Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 01/27/2010 14:00:37
ELECTRONICS AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
ELMT 1371 Industrial Safety
B [13/12] 44097 Lec 003 RVS 121 MW 9:10am - 11:20am OH Wilson, Michael
B [15/12] 40255 Lec 001 RVS 109 MW 7:00pm - 9:15pm OH Wilson, Michael
B [13/10] 40256 Lec 002 RVS 117 TTh 4:15pm - 6:30pm OH Wilson, Michael
B [11/12] 44366 Lec 004 RVS 121 TTh 7:00pm - 9:15pm OH Del Real, Roberto
CETT 1403 DC Circuits
B+ [10/10] 39638 Lec 002 NRG 3207 MW 7:30pm - 10:00pm OH Nalty, Kurt
B+ [9/10] 39637 Lec 001 NRG 3207 TTh 9:10am - 11:50am OH Wilson, Michael
B+ [12/10] 39639 Lec 003 RVS 110 MW 9:10am - 11:50am OH Casas, Jesus
B+ [7/12] 44363 Lec 005 RVS 108 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Casas, Jesus
B+ [12/10] 44353 Lec 004 RVS 110 TTh 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Casas, Jesus
CETT 1405 AC Circuits
B+ [13/12] 39640 Lec 002 RVS 103 MW 9:10am - 11:50am OH Aguilar, Hector
B+ [9/12] 44364 Lec 003 RVS 108 MW 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Frenzel, Louis
B+ [10/12] 44380 Lec 001 RVS 109 TTh 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Nalty, Kurt
RBTC 1405 Robotics Fundamentals
B+ [0/10] 42613 Lec 001 RVS 122 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Holden, Howard
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals
B+ [12/9] 39642 Lec 006 NRG 3207 TTh 7:30pm - 10:00pm OH Brooks, Linton
B+ [10/10] 39641 Lec 005 RVS 110 MW 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Arellano, Manuel
B+ [10/12] 44365 Lec 001 RVS 110 TTh 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Nalty, Kurt
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices
B+ [9/10] 39644 Lec 003 NRG 3207 MW 4:55pm - 7:25pm OH Nalty, Kurt
B+ [11/10] 39643 Lec 002 RVS 108 MW 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Aguilar, Hector
CETT 1445 Microprocessor
B+ [11/10] 39645 Lec 007 RVS 122 MW 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Casas, Jesus
CPMT 1445 Computer Systems Maintenance
B [12/10] 39905 Lec 001 NRG 3207 TTh 4:55pm - 7:25pm OH Brooks, Linton
B [12/10] 39906 Lec 002 RVS 108 MT 9:10am - 11:50am OH Brooks, Linton
B [8/10] 39909 Lec 005 RVS 108 ThF 1:00pm - 3:40pm OH Brooks, Linton
EECT 2188 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
D+ [2/12] 40254 Int 001 RVS TBA TBA OH Quinonez, Alberto
ELMT 2275 Solar Thermal Systems
E [13/12] 44324 Lec 001 RVS 103 MW 7:05pm - 9:35pm OH Morrison, William
ELMT 2276 Solar Photovoltaics Installation
E+ [14/12] 44325 Lec 001 RVS 103 TTh 4:25pm - 6:55pm OH Overmiller, Craig
PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality
B [8/10] 42592 Lec 002 RVS 122 Th 4:00pm - 7:00pm OH Marmolejo, Laura
SMFT 2341 Vacuum Principles and RF Plasma Systems
B [9/10] 42745 Lec 001 RVS 123 MW 12:30pm - 3:10pm OH Quinonez, Alberto
WIND 2359 Wind Power Delivery System
G+ [12/10] 43075 Lec 001 RVS 122 TTh 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Hechel, Dennis
ELMT 2372 Energy Efficient Structures and Assessments
E [12/12] 44326 Lec 001 RVS 103 TTh 7:05pm - 9:45pm OH Gomez, Jaime
ELMT 2441 Electromechanical Systems
B+ [12/10] 40258 Lec 002 RVS 117 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Quinonez, Alberto
ELPT 2449 Industrial Automation
B+ [0/10] 40261 Lec 001 RVS 117 MW 9:10am - 11:50am Staff
ELMT 2472 Elements of Electrical Power Systems
B [14/10] 40259 Lec 001 RVS 109 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Wilson, Michael
ELMT 2473 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics
B+ [9/12] 40257 Lec 001 RVS 123 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Aguilar, Hector
ELMT 2474 Solar Photovoltaics Systems
G+ [9/12] 40260 Lec 001 RVS 103 MW 4:15pm - 6:55pm OH Morrison, William
SMFT 2474 Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology
G+ [8/6] 44327 Lec 001 RVS 123 T 9:10am - 11:50am OH Quinonez, Alberto
Lab 001 RVS 118 Th 9:10am - 11:50am
ELMT 1371 Industrial Safety
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.
