The Electronics Technology program is designed to train students in the specialized areas of electronics. Those now working in the electronics field will be able to upgrade their knowledge, while those wishing to enter the field may take advantage of a large selection of course offerings that will ensure a solid understanding of electronics.
Courses in Electronics Technology as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Electronics Technology main page.
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100B |
Survey of Electronics |
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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. |
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102B |
Basic DC Electronics |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: none
Teaches the basic concepts of DC electronics using computer assisted instruction integrated with laboratory experiments. Basic DC electronics is an important fundamental for understanding new technology. Stresses electrical and electronic safety, where to find jobs in the electronics industry, problem solving and thinking skills, and exposes students to a variety of DC electronics circuits and systems. |
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131B |
Electronics I |
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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. |
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132B |
Electronics II |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: ET 131B 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. |
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134B |
Basic Troubleshooting |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: ET 132B or consent of instructor
Introduces students to basic troubleshooting techniques using computer simulation to troubleshoot and repair circuits with hidden faults. Standard or simulated measuring instruments such as the DMM and oscilloscope are utilized in the process. |
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155B |
Home Technology Convergence |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: none
Introduction to 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. |
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172B |
Semi-Conductor Devices |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: ET 131B
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. |
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173B |
Advanced Troubleshooting (Analog Circuits) |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: ET 172B or consent of instructor
Covers troubleshooting of semiconductor devices and analog circuits. Using computer simulation, students analyze and repair circuits with hidden faults. Standard or simulated measuring instruments such as the DMM, Function Generator and oscilloscope are utilized in the process. |
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174B |
Circuit Simulation |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: ET 132B & ET 172B or consent of instructor
Introduces students to basic circuit simulation methods using a software simulator. Students analyze passive and active circuits using standard or simulated measuring instruments. Also covers tolerance analysis, noise analysis, harmonic distortion, and worst case analysis. |
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175B |
Circuit Simulation II |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: ET 174B or consent of instructor
Expands the concepts covered in ET 174B, which introduced circuit simulation methods using a software simulator. Students analyze transient and steady-state behavior of circuits. |
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198B |
Special Topics in Electronics |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: none
Explores various topics of current interest/demand in Electronics Technology. |
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200B |
Electronics Projects |
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Credits: 0.5–6. Prerequisites: ET 131B and consent of instructor
Studies special projects in Electronics Technology. |
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265B |
Fundamentals of Telecommunications |
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Credits: 3. Prerequisites: CIT 165B 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. |
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280B |
Digital Electronics |
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Credits: 1–6. Prerequisites: ET 132B
Introduces the principles of logic circuits, digital integrated circuits, Boolean algebra, memory devices, data conversion, flip-flops and registers, and sequential logic circuits. Students apply theoretical knowledge with hands-on experiments. Includes lab. |
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283B |
Microprocessors/Controllers |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: ET 132B
Provides a foundation in microprocessor architecture and microcomputer basics including numbering systems and codes, computer arithmetic and programming, interfacing with RAM and ROM, and various input/output devices. Includes lab. |
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284B |
Microprocessors II |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: ET 283B or consent of instructor
Expands the concepts learned in ET 283B to include serial data communications, memory devices, sensors, motors, control devices and control circuits. Includes lab. |
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291B |
Digital Troubleshooting |
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Credits: 2. Prerequisites: ET 280B or consent of instructor
Covers troubleshooting of digital devices and circuits. Using computer simulation, students analyze and repair circuits with hidden faults. Standard or simulated measuring instruments such as the DVM and Logic Analyzer are fully utilized in the process. |
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293B |
Advanced Telecommunications |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: ET 276B
Continues ET 276B into more depth on current telecommunications technologies. |
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295B |
Work Experience I |
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Credits: 1–4. Prerequisites: consent of instructor
Provides the student with on-the job supervised and educationally directed work experience. |
