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Technology
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
TEC 100 Introduction and Overview of Electronics
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Examination of the principles and techniques of basic electrical concepts. Includes fundamentals of electricity, current,
voltage, resistance, Ohm’s Law, electrical measurements, meters, power, DC circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance,
alternating current, transformers, and AC circuits. Also includes the language of electronics and the mathematical
foundations relative to the electronics industry.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TEC 101 Physics for Technology
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Fundamentals of applied physics for technology. Includes matter, motion, forces, work and energy, fluids, temperature and
heat, wave motion, electricity, direct current electricity, magnetism, alternating current, electronic devices, and light.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 122 or TEC 111.
Corequisite(s)
Offered: Fall, Spring.
TEC 103 Light and Optical Systems
2 cr. hrs. 3 periods (1 lec., 2 lab)
Introduction to light and optical systems used in photolithographic processes and equipment in semiconductor
manufacturing. Includes the electromagnetic spectrum, basic principles of light, light sources, interaction between matter
and light, optics terminology, and standing waves. Also includes filters, microscopes, photolithography, and optical fibers.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 113.
Offered: Spring.
TEC 104 Introduction to Robotics
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Principles of mechanical systems, electronics, and programming as applied to the design, build, and mobilization of remote
control and autonomous robots. Includes hardware familiarization, building a robot, programming, implementing the
hardware, basic gears, specialized gears and racks, implementing specialized hardware, interfacing the hardware,
programming with RCX, and programming commands. Also includes preparation for competition, new ideas for design,
preparing the program, testing and competing with Roverbot, new ideas for design, challenging design, and competing
with Inventorbot.
Offered: Fall.
TEC 105 Electronic Assembly Tools
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Introduces hand tools and measuring devices used in electronics and electromechanical assemblies. Includes basic and
special assembly tools, fastener installation and removal tools, precision measuring tools, fabrication tools, and torque and
optical measuring instruments. Also includes an emphasis on required safety procedures and practices and the use of
selected tools, measuring devices and procedures.
Offered: Fall.
TEC 111 Applied Math I
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduction to numerical operations in measurement and systems of units. Includes geometric figures, waveshapes, scale
drawings, collection of data, display of data, and data calculations. Also includes basic algebraic and numeric expressions,
scientific notation, and instruction on using the handheld calculator.
Information: TEC 111A, 111B, and 111C together constitute TEC 111.
Offered: Fall.
TEC 112 Applied Math II
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Continuation of TEC 111. Includes graphing, linear equations, functional notation, quadratic equations, and solving systems
of linear equations. Also includes many examples and exercises pertaining to electrical, magnetic, fluidic, thermal, and
mechanical systems; and layout and analysis of resistor, diode and transistor circuits using a circuit simulation program.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 111.
Information: TEC 112A, 112B, and 112C together constitute TEC 112.
Offered: Spring.
TECHNOLOGY
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