Electrical Technology Course Descriptions

Theory of Electricity. Basic DC circuits. Fundamental electrical laws. Magnetism. Concept of alternating current. Meter measurements and circuit simulations. Circuit components – resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers. Basic electronics – diodes and transistors. Lecture and laboratory integration using simulation and hardware. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2.
 

ELEC 128

Electrical Circuits

3 credits

An introduction to electric circuit fundamentals, including Ohm’s Law and Kirchoff’s Law. Students analyze serial, parallel and combinations of circuits using circuits theorems, Thevinin, Norton and superposition. Introduction to AC circuits is included using simulation and hands-on laboratories. Corequisite: Beginning Algebra Math 003. Class hrs: 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisites: High School Algebra or MATH 003, MATH 003T Beginning Algebra.
 

ELEC 129

Digital Logic

3 credits

Binary number systems and codes, fundamentals of Boolean Algebra, algebra simplifications; BCD, ASCII and parity codes. Basic gates and OR, invert, NAND, NOR and XOR, XNOR Comparators; flip flops: Sequential circuits; parallel adders; Counter Design; registers, decoders, encoders, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers. Emphasis on Integrated circuits. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisites: High School Algebra or MATH 003, MATH 003T Beginning Algebra.
 

ELEC 130
ELEC 131

Co-op Education in Electrical Technology I
Co-op Education in Electrical Technology II

3 credits
3 credits

Co-op courses are designed to promote career awareness through cooperative work experience in the specific field. Students integrate classroom theory with a monitored and supervised work experience. Periodic meetings with faculty advisor and written assignments are required. 225 work hours required. Prerequisite: Approval of Curriculum or Department Chair; GPA of 2.5 or higher; 9 earned credits in curriculum-required courses and 3 credits in ENG 101 or equivalent for a total of 12 credits; and a major declared in this specific curriculum.
 

ELEC 135

Voice/Telephone Telecommunications

4 credits

This module covers in detail the principles, terminology, and basis for electronic communication. Voice communication is presented in detail. Included are public and private networks, including voice over Internet. Telecommunication equipment, switching and transmission technology are presented. The frequency spectrum, modulation methods, and multiplexing techniques are examined. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations are employed. Offered spring semester.
 

ELEC 136

Data Telecommunications

4 credits

An introduction to the technique, principles, and terminology of Data Communication are presented. Transmission media, communication interfaces, network topologies, and packet transmission techniques are presented. Practical companions to the OSI model are discussed. Data Communication equipment, basic network configurations, multiplexing, and interactive learning demonstrations are included. Offered fall semester.

ELEC 137

Alternating Current and Non-Sine Waves

3 credits

Alternating current circuits and different waveforms are analyzed: Sine/usoidal, exponential, rectangular, square, triangular and mixed waveforms. Average and effective values are calculated. Complex number algebra is used. Impedance, reactance, conductance, admittance and reactance concepts are studied. The laws of circuit analysis are applied to AC excitation. RL, RC, RLC circuits are studied; simulation and hands-on laboratories to illustrate theory. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisite: ELEC 128 Electrical Circuits. Corequisite: MATH 110A College Algebra with Trig.

ELEC 138

Intro Telecommunications

4 credits

This course introduces the student to the techniques, principles, terminology, and technology of telecommunications. Comprehensive coverage of current analog and digital data communications is featured, along with an extensive discussion of emerging technologies. For example, high-speed communications using xDSL, cable modems, satellites, ATM, and fiber are discussed. A study of LANS, WANS, and wireless networks is covered. The course material is taught through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Class hrs. 4. Offered fall semester.

ELEC 140

Voice/Data Cabling Basics

3 credits

This course is designed for students interested in the physical aspects of voice and data network cabling and installation. The course focuses on cabling issues related to data and voice connections and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Offered fall and spring semesters.

ELEC 160

Electronics

3 credits

Provides a basic knowledge of electronics using semi-conductor devices. A wide range of practical applications is studied. Experiments use discrete and integrated circuits. Basic circuit configuration using diodes, transistors, optical devices and operational amplifiers are studied. The course discusses trouble shooting techniques that are applicable to electronic circuits. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisites: High School Algebra or MATH 003, MATH 003T Beginning Algebra.

ELEC 204

Electrical Machinery

3 credits

Electromagnetic induction; characteristics and analysis of DC generators and motors, shunt series, and compound efficiency i voltage regulation; torque; speed regulation starting a DC motor; standards and rating; polyphase system; characteristics and analysis of the alternator; synchronous impedance, power factor, correction, and applications. Different motor designs are presented. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisite: ELEC 128 Electrical Circuits.

ELEC 208

Computer Systems

3 credits

A combined lecture and laboratory course with hands-on exercises. Introduction to microcomputer operation. Function of motherboard components and I/O devices are covered. Personal computer networking with hardware and software components. Skills required to install, configure and upgrade microcomputer modules and peripherals are covered. Troubleshooting of common module problems and system malfunction. Structure and function of major DOS and Windows operating system components are covered. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2.

ELEC 212A

Emerging Electronic Applications

3 credits

This course presents techniques in electronics as emerging applications develop. Students are taught the use of electronics in many areas such as health, biomedical, optical technologies, microwaves and other applications as they appear. Class and Lab hrs. 4.

ELEC 217B

Electronic Devices and Test Equip. Lab

2 credits

A range of electronic devices are investigated and characterized, both discrete and integrated. Properties of analog circuits including gain, frequency response, loading effects, ringing and pulse response are studied. Students learn the proper use and familiarity of electronic test equipment such as the oscilloscope, signal generator, digital voltmeter, frequency counter, and function generator. Proper measurement techniques are explained. Class hrs. 3. Prerequisites: ELEC 128 Electrical Circuits, and ELEC 137 Alternating Current and Non-Sine Waves.

ELEC 223

Digital Logic and Switching Circuits

4 credits

This is a transfer-oriented comprehensive course. A review of basic digital chips is performed. A review of computer arithmetic is performed. Boolean Laws are emphasized and studied. Combinational circuits are analyzed from given logical diagram; combinational circuits synthesized (built) from given logic algebraic equation. Sequential circuits analyzed with memory devices studied. Adders, counters, registers, etc. are analyzed. Encoders and decoders, multiplexing and generation of digital waveforms are studied. Solid state switching circuits are investigated. Simulated and hands-on experimentation performed. Class and Lab hrs. 4.

ELEC 218

Introduction to Microprocessors

3 credits

This course introduces microprocessor architectures and microcomputer systems including memory type and organization. Topics include: buses architecture, serial/parallel I/O systems, memory systems, instruction set, timing operation, programming, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze programs and trouble-shoot basic microprocessor circuits. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2.

ELEC 224

Network Telecommunications

4 credits

This course is designed to train students in the organization, architecture, setup, maintenance, hardware and software aspects of computer networks. Topics include: Introduction to Networks, LAN to WAN topologies. TCP/IP networks are included. Material for certification is presented; including Intra- and Inter-Network devices, network operating systems, peer-to-peer and client server. The student is introduced to wireless networks. This course is modified as new Networks emerge. Lecture and demonstration are employed. Class hrs. 4.

ELEC 227

Electrical System Analysis

3 credits

Discussion of transients in electrical systems, first, second, and higher order systems; constant, exponential, sinusoidal, and multiple excitations; Introductory and intermediate circuit concepts reviewed. Computer solutions to problems illustrated. Time constants and transient intervals investigated. RC, RL, LC, RLC circuits analyzed and laboratory experiments performed. Complete electrical systems with multiple switching analyzed. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisite: ELEC 128 Electrical Circuits. Offered fall and spring semesters.

ELEC 228

Energy Conversion & Power

3 credits

Provides a basic knowledge of electrical distribution system principle and construction of a transformer. Losses, efficiency and transformer rating. Study method of control, electro-mechanical control, solid state control and microprocessor control. Basic concept of programmable controller and applications. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Not offered every semester.

ELEC 239

Analog Circuits

3 credits

Covers several integrated circuit operations, including operational amplifiers, voltage regulators, phototransistors and selected IC devices. The course includes summing amplifiers, Opamp applications. The course includes trouble shooting, analog circuits, analog-digital and digital-analog conversions. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisite: ELEC 160 Electronics. Offered fall semester.

ELEC 240

Advanced Electronics

3 credits

Review of diodes and transistors. Diode clipping and clamping. Small signal amplifiers using math models. Cascaded amplifiers, large signal analysis, class A, B amplifiers, FET amplifiers. Study of high, low and band pass filters. Laboratory experimentations. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2.

ELEC 241

Advanced Passive and Active Networks

3 credits

Network theorems, mesh and nodal analysis, matrix solutions to circuit problems, the transformer, mutual inductance, magnetically coupled circuits, network topology, polyphase circuits, two-port networks and their interconnections; the Laplace Transform, Laplacian domain analysis, partial fraction, Heaviside’s residue theorem, pole-zero plots, unit step, unit ramp, impulse function, doublet function, initial value theorem, final value theorem, translation techniques, the transfer function, introduction to the Fourier Series and the Fourier Transform. Class hrs. 4. Prerequisite: ELEC 255 Circuits for Engineers. Corequisite: ELEC 244 Advanced Passive and Active Laboratories. Offered spring semester.

