Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To prepare the student for a career in the telecommunications industry.

• Students are able to employ measurement techniques and laboratory apparatus for verification of circuit operation.
• Graduates will be employed within one year after graduation.

To prepare the student for transfer to a 4-year college.

• The graduate will transfer to a 4-year institution for continued study.
• Graduate will maintain or improve GPA in the transfer program

To prepare the student to work effectively as part of a diverse technical team.

• Students will collaborate in laboratory activities to complete assigned projects.

To prepare the student to present technical materials in oral and written form.

• The student will be able to present technical reports in oral and written form in a clear and concise manner

To prepare the student to apply basic mathematical, scientific, and technical concepts to the solution of electrical and electronic systems

• Students will be able to design, analyze, implement basic analog and digital circuitry, and perform troubleshooting.

To prepare the student to apply current practice and theory to new technologies

• The student will investigate, survey, and analyze emerging telecommunications systems and techniques

To prepare the student to utilize basic principles and resources in the development of solutions to technical challenges.

• The student will be able to utilize computer based simulation and programming tools for system design and analysis.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

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.

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 provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

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.

This course is devoted to AC circuit analysis. Topics include phasor representation of sinusoidal voltage, currents, impedance, power, solution of RLC circuits, frequency response and series and parallel resonance. Three phase power, transformers and Fourier analysis of complex waveforms are introduced. The use of computer solutions in problem solving is stressed. Prerequisites: ET151 Circuits 1, ET153 Introduction to Electronics, ET154 Computer Programming or permission of instructor. Corequisite: MA122 Fundamentals of College Math 2 or permission of instructor. (Spring 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)

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This is the non-calculus physics course for technology, business administration, computer science and liberal arts and sciences students. It covers the following topics: mechanics, wave motion and heat. Prerequisite: three years of college preparatory mathematics including trigonometry.

This course includes further study of linear transistor circuits, as presented in Linear Electronics. Examination of frequency response and negative feedback are of prime importance. Operational amplifiers are discussed in great depth, including applications in summing, precision rectifying, voltage regulation, filtering, and other popular circuit applications. Usage of digital computers for analysis and design is discussed. It is recommended that students have completed MA223 Fundamentals of College Mathematics 3 or its equivalent. Prerequisites: ET161 Linear Electronics or permission of instructor.

This is the introductory course in the telecommunications series. Contents of this course include radio frequency amplifiers, oscillators, signal spectra, noise, amplitude modulation and communications systems. Circuit analysis will be at a college algebra and trigonometry level with a minimum of calculus. Laboratories will stress both circuit and system analysis to reinforce the theory. The computer will be used for design and problem solving. Prerequisite: ET161 Linear Electronics or permission of instructor. (Fall semester only)

Contents of this course include digital transmission, fiber optics transmission, transmission lines and antenna and microwave transmission. Circuit analysis will be at a college algebra and trigonometry level with some calculus. Laboratories stress both circuit and system analysis to reinforce theory. The computer is used for design and problem-solving. Corequisites: ET263 Telecommunications 1. (Spring semester only)

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

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)

This is the third course in the Telecommunications Series. This course is an introduction to local area networks (LANS). The topologies, transmission media, network interfaces and the access methods will be examined. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required with the computer being used for design and problem solving. Prerequisites: ET264 Telecommunications 2 or permission of instructor.

This course covers advanced topics in TelecommunicationsTechnology. Current and emerging technologies including fiberoptic and wireless transmission of voice, computer data and video are presented. The material is covered using lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations and site visits. Corequisite: ET275 Telecommunications 3 or permission of instructor.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.