they function' relay type instruction, ladder logic diagram, timer and counter instruction and functions, usage of program control, data manipulation, PLC sequencer and shift register functions, and be familiar with PLC installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Major topics include: building block of digital electronics: logic gates, encoders, decoders, Flip flops, counters, registers, multiplexers, binary arithmetic circuits, analog-to-digital-to-analog converters, overview of PLCs and relays, Micrologix PLC hardware components, basics of PLC programming, PLC wiring diagrams, ladder logic programs, PLC Instructions. circuit analysis and troubleshooting techniques, Skills about installing, programming, and troubleshooting a PLC system will be emphasized. This course will specify safety consideration for personnel, field devices and automated equipment. Digital circuits discussed in lecture are constructed on the PAD trainer for further analysis. The instructor utilizes lectures, assignments, assignments, homework, bi weekly quizzes, tests and proctors for certification exam ESA-4 in the final week. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics Theory (ET101T), Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Digital Logic Circuits, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology or Engineering Technology (Lab) (5/22).NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE National Guide.
24 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: understand digital signals; understand numbers used in digital electronics; implement TTL and CMOS gate logic circuits; implement combining logic gate circuits; implement integrated circuits specifications; and implement use of encoder, decoder, and seven-segment displays circuits.
Instruction includes PowerPoint presentations, videos for delivery lectures, preparing review notes, answering chapter exercises and assigned reading/assignment whenever required. Bi-weekly quizzes are administered to assess individuals’ skills. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics (ET101T) and Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Introduction to Digital Logic Circuits, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology, or Engineering Technology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE NATIONAL GUIDE.
24 hours (12 weeks).
August 2019 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: explain the fundamentals of second part of digital electronics sequential circuits consists of flip flops, counters, registers, binary arithmetic circuits, memories, analog-to-digital-to-analog conversions, programmable logic controllers (overview of PLCs and relays, Micrologix PLC hardware components, basics of PLC programming, PLC wiring diagrams, ladder logic programs, PLC Instructions, circuit analysis and troubleshooting techniques, skills about installing, programming, and troubleshooting a PLC system.
Instruction includes PowerPoint presentations, videos for delivery lectures, review notes, answering chapter exercises and assigned reading/assignment whenever required. The instructor utilizes lectures, assignments, assignments, homework, bi-weekly quizzes, tests and proctors for certification exam ESA-4 in the final week. Prerequisite: Basic Electronics (ET101T) and Basic Electronics Laboratory (ET101L).
In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Digital Technology, Computer Technology, Electronics Technology, or Engineering Technology (5/22). NOTE: This course was previously evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE). To view credit recommendations previously established, visit the ACE NATIONAL GUIDE.
