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Electronics Technology (ET)
Technology Division
ET 100: Survey of Electronics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Offers an overview of the ever-expanding fundamental relationships of voltage, current, impedance, amplification, radio receivers, transmitters and wave propagation. Includes some coverage of digital electronics and measurement. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 117: Computer Forensics
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the concept of using computer forensics to conduct a successful computer investigation. Covers acquiring digital evidence and reporting its findings. Covers fundamentals of setting up a forensics lab, acquiring the proper and necessary tools, and how to conduct an investigation and subsequent digital analysis. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 131: DC for Electronics
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none
Familiarizes students with fundamentals of electronics including how to read resistor color codes, decipher capacitor values, and use electronic schematics to build simple electronic devices. Students conduct laboratory experiments to apply theoretical concepts and will use standard or simulated laboratory instruments such as multimeters. Covers Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws of voltage and current, and simple series and parallel circuits. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 132: AC for Electronics
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: ET 131 or consent of instructor
Familiarizes students with important electronic components, their schematic symbols and how to wire circuits on a solderless circuit board using diagrams. Introduces semiconductors, diodes, and basic theory of transistors and transistor amplifier configurations. Students conduct laboratory experiments and build electronic circuits utilizing these components. Soldering is introduced. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 155: Home Technology Convergence
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: none
Introduces the components and technologies that make up the "Smart Home". The convergence of home entertainment audio/visual equipment, surveillance and security systems, computer networks, and telecommunications will be taught in both theory and application. Students will build, configure and install cables, wallplates, jacks, control modules and equipment to bring alive the multiple technologies commonly used in a home or small office environment. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 172: Semi-Conductor Devices
Units (Credits): 4; Prerequisites: ET 131
Covers common devices used in the electronics industry i.e., diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers, in a variety of applications including active filters, amplifiers, and power supplies. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 198: Special Topics in Electronics
Units (Credits): 1–6; Prerequisites: none
Explores various topics of current interest/demand in Electronics Technology. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 200: Electronics Projects
Units (Credits): 0.5–6; Prerequisites: ET 131 and consent of instructor
Studies special projects in Electronics Technology. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.
ET 265: Fundamentals of Telecommunications
Units (Credits): 3; Prerequisites: CIT 165 or consent of instructor
Covers telecommunications principles including both voice and data communications. An examination of the communications industry and its regulatory environment will be provided. Topics include switching and signaling, voiceband communications, digital transmission, and emerging technologies. Note: Non-transferable for an NSHE baccalaureate degree. Non-applicable towards an AA or AS Degree.