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ELEC 100 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC ELECTRICITY

Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to foundation of AC and DC electricity and explores electrical quantities, (current, voltage, resistance, power, capacitance and inductance), basic circuit laws with emphasis on electrical measurement through the use of analog and digital devices and building simple circuits from schematics. Additional topics include relays, transformers and motors and electrical safety. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Corequisite: Technical Math & Graphing Calculators for Trade (SOET 150) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 101 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1

Fall, 3 credit hours

An introductory course stressing the understanding of basic concepts and principles of direct current and alternating current electricity. Students will analyze resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits and develop computational skills. Three hours lecture per week.

ELEC 102 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 2

Spring, 3 credit hours

A continuation of Electric Circuits 1, stressing the understanding of concepts that involve impedance, resonance, transformers and three phase systems. Students will analyze circuits of various configurations and enhance computational skills. Three hours lecture per week.

Prerequisite: Electric Circuits 1 (ELEC 101) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 109 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1 LABORATORY

Fall, 1 credit hour

An introductory laboratory course stressing the understanding of basic concepts and principles of direct current and alternating current electric circuits by analyzing resistive, capacitive and inductive circuits through practical laboratory application. Students will also study circuits using circuit analysis software. Two hours laboratory per week.

ELEC 111 DIGITAL CIRCUITS

Fall, 2 credit hours

An introductory course designed to familiarize the student with basic logic circuits and techniques used in all modern digital systems. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, DeMorgan’s theorem, combinational logic circuits (AND, OR, INVERTER, NOR, NAND, exclusive OR, and NOR gates; adders and subtracters), TWOs compliment arithmetic, and introduction to sequential logic circuits (latches, flip-flops, counters and timers). Four hours laboratory per week.

ELEC 125 DIGITAL SYSTEMS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS I (Verizon Program)

Spring, 4 credit hours

This course presents topics in hardware and systems as used in the telecommunications industry. Electrical and digital circuits are explored. Binary numbers systems are discussed as applied to telecommunications equipment. Students will explore hardware to the modular level. Student will demonstrate use of and simulate digital circuits. Three hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Technical Math 1 (MATH 135) and Computer Applications for Telecommunications (CITA 116) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 126 DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS II (Verizon Program)

Fall, 4 credit hours

In this course students will be working with hardware and software installation with an introduction of the personal computer fundamentals. Students will connect a personal computer to a network and install and set up a printer. The course will cover managing and supporting Windows. Configure user related issues and customization. Learning how to maintain a computer and troubleshooting fundamentals. An optional topic would cover Home Technology Integration including surveillance and home automation. The course is composed of lecture and in-class demonstration. Four hours of lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Digital System for Telecommunications I (ELEC 125) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 129 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 2 LABORATORY

Spring, 1 credit hour

A continuation of Electric Circuits 1 Laboratory, stressing the understanding of concepts that involve impedance, resonance, transformers and three phase systems. Students will study circuits of various configurations using practical laboratory application. Two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electric Circuits 1 Laboratory (ELEC 109) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 132 ELECTRONICS 1

A hands-on study of electronic devices and instruments used in industrial electronics. The student is introduced to the theory and operation of electronic devices such as diodes, power supplies, oscilloscopes and other electronic test equipment. The course is designed to meet the St. Lawrence County Apprentice Program needs. Four hours lecture per week.

ELEC 133 ELECTRONICS 2

Fall, 4 credit hours

A hands-on study of electronic devices and instruments used in the industrial electronics. The student is introduced to the theory and operation of electronic devices such as basic amplifiers, oscillators, special purpose tubes, magnetic amplifiers, transistors, basic transistor circuits and special semiconductor devices. This course is designed to meet the St. Lawrence County Apprentice Program needs. Four hours lecture per week.

Prerequisite: Electronics 1 (ELEC 132) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 141 INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS

Spring, 2 credit hours

A hands-on study of devices and systems used in the control of industrial machinery. The student is introduced to the theory and use of electromechanical control circuits by use of traditional “hardwire circuits.” The programming of the Allen-Bradley Micro LoGix 1000 type of programmable logic controller (PLC) is practiced. An introduction to sequencer systems that enable complex control and monitoring of machines is given. Emphasis is on learning the ability to program the equipment for effective control. Four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electric Circuits 1 and Laboratory (ELEC 101/109) OR Electricity (ELEC 261), Digital Circuits (ELEC 111) OR a basic electricity course (i.e. ELEC 261) with an introduction to three phase systems, basic logic gates, binary and hexadecimal number systems or permission of instructor.

