Course Descriptions - Community College of Rhode Island

A lab is also utilized to demonstrate various
techniques. (Prerequisites: MATH 1200
and 1210) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
eTek (eleCTroniCS
TeChnology)
ETEK 1000 - Computer Repair 1
A+ Hardware - 3 Credits
This course covers the installation, configuration
and troubleshooting of hardware
components. The material is presented to
prepare the student for the A+ Core Hardware
examination. This course may not be
used as an elective in the Electronics or
Instrumentation programs. (Recommended:
COMI 1415) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ETEK 1500 - Introduction to Wireless
Networks - 3 Credits
This course introduces wireless networking
over a range of applications, from cell
phones to wireless local area networks
(WLAN), to broadband wide area network
links and satellite. Topics covered include
and overview of wireless communication
technology, protocol layers, local area
network (LAN) hardware, IP addressing,
802.11 standards, MA (Media Access
Control) standards, WLAN components,
basic security, basic RF theory, antennas
and troubleshooting. The student will have
hands-on experience with various LAN
and WLAN networking components, applications,
tools and projects. (Prerequisites
CSCO 1850) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ETEK 2010 – Telecommunications I -
4 Credits
This course introduces students to today’s
telecommunications environment and its
underlying technology. Topics covered
include analog and digital signals, modulation,
transmission systems, telecommunications
regulatory issues, standards bodies,
voice technology fundamentals, telecommunications
network traffic, transmission,
facilities, network providers and services,
customer premises equipment and services
for voice communications, transmission
carrier services, wireless telecommunications
technologies and prospects for the
future of telecommunications. (Prerequisites:
COMI 1100 and ENGR 2320 or equivalent)
Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours
ETEK 2020 - Telecommunications II -
4 Credits
This course teaches students how data,
video, graphics, audio and images are
transmitted over networks. Topics covered
include modem standards, transmission and
multiplexing over analog and digital networks,
Time Division Multiplexing (TDM),
Frequency Division Multiplexing (FDM),
interface types, PSTN, Digital Subscriber
Line (xDSL), cable modems, ISDN, SONET,
Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM), T-1
access, Frame Relay, Internet2 and IPng/
IPv6. (Prerequisite: ETEK 2010 or equivalent)
Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours
ETEK 2100 - Desktop Technician I -
3 Credits
In this course, students learn how to install
and support users running Microsoft Windows
Operating System. Topics include
installing opertating systems and service
packs, managing access to files and folders,
configuring hardware devices and drivers,
setting up network protocols, configuring
security options and troubleshooting
associated problems. Lecture: 2 hours, Lab:
2 hours
ETEK 2110 - Desktop Technician II –
3 Credits
In this course, students learn how to install
and support desktop applications running
under the Microsoft Windows operating
system. Applications include the complete
Office Suite, Outlook and Internet Explorer.
Students learn how to set up standard and
custom configurations for these applications.
They also learn how to manage
security issues and respond to breaches.
Troubleshooting problems associated with
these applications including connectivity
issues are also explored. (Prerequisite: COMI
1100) Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ETEK 2220 - Electronic Devices and
Circuits II - 4 Credits
This course offers an in-depth study of
solid state circuits using the small signal
equivalent analysis. The course also
includes a study of the analysis and design
of a variety of amplifier circuits and their
practical applications to electronic circuits.
Frequency effects, amplifier frequency
response curves, negative and positive
feedback, oscillator and op-amps are also
studied. (Prerequisites: MATH 1710, ETEK
1120 and 1060) Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 3 hours
ETEK 2280 - Electronic
Communications - 3 Credits
Modern electronic communications systems
theory, techniques and terminology
are examined in this course. Frequency
spectrum, modulation schemes, and multiplexing
techniques are analyzed. Topics
covered include amplitude modulation, frequency
modulation, wave and transmission
line theory, antenna design, RADAR, television,
and fiber optics. coursework includes
lectures, interactive learning and laboratory
exercises. (Recommended: Students
are expected to have successfully completed
courses in college algebra and basic DC and
AC circuit analysis prior to taking this class.)
Lecture: 2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ETEK 2350 - Computer Repair 2
A+ Software - 3 Credits
This course covers installation, configuration
and troubleshooting of software/operating
system components. The material is
presented to prepare the student for the
A+ OS Technologies examination. Lecture: 2
hours, Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: Successful completion of course required before registering. Corequisite: Course must be taken prior to or at the same time.
etek-etut
eTuT (energy uTiliTy
TeChnology)
ETUT 1060 - Energy Industry Safety -
3 Credits
This course provides an introduction to the
principles of safety, guidelines for the design
and maintenance of energy equipment.
Students learn the skills necessary for safe
power generation, transmission and distribution.
The course covers industry safety
practices and human reactions in normal
and abnormal conditions. Safe working conditions
are compared to industry standards
and OSHA regulations. From a safety prospective,
the course provides an overview
of the electric generation process, power
plant systems and functions, typical power
industry philosophy, departmental responsibilities
and practices, industrial health
issues, and environmental safety. (Prerequisites:
MATH 0600, ENGL 0700 or equivalent;
Corequisites: ETUT 1160, ETEE 1050) Lecture:
2 hours, Lab: 2 hours
ETUT 1160 - Introduction to Energy
Utility Industry - 3 Credits
This course provides students with an
overview of the energy utility industry
and its occupational opportunities. This
includes the history of providing reliable
energy service, regulatory influences, and
electric/gas energy flow. The course also
covers basic terminology, typical conditions
for employment and career opportunities.
Current technology for energy generation,
transmission and distribution are discussed
and demonstrated. This course integrates,
with the required corequisite, for an overall
understanding of the energy utility industry,
its functions, business issues, procedures
and practices. (Prerequisites: MATH 0600,
ENGL 0700 or equivalent Corequisites: ETUT
1060, ETEE 1050, MATH 1700) Lecture: 2
hours, Lab: 2 hours
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