ELEC 244

Advanced Passive and Active Laboratories

1 credit

Laboratory experimentation in Capacitors, Inductors & Diodes in DC & AC Circuits, AC Function Generator, Diodes and rectification, Transformer operations, the Oscelloscope, Operational Amplifiers, Measuring in Steinmetzian Domain voltages and current, Time Constants and Transient Analysis, BH Magnetization Curve, Lissajous Patterns, RL, RC, and RLC Circuits, determination of impedance and admittance, series and parallel resonance, AC power measurements, frequency selective circuits; also computer simulation to illustrate concepts. Lab hrs. 2. Corequisite: ELEC 241 Advanced Passive and Active Networks. Offered spring semester.

ELEC 255

Circuits for Engineers

3 credits

Circuits involving: Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s laws, voltage and current divider rules, superposition, Thevenin’s theorem, mesh and nodal analysis. Circuits involving resistance, capacitance and inductance, phasors. Class hrs. 2; Lab hrs. 2. Corequisite: MATH 115A Technical Mathematics with Calculus.

ELEC 258

Computer-Based Instrumentation

3 credits

A laboratory-oriented course enabling the technology student to gain familiarity using the computer as a versatile test instrument with its inherent ability to automate measurement taking and control processes. Principles of signal acquisition and storage are covered and proficiency in use and interconnection of measurement equipment is gained. Applied topics include: programming techniques, instrument control, sensors and transducers and interconnection standards. Class and Lab. hrs. 4. Prerequisite: ELEC 129 Digital Logic.

ELEC 261

Computer Diagnostics

3 credits

A combined lecture and lab course with hands-on exercises. Introduction to microprocessor operation with coverage of common PC architectures and various data transfer modes on system buses. Skills required to install, configure and upgrade microcomputer modules and peripherals are covered. Diagnose and troubleshoot common module problems and system malfunctions. Structure and function of major operating system components covered. Class and Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: ELEC 129 Digital Logic. Not offered every semester.

ELEC 262

Telecommunications Lab

1 credit

Experiments to reinforce the lectures on Telecommunications are performed. Requires at least two previous Telecommunication Modules or permission of the instructor to be admitted to this course. Lab hrs. 2. Prerequisites: Two telecommunications modules from: ELEC 135, 136, 224, 264. Offered annually.

ELEC 264

Emerging Technologies

4 credits

This course stresses the emerging technologies in electronics and telecommunications. Some of the topics include IR transmission, wireless details, cordless phones, cell phone and satellite communication. The growth in optical and video transmission are included. This course is modified as new technology emerges. Interactive demonstrations are employed. Class hrs. 4.

ELEC 265

Network Transformation Analysis

3 credits

Network theorems and mesh and nodal analysis are performed, using determinants to solve simultaneous equations. The Laplace transforms and Fourier Series also introduced. Hands-on experiments are performed. Class and Lab hrs. 4. Prerequisite: MATH 110A College Algebra with Trigonometry. Corequisite: Math 115 Precalculus or MATH 115A Technical Math with Calculus.

ELEC 266

Computer Applications for Electronics

2 credits

Basic computer orientation; a variety of software packages related to the workplace in the creation of documents, memos, spreadsheets, graphs, databases; utilization of Electronic Mail and technical web sites, imeasurement, and analysis; use of the computer to simulate electrical circuits to simulate circuit operations. Class hrs. 1; Lab hrs. 2. Not offered every semester.

ELEC 271, 272, 273

Special Project/Independent Study

1-3 credits

Special projects, independent study or technical paper in electrical technology. Supervised, evaluated, and adapted to the needs and interests of the especially qualified electrical technology student. Content, evaluation, and number of credits determined by the faculty sponsor, chairperson, and members of the Electrical Technology Department.

ELEC 281

Electrical Layout Laboratory

1 credit

Electrical drawing related to symbols, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, highway, baseline and lineless diagrams, PC boards. Experimentation related to: diodes, zenes diodes, LEDs, transistors and biasing. Laboratory sessions and circuit simulations are used. Lab hrs. 2.

ELEC 282

Electronic Communication

3 credits

This course covers the basics for an understanding of communication systems and circuits. Time and frequency domain concepts are explained. Circuit components include: filters, tuned amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, phase locked loops and frequency synthesizers. Transmission media such as wire, radio and microwave and fiber optic connections are studied and compared. Analog and digital communication methods are compared along with modulation and multiplexing techniques. Emphasis given to current technologies. Class hrs. 2; lab hrs. 2. Prerequisites: ELEC 129 Digital Logic, ELEC 137 Alternating Current and Non-Sine Waves.

ELEC 285

Emerging Digital Technology

3 credits

This course covers topics currently of interest in emerging digital technology. Examples include robot controls and circuitry that augments microcomputer control, and includes sensors and connections to microcomputers. Class hrs. 2; lab hrs. 2.