ELEC 145 TELECOMMUNICATIONS ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS (Verizon Program)

Spring, 4 credit hours

In this course students learn to analyze DC and AC passive circuits using Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s laws, and Superposition Theory. RC and RL circuits are analyzed for impedance and phase angles; troubleshooting, analysis by computer simulation using simulation software, and telecommunications applications are stressed throughout. Four hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Technical Math II (MATH 136) and Verizon Computer Applications (CITA 116) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 146 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS

Fall, 4 credit hours

In this course students are presented the characteristics of amplifiers using opamps with respect to amplification, dB, frequency response, and input and output impedance. Opamp applications such as inverting and non-inverting amps, summing amps, averaging amps, and comparators are introduced with emphasis on the uses of these devices in the telecom industry. Electro-optical devices, such as LEDs, laser diodes, and photodiodes, are studied including uses in the telecom industry. Diodes and transistors are conceptually introduced. Transformers are introduced in connection with power supplies. Diodes are applied as switches in linear and switching power supplies. The frequency response of passive networks and amplifiers is measured. Cutoff frequencies, rolloff, bandwidth, and magnitude and phase are discussed and visualized via Bode plots. Troubleshooting and analysis by computer simulation software is stressed throughout. Four hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites/corequisites: Electrical Circuits (ELEC 125), Telecommunications Physics (PHYS 125) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 151 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS I

Fall, 2 credit hours

The first course in the Wireless Communication sequence. Topics include the introduction of the RF spectrum and types of wireless services, Semiconductor operating principles, Zener diodes, Bipolar and Field Effect Transistors characteristics. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Corequisite: Electric Circuits 1 (ELEC 101/109) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 152 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS II

Spring, 3 credit hours

The second course in the Wireless Communication sequence. Topics include the fundamentals of amplifier gain and the Decibel unit, introduction to the Frequency Domain concept, linear and non-linear mixing, characteristics of Amplitude and Frequency Modulation, Basic RF transmission line theory, wave propagation, and transmitting and receiving antenna characteristics. Two hour lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Wireless Communications I (ELEC 151) or permission of instructor.

Corequisite: Electric Circuit 2 (ELEC 102/129)

ELEC 161 ELECTRONIC FABRICATION

Fall, 2 credit hours

Stresses practical fabrication techniques used in electronic and communication industries. Focuses on aspects of designing, installing, testing and troubleshooting fabrication methods used in assembly and repair of electronic equipment. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

ELEC 165 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS & SYSTEMS

Fall, 3 credit hours

This course covers topics include: number systems, operations and codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra and logic simplification, combinational logic analysis, functions of combinational logic, latches, flip-flops, timers, and counters. Three hours of lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Electric Circuits I (ELEC 101), Electric Circuits I lab (ELEC 109), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 166 DIGITAL FUNDAMENTALS & SYSTEMS LABORATORY

Fall, 1 credit hour

This is a digital laboratory course with emphasis on topics include: Logic Gate Systems, Arithmetic Systems, Code Converters, Multiplexer and De-multiplexer, JK Flip-Flop Circuits, Counters, Shift Registers, Timers, Matrix Keypad Encoder, Serial and Parallel Data Transfer, Digital Circuit Troubleshooting. Two hours of laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electric Circuits I/Lab (ELEC 101/109), corequisite: Digital Systems (ELEC 165), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 171 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE I

Fall, 7 credit hours

Instruction includes fundamentals of AC and DC circuits, magnetism, DC motors and generators, use of electrical test instruments and the National Electric Code. Laboratory projects include cable, conduit and surface raceway wiring installations plus projects related to the theoretical concepts listed above. CERTIFICATE/A.A.S. ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY. Three hours lecture, eight hours laboratory per week.

