ELN 1044 AC CIRCUITS (4-3-3). The study of reactance, impedance, phase relationship, AC power, transformers, vector notation, and resonance. Includes analysis of series, parallel, and complex reactive circuits. The course also will include instruction in the care and use of power supplies, function generators, meters, and oscilloscopes. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1034.
ELN 1051 SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY OVERVIEW (1-1-0). Students study the history of the semiconductor industry, manufacturing process overview, the industry's structure and organization, and employment opportunities. Prerequisites: None.
ELN 1148 COMBINATION MAGNETISM AND DC AND AC CIRCUITS (8-6-6). The study of DC current, voltage, resistance, series circuits, parallel circuits, and complex circuits. Includes steady-state analysis of magnetism, electromagnetics, mutual induction, RL circuits, capacitance, and RC circuits. Also includes the study of reactance, impedance, phase relationships, AC power, transformers, vector notation, and resonance. Includes analysis of series, parallel, and complex reactive circuits. The course will also include instruction in the care and use of power supplies, function generators, meters, and oscilloscopes. Six hours of lecture and six hours of lab per week. This course is an alternative to both ELN 1034 and 1044; therefore, credit will not be granted for ELN 1034 or 1044 when taken with ELN 1148. Fee: $24 Prerequisites: MTH 1423 or equivalent skills.
ELN 1154 SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES (4-3-3). A study of the theory of operation of semiconductor devices with circuit analysis procedures and troubleshooting techniques. Circuit applications will include power supplies and basic amplifier circuits. The course will also include instruction in the care and use of power supplies, function generators, meters, and oscilloscopes. Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1044 and credit or current enrollment in MTH 1743.
ELN 1213 DIRECT CURRENT (3-2-2). Fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's Law. Emphasis on methods of analyzing series, parallel, and combination circuits including measurement devices. The student will define voltage, current, resistance, and power; calculate values using Ohm's Law; analyze electrical values for series, parallel, and combination circuits; and demonstrate knowledge of measurement devices.
ELN 1214 ALTERNATING CURRENT (4-3-3). Fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel circuits, phasors, and capacitive and inductive networks. Discussion of circuit analysis and measurement. The student will define the relationship between voltage, current, and impedance; calculate values of apparent, true, and reactive power; and determine phase angle values of voltage and current.
ELN 1223 INTRODUCTORY TELEVISION SYSTEMS (3-2-3). A study of the television receiver system blocks emphasizing the identification of the fundamental waveforms and including the examination of the audio circuit.
ELN 1224 INTRODUCTION TO VCR (4-3-2). A study of VCR principles and operations, emphasizing supervised troubleshooting and basic repair.
ELN 1233 INTERMEDIATE TV SYSTEMS (3-2-3). Theory of television receiver operation emphasizing television sweep circuits. Performance of routine test procedures of the television receiver, troubleshooting, and repair.
ELN 1234 INTERMEDIATE VCR SERVICING (4-3-2). VCR troubleshooting, repair, and preliminary calibration techniques. Introduction to camcorders.
ELN 1243 ADVANCED TV SYSTEMS (3-2-3). Advanced study of television circuit and analysis of the video and chroma circuitry. Performance of advanced testing, troubleshooting, and repair.
ELN 1253 ADVANCED VCR SERVICING (3-2-3). Advanced troubleshooting, repair, and calibration of VCRs and camcorders.
ELN 1254 RADIO SERVICING I (4-3-2). A study of the practical application and significant usefulness of audio and radio frequency signal generators and frequency counters in troubleshooting. Includes theory and troubleshooting of various types of amplifiers, including audio and radio frequency types used in many modern day radio systems. The study of the theory and practical usefulness of modern day radio demodulator, detector, and AVC stages for AM as well as for FM and troubleshooting and testing of these circuits. An in-depth look at the theory and testing of oscillators and converters used in radio systems.
ELN 1263 GENERAL COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS I (3-2-2). The basic theory of operation and troubleshooting of communication circuits used in radio communication electronics systems. Prerequisites: ELN 1213 and ELN 1214.
ELN 1264 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS COMPONENTS (4-3-3). Introduction to the theory of vacuum tubes and solid-state devices. The student will describe devices that come under the general heading of "active" devices; describe their makeup, and what makes them operate; and demonstrate troubleshooting procedures for active devices. Prerequisites: ELN 1213 and ELN 1214.
ELN 1273 GENERAL COMMUNICATION CIRCUITS II (3-2-2). A continuation of General Communication Circuits I including advanced circuits found in radio communication systems. Prerequisites: ELN 1263, ELN 1213 and ELN 1214.
ELN 1283 DIGITAL DATA COMMUNICATION (3-2-2). Introduction to the theory and troubleshooting skills needed in the digital data communication field. Prerequisites: ELN 1213 and ELN 1214.
ELN 1293 PREPARATION FOR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS (3-2-2). Preparation for the certifications required by the International Society of Electronic Technician (ISCET).
