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TEC 228LB RF and Microwave Devices Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of TEC 228.
Corequisite(s): TEC 228
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TEC 230 Peer-to-Peer Networking and Network Cabling Fundamentals
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Introduction to basic networking concepts and cabling standards. Includes the Open System Interconnection (OSI) model
of networking, types of networking, multi-user vs. single-user programs, network security, type of connections, and type
of cabling.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 132/132LB.
Corequisite(s): TEC 230LB
Information: Prerequisite maybe waived with consent of instructor.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TEC 230LB Peer-To-Peer Networking and Network Cabling Fundamentals Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of TEC 230.
Corequisite(s): TEC 230
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TEC 250 Digital Devices
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Digital integrated circuits, primarily TTL. Includes power requirements, propagation delay, input and output electrical
characteristics, counters, latches, multiplexors, decoders, flip-flops and other digital devices. Also includes digital circuit
troubleshooting.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 122, 123.
Corequisite(s): TEC 250LB
Offered: Fall.
TEC 250LB Digital Devices Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of TEC 250.
Corequisite(s): TEC 250
Offered: Fall.
TEC 251 Analog Circuits
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Advanced analog circuits used in current digital systems. Includes logic and number system review, methods of
representing, logical functions, combinatorial logic families, power supply requirements, input characteristics, outputs, and
voltages.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 221.
Corequisite(s): TEC 251LB
Offered: Fall.
TEC 251LB Analog Circuits Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of TEC 251.
Corequisite(s): TEC 251
Offered: Fall.
TEC 286 Fiber Optics Installation and Testing
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Installation and use of optical fibers and related equipment in the optical industry. Includes optics theory, fiber types, cable
assembly and installation, testing of cables, special equipment, and survey of applications.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 103.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
TEC 287 Laser Fundamentals
3 cr. hrs. 4 periods (2 lec., 2 lab)
Fundamentals of lasers and how they are built and used in industry. Includes laser safety, properties of laser light,
introduction to quantum mechanics, cavity design, effects of extra cavity feedback and stability, laser types and
applications, cooling, and assembly and testing techniques.
Prerequisite(s): TEC 103.
Offered: Fall.
TECHNOLOGY
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