ELEC 172 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE II

Spring, 7 credit hours

Continuation of Electrical Construction and Maintenance I. Includes additional instruction in basic AC system theory, three phase circuits, motors and motor control, transformer theory and connections. Laboratory projects include diagnosis and repair of electrical equipment including major appliances, motors and motor starters, and transformer connections. CERTIFICATE/A.A.S. ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY. Three hours lecture, eight hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electrical Construction and Maintenance I (ELEC 171).

ELEC 173 INTRODUCTION TO THE ELECTRICAL CODE

Fall, 1 credit hour

This introductory course will cover the basics of understanding the current national electrical code. Topics will include box and wire sizing, conduit calculation, service entrance design and installation requirements. Three hours lecture per week for five weeks.

ELEC 174 ELECTRICIAN'S HAND TOOLS

Fall, 1 credit hour

A hands-on study of the use of hand tools in the installation of electric entrances and electric equipment installation. The identification and use of tools for electric installation will be studied. This course is designed to meet the St.. Lawrence County Apprentice Program needs. One hour lecture per week.

ELEC 181 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

Fall, 3 credit hours

This course introduces students to a brief theory of operations, installation and operation instructions, and testing and diagnostic procedures for personal computers and peripheral hardware including CD-ROM drives, sound cards, scanners, hard drive, motherboards and memory modules. This material is suitable for both new computer owners and experienced technicians. Laboratory experience includes setting, interfacing, testing, diagnosing, and analyzing personal computer equipment to arrive at a repair or replace decision. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Corequisite: Introduction to Basic Electricity (ELEC 100) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 182 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

Spring, 3 credit hours

This course, a continuation of ELEC 181, introduces students to preventive maintenance techniques for maximizing personal computer performance, troubleshooting board components, storage devices, communication hardware and workgroup networks, and diagnosing operating systems conflicts and failures. Laboratory experience includes troubleshooting and diagnosing components, printer maintenance, network components and systems, and building a functioning computer system from components. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

ELEC 184 PC AND NETWORK INTERNSHIP

Spring, 2 credit hours

This is the required internship phase of the PC & Network Support Technician program. Students shall receive on-the-job training in many facets of the workplace including interpersonal relations, group problem solving as well as the more traditional technical training specific to each site. Hours varies by internship, but will total at least 80 hours scheduled on individual student basis.

Prerequisite: Computer Maintenance Technician I (ELEC 181) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 189 COMPUTER HARDWARE MAINTENANCE LABORATORY

Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours

A hands-on course designed to train the student in several important aspects of computer maintenance. Software and hardware installation, use and troubleshooting will be explored and practiced by the student. A local area network will be set up in the laboratory. Three hours laboratory per week.

Corequisite: Computer Maintenance Technician I (ELEC 181) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 201 ELECTRICAL DRAFTING

Fall, 2 credit hour

The study and practice of drawing standard electrical and electronic symbols, connection diagrams (point to point, highway, base-line); logic diagrams; schematic diagrams; elementary diagrams for industrial control circuits; and one line diagrams. Introduction to computer drafting (AutoCAD). Four hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Industrial Controls (ELEC 141) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 202 ELECTRICAL DESIGN

Spring, 1 credit hour

The continued study of proper drafting techniques. Projects include: substation conduit, grounding, layout plans; elementary power and control diagrams; engineering design problems with attendant use of handbooks and reference materials; and design consideration for safety, environmental and legal issues. Continued use of CAD. Three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electrical Drafting (ELEC 201) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 203 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

Fall, 1 credit hour

Senior project (capstone) course that gives the student an opportunity to think, design, construct, and present a finished product based on knowledge/experience from previous or current courses such as electronic circuits, telecommunications, microprocessors, and industrial controls. Each team is expected to do a classroom presentation on the final project. Examples of design project: High Power Emergency Power Supply (Alternative Energy),
Industrial Monitoring System (using sensing devices), and Electronics/Communication Systems. All project proposals must be approved
by course instructor. Three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electrical Energy Conversion (ELEC 215), Industrial Controls (ELEC 141), Electronic Circuits (ELEC 231), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 212 DIGITAL SYSTEMS