CETT 1403 DC Circuits
A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements. Includes steady state analysis of magnetism, electromagnetism, inductance, and capacitance. Prerequisite: MATD 0390 (Intermediate Algebra) or higher or department approval.
CETT 1405 AC Circuits
A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. Prerequisite: CETT 1403 and MATH 1314 or higher or department approval.
RBTC 1405 Robotics Fundamentals
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. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441 and CETT 1445.
CETT 1425 Digital Fundamentals
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. Prerequisite: CETT 1403 and MATH 1314 (or equivalent recommended).
CETT 1429 Solid State Devices
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. Prerequisite: CETT 1405.
CETT 1445 Microprocessor
An introductory course in microprocessor software and hardware--its architecture, timing sequence, operation, and programming--and discussion of appropriate software diagnostic language and tools. Prerequisite: COSC 1315 and CETT 1425 or department approval.
CPMT 1445 Computer Systems Maintenance
Examination of the functions of the components within a computer system. Development of skills in the use of test equipment and maintenance aids.
EECT 2188 Internship-Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441.
ELMT 2275 Solar Thermal Systems
This course will train interested participants on the various and most common solar thermal system installations. The course will review the different components and the respective functions of a solar thermal system. The course also covers the financial aspects of installing different solar thermal systems such as cost, energy savings, and return of investments. The course will involve the inspection and installation of various types of solar thermal systems. Individual components are discussed and multiple labs will be performed. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on training.
ELMT 2276 Solar Photovoltaics Installation
The contents of this course will focus on the installation of different types of photovoltaic systems such as pole mounted, roof mounted, grid-tied, non-grid tied and battery backup or hybrid systems. This course will allow participants with the opportunity to practice hands-on installation of these systems. The course is geared for participants and students who have already completed a solar photovoltaic course and or have some knowledge of photovoltaic systems. The focus of this course is hands-on training for participants. Prerequisite: ELMT 2474.
PTAC 2314 Principles of Quality
Study of the background and application of quality concepts. Topics include team skills, quality tools, statistics, economics and continuous improvement.
SMFT 2341 Vacuum Principles and RF Plasma Systems
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.
WIND 2359 Wind Power Delivery System
In-depth study of the components of the input and output electrical power delivery systems for wind generation. This course will include blades, rotors, generators, controllers, brakes, wind vanes, gear drives and anemometers. This course will also include a geothermal power discussion to provide information on bottom hole temperatures, water injection, binary cycles, heat exchanges and energy converters. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441 recommended.
ELMT 2372 Energy Efficient Structures and Assessments
A study of materials and devices that are used to make buildings more efficient. The course will review different types of materials as well as how to do assessments of existing structures. Topics such as windows, doors, insulation, and other alternative energy efficient construction materials are reviewed. Students will learn how to distinguish between materials in terms of energy efficiency. Students will also learn how to do assessments, visual inspections as well as return on investment analysis. The students will also be exposed to the business side of renewable energy. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on training.
ELMT 2441 Electromechanical Systems
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. Prerequisite: CETT 1425.
ELPT 2449 Industrial Automation
Advanced study of electrical control systems, applications, and interfacing utilized in industrial automation. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441.
ELMT 2472 Elements of Electrical Power Systems
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.
ELMT 2473 Electrical, Electronic, and Fluid Schematics
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. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441.
ELMT 2474 Solar Photovoltaics Systems
This course explores the design and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and their applications both off-grid and on-grid. Both centralized solar power plants and distributed topologies will be considered. The course follows the requirements of the North American board of certified energy practitioners task analysis and students will be able to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry level certificate of knowledge exam upon completion of this course. This course will also explore solar thermal systems. Prerequisite: ELMT 2441 recommended.
SMFT 2474 Nanoelectronics Manufacturing Technology
A study of the processes, materials and equipment used in the manufacturing of Nanoelectronics. Topics will cover the different processes, equipment and measurement tools used in the industry. SMFT 2474 serves as the follow up course to SMFT 1474. It is important for students who are training for technician jobs in Nanoelectronics to have a working knowledge of the processes and equipment used in the manufacturing of nano-scale integrated circuits. This course will have a lab component where the students will build and test simple solid-state devices. Prerequisite: SMFT 1474.