See also ELC Electricity and CET Computer Engineering Technology for additional courses.
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ELN 131 Electronic Devices 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 112, ELC 131, or ELC 140 Corequisites: None
This course includes semiconductor-based devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, FETs, thyristors, and related compo- nents. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications in power supplies, small signal amplifiers, and switching and control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 131E Electronic Devices 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 131 Corequisites: None
This course includes semiconductor-based devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, FETs, thyristors, and related compo- nents. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications in power supplies, small signal amplifiers, and switching and control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. ELN 131E is more in-depth than ELN 131 and is meant for Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering Tech- nology students.
ELN 132 Linear Integrated Circuits
Applications 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 131E Corequisites: None
This course introduces the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include op-amp circuits, differ- ential amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, waveform genera- tors, active filters, PLLs, and IC voltage regulators. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot linear integrated circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 133 Digital Electronics 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 111, ELC 112 Corequisites: None
This course covers combinational and sequential logic cir- cuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC conversion, and other
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related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to con- struct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 133E Digital Electronics 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELC 131 or ELC 138 Corequisites: None
This course covers combinational and sequential logic cir- cuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to con- struct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment. ELN 133E is more in depth than ELN 133 and is meant for Computer/Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Technology students.
ELN 150 CAD for Electronics 1 3 2
Prerequisites: CIS 110 or CIS 111 Corequisites: ELN 131E
This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include electronics industry standards (symbols, schematic dia- grams, layouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; and spe- cialized electronic drafting practices and components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare electronic drawings with CAD software. ELN 193 Selected Topics in Electronics
Engineering Technology 1-3 0-6 3 Prerequisites: Enrollment in the program
Corequisites: None
This course provides an opportunity to explore areas of current interest in specific program or discipline areas. Empha- sis is placed on subject matter appropriate to the program or dis- cipline. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the specific area of study.
ELN 229 Industrial Electronics 2 4 4
Prerequisites: ELC 112, ELC 131, or ELC 140 Corequisites: None
This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices (filters, recti- fiers, FET, SCR, Diac, Triac, Op-amps, etc). Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit. ELN 232 Introduction to Microprocessors 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 133E Corequisites: None
This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include assembly language programming, bus architecture, bus cycle types, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appro- priate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 233 Microprocessor Systems 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 232 Corequisites: None
This course covers the application and design of micro- processor control systems. Topics include control and interfac- ing of systems using AD/DA, serial/parallel I/O, communication protocols, and other related applications. Upon completion, students should be able to design, construct, program, verify,
analyze, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor interface and control circuits using related equipment.
ELN 234 Communication Systems 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 132 or ELN 140 Corequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic com- munication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of trans- mitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon com- pletion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiv- er circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment. ELN 235 Data Communication System 3 3 4
Prerequisites: ELN 133 Corequisites: None
This course covers data communication systems and the transmission of digital information from source to destination. Topics include data transmission systems, serial interfaces and modems, protocols, networks, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with data communication systems.
ELN 236 Fiber Optics and Lasers 3 2 4
Prerequisites: ELN 234 Corequisites: None
This course introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and lasers. Topics include the transmission of light; characteristics of fiber optic and lasers and their systems; fiber optic production; types of lasers; and laser safety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fiber optic communications and basic laser fundamentals.
ELN 247 Electronic Application Project 1 3 2 Prerequisites: ELN 131E
Corequisites: None
This course provides a structured approach to an application- oriented electronics project. Emphasis is placed on selecting, planning, implementing, testing, and presenting an application- oriented project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate an electronics application-oriented pro- ject. Project analysis, measurement, and performance evaluation will serve as the basis for a project final report.
ELN 260 Program Logic Controllers 3 3 4 Prerequisites: ELN 133 or ELN 133E
Corequisites: None
This course provides a detailed study of PLC applications, with a focus on design of industrial control circuits using the PLC. Topics include PLC components, memory organization, math instructions, programming documentation, input/output devices, and applying PLCs in the design of industrial control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design and program a PLC system to perform a wide variety of indus- trial control functions.
ELN 275 Troubleshooting 1 2 2
Prerequisites:
Corequisites: ELN 133E and ELN 132
This course covers techniques of analyzing and repairing failures in electronic equipment. Topics include safety, signal tracing, use of service manuals, and specific troubleshooting methods for analog, digital, and other electronics-based circuits and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to logi- cally diagnose and isolate faults and perform necessary repairs to meet manufacturers’ specifications. Students will utilize the
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relationship of system hardware failures to component failures to establish diagnose-and-repair processes.