Spring, 2 credit hours

Formulation of logical expressions and their simplifications with the use of mapping is presented. Sequential logic circuits and the applications are studied. These include Flip-Flops, Digital Counters, Registers, Latches, Adders, Decoders and Encoders, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers, and Seven Segment Readouts. Semiconductor memories (Eproms, Earoms, and Prom and Drams, etc.) are studied along with application to microprocessors. Comparison of modern logic families used for integrated circuit fabrication. Analog to digital and digital to analog converters are also presented. Two hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Digital Circuits (ELEC 111) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 213 MICROPROCESSORS

Spring, 3 credit hours

The 8085 8-bit microprocessor instruction set and the internal hardware register structure are studied. The basic operations of the Fetch and Execute operations are examined. The student will generate several machine programs for interfacing input and output devices to the microprocessor. The PIC micro family or the STAMP family microcontrollers will be introduced to provide the student with hardware and software experience in working with these devices. The student will use a cross-assembler to generate the software programs to be written for the microcontrollers. The RS-232C Serial data transmission interface is also studied. A writing intensive course. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Digital Systems and Laboratory (ELEC 212/219) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 215 ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION

Fall, 4 credit hours

The study of construction and operation of direct current generators and motors. The principles of operation of three-phase induction motors and alternating current generators are presented. Topics also include synchronous
motor and single-phase motor principles and operation. Single-phase/three-phase transformer theory and circuit interrupting devices are also covered. Basic power transmission line circuit concepts and alternative (Green) electrical
power generation methods are also investigated. Hands-on laboratory experiments are performed to reinforce the theory for each of the covered topics. This course replaces ELEC 221 and ELEC 222. Three hours lecture and
three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electric Circuits 2 (ELEC 102) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 219 DIGITAL SYSTEMS LABORATORY

Spring, 1 credit hour

Formulation of logical expressions and their simplifications with the use of mapping is presented. Sequential logic circuits and the applications are studied. These include Flip-Flops, Digital Counters, Registers, Latches, Adders, Decoders and Encoders, Multiplexers and Demultiplexers, and Seven Segment Readouts. Semiconductor memories (Eproms, Earoms, and Prom and Drams, etc.) are studied along with application to microprocessors. Comparison of modern logic families used for integrated circuit fabrication. Analog to digital and digital to analog converters are also presented. Two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Digital Circuits (ELEC 111) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 221 ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION AND POWER SYSTEMS 1

FALL, 3 CREDIT HOURS

Integrates the basic principles of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization by industrial, commercial and residential users. Theory, operation and construction of alternators, transformers, transmission lines and various loads are presented. Included is a study of the characteristics of all aspects of a power system from DC machines to AC alternators; from normal operating conditions to fault conditions; protective and control schemes to harmonics; instrumentation and monitoring elements. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Electric Circuits 2 (ELEC 102) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 222 ELECTRICAL ENERGY CONVERSION AND POWER SYSTEMS 2

Spring, 4 credit hours

Continuation of Electrical Energy Conversion and Power Systems 1, to finish studying the different types of AC machines, transformers, and transmission lines. Discussion addresses environmental issues and concerns. All the work comes together in a group effort in building a demonstration displaying all aspects of an Electrical Power System. Students make individual presentations on various topics of related material employed by power companies and users. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electrical Energy Conversion and Power Systems 1 (ELEC 221) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 225 TELECOMUNICATIONS

Fall, 3 credit hours

An intermediate course designed to give students theoretical and hands-on experience in telecommunications technology. Topics include how information is processed and transmitted, medium of transmission, Switching Hierarchy of North America (PSTN), wave propagation, line devices, Modulations, Multiplexing, Noise, Error detection, correction, and control, Transmission lines, ISDN/DSL and Antennas. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per
week.

Prerequisite: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 231) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 231 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

Fall, 4 credit hours

Basic theory and circuit applications of silicon, germanium, zener, light emitting (LED) and Schottky diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors (FET) are presented. The student is introduced to half-wave and full-wave DC power supplies and associated ripple filters. Zener and Active Voltage Regulators circuits are studied. The basic operation of Metal Oxide; Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFET) is also presented. Basic types of bi-polar transistor AC amplifiers (CE, CB, CC) and their FET counterparts are discussed. Three
hours lecture and three hours lab per week.

