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Semester One

605-113    DC/AC I 
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

An introduction to the DC and AC circuits and electronic test equipment. Topics covered include Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s law, batteries, magnetism, capacitance, induction, series-parallel circuits, single phase AC circuits, power factor, ideal transformers, the sine wave and phasors. The student will utilize both the "hands-on" approach and computer simulation in the laboratory as the laboratory experiments are designed to support the topics presented.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Follow national, state, and local industry established safety procedures.
2. Use established symbols, standards, conventions, and terminology.
3. Explain basic atomic theory as it applies to electronics.
4. Explain the elements and properties of a basic electrical circuit.
5. Describe DC voltage and the characteristics of DC voltage and current sources.
6. Describe electrical resistance, resistor types, and resistor characteristics.
7. Measure electrical quantities.
8. Analyze voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships using Ohm’s and Watt’s Laws.
9. Analyze series and parallel circuits.
   

605-130    Digital Electronics
4 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

Analysis of digital electronic circuits. Realization of logic gates using TTL and CMOS devices, Verification of theory is accomplished through laboratory experiments with small and medium scale integrated circuits.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Identify basic logical units common to digital describe logic flow between units.
2. Adapt the relationship between decimal and commonly used number systems in electronic digital circuits.
3. Perform digital arithmetic with commonly used numbering systems used with digital electronics.
4. Use Boolean arithmetic and other simplification techniques to reduce a logic expression. Then verify the equivalent by constructing a logic circuit.
5. Use test equipment to verify and troubleshoot a basic logic circuit.
6. Identify the various logic families. Study their fan in and fan outs and be able to interface between one family and another.
7. Experiment with and analyze various complex logic integrated circuits such as adders, counters, registers, decoders, drivers and multiplexers.
8. Experiment with multi vibrator circuits.

801-136    English Composition 1
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Teaches the writing process which includes prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. Through a variety of writing assignments, the student will analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. 

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Generate, research, analyze, categorize and evaluate information, ideas and theories to produce essays a research paper.
2. Keep a strong sense of purpose and a consistent toward a particular audience.
3. Write with a clear, well-organized structural framework.
4. State and develop a thesis clearly with appropriate subordination and detail.
5. Maintain unity, consistency, and coherence throughout, with  clear transitions and parallel structure.
6. Write essays fluently and clearly in a variety (lively, forceful, informative, analytical, descriptive and persuasive) appropriate to the subject matter, purpose and audience.
7. Use words effectively, aware of connotation and speech.
8. Write concisely.
9. Write papers free of grammatical and mechanical errors.
   

804-113    College Technical Math  1- A
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Emphasizes dimensional analysis to solve problems within the metric system (SI). Examines the
quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. Covers analytics of a straight line along with
graphing of linear equations. Solving systems of equations algebraically and by graphing.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Use dimensional analysis to analyze and solve applied problems.
2. Convert within the SI system as well as between SI and the customary system.
3. Reduce, add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic fractions.
4. Solve equations containing fractions with polynomials as denominators.
5. Use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations and applied problems resulting in
   quadratic equations.
6. Graph linear equations using the slope intercept method.
7. Write equations using analytics of a straight line to form mathematical models of applied
   problems.
8. Solve inequalities and graph.
9. Solve systems of linear equations algebraically and graphically.
10. Evaluate and use determinates to solve linear systems and applied problems.
11. Utilize the graphical method of linear programming to solve systems of equations.

804-114    College Technical Math  1- B
2 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Topics in geometry and fundamental trigonometry are studied. Areas and volumes are covered with the emphasis on calculation dimensions and angles using geometric relationships, right and oblique trigonometry.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Use formulas to calculate areas of plane geometric figures.
2. Use formulas to calculate volume and surface area of solid geometric figures.
3. Solve applied problems relating to geometric figures.
4. Define the trigonometric functions and use them to solve right triangle and related applied problems.
5. Use the sine and cosine law to solve oblique triangle and related problems.
   

