Electronics Engineering Technology AAS Degree Courses

This course explores technology systems and manufacturing processes using the methodology of project-based engineering problem solving. Learning activities explore a variety of engineering disciplines and address the social and political consequences of technological change.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

This course explores technology systems and manufacturing processes using the methodology of project-based engineering problem solving. Learning activities explore a variety of engineering disciplines and address the social and political consequences of technological change.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

This course presents basic concepts of electricity and electronics and the application of these concepts to direct current circuits. This course assumes no previous knowledge of electricity or electronics. An understanding of algebra is required.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-504.

This course presents basic concepts of electricity and electronics and the application of these concepts to alternating current circuits. This course is a continuation of the DC Electricity course. An understanding of algebra is required.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-290 or MAT-504.

This course provides the student with introductory knowledge, skills in use of tools, and components by mechanics.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

This course provides students with information required to understand industrial safety issues and procedures. Studies include job hazard awareness, lock-out/tag-out, egress, fire extinguishers, OSHA 10, material handling, and Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (SDS Sheets).

Lecture Hours: 16

This course presents algebraic concepts, trigonometric concepts and problem solving as applied to electronics. Specific topics included are: algebraic mathematical operations, equations manipulation and solving, quadratic equations, systems of equations, determinants and matrixes, special products and factoring, graphing, trigonometric functions, solutions of triangles, exponents and radicals, complex number systems and elements of plane vectors.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of C in MAT-063 or equivalent placement score.

Co-requisite(s): ELT-291.

This course will introduce hands-on computer-aided drafting and design. Basic computer hardware, software and file management will be discussed. Basic two-dimensional engineering CADD drawing creation using Drawing Aids will be covered. Various editing techniques will be examined. CAD drawings will be created, edited and plotted.

For non-majors, student with basic computer proficiency can be enrolled with instructor consent.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D in CSC-110, EGT-108, EGT-410, or ELT-192.

An introduction to drafting fundamentals including: two-dimensional, orthographic, and sectional. Auxiliary and pictorial; electronic symbols, devices, circuitry and systems, using CAD.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in EGT-108 or EGT-140.

This course is an introduction to operational amplifiers and their uses. This course provides the foundation for advanced courses in electronics circuit and systems by teaching the operating characteristics of operational amplifiers and circuit design using those devices.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): ELT-291.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): MAT-514.

This course is an introduction to electronic devices and their uses. This course provides the foundation for advanced courses in electronics circuit and systems by teaching the operating characteristics of electronic devices and circuit design using those devices.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-291.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-154.

This course introduces students to Visual C and LabView programming languages. The objective of this course is to provide students with the understanding of high level programming languages and programming techniques used in problem solving.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

This course presents logarithms as applied to electronics; number systems for computers, Boolean algebra, mapping and statistics as used in the electronic industry.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): MAT-504.

This course presents elements of the oral communications process with emphasis on developing interpersonal, small group, and public speaking skills. Students will be involved in activities that provide opportunity for the understanding and improvement of their oral communication skills.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides students with knowledge and understanding of digital logic circuit design and operation using integrated circuits. Some topics included are combinatorial logic circuits, flip-flops, arithmetic circuits, counters, registers, and logic families, with an introduction to hardware and applied C programming of Microcontrollers.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-320 and ELT-600.

This course teaches applied logic through work with electronic circuitry, which students also construct and test for functionality.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Human Relations is the study of self and social behavior. Emphasis is placed on the understanding and application of social science theories and research for the development of effective interpersonal and organizational relationships.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course provides an introduction to the study of behavior with emphasis in the areas of learning, cognition, motivation, personality, behavioral disorder, therapy, and social influence. An understanding of the impact of both theoretical perspectives and experimental evidence on the formulation of the science of human behavior is also stressed. Psychological theories and principles are utilized to explain and predict behavior.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course surveys the basic principles, concepts, and research findings of social life from small groups to societies. The course examines a range of sociological explanations for the various forms of social behaviors and establishes a basis for reflection and further study in the field.

Lecture Hours: 48

This course introduces students to Visual Basic programming languages. The objective of this course is to provide students with the understanding of high level programming languages and programming techniques used in problem solving.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-600.

This course is an introduction to communication circuits, with an in depth study of A.M. and F.M. transceiver theory.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 128

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-322.

This course provides the students with the understanding of personal computer hardware systems and administration of various computer operating systems. Also microcomputer troubleshooting and maintenance is covered.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in EGT-108, EGT-410, ELT-469, or EGT-420.

This course includes signal conditioning, transducer characteristics, microcontroller input/output and interfacing using C programming language and applications.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-600.

This course is the first of a series of two design courses. This course will introduce the student to design concepts and procedures as related to the design of electronics equipment. This course will require the student to identify an electronics design project as an individual or as a member of a team that will be completed during this course and the Electronics Design Project II course. All design projects will be subject to instructor approval.

Lab Hours: 32

This course is an introduction to topics of classical physics such as motion, friction, gravitation, vibrational motion, thermodynamics, sound, light and optics.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in MAT-514 or MAT-747.

This course covers the theory and application of devices and circuits used in industrial and commercial electronics.

Lecture Hours: 32 Lab Hours: 96

This course is continuation of Communication Circuits I. The course also includes the study of microwave communications.

Lecture Hours: 48 Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-415.

This course introduces the student to the fundamental building blocks that form a modern computer network, such as protocols, topologies, hardware, and network operating systems. The course then provides in-depth coverage of the most important concepts in contemporary networking, such as client/server architecture, TCP/IP, Ethernet, wireless transmission and security.

Lecture Hours: 16 Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-494.

This course is an introduction to microcontroller theory and applications. The objective of this course is to provide students with the basic microcontroller theory necessary to understand the operation and interfacing. This includes typical microcontroller architecture with C programming, input/output and interfacing concepts, hardware/software interaction and applications.

Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 64

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ELT-494.

This course is a continuation of ELT802 Electronic Design Project I. The student will complete the design project that was identified and started in Electronic Design Project I. This course will require the student to design, prototype, troubleshoot, and debug an electronics related project based on technology presented throughout the EET program.

Lab Hours: 32

Prerequisite(s): ELT-802.

Pre/Co-requisite(s): ELT-156.

Composition I emphasizes fluency, thesis-driven organization, the use of supporting details, and research techniques. Writing is approached as a recursive process that includes prewriting strategies, drafting, revising, and editing. The course helps students shape writing to serve readers' needs and define a sense of purpose in their writing. It also gives students strategies for reading college-level material.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement scores or equivalent.

This course focuses on composition and editing of curriculum-specific technical and business-related writing projects. Instruction includes formatting, information gathering, document drafting, editing, and written employment strategies.

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisite(s): A minimum grade of D- in ENG-061.