Prerequisites: Electric Circuits 1 and Laboratory (ELEC 101/109), Electric Circuits 2 and Laboratory (ELEC 102/129) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 232 INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS

Fall, 4 credit hours

The student is introduced to various electronic components and systems used in modern industry. Operational amplifier principles and applications including comparators (zero and non-zero crossing detectors), voltage followers, inverting and non-inverting amplifiers. Subtraction, summing (mixer), difference and compound amplifiers and active filters. Operational amplifier circuits are configured to make up complex analog circuits. Examples of these include the temperature controller and the pulse width modulation technique of DC motor speed control. The importance of digital computers used in modern industrial processes is stressed. Thyristors, photosensitive devices, optically coupled devices, and timer control circuits and various transducers are introduced. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 131) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 233 WIRELESS ELECTRONICS

Fall, 5 credit hours

The study of analog and digital communication principles involving amplitude and frequency modulation and detection. Topics including active and switching DC regulators, common base, collector and emitter small signal amplifiers and their FET counterparts, Class A, B, C Power Amplifiers. Crystal oscillators, AM and FM transmitter design, superheterodyne receivers, phase locked loop applications, frequency synthesizers, and digital processing techniques are also presented. Basic troubleshooting techniques are stressed in all of the laboratory work. Four hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Wireless Communications II (ELEC 152) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 235 TELECOMMUNICATIONS 1

Fall, 4 credit hours

An introduction to the techniques, principles, and terminology of voice telecommunications will be presented. Public and private telecommunication networks will be examined. Telecommunication equipment, switching and transmission technology will be demonstrated. The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques will be explored. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required. Four hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites/corequisites: Telecommunications Electrical Circuits (ELEC 145) and Introduction to Electronics (ELEC 146) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 236 TELECOMMUNICATIONS II (Verizon Program)

Spring, 4 credit hours

This course is designed to train students in the organization architecture, setup, maintenance, and hardware/software aspects of local area networks. Topics include: introduction to networks; types and characteristics of different network architectures and network topologies; intra and inter-network devices; network operating systems; peer-to-peer and client/server environments; LAN setup and maintenance, network printing; internal web server. A hands-on approach and team projects will be used throughout. Four hours of lecture per week.

Prerequisite: Telecommunications I (ELEC 235) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 237 TELECOMMUNICATIONS III (Verizon Program)

Fall, 4 credit hours

This course is designed to train students on Cisco network equipment such as: routers, switches, hubs, bridges and gateways. Steps to configure Cisco routers for a variety of tasks will be a major part of this course. Topics covered will also include: MAN, WAN, advanced routing, network design, ISDN, frame relay, switching and VLAN. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Telecommunications II (ELEC 236) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 238 TELECOMMUNICATIONS IV (Verizon Program)

Spring, 4 credit hours

A survey of current and emerging technologies in Telecommunications will be presented. Topics covered will include: optical communications, operational and organizational security, network security tools and technologies, cryptography and computer forensics. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Telecommunications III (ELEC 237) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 242 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AUTOMATION PROGRAMMING

Fall, 2 credit hours

An introduction to some of the control software systems in use in industry. The student is introduced to the C language to the extent that various control functions can be identified and modified. Memory mapped I/O and the relationship of memory location and hardware I/O is introduced. One hour lecture, two hours lab per week.

Prerequisite: Industrial Controls (ELEC 141) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 243 COMPUTER-AUTOMATED CONTROL SYSTEMS

Spring, 2 credit hours

An introduction to some of the control software systems in use in industry. The student is introduced to structured PIC 16f877 micro family programs to the extent that various control functions can be identified and modified. Memory addressed I/O and the relationship of memory location access (analog and digital) by a PIC microcontroller program. Several computer interfaces and motor-control circuits including stepper motor interfaces are studied. One hour lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 131), Industrial Controls (ELEC 141), Microprocessors (ELEC 213) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 253 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS III

Fall, 3 credit hours

The third course in the Wireless Communication sequence. Topics include Applicable FCC Rules and Regulations pertaining to Land Mobile Radio Services, Operational amplifiers and their applications, Digital communication techniques, digital testing techniques and various digital modulation schemes. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Wireless Communication II (ELEC 152) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 254 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS IV