809-198    Introduction to Psychology 
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Introduces students to some of the major theories and topics of psychology, including the physiological basis of behavior, personality and learning theories, memory, states of consciousness, stress, research methods, intelligence, human development, psychopathology, and social behavior.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Describe the evolution of psychology as a science.
2. Outline the basic research methods used by psychologists and identify the strengths and weaknesses inherent in each.
3. Identify the biological bases of behavior.
4. Explain the process of memory and describe the various theories of memory loss, learning and perception.
5. Describe and critique the major personality theories.
6. Explain the key theories of stress, emotion and motivation.
7. Identify the characteristics of the various alternate states of consciousness including sleep, hypnosis, meditation and drugs.
8. Identify the characteristics and etiology of the major psychological disorders and discuss treatment approaches to each.
9. Define intelligence and identify key concepts in and approaches to psychological testing.
10. Describe person perception, attribution theory, interpersonal attraction, attitude formation and growth behavior.
11. Discuss the major theories of growth and development.

Semester Two

605-114    DC/AC II
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

A continuation of the study of DC and AC circuits. A brief review of Kirchhoff’s law, induction, capacitance, series-parallel circuits, power factor, impedance and phasors. Then an introduction to superposition, Thevenin’s theorem, Norton’s theorem, mesh and nodal analysis, and ideal transformers. The student will utilize both the "hands-on" approach and computer simulation in the laboratory as the laboratory experiments are designed to support the topics presented.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Follow national, state, and local industry established safety procedures.
2. Use established symbols, standards, conventions, and terminology.
3. Explain basic atomic theory as it applies to electronics.
4. Explain the elements and properties of a basic electrical current.
5. Describe DC voltage and the characteristics of DC voltage and current sources.
6. Describe electrical resistance, resistor types, and resistor characteristics.
7. Measure electrical quantities.
8. Analyze voltage, current, resistance, and power relationships, using Ohm’s and Watt’s Laws.
9. Analyze series and parallel circuits.
10. Analyze combination series circuits, parallel circuits, and series-parallel circuits.
11. Apply network analysis techniques to complex linear DC circuits.
12. Analyze capacitance and capacitors in DC circuits.
13. Analyze inductance and inductors in DC circuits.
14. Describe AC voltage and the characteristics of AC voltage sources.
15. Describe types of transformers and the principles of their operation.
16. Analyze AC circuits containing reactive components.

17. Analyze resonant circuits.
    
    

605-120    Electronic Devices I
4 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 4 hrs lab

The basic operating principles of diodes, transistors, and linear ICs are presented as they are used in rectifier, amplifier, and oscillator circuits.  Lecture theory is reinforced with laboratory assembly, measurements, troubleshooting, and technical report writing.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Incorporate Electrical Overstress (EOS) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protective measures for handling electronic components.
2. Identify solid state devices.
3. Analyze solid state devices.
4. Test solid state devices.
5. Analyze amplifier circuits.
6. Construct amplifier circuits.
7. Test amplifier circuits.
8. Troubleshoot amplifier circuits.
9. Analyze non-switching (linear) DC power supply circuits.
10. Construct non-switching (linear) DC power supply circuits.
11. Test non-switching (linear) DC power supply circuits.
12. Troubleshoot non-switching (linear) DC power supply circuits.
13. Analyze thyristor controlled circuits.
14. Construct thyristor controlled circuits.
15. Test thyristor controlled circuits.
16. Troubleshoot thyristor controlled circuits.
    

801-197    Technical Reporting
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Designed to help students develop a logical arrangement for the different types of technical writing used in professional situations. Students will learn to present facts and ideas clearly and emphatically in technical format. Focus will be given to students’ technical specialties.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Use technical writing style.
2. Write a technical letter.
3. Write a technical memo.
4. Write a definition of a mechanism.
5. Write a description of a mechanism.
6. Write an explanation of an operational sequence of a mechanism.
7. Write a technical report using statistical data and visuals.
8. Write a report.
9. Present a technical report.
   

