Electronics Technology

This course introduces electronics and develops the basic skills necessary to perform work in the Electronics Technology field. Topics include: basic Electronic knowledge, safety practices, basic components, schematic symbols and drawings, anti-static grounding, soldering technology, connector technology, and basic math skills.

This course introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include introduction to safety procedures and regulations, electrical laws and principles, cells and batteries, series, parallel, and series-parallel combination circuits, and test equipment.

This course introduces alternating current concepts, theory, and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include introduction to safety procedures and regulations, magnetism, AC wave generation, inductance and capacitance, transformer application, and test equipment..

This course continues the development of DC and AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting complex circuits and reactive circuits. Topics include safety practices, applied algebraic and trigonometry concepts, complex series, parallel, and series-parallel combination circuits, DC theorems, reactive components, RLC circuits, circuit resonance, passive filters, and non-sinusoidal wave forms.

This course provides instruction in the theory and application of solid state devices in the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and uses of solid state devices. Topics include safety practices, semiconductor fundamentals, power supplies and voltage regulation, other diode applications, bipolar junction theory and application, and field effect transistors.

This course provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of advanced solid state circuits to include linear devices. Topics include safety practices, operational amplifiers, active filters and oscillators, switching
circuits and timers, three-terminal voltage regulators, and special transistor applications. 

This course is designed to provide coverage of the fundamentals of digital electronics. Topics include safety practices, digital basics, number systems, logic gates and truth tables, combining logic gates, logic families, displays, flip-flops, counters and shift registers, digital systems, and interfacing with analog devices.

This course is designed to provide introductory coverage of Microprocessors and Embedded Systems. An embedded system can be defined as a control system or computer system designed to perform a specific task. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and used of embedded systems. Topics include safety practices, microprocessor based systems, microprocessor instruction set, programming and debugging, applications and troubleshooting, DSP concepts, basic microcontroller, embedded system software, sensors and actuators, basic control system, and embedded systems applications.

This course provides a comprehensive summary of lineworker requirements. Topics include general electrical safety, effective communication skills, positive work ethics, problem-solving, and job interview skills.

This course familiarizes the student with the fundamental skills needed for an electrical lineworker. Topics include hand tools, power tools, and basic electric fundamentals. Students also participate in lineman simulations and complete an observation-based instruction activity.

This course familiarizes students with truck instruments, controls, and performing basic maneuvers required to drive safely in a Class A vehicle with a pintle hook restriction. Each student must demonstrate proficiency in performing range operations such as operating a truck through clearance maneuvers, backing, turning, parallel parking and coupling/uncoupling while on the range. Each student must also demonstrate proficiency when driving on the road under a multitude of conditions.

This course provides instruction in the principles and practices of instrumentation for industrial process control systems with an emphasis on industrial maintenance techniques for production equipment. Topics include industrial safety, instrument tags, process documentation, basic control theory, sensing pressure, flow, level, and temperature, instrument calibration, and loop tuning.

This course introduces the application of motor controls in the industrial environment. Topics include: industrial safety, motor theory and operating principles, principles of motor control, control devices, symbols and schematic diagrams. magnetic starters and braking, NEMA standards, Article 430 NEC, and preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.

This course introduces the operational theory, systems terminology, PLC installation, and programming procedures for Programmable Logic Controllers. Emphasis is placed on PLC programming, connections, installation, and start-up procedures. Other topics include timers and counters, relay logic instructions, and hardware and software applications.

Develops knowledge and skills necessary to transmit mechanical power using common industrial linkage types. Emphasis is placed on use of mechanical devices in combination with electronic controls. Topics include: linkages,
motion analysis, gear drives, and preventative maintenance.

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of safely operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power systems. Theory and practical application concepts are discussed. Topics include industrial safety, hydraulic system principles, hydraulic system components, pneumatic systems principles and pneumatic system components.

This course introduces robotic theory and application, in addition to applications using embedded systems. Topics include industrial safety, robotic terminology and languages, robotic programming applications, embedded systems overview, embedded systems programming, and basic DSP concepts using embedded systems. 

This course provides a study of a communication system emphasizing block fundamental concepts of modulation, transmission, reception, and detection for both amplitude modulation and frequency modulation based  communication systems. Topics include communication system concepts, communication system measurements and quantities, amplitude modulation transmission/reception, and frequency modulation transmission/reception.

This course provides a study of communication systems emphasizing block fundamental concepts of digital modulation, transmission and reception, as well as fundamental coding, and decoding techniques. Topics include digital
communication fundamentals, digital modulation techniques, data transmission error correction methods, and digital signal processing.

Provides an understanding of antennas and transmission lines used in communications. Topics include: transmission lines, wave guides, antenna types, antenna applications, and telephone transmission lines.

Provides a basic understanding of microwave communications and radar. Topics include: microwave and radar fundamentals, microwave devices, wave guides, specialized antennas, radar systems, and communications systems.

Surveys the major optical devices used for communications. Topics include: light sources, fiber optic cable, coupling and fusing, light modulation and detection techniques, and system application of light devices.