Spring, 4 credit hours

The fourth course in the Wireless Communication sequence. Topics explored include paging systems, two-way mobile repeater systems, spread spectrum techniques, troubleshooting radio signal interference problems, personal communication Networks, and military applications in high frequency and VHF bands. The basic operation of the cellular telephone system and microwave transmission systems including active microwave devices are also presented. Basic troubleshooting techniques are stressed in all of the laboratory work. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: Wireless Communications III (ELEC 253) and Wireless Electronics (ELEC 233) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 255 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

Fall/Spring, 4 credit hours

Students practice the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits as applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency response of active filters, oscillators; amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase locked loops; pulse modulation concepts; and introduction to television; theoretical and hands-on troubleshooting of test circuits, and analysis by computer simulation. Four hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites/corequisites: Introduction to Electronics (ELEC 146) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 261 ELECTRICITY

Fall/Spring, 4 credit hours

Fundamentals of direct and alternating current circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, magnetism are presented. Also basic machine theory as it applies to both direct and alternating current types is covered. The theory of control devices such as relays, contactors and switches is studied. Also, basic number systems and digital logic functions are introduced. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisite: College Algebra (MATH 121) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 263 ELECTRIC CIRCUITS

Spring, 3 credit hours

Electric circuit theory is introduced with emphasis on mathematical definitions of circuit elements. Network analysis techniques are presented within the framework of direct and alternating current theory. Transient forced and complete responses of circuits involving resistance, inductance and capacitance are analyzed via differential and integral calculus. Three hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Calculus II (MATH 162), University Physics II (PHYS 106) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 281 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FIELD APPLICATIONS

Spring, 2 credit hours

A laboratory course in which the wireless communication student will be required to perform practical skills which provide the student with confidence that he can graduate from the College and start working with a minimum of additional training by his employer. These practical skills which he will master include installation of mobile transceivers and antennas on vehicles, repairing portable and mobile transceivers, performing required FCC tests on transceivers, installation of encoder/decoders and encryption circuits in transceivers. Four hours laboratories per week.

Prerequisite: Wireless Communications III (ELEC 253) and Wireless Electronics (ELEC 233) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 286 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY INTERNSHIP

Summer, 3 credit hours

Students will receive on-the-job training in many facets of the wireless communications industry. These may include interpersonal relations and group problem solving as well as the more traditional technical training specific to each co-op site. 120-135 hours of supervised experiential work between second and third semesters (or as arranged with employer).

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of first and second semesters or permission of instructor.

ELEC 324 ADVANCED AUTOMATED CONTROLS

Fall, 2 credit hours

This course uses the latest industrial software system to control motors and machines. Topics covered include: Resistive Sensors, Servomotors, AC Appliances, PIC16f877/ 18 family, Stepper Motors, and other memory and electronics devices. Note: Credit is given to a student who has taken ELEC 243 with a (C) grade or better. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 131), Industrial Controls (ELEC 141), Microprocessors (ELEC 213), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 332 INDUSTRIAL POWER ELECTRONICS

Fall, 3 credit hours

This course is designed to prepare students with industrial electronics skills necessary to function as technologist. Topics include: Solid States Devices, Photo-Electronics, Inverters, Power Supplies, Operational Amplifiers, Open/Closed Loop Feedback Systems, SCRs, TRIACs, Thyristors, Photosensitive devices, Optically Coupled Devices, Timer Control Circuits, Motor Control Devices, and Process Control Devices. Note: Credit is given to a student who has taken ELEC232 with a (C) grade or better. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 231) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 343 ADVANCED CIRCUIT ANALYSIS

Spring, 3 credit hours

An advanced course designed to give students upper level circuit analysis experience. Topics include: Resistive Circuits, Nodal and Loop Analysis, Two-Port Networks, Application of Laplace Transform, Variable-Frequency Network Performance, Polyphase Circuits, and AC Steady-State Analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Electric Circuits II/lab (ELEC 102/129), Differential Equations (MATH 261) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 375 FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS

Spring/Fall, 3 credit hours

This course focuses on the transmission of information using fiber optics technologies. Topics include: Optical Fiber, Amplifiers, Transmitters, Receivers, Transceivers, Detectors, Modulation, Multiplexing, Optical Networks, Optical Sources and De-modulation. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electronic Circuits (ELEC 231) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 380 LAN/WAN TECHNOLOGY

