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Course Descriptions
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Course Descriptions
EDUC& 130 GUIDING BEHAVIOR 3CR
In this course students examine the principles and theories promoting social
competence in young children and creating safe learning environments.
Students also develop skills promoting effective interactions, providing
positive individual guidance, and enhancing group experiences. Prerequisites:
ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070.
EDUC& 136 SCHOOL AGE CARE 3CR
In this course students develop skills to provide developmentally appropriate
and culturally relevant activities and care, specifically: preparing the
environment, implementing curriculum, building relationships, guiding
academic/social skill development, and community outreach. Prerequisites:
ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070.
EDUC& 150 CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY 3CR
In this course students integrate the family and community contexts in which a
child develops. Students also explore cultures and demographics of families in
society, community resources, strategies for involving families in the education
of their child, and tools for effective communication. Prerequisites: ABED 046,
ABED 040 or MATH 070.
EDUC& 205 INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATION 5CR
This course provides an introduction to the field of K-12 education, designed
to serve the needs of those considering a career in, and those interested in a
better understanding of the educational system. This course includes 33 hours
of a required, supervised placement in an elementary, middle or high school.
Prerequisites: ABED 046, ABED 040 or MATH 070.
ELEC 110 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS I
(SURVEY COURSE)
6CR
Electronics impacts all of our lives, this complete introduction to basic Electricity/
electronics principles with an emphasis on hands-on application of theory
provides a solid foundation to anyone in the “ high-tech” workforce. A good look
into how these electronics products really work. Prerequisites: MATH 080 and
ENGL 093 or instructor permission.
ELEC 111 COMPUTER LITERACY FOR
ELECTRONICS PROFESSIONALS
2CR
An introductory course, which develops an understanding of basic computer
operations as they pertain to the electronics technical professional. Hardware
and basic software applications are studied as well as industry specific
software applications. Basic computer operations are studied.
ELEC 113 CAREER PLANNING
AND LEADERSHIP I
2CR
Focus on career objectives for the diverse electronics industry, leadership/
team skills, customer relations, occupational safety, hazardous material
regulations, hiring practices and techniques, and workplace ethics unique to
the electronics industry.
ELEC 114 ELECTRONICS TESTING PROCESSES
AND TECHNIQUES I
2CR
A practical study of techniques and methods of basic electrical testing and
parameter measurement. Component identification, technical methodology
and practices that are utilized throughout the electronics industry are studied.
Testing emphasis is on portable hand-held electronic test equipment,
including VOMs and DMMs. Prerequisites: MATH 080, ENGL 093, or equivalent
placement scores, or instructor permission. Corequisite: ELEC 110.
ELEC 115 ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
TESTING TECHNIQUES I
5CR
Introduction to techniques and methods of fabrication that are utilized
throughout the electronics industry. Basic manual electronic manufacturing
techniques, safety procedures, and shop practices and techniques are explored, as
well as proper hand tool selection, care and utilization. Prerequisites: MATH 080,
ENGL 093, or equivalent placement scores, or instructor permission.
ELEC 116 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMABLE
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
5CR
Due to industry shift students will be familiarized with PLCs and learn
Automated Manufacturing techniques and practices used to keep these
machines operational. Prerequisite: ELEC 110 or instructor permission.
ELEC 120 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS II 6CR
Continuation of the Introduction to Electronics course in which
semiconductors circuits both analog and digital electronics are explored. A
variety of hands-on lab activities with applications enforce the classroom
learning. Prerequisite: ELEC 110.
ELEC 126 ELECTRONICS MANUFACTURING
TESTING TECHNIQUES II
5CR
Introduction to surface mount techniques and advanced methods of
fabrication that are utilized throughout the electronics industry. Basic manual
electronic manufacturing techniques, safety procedures and shop practices
and techniques are explored, as well as proper hand tool selection, care and
utilization. Prerequisite: ELEC 115.
ELEC 130 ELECTRICITY & ELECTRONICS 6CR
Fundamentals of physics as it relates to electricity and electronics are studied.
Basic DC/AC theory including basic and intermediate circuit identification and
analysis are explored. Prerequisite: ELEC 120.
ELEC 137 INTRODUCTION TO SEMI
AND ANALOG
5CR
An introductory study of basic semiconductor theory as it applies to
electronics applications. Basic PN junctions through operational amplifier
configurations and applications are explored. Prerequisite: ELEC 130 or
instructor permission.
ELEC 197 ELECTRONICS CAPSTONE –
CERTIFICATE LEVEL
5CR
All students are required to complete a capstone project prior to graduation
as a final check of competency. Details are negotiated between the instructor
and student to best fit the students’ individual area of interest within the field.
This course is to be taken the final quarter of a certificate program. Prerequisite:
Instructor permission.
ELEC 211 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS 6CR
This course covers an introduction to logic fundamentals, numbering systems,
codes, gates, truth tables, DeMorgan’s theorems, basic Boolean theorems,
combination logic circuits. The course combines lecture sessions with intensive
hands-on lab experiments.
ELEC 213 CAREER PLAN & LEADERSHIP II 2CR
Continuation of ELEC 113. Focus on continued development of career objectives
for the electronics industry including leadership/team skills, occupational safety,
hazardous material regulations, hiring practices and techniques, and workplace
ethics. Prerequisite: ELEC 113.
ELEC 214 TROUBLESHOOTING
ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
4CR
Covers troubleshooting techniques in a wide variety of circuits found in
electronic systems. DC and AC voltage analysis are used to troubleshoot to
component level in power supplies, bipolar/FET audio and RF amplifiers,
oscillators, and op-amp circuits. Prerequisite: ELEC 137 or instructor permission.
ELEC 216 MECHATRONICS 4CR
Continuation of SOLID-STATE I. Covers AC analysis of bipolar small-signal
transistors, including computer modeling of circuits. DC/AC analysis of large-signal
amplifiers is also included. The course combines lecture sessions with intensive
hands-on lab experiments. Prerequisite: ELEC 215 or instructor permission.
ELEC 217 DATA ACQUISITION & ANALYSIS 5CR
Course exposes students to data acquisition principles involving monitoring
and/or controlling signals with a computer in a scientific, testing, or
manufacturing environment. Students gain experience in real-world data
acquisition applications. Prerequisites: ELEC 114, ELEC 137.
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