ELN 2044 HYDRAULIC AND PNEUMATIC CONTROLS (4-3-3). A study of the applications and servicing of hydraulic, pneumatic, electromechanical, and air logic devices, as related to automated and robotics systems. Fee: $12 Skills: B Prerequisites: ELN 2094 and ELN 2104.
ELN 2074 PROJECT FABRICATION (4-3-3). Electronic assembly skills to include, but not limited to, soldering, desoldering, breadboarding, chassis layout, purchasing parts, testing printed circuit fabrications, and final assembly. Each student will build a project of his/her own choosing (approved by the instructor), or build a project assigned by the instructor. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1154 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2084 PULSE-DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (4-3-3). Introduction to pulse, digital, and switching circuits. Includes switching characteristics, clipping circuits, clamping circuits, and relaxation oscillators. Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1154 and MTH 1743.
ELN 2094 BASIC DIGITAL LOGIC (4-3-3). The study of basic digital logic, theory of operation and trouble-shooting techniques for the various gates and flip-flops. Includes simple design applications, Boolean algebra, and number systems. Two hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1154 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2104 ADVANCED LINEAR CIRCUITS (4-3-3). Small signal models, single-stage feedback amplifiers, FET circuits, amplifier frequency response, and linear integrated circuits. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1154 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2114 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS I: PROGRAMMING (4-3-3). The study of machine and assembly language programming for both octal and hexadecimal machines. Subroutines, data manipulation, stack use, I/O peripheral registers, and other software/hardware features and tools will be used in the writing of diagnostic programs. Includes the use of operating system software for program development. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2094 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2124 MICROCOMPUTER CONTROL (4-3-3). Introduction to microprocessors and microcomputers with an emphasis on embedded-controllers for industrial and commercial applications. Covers RAM, ROM, and input/output (I/O) interfacing. Introduction to programming. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2094 Basic Digital Logic.
ELN 2134 ELECTRONIC MATHEMATICS (4-3-3). Basic statistical analysis, including graphs, bar charts, histograms, mean and standard deviation. Advanced algebraic techniques including determinants and Crammer's Rule. Introduction to differential and integral calculus with application to electronics. The course will include instruction and laboratory in Microsoft Basic programming to develop sufficient competency to program computers for solving electronics math problems. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: MTH 1743 and ELN 1154 (ELN 1154 may be concurrent) or Instructor approval.
ELN 2153 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN ELECTRONICS (3-0-9). A course designed for the advanced student who wishes to pursue a special assignment in electronics on an individual basis under the supervision of an instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary, with Instructor approval. Fee: $16 Skills: P Prerequisites: ELN 1154 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2164 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS (4-3-3). A study of electronic devices that sense their environments, such as temperature, pressure, light, vapor, tension, etc., to produce electrical signals. Also includes the processing of these signals to control relays, motors, and other electrically controllable machines. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2094 and 2104, or Instructor approval.
ELN 2174 OPTOELECTRONICS AND HIGH ENERGY POWER SUPPLIES (4-3-3). A study of optoelectronics and high-energy power supplies. The optoelectronics portion will include light emitting and sensing components, fiber optics, and lasers. The high-energy power supplies will include pulsed supplies, RF supplies, and other recent technology in power supplies. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2094 and ELN 2104 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2204 COMPUTER REPAIR (4-3-3). The study of maintenance and repair of mini-computers and small digital systems. Includes service techniques on core and solid-state memory machines and I/O peripherals. Trouble shooting of both central memory machines is included. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2114 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2214 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS II: APPLICATIONS (4-3-3). The study of the architecture, interfacing, and trouble shooting of microprocessor-based systems. Laboratory projects will be required. Emphasis is placed on the use of the microprocessor as a control device in digital and analog applications. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2084 and ELN 2114 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2224 BIO-MEDICAL INSTRUMENTATION (4-3-3). The study of various electronic instruments used in the medical field. Includes the study of transducers, pads, leads, and other interface devices between the human body and electronic equipment. Emphasis is placed on calibration and repair of this equipment. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2114 and ELN 2104 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2233 FCC II (3-3-0). Guided study of material to prepare student for NABER Exam for Radio Telephone Operator's License. Prerequisites: ELN 1154 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2244 MODERN COMMUNICATIONS (4-3-3). The study of two-way radio equipment. Includes measurement of frequency and modulation in both AM and FM communications systems. CB servicing techniques will be included, as well as commercial FM equipment. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2214 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2254 ELECTRONIC TEST INSTRUMENTS AND TROUBLESHOOTING (4-3-3). An advanced study of the characteristics and capabilities of electronic instruments and their uses in analyzing electronic circuitry and components. Emphasis is on those capabilities of electronic equipment that go beyond their routine uses in other courses. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2104 and ELN 2114 or Instructor approval.