Spring, 3 credit hours

This course will cover topics include: Network topologies and connectivity devices, TCP/IP protocol suite and internet protocol addressing, networks and sub-networks, network-layer protocols, internet control message protocol, transport layer protocol, internet protocol version 6, configuration and domain name protocols, and Integrated Services Data Networks (ISDN). Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Telecommunications (ELEC 225) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 383 POWER TRANSMISSION and DISTRIBUTIONS

Spring, 3 credit hours

This course in electrical power generation and transmission will emphasis on those aspects that concern engineers and technologists in the performance of their tasks. Topics covered include: Hydropower, Thermal, Nuclear, and Wind Power Generating Stations, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, Direct Current Transmission, HVDC Light Transmission System, Power Stability, and Cost of Electricity. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electrical Energy Conversion (ELEC 215) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 385 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS I

Spring, 3 credit hours

The first of a two series of courses to prepare students for modern telecommunications industry. Topics covered include: Noise, Transmission Lines, Wave Propagations, Error Checking, Communication Transmitters/Receivers, Coding Techniques, and Computer Communications. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Telecommunications (ELEC 225) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 386 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS II

Fall, 3 credit hours

This course is the continuation of Electronic Communications (I), and is designed to prepare students for modern telecommunications industry. Topics include: Wireless digital communications, Optical communications, Cell phone communications, CDMA, OAS, Wireless technologies, Microwave and lasers, Antennas, and Waveguide and Radar. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Electronic Communications I (ELEC 385) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 405 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS

Fall/Spring, 3 credit hours

This course will emphasize on hardware and the basic operating techniques of every major supporting subsystem, the reliability analysis that allow satellites to operate for years without maintenance. Topics include: Propulsion, Structure, Thermal control, Reliability, Spacecraft testing, Spacecraft attitude, System performance, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command. Three hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Electronic Communications I (ELEC 385) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 407 ELECTRICAL & TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Spring, 3 credit hours

Electrical power, telecommunications, and distribution systems as found in building complexes and facilities are studied. Transmission diagrams, line equivalence, faults, circuit interceptive devices, protective relays and instrumentation are all topics covered. Ladder diagrams are studied as part of the equipment power connection requirements. The National Electric will be used as a requirement in this course. Additional topics to be covered include: single and three phase power, telecommunication switch gear, power and LAN wiring, transformers, variable frequency drives, motors and controls. Three hours lecture per week.

Prerequisites: Basic Calculus (Math 122) and General Physics II (PHYS 102) or permission of instructor.

ELEC 416 MICROELECTRONICS CIRCUIT DESIGN

Fall, 3 credit hours

This course will analyze analog electronic circuits, digital electronic circuits, and the foundations of electronic circuit design. Topics covered include: Operational amplifier circuit design, Integrated circuit biasing and active loads, Differential and multistage amplifiers, Feedback and stability, Operational Amplifier Circuits, Nonideal Effects in Operational Amplifier circuits, and Applications and design of integrated circuits. Laboratory exercises required [Selected design projects]. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Industrial Power Electronics (ELEC 332), Electronic Circuits (ELEC 231), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 436 BIOMEDICAL ELECTRONICS

Spring, 3 credit hours

This course is designed to give students theoretical and hands-on experience in biomedical instrumentation and measurement. Topics covered include: Medical Instrument Transducers, Bio-potential Amplifiers, The pacemaker, Ultrasonic Equipment, Central Station Monitor, Electroencephalograph and Filtering, Electrosurgical Units and Laser Surgery, and Catheters and Blood Pressure Monitoring Devices. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: Microelectronics Circuit Design (ELEC 416), Calculus II (MATH 162), or permission of instructor.

ELEC 477 CAPSTONE PROJECT

Spring, 3 credit hours

A learning experience by allowing students to propose, design and implement a project. This could be a study of a problem and solution of specific equipment, new product design, improvement of an existing product, and etc. All projects must be approved by course faculty. Independent Project.

Prerequisites: Completion of seven semesters coursework or permission of instructor.

ELEC 292-295, 391-395, OR 491-495 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY

Fall/Spring, 1-4 credit hours

Special Topics in Electrical Technology will generally include topics of current interest or topics not covered in courses currently offered by the department or in combinations not currently available.