809-195    Economics
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

An introductory course which describes, analyzes and critiques factors which influence the overall performance of the economic system. Topics include supply-demand analysis, national income determination models, fiscal and monetary policy, money, financial institutions, the federal reserve system, unemployment, poverty, international trade, economic growth, inflation and environmental deterioration. The links between economic problems, theory and public policy are emphasized.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Define economics and be able to analyze the problem of scarcity and choice in terms of the Production Possibility Curve.
2. Explain the graphs and various economic models and how with the manipulation of variables, enables one to predict future events.
3. Calculate various economic aggregates such as GNP, GNI, CPI, price level, price deflator, price inflator. Differentiate between nominal and real terms.
4. Construct a business cycle against a trend line and explain its various phases from an economic point of view. Be familiar with the history of the business cycle of the United States.
5. Define unemployment, including its types and social costs.
6. Define inflation and recession, including phases and social cost.
7. Explain how the classical model regulated the business cycle.
8. Define money, explain the evolution of banking, and discuss how the physical quantity of money in the United States is manipulated by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
9. Discuss monetary theory and its influence on the business cycle in the United States. 
10. Construct the Keynesian model and explain how it is used to influence the business cycle in the United States.
11. Compare and contrast the economic system of the world.
    

804-116    College Technical Math  2
4 credits, 4 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

This course is a continuation in the study of algebra and trigonometry. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and their graphs, systems of equations, complex numbers and analytic trigonometry.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Solve problems involving angular and linear motion.
2. Graph and analyze the sine, cosine arid tangent functions with respect to amplitude, frequency, period and phase shift.
3. Solve and sketch linear, quadratic and multiple angle trigonometric equations with degrees, radians and time variables.
4.  Perform algebraic operations on complex numbers in both polar and rectangular form and use complex numbers in applied problems.
5. Solve applied vector addition problems.
6. Define trigonometric identities and use them to solve trigonometric equations.
7. Simplify algebraic expressions containing radicals.
8. Solve equations containing radicals.
9. Graph quadratic equations in the form y=ax² + bx + c. and solve maximum and minimum applied problems.
10. Solve systems containing quadratic equations as well as linear.
11. Solve third degree and/or higher equations.
12. Solve exponential and logarithmic equations.

Semester Three

605-121    Electronic Devices II
4 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 4 hrs lab

Introduction to unipolar transistors, JFETS, and MOSFETS being used in linear and nonlinear circuits. Students will use high frequency analysis with both bipolar and unipolar transistors. Operational amplifiers are used as linear amplifiers and in nonlinear circuits. Some circuits covered include voltage amplifiers, summing amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, active filters and oscillators.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Identify and evaluate the characteristics of field-effect transistors
2. Construct, analyze and troubleshoot the field-effect transistor amplifier.
3. Simplify circuits using decibels and Miller’s theorem.
4. Calculate and test frequency effects on amplifier performance.
5. Analyze and construct regulated and switching power supply.
6. Construct, analyze and troubleshoot a differential amplifier.
7. Construct, analyze and troubleshoot operational amplifiers.
8. Analyze and explain the effects of negative feedback to amplifiers.

605-174    Digital Circuits II
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

The continuation of the study of digital logic circuits dealing with sequential digital logic, counters, registers, Digital to Analog, and Analog to Digital conversion. The emphasis is on troubleshooting of digital logic circuits.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Experiment with Transistor-Transistor-Logic (TTL) integrated circuit components.
2. Experiment with loading circuits using TTL and Complementary-Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS).
3. Experiment with TTL and CMOS buffer circuits.
4. Experiment with TTL and CMOS driver circuits.
5. Experiment with TTL and CMOS decoder circuits.
6. Experiment with TTL and CMOS display circuits.
7. Experiment with Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) circuits.
8. Experiment with Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC) circuits.
9. Design and build simple digital devices and control circuits.

605-190    Microprocessors
4 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 4 hrs lab

An introduction to microcomputer programming.  Digital codes, registers, and register instruction, logic gates and truth tables are covered. The 7400 series of integrated circuit chips are studied.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Be able to identify and convert numbers between the following number bases - binary, decimal and hex.
2. Identify and explain the functions of the basic parts of a microcomputer.
3. Operate the microcomputer using machine language.
4. Use assembly language to enter and run programs.
5. List the advantages of assembly language and the disadvantages of machine language.
6. Use flowcharting procedure and symbols to set up programming logic.
7. Be able to identify and use different addressing modes to improve programming.
8. Use instructions (such as jump and loop, subroutines and memory locations (such as stack) to improve programming.
9. Develop programs using logic and arithmetic instructions.
10. Explain the operation of and use memory segmentation.
    
