Electronics

ELT 100 Electronics Career Exploration (.5-10) 1 hr.
Studies career and employment possibilities in the electronics industry. Includes observation of practices in electronics and attendance at a seminar to discuss related experiences. For Tech Prep students with no prior courses or work experience in the electronics field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
Consent of coordinator.

ELT 101 Circuits I, Resistive Circuit Analysis (3-4) 5 hrs.
Studies resistive circuits with time-varying source voltage. Physics of electricity, definitions, symbols and notations for electrical quantities are taught. Circuit properties and their applications to significant circuit configurations are examined.
Prerequisite:
High school algebra or consent of instructor.

ELT 102 Circuits II, Single Time Constant Circuits (3-3) 4 hrs.
Examines R-C and R-L single time constant circuits. Treats these circuits with sinusoidal square wave and step voltages as sources.
Prerequisite:
ELT 101 and MTH 106 with grades of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 103 Circuits III, Networks (3-4) 5 hrs.
Covers resonance, factors affecting Q and bandwidth, RLC filters, power matching with pi, T and L networks. In addition, double tuned circuits, ringing and transient response of RLC circuits are discussed.
Prerequisite:
ELT 102 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 105 Electro-Mechanical Drafting (1-6) 3 hrs.
Introduces drafting fundamentals for electronic design and packaging. Introduces computer aided design of printed circuit boards. Basic fabrication processes are covered. The course focus is the design and construction of an individual project.

ELT 110 Introductory Electronics (2-4) 4 hrs.
Introduces laboratory instruments, circuit components, basic measuring techniques and basic circuits used as building blocks in any electronic system.

ELT 111 Electronics I, Resistive (2-3) 3 hrs.
Studies resistive circuits involving electronic devices. Volt-ampere characteristics and physics of diodes, transistors and other semiconductor devices. The emphasis is upon biasing and the setting of DC levels to make the device function.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 142 Basic Electricity (Residential/Commercial) (1-2) 2 hrs.
Introduces students to basic electrical terminology and principles along with working knowledge of tools and techniques used in the installation, maintenance of residential/commercial electrical service and distribution. Select portions of the National Electrical Code are selected.

ELT 200 Electronics Internship (1-15) 2 hrs.
Applies appropriate skills to the electronics technology field. (NOTE: Summer semester only.)
Prerequisite:
ELT 100 with a grade of "C" or better and consent of coordinator.

ELT 203 Electronics II, Digital (3-4) 5 hrs.
Examines the building blocks of digital circuits. These elements are then blended into topics and applications. Topics include Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping, counters and microprocessors.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of "C " or better.

ELT 204 Electronics III, Advanced Electronics (3-4) 5 hrs.
Examines electronic circuits using diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Applies linear equivalent circuits as an analysis tool. Studies amplifiers, feedback principles and operational amplifier configurations as practical applications of the linear analysis techniques.
Prerequisite:
ELT 111 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 205 Electronic Instrumentation (3-4) 4 hrs.
Studies methods of sending and controlling physical industrial processes. Components involved are transducers, indicators, recorders and programmable controllers.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 206 Electronic Computers (3-4) 5 hrs.
Studies computer architecture through the use of microprocessors, digital computer algorithms and software programming. The utilization of microprocessors is extensive.
Prerequisite:
ELT 210 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 207 UHF Communications and Reception (3-4) 5 hrs.
Emphasizes design techniques in communication circuits, the relationship of modulation systems to bandwidth requirements and frequency spectrum. A design project is part of the course work.
Prerequisite:
ELT 103 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 210 Computer Programming (3-0) 3 hrs.
Presents the use of the computer and microprocessor as special tools and introduces the student to computer architecture, languages and programming with emphasis on electronic applications.

ELT 215 Industrial Controls and Motors (3-4) 5 hrs.
Examines industrial pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits. Covers an introduction to fractional horsepower and programmable logic controllers (PLC). Process control applications are introduced.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 216 Microprocessor Software Applications (3-4)5 hrs.
Applies assembly language programming to practical software problems. Studies computational algorithms in depth. May develop monitor programs along with multi-programming examples. Stresses debugging and documentation.
Prerequisite:
ELT 206 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 217 Microprocessor Peripheral Systems (3-4) 5 hrs.
Examines interfacing and operation of peripheral systems commonly used with microprocessor and minicomputers. Includes video displays, teleprinters, modems, codes and smart terminals.
Prerequisite:
ELT 206 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.

ELT 218 Principles of Microprocessor Systems Design (3-4) 5 hrs.
Examines central processor unit architecture, monitor program structure, system control timing, input-output control and data bus structures. Considers input-output hardware design, interrupts, hardware and software design.
Prerequisite:
ELT 206 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor.