GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Course DescriptionsCourse DescriptionsELC 231 Electric Power Systems (3-2-0-4)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course covers the basic principles of electricpower systems, including transmission lines, generatorand transformer characteristics, and faultdetection and correction. Emphasis is placed on linediagrams and per unit calculations for circuit performanceanalysis in regards to voltage regulation,power factor, and protection devices. Upon completion,students should be able to analyze simpledistribution subsystems, calculate fault current, andcompare different types and sizes of circuit protectiondevices. Oral and written communications skillswill be emphasized.ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGYELN 131 Semiconductor Applications (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ELC 131Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the characteristics andapplications of semiconductor devices and circuits.Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing,and applications. Upon completion, students shouldbe able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshootdiscrete component circuits using appropriatetechniques and test equipment.ELN 132 Linear IC Applications (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ELN 131Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces the characteristics and applicationsof linear integrated circuits. Topics includeop-amp circuits, waveform generators, active filters,IC voltage regulators, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to construct,analyze, verify, and troubleshoot linear integratedcircuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.ELN 133 Digital Electronics (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course covers combinational and sequentiallogic circuits. Topics include number systems,Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits,AD/DA conversion, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to construct,analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits usingappropriate techniques and test equipment.ELN 150 CAD for Electronics (1-3-0-2)Prerequisites: EGR 115Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces computer-aided drafting(CAD) with an emphasis on applications in theelectronics field. Topics include electronics industrystandards (symbols, schematic diagrams, andlayouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; andspecialized electronic drafting practices and componentssuch as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Uponcompletion, students should be able to prepareelectronic drawings with CAD software.ELN 229 Industrial Electronics (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ELC 112Corequisites: NoneThis course covers semiconductor devices usedin industrial applications. Topics include the basictheory, application, and operating characteristics ofsemiconductor devices. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to install and/or troubleshoot thesedevices for proper operation in an industrial electroniccircuit. Oral and written communications skillswill be emphasized.ELN 231 Industrial Controls (2-3-0-3)Prerequisites: NoneCorequisites: NoneThis course introduces the fundamental concepts ofcontrol of rotating machinery and associated peripheraldevices. Topics include rotating machine theory,ladder logic, electromechanical and solid staterelays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phasepower systems, and other related topics. Uponcompletion, students should be able to interpretschematics and demonstrate an understanding ofelectromechanical and electronic control of rotatingmachinery.ELN 232 Intro to Microprocessors (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ELN 133Corequisites: NoneThis course introduces microprocessor architectureand microcomputer systems including memoryand input/output interfacing. Topics include lowlevellanguage programming, bus architecture, I/Osystems, memory systems, interrupts, and otherrelated topics. Upon completion, students should beable to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshootfundamental microprocessor circuits and programsusing appropriate techniques and test equipment.Oral and written communications skills will beemphasized.ELN 233 Microprocessor Systems (3-3-0-4)Prerequisites: ELN 232Corequisites: NoneThis course covers the application and design ofmicroprocessor control systems. Topics include controland interfacing of systems using AD/DA, serial/parallel I/O, communication protocols, and otherrelated applications. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to design, construct, program, verify,analyze, and troubleshoot fundamental micropro-194