Engineering Technologies and the Trades

This is the first of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Algebraic manipulations, graphing skills and problem solving are emphasized. Topics include systems of linear equations including Cramer's Rule, quadratic equations, variation, factoring and fractions, vectors and oblique triangles, and an introduction to trigonometry and applications. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA115 Intermediate Mathematics.

This is the second of a two-course sequence for students in programs that require mathematics through polynomial calculus. Topics include complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, analytic geometry, limits, derivatives and integrals of polynomial functions, applications of the derivative, and area under a curve. Prerequisite: MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 1.

The purpose of this course is to develop a strong foundation in circuit analysis. This includes the introduction of various electrical quantities and their relationships. Topics in circuit analysis include series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton, superpositioning, maximum power transfer and nodal and mesh analysis. Lab experiments will be performed each week. Lab reports and oral presentations are required and will develop student communication skills. Corequisites: ET153 Introduction to Electronics, MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

The purpose of this course is to provide instructions covering the basic theory of solid state devices with elementary applications, laboratory test equipment familiarization, and construction of an electronic power supply project. Lab experiments will be performed each week. Written lab reports and an oral lab presentation will be required and are used to develop student communication skills. Students will be required to purchase hand tools and a digital multimeter and to breadboard and test electronic/electrical circuits leading to construction and testing of a power supply. (Fall semester only)

This course introduces the student to the theory and application of modern transistors; both the bipolar junction transistor and the field effect transistor are examined. Applications include usage in small and large signal class A amplifiers, as well as in class B power amplifiers. Voltage control FET applications are also studied. Problem solving techniques involving digital computers are discussed. Prerequisites: ET153 Introduction to Electronics, ET154 Computer Programming or permission of instructor. Corequisites: ET152 Circuits 2 or permission of instructor. (Spring semester only)

In this introductory course SSI devices are introduced at a functional level. A variety of techniques that evolve from a study of Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Mapping are applied to the design and analysis of combinational logic circuits. Numbering systems, codes and basic arithmetic operations are thoroughly explored. The characteristics of, and typical applications of, MSI circuits and devices such as decoders, encoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers are covered. The course ends with an introduction to latches and flip-flops to, but not including, master/slave flip flops. Periodic exams, laboratory reports and a final exam will be the basis of grading. Prerequisites: ET153 Introduction to Electronics and ET154 Computer Programming or IS101 Introduction to Personal Computers. Corequisite: ET152 Circuits 2. (Spring semester only)

The characteristics and typical applications of MSI circuits and devices such as decoders, encoders, multiplexers and demultiplexers are covered in this second course. The IC logic families are introduced at a circuit level. While major emphasis is on TTL devices, ECL, I2L, MOS, and CMOS device characteristics are also studied. The study of semiconductor memory includes bipolar and MOS, static and dynamic, ROM and RAM devices. Prerequisites: ET181 Digital Electronics 1 and ET161 Linear Electronics or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

Since the microprocessor is now the principal element in many electronic systems, this course in the digital electronic sequence concentrates on microcomputers. Assembly language programming techniques developed include the use of subroutines, software and hardware time delay, stack operations, interrupt operations, and microprocessor interfacing problems and techniques. Corequisite: ET181 Digital Electronics 1. (Fall semester only)