ELN 2264 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS III: ADVANCED PROCESSORS (4-3-3). A study of the advanced programming, architecture, and interfacing of 16-bit and 32-bit microprocessors. Emphasis will be placed on such areas as: advanced programming, programmable interrupt controllers, exception processing, numeric co-processors, I/O processors, DMA controllers, multi-processing systems, development systems, and in-circuit emulators. Laboratory projects will be required. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2114 and ELN 2214 (2214 may be concurrent).
ELN 2274 INTRODUCTION TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS (4-3-3). Survey of the telephone industry; analysis of modulations and multiplexing; introduction to transmission media and switching. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2104 and ELN 2114.
ELN 2284 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES I (4-3-3). Covers Fourier representation of communications signals and systems, linear circuit theory, noise characteristics and sources, behavior of copper and optical media, modulation, filtering, amplification, phase locked loops, digital/analog interfaces, structure and protocols of modern telecommunications systems, and a survey treatment of common computer operating systems and languages found in telecommunications systems. The student who completes this course should be able to quickly identify and use technical references which allow understanding and analysis of any telecommunications equipment, and should be able to troubleshoot the equipment at a "system" level. Fee: $16 Skills: B Prerequisites: ELN 2274.
ELN 2294 TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS (4-3-3). Covers the historical evolution of telecommunications networks, from analog networks through modern computer-based digital networks, physical circuit switching and virtual circuit switching, digital carrier systems, switches, cross-connects, multiplexors, signaling methods, packet switching, seven-level protocol, ISDN, Signaling System 7, software operating systems including UNIX, electronic mail, voice mail, facsimile, local area networks, wide-area nets, bridges, routers, gateways, FDDI. The student who completes this course should be able to describe how voice, video, and data flow from anywhere to anywhere else, in terms of form, media, and typical rates. Fee: $16 Skills: B Prerequisites: ELN 2274.
ELN 2304 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION (4-3-3). A study of transducers and measurement techniques. Includes testing and calibration as well as repair of industrial instrumentation. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2104 and ELN 2094.
ELN 2314 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL POWER AND EQUIPMENT (4-3-3). A study of electric power distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, fuses, and relays. Includes electric motor controllers and servo systems. Prerequisites: ELN 2104 and ELN 2114.
ELN 2324 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES II (4-3-3). Covers current tools and equipment of the industry, troubleshooting techniques in current use, both outside-plant and in-plant wiring practices, building distribution systems, customer interfacing, verbal and written communication, fundamentals of management including cost analysis and procurement. The student who completes this course should feel comfortable with the equipment, tools, and working environment of the telecommunications field. Fee: $16 Skills: B
ELN 2334 TELECOMMUNICATIONS INTERNSHIP (4-1-15). The student will work part-time for a local company over a period of one semester. The employment will be meaningful in terms of training for the telecommunications field. The employer will pay the student a fair market value for the work done. During the semester, the student will meet twice with an ACC telecommunications instructor, to discuss the work being done. At the end of the semester, the student will prepare a short report describing the work activity and what has been learned. Fee: $16 Skills: B
ELN 2344 ELECTROMECHANICAL DEVICES (4-3-3). A study of devices and components that translate electrical energy into mechanical motion such as servo motors, stepping motors, solenoids, linear motors and actuators. The course includes the use of hand tools as they are used in effecting repairs, calibration and installation/removal of such devices. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 1044 or ELN 1148.
ELN 2354 HIGH VACUUM AND RADIO FREQUENCY TECHNIQUES (4-3-3). A study of vacuum and radio frequency technologies as they apply to industrial applications. This includes gas flow, pressure regimes, gas laws, outgassing, and vacuum production. The radio frequency segments of the course will study radio frequency generation, amplification, and impedance matching. Emphasis will be on the installation and maintenance of vacuum and RF systems with special attention to safety practices. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2104, PHY 1614.
ELN 2364 ELETROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS (4-3-3). A study of devices and components that translate electrical energy into mechanical motion. DC and AC motors and controllers. Servo motors, stepping motors, solenoids, linear motors and actuators. Introduction to pneumatics principles, components, control systems and applications. Principles of robotics, types of robots and common applications. Programmable logic controllers and ladder logic. Open and closed loop control principles, PID controllers. Fee: $16 Prerequisites: ELN 2104 and ELN 2094.
ELN 2403 SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY I (3-3-0). Students study several processes, materials, and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. Areas of study include wafer preparation, contamination, control, oxidation, diffusion, and thin films. Prerequisites: CHM 1634.
ELN 2413 SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY II (3-3-0). Students continue to explore processes, materials, and equipment used in semiconductor manufacturing. Areas of study include ion implantation, photolithography, and etch. Fee: $8 Prerequisites: ELN 2403.
ELN 2423 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), inspection and measurement procedures, and productivity issues. Classes include computer usage in a manufacturing environment, workplace simulation, and case studies. Prerequisites: ELN 1051.
ELN 2424 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 Prerequisites: ELN 2364 and corequisite ELN 2354 or faculty consent.