Electronics Technology

ELT 101 DC Network Analysis (3-3) 4 hrs.
Studies direct current (DC) resistive networks. 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 AC Network Analysis (3-3) 4 hrs.
Examines steady state alternating current (AC), resistor-capacitor (RC) and resistor-inductor (RL) circuits. Also examines RC and RL single time constant circuits. Single phase and polyphase AC networks are also studied.
Prerequisite:
ELT 101 and MTH 103 with grades of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ELT 103 RF Network Analysis (3-3) 4 hrs.
Examines basic radio frequency (RF) networks, series and parallel resonance, filters, selectivity and bandwidth, and impedance matching.
Prerequisite:
ELT 102 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ELT 105 Electronic Product Documentation (2-2) 3 hrs.
Introduces documentation fundamentals and electronic design and packaging methodology. The course focus is the design and construction of an individual project.

ELT 110 Introductory Electronics (2-4) 4 hrs.
Introduces basic electricity and electronics, laboratory instrumentation and basic measurement techniques, and electronic components and circuits.

ELT 111 Semiconductor Devices and Circuits (1-2) 2 hrs.
Examines basic semiconductor component families and characteristics. Fundamentals of proper circuit operation and typical applications are further examined.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ELT 125 Fiber Optics (1-2) 2 hrs.
Investigates optics for the purpose of working with communications, control and measurement systems. Principles of physical and geometric optics are presented. (Formerly AUT 125.)

ELT 130 Fluid Power (1-4) 3 hrs.
Considers the properties of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power as a medium to provide control and do work. Studies the individual components and circuits found in typical fluid power systems and applications. (Formerly AUT 130).

ELT 135 Optics and Sensors (1-2) 2 hrs.
Investigates sensor operation and application for a variety of functions: tactile, photo, fiber-optic, magnetic, thermal, sonic, pressure and vision systems. (Formerly AUT 135.)

ELT 140 Programmable Logic Controllers (1-2) 2 hrs.
Examines the procedures and mechanisms by which programmable logic controller functions are used. Programming in ladder logic and controller code focuses on the direct application of a variety of input and output devices. Hardware, programming, peripherals and accessories are emphasized. (Formerly AUT 140.)

ELT 142 Electrical Wiring (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 161 Industrial Control Applications (2-2) 3 hrs.
Emphasizes an application with a project focus as the goal. This course is self-paced. The student is responsible for planning, organizing and assembling a project that integrates many of the following: computer, pneumatics, hydraulics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), sensors, motion, and data acquisition. (Formerly AUT 161.)

ELT 203 Digital Electronics (3-3) 4 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 Analog Electronics (3-3) 4 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 207 Communications Systems (3-3) 4 hrs.
Emphasizes communications systems applications, operation and analysis.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ELT 215 Industrial Control Systems (3-3) 4 hrs.
Examines industrial pneumatic and hydraulic controls. Also introduces fractional horsepower motors and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Industrial control applications and systems are introduced.
Prerequisite:
ELT 110 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

ELT 218 Microprocessors and Microcomputers (3-3) 4 hrs.
Examines basic microprocessor and microcomputer applications, operation and analysis.
Prerequisite:
ELT 203 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.