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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 279
ELC 139 AC Circuit Analysis (3-3-4)
This course introduces AC electricity with an emphasis on circuit analysis, measurements, and operation of test equipment. Topics include AC voltages, circuit analysis laws and theorems, reactive components and circuits, transformers, test equipment operation, circuit simulation, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret AC circuit schematics; analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits; and properly use test equipment.
ELC 213 Instrumentation (3-2-4)
This course covers the fundamentals of instrumentation used in industry. Emphasis is placed on electric, electronic, and other instruments. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and calibrate instrumentation.
ELC 228 PLC Applications (2-6-4)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course covers programming and applications of programmable logic controllers.
Emphasis is placed on programming techniques, networking, specialty I/O modules, and system troubleshooting. Upon completion, students should be able to specify, implement, and maintain complex PLC controlled systems.
ELECTRONICS
ELN 131 Analog Electronics I (3-3-4) Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course introduces the characteristics and applications of semiconductor devices and circuits. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot analog circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 132 Analog Electronics II (3-3-4)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course introduces the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits.
Topics include op-amp circuits, differential ampli ers, instrumentation ampli ers, waveform generators, active lters, 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)
This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AD/DA conversion, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.
ELN 152 Fabrication Techniques (1-3-2)
Prerequisite: ELC 131
This course covers the fabrication methods required to create a prototype product from the
initial circuit design. Topics include CAD, layout, sheet metal working, component selection, wire wrapping, PC board layout and construction, reverse engineering, soldering, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to design and construct an electronic product with all its associated documentation.
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