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CETT 1405 AC CIRCUITS (4-3-3). A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1403 or department approval. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1314 or higher or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1409 DC-AC CIRCUITS (4-3-3). Fundamentals of DC circuits and AC circuits operation including Ohm's law, Kirchoff's laws, networks, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive and circuit analysis techniques. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: MATD 0390 or higher math or equivalent skill. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1421 ELECTRONIC FABRICATION (4-3-3). A study of electronic circuit fabrication techniques including printed circuit boards, wire wrapping, bread boarding, and various soldering techniques. Students will need to purchase approximately $100 worth of supplies the first 3 weeks of class for a project required by each student. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1429 and MATH 1314 or higher or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1425 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS (4-3-3). An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combination logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: Recommended MATH 1314 or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1429 SOLID STATE DEVICES (4-3-3). A study of diodes and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations of solid state devices. An entry level course in digital electronics covering number systems, binary mathematics, digital codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and combination logic. Emphasis on circuit logic analysis and troubleshooting digital circuits. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1409. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1445 MICROPROCESSOR (4-3-3). An introductory course in microprocessor software and hardware--its architecture, timing sequence, operation, and programming--and discussion of appropriate software diagnostic language and tools. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: COSC 1315 and CETT 1425 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 1457 LINEAR INTEGRATED CIRCUITS (4-3-3). A study of the characteristics, operations, stabilization, testing, and feedback techniques of linear integrated circuits. Application in computation, measurements, instrumentation, and active filtering. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1429 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CETT 2471 PULSE CIRCUITS AND WAVESHAPING (4-3-3). A study of pulse and waveshaping using passive components and diodes. Course contains high-pass, low-pass filters, clippers, and clampers. Active circuits are covered for buffers, inverters, level shifters, one-shots, and oscillators. Course prepares a student to do signal conditioning for digital applications. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1403 or department approval. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 1314 or higher or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CPMT 1445 COMPUTER SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE (4-3-3). Examination of the functions of the components within a computer system. Development of skills in the use of test equipment and maintenance aids. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
CPMT 1449 COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY (4-3-3). A beginning course in computer networks with focus on networking fundamentals, terminology, hardware, software, and network architecture. A study of local/wide area networking concepts and networking installations and operation. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
CPMT 2437 MICROCOMPUTER INTERFACING (4-3-3). An interfacing course exploring the concepts and terminology involved in interfacing the internal architecture of the microcomputer with commonly used external devices. A study of data acquisition circuits primarily used in microcomputer systems, including computer controls, interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and/or computer equipment. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1445 and CETT 1425 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CPMT 2445 COMPUTER SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (4-3-3). Principles and practices involved in computer system troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures including advanced diagnostic test programs and the use of specialized test equipment. The study of maintenance and repair of mini-computers and small digital systems. Includes service techniques on solid-state memory machines and I/O peripherals. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1445 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
CPMT 2449 ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY (4-3-3). An in-depth study of network technology with emphasis on network operating systems, network connectivity, hardware, and software. Mastery of implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of LAN and/or WAN network environments. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CPMT 1449 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2188 INTERNSHIP -- ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (1-0-6). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Insurance: $3.50Skills: D Prerequisites: ELMT 2441. ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2288 INTERNSHIP -- ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (2-0-6). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Insurance: $3.50Skills: D Prerequisites: ELMT 1371 and ELMT 2472. ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2289 INTERNSHIP -- ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (2-0-6). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Insurance: $3.50Skills: D Prerequisites: EECT 2288. ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2433 TELEPHONE SYSTEMS (4-3-3). A study of installation and maintenance systems including telephone set, public switched networks, local exchanges, networks, two and four wire systems, tip and ringing requirements, and digital transmission techniques. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2435 TELECOMMUNICATIONS (4-3-3). A study of modern telecommunications systems incorporating microwave, satellite, optical, and wire/cable-based communications systems. Instruction in installation, testing, and maintenance of communications systems components. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2439 COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUITS (4-3-3). A study of communications systems with emphasis on amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, and digital pulse modulation. Discussion of several types of modulators, demodulators, receivers, transmitters, and transceivers. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1445 or instructor approval. ( ) Course Type: W
EECT 2488 INTERNSHIP -- ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC, AND COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY/TECHNICIAN (4-0-15). A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 1371 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY (3-3-2). This course will provide students with a strong overall understanding of the many safety practices and requirements as they relate to industrial settings, specifically power generation, transmission, and distribution. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2335 CERTIFIED ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN TRAINING (3-3-0). Review of electronics concepts and principles in preparation for sitting for a certification examination administered by an outside organization or agency. Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2433 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (4-3-3). A study of devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control, including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical and electrical, electronic, and computer equipment. Presentation of programming schemes. Fee: $20 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1425 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2437 ELECTRONIC TROUBLESHOOTING, SERVICE, AND REPAIR (4-3-3). In-depth coverage of electronic systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Topics include symptom identification, proper repair procedures, repair checkout, and preventative maintenance. Emphasis on safety and proper use of test equipment. May be offered as a capstone course. The course covers the troubleshooting of various types of industrial equipment to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1425 and ELMT 2441 recommended. ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2441 ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). A study of devices and components that translate electrical energy into mechanical motion. Topics include DC and AC motors and controllers, servo motors, stepping motors, solenoids, linear motors, and actuators. Introduction to pneumatics principles, components, control systems, and mass flow controllers. Principles of robotics, types of robots, and common applications. Programmable logic controllers and ladder logic. Open and closed control principles. PID controllers. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1425. ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2472 ELEMENTS OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS (4-3-3). This course will provide students with a general understanding of the different aspects of power, such as generation, transmission, distribution, regulatory requirements, and safety issues. It will review the elements that compose power systems. It includes an introduction to electric utility planning, design, operation, maintenance, and financing. It will also review a variety of fuels used, generation systems, transmission types, distribution structures and operation, customer interface types, regulatory requirements, generation plant operations, a safety overview, electrical power system standards, and some power engineering concepts. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
ELMT 2472 ELEMENTS OF ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
ELMT 2473 ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND FLUID SCHEMATICS (4-3-3).
Study of the techniques used in troubleshooting various types of industrial equipment to include mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures.
Fee: $16
Insurance: $3.50Skills: B
Prerequisites: ELMT 2472 and ELMT 1371 or department approval.
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Course Type: W
ELPT 2449 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION (4-3-3). Advanced study of electrical control systems, applications, and interfacing utilized in industrial automation. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: ELMT 2441. ( ) Course Type: W
INTC 1207 ELECTRONIC TECH EQUIPMENT (2-1-1). A study of the theory and application of analog and digital meters, oscilloscopes, frequency generation, frequency measurements, and special measuring instruments. Emphasis on accuracy and limitations of instruments and calibration techniques. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1409. ( ) Course Type: W
INTC 2433 INSTRUMENTATION AND INSTALLATION (4-3-3). A capstone course in instrumentation technology that integrates material from previous courses including the process to design, size, install, connect, and start up a small pilot plant. This course will review and apply various data acquisition commercial packages commonly used in industry such as Lab View. Students will be required to create human-machine interfaces that allow control of various machines and/or processes. The course will require the acquisition of digital and analog signals, as well as the processing and utility of such feedback to control various industrial processes. Additional devices that may be integrated and controlled may include industrial vision, motion control, and multiple actuators. The course will assume that the students already have a fundamental understanding of data acquisition. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: INTC 2471. ( ) Course Type: W
INTC 2471 DATA ACQUISITION AND MEASUREMENT (4-3-3). A study of transducers and measurement techniques. Introduction to data conversion and computer data acquisition methods. Includes testing and calibration as well as repair of industrial instrumentation. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: CETT 1425 or department approval. ( ) Course Type: W
PTAC 2314 PRINCIPLES OF QUALITY (3-3-0). Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement. Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
RBTC 1405 ROBOTICS FUNDAMENTALS (4-3-3). An introduction to flexible automation. Topics include installation, repair, maintenance, and development of flexible robotic manufacturing systems. Course will cover Robotic systems and will introduce students to robotic architectures as well as to various robotic applications. The course will involve the connection of various transducers and actuators to robots with a microprocessor that will be programmed in C. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: ELMT 2441 and CETT 1445. ( ) Course Type: W
RBTC 2445 ROBOT APPLICATION, SET-UP, AND TESTING (4-3-3). A capstone course that provides the student with laboratory experience in the installation, set-up, and testing of robotic cells. Topics include maintenance. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: W
SMFT 1341 SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING METHODS (3-3-0). In this certificate capstone course, students will study various aspects of manufacturing while applying knowledge and experience learned from previous courses. Topics to be studied include the elements of manufacturing, Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM), manufacturing teamwork dynamics, quality control, continuous improvement, Statistical Process Control (SPC) capability studies, inspection and measurement procedures, and productivity issues. Classes include computer usage in a manufacturing environment, workplace simulation, and case studies. Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
SMFT 1473 SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY I (4-3-2). A study of the processes, materials, and equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, including an overview of the semiconductor industry, related terminology, and standard safety practices. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
SMFT 2341 VACUUM PRINCIPLES & RF PLASMA SYSTEMS (3-2-4). A study of vacuum principles and RF plasma systems in the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Vacuum topics include principles, components, systems, leak detection, and safety practices. RF plasma topics include plasma physics, RF power amplification and oscillators, transmission line, impedance matching, and safety. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B ( ) Course Type: W
SMFT 2472 SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (4-3-3). This is the capstone course for the AAS degree program in which students integrate their knowledge from previous courses and apply it to learning the operation, maintenance and repair of the semiconductor manufacturing tools and equipment used in the fab. Students will actually use and service many typical fab tools during lab sessions. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: Completion of SMFT 2341 and ELMT 2441 is strongly recommended. ( ) Course Type: W
SMFT 2473 SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY II (4-3-2). The continuation of Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology I covering the processes, materials, and equipment used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Topics address process-yield analysis and process troubleshooting. Fee: $16 Insurance: $3.50Skills: B Prerequisites: SMFT 1473. ( ) Course Type: W
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