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ELEC 221 FCC/CET PREPARATION 1CR
This course is designed to aid the electronics student to pass the FCC “General
Radiotelephone” license exam (FCC Element I and III). Also covered are topics
covered in the CET “Associate” level exam enabling students to be certified by
ETA, International. Both the FCC and CET license examinations are offered at
Lake Washington Institute of Technology for additional fees. See instructor for
details. Prerequisite: ELEC 224 or instructor permission.
ELEC 223 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS 5CR
This course is an introduction to electronic communications covering topics
on electrical noise, AM/FM modulation and demodulation techniques,
transmission lines, electromagnetic wave propagation, antenna systems,
and basic fiber optic techniques. The course combines lecture sessions with
intensive hands-on lab experiments. Prerequisite: ELEC 225.
ELEC 224 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 5CR
Course covers DC/AC analysis of basic FET devices with DC/AC amplifier analysis
and a study of the thyristor family. Computer modeling of FET amplifiers is
used to enhance understanding. Also includes a study of frequency effects
on amplifier operation, and a study of oscillator and regulated power supply
circuits. This course teaches to the global outcome of Information and Technical
Literacy. Prerequisite: ELEC 137 or instructor permission.
ELEC 225 LINEAR CIRCUITS 5CR
Course covers basic and advanced topics on differential amplifiers and op-amp IC
circuits. Op-amp negative feedback is covered. Also includes the study of several
selected linear and non-linear op-amp circuits, including active filters. Prerequisite:
ELEC 224 or instructor permission.
ELEC 226 INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMATION/
ELECTROMECHANICAL
4CR
Operation and maintenance of an Automated Manufacturing Cell is explored,
with plenty of hands on experience. Prerequisite: ELEC 216.
ELEC 232 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS LAB 6CR
Students apply previously studied theory and circuits in the planning,
development and prototyping of a digital system.
The digital system developed will have a direct application to
an identified branch of the electronics industry. Prerequisites:
ELEC 211 and ELEC 237 or instructor permission.
ELEC 233 IPC-A-610 CERTIFICATION
PROGRAM
5CR
Attain this coveted industry based Electronics certification. This training and
certification has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the
electronics industry. This certification will demonstrate your commitment to
customer requirements and greatly assist any company dedicated to ISO-9000 or
other quality assurance initiatives. Prerequisite: ELEC 126 or instructor permission.
ELEC 234 IPC/WHMA-A-620
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
5CR
Attain this internationally recognized industry based Electronics certification
that has immediate recognition, legitimacy and value throughout the
electronics industry. This certification includes many aspects of cable and
harness fabrication. Candidates must meet IPC requirements to attain
certification. Students are required to pass the IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification to
receive a passing grade. Prerequisite: ELEC 126 or instructor permission.
ELEC 237 INTRO TO MICROPROCESSORS
& MICROCONTROLLERS
5CR
Introduces the microcontroller and its applications. Students learn how
to program, analyze, troubleshoot, interface, and design electronic
systems based on micro-technology, including industrial, consumer, and
microcomputer systems. Prerequisite: ELEC 211.
ELEC 239 PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD
LAYOUT AND DESIGN
6CR
Introduction to Printed Circuit Board Layout and Schematic capture. Students
will modify and create libraries from part datasheets and use them to create
schematics and layout PCB’s for various circuits. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Course Descriptions
ELEC 297 ELECTRONICS CAPSTONE,
DEGREE LEVEL
4CR
Capstone course for 200 Level electronics classes and degrees. All students are
required to complete a capstone project prior to graduation as a final check of
competency. Exact 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 degree program. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENG 131 MATERIALS AND
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
5CR
An introduction to engineering material properties such as yield stress,
elasticity and conductivity; characteristics of commonly used materials such
as steel, aluminum and plastic; and manufacturing techniques appropriate to
these and other materials. Prerequisite: ENGL 093 Corequisite: MATH 131.
ENG 132 MECHANICS – STATICS
AND DYNAMICS
5CR
This course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in statics (the
study of objects in a state of equilibrium or rest) and dynamics (the study of
objects in motion). Prerequisite: ENG 131. Corequisite: MATH 132.
ENG 133 ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS 5CR
This course covers circuit analysis - both DC and AC - applicable to a wide range
of engineering problems, and is the basis for the study of more advanced topics
in electrical engineering and electronics. Prerequisite: ENG 132. Corequisite:
MATH 133.
ENG 134 ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS 5CR
This course covers analog and digital applications, and looks at two common
forms of electronic systems - amplifiers and microprocessors. Prerequisite:
ENG 133. Corequisite: MATH 134.
ENG 199 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-6CR
A theoretical and/or experimental investigation into a research or design topic
related to engineering technology. Students meet in person with an instructor
and agree to an appropriate course of study to conduct an independent
investigation of an industry-related problem. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Students registering for independent study must submit, at or before
registration, a description and timetable for completion, signed by both the
instructor supervising the independent study and the student.
ENG 221 FLUID MECHANICS
AND HEAT TRANSFER
5CR
This course provides an understanding of how fluids behave; and will cover
the three methods of heat transfer commonly found in engineering systems -
conduction, convection, and thermal radiation. Prerequisite: ENG 134.
ENG 222 ENGINEERING DESIGN 5CR
This course introduces the stages of the design process, and exposes students
to CAD (computer-aided design), CAE (computer-aided engineering), and EDA
(electronic design automation) tools. Prerequisite: ENG 221.
ENG 290 ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY CAPSTONE
5CR
Students may choose to complete a capstone project prior to graduation
as a final check of competency. Details are negotiated between the
instructor and the student to best fit the student’s individual area of
interest within the field. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
ENG 299 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
INDEPENDENT STUDY 2
1-6CR
A theoretical and/or experimental investigation into a research or design topic
related to engineering technology. Students meet in person with an instructor
and agree to an appropriate course of study to conduct an independent
investigation of an industry-related problem. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Students registering for independent study must submit, at or before
registration, a description and timetable for completion, signed by both the
instructor supervising the independent study and the student.
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Course Descriptions
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