    

806-154    General Physics I
4 credits, 4 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

Precision measurement (FPS and MKS). force and motion, work, energy, power, momentum, vectors, basic machines, friction, circular notion, torque and power transmission are examined from a non-calculus approach. Problems and laboratory experiments reinforce relevant theoretical concepts.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving the metric and English systems of measurements.
2. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving vectors.
3. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving statics.
4. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving straight line motion.
5. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving Newton’s Laws of Motion.
6. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving Work, energy and power.
7. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving simple machines.
8. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving impu1se and momentum.
9. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving rotational motion and dynamics
10. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving properties of materials.
11. Demonstrate proper lab procedure and solve problems involving vibrations.

Semester Four

605-109    Fabrication Techniques
1 credits, 0 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

Emphasis is on the use of hand tools, soldering, shearing, forming, punching, chassis construction. Students construct a project in a hands-on situation.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Select and use the various tools and hardware complete a project.
2. Demonstrate the ability to measure, layout and fabricate a chassis from a print.
3. Assemble and mount electronic components to circuit boards by wire wrapping and soldering.

605-176    Optoelectronics
2 credits, 1 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

This course will examine the integration of electronics, optics and light to control electromechanical operations. Topics include optical concepts, light sources, lasers, fiber optics, photometry, radiometry, and optoelectronic applications.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Experiment with visual light emitting diodes.
2. Experiment with infrared light emitting diodes.
3. Experiment with photo-transistors.
4. Experiment with optoisolators.
5. Interface light emitting diodes with signal diodes.
6. Experiment with the optoelectronic transmitter circuits.
7. Experiment with the optoelectronic receiver circuits.

    

    

605-150    Industrial Electronics
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

Covers industrial electrical control using motor starters, relays, pushbuttons, as well as variable speed control of DC motors and power distribution for industry.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Identify, wire and troubleshoot three-phase, dual voltage wye and delta AC motors.
2. Identify and explain the difference and use of control relays, contactors and motor starters.
3. Explain the function of the overload relay element.
4. Identify and draw NEMA standard symbols used for industrial control circuits.
5. Describe and draw line and wiring diagrams.
6. Design and wire basic control circuits from word description.
7. Design and wire complex control circuits from word description.
8. Define and analyze the types of power distribution systems used in industrial applications.
9. Define and calculate power factor.
10. Contrast apparent power and true power and list the measurement units of each.
    
    

605-151    Electronic Communications
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

An introduction course in analog communication systems. Topics covered are AM/FM/SSBX microwave
and laser transmission and reception. Theory is covered in block diagram level with additional theory and labs on representative circuits from the major blocks of a communication system.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Demonstrate basic understanding of how an AM signal is generated and transmitted.
2. Assemble and test AM circuitry transmitter.
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of how an FM signal is generated and transmitted.
4. Assemble and test FM circuitry.
5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of single-side-band communication transmission and reception principles.
6. Assemble, test and troubleshoot single-side-band circuitry.
7. Demonstrate a basic understanding transceiver operation.
8. Understand the operation of mobile telephone at a block diagram level.
9. Demonstrate a basic understanding of microwave/laser principles.
10. Demonstrate a basic understanding of digital communications.
    

809-196    Introduction to Sociology
3 credits, 3 hrs lecture - 0 hrs lab

This course examines interpersonal relationships of humans and groups and the consequent structure of society. It details the various social processes and concepts which shape human behavior, analyzing such phenomena as organizations, deviance, race and ethnic relations, population, urbanization, social change, and social movements. Religion, education, and the family are studied.

Electives

605-181    Computer Hardware Architecture
3 credits, 2 hrs lecture - 2 hrs lab

This course will introduce the hardware architecture of the personal computer platform. Topics covered are motherboard, BIOS system, extension buses, serial ports, parallel ports, and Universal Serial Bus, ports, hardware upgrade procedures, and troubleshooting hardware using electronic test equipment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will meet the following competencies:

1. Evaluate architecture of APM and PMC support systems.
2. Evaluate 32-bit and 64-bit architecture.
3. Experiment with serial devices used in digital computer systems.
4. Experiment with parallel devices used in digital computer systems.
5. Experiment with Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices used in digital computer systems
6. Experiment with PCI-to-USB devices used in digital computer systems.
7. Develop hardware upgrading procedures for digital computer systems.
8. Develop troubleshooting procedures for digital computer systems.
9. Troubleshoot digital computer systems using electronic test equipment.