Electronics Courses

Electronics Technology / Computer Servicing Emphasis / Automation & Control Emphasis

EET 1233 – Computer Servicing Lab I
Fundamentals of computer servicing. Includes configuration, test equipment usage, basic disassembly and assembly methods, preliminary tests and diagnostics schematic interpretation, and building cables. Three semester credit hours.

EET 2233 – Computer Servicing Lab II
Continuation of Computer Servicing Lab I with increased emphasis on system analysis and diagnosis of board and component failures. Emphasis on laboratory experience with computer repair. Three semester credit hours
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EET 1114 – DC Circuits
A course designed to familiarize the student with principles and theories associated with DC circuits. Includes the study of electrical circuits, electrical laws and formulae, and the use of test equipment in performing analysis of electrical circuits. Course will include safety procedures, instruction in the use of basic test equipment measuring voltage, resistance, current and in basic troubleshooting techniques. Four semester credit hours.
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EET 1124 – AC Circuits
A course designed to study theories associated with AC circuits. Calculating inductive and capacitive reactance, impedance, and determining resonance. Measuring AC voltage signals, frequency, and time using an oscilloscope. Analyzing sine, square, and rectangular waves. Four semester credit hours.

EET 1174 – Fluid Power Systems
This basic course provides instruction in hydraulics and pneumatics. The course covers actuators, accumulators, valves, pumps, motors, coolers, compression of air, control devices, and circuit diagrams. Emphasis is placed on the development of control circuits and troubleshooting techniques. Four semester credit hours.

EET 1214 – Digital Electronics
A course designed to introduce the student to number systems, logic circuits, counters, registers, memory devices, combination logic circuits, Boolean algebra, and a basic computer system. Four semester credit hours.

EET 1324 – Microprocessors
A course designed to provide students with skills and knowledge of microprocessor architecture, machine and assembly language, timing, interfacing, and other hardware applications associated with microprocessor systems. Four semester credit hours.

EET 1334 – Solid State Devices and Circuits
A course designed to introduce the student to active devices which include PN junction diodes,
bipolar transistors, bipolar transistor circuits, and unipolar devices with emphasis on low frequency application and troubleshooting. Four semester credit hours.

EET 1343 – Motor Controls
This course covers installation of different motor control circuits and devices.
Emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to diagram, wire, and troubleshoot the different circuits and mechanical control devices. Three semester credit hours.

EET 2334 – Linear Integrated Circuits
A course designed to provide the student with skills and knowledge associated with advanced semiconductor devices and linear integrated circuits. Emphasis is placed on linear integrated circuits used with operational amplifiers, active filters, voltage regulators, timers, and phase-locked loops. Four semester credit hours.

EET 2363 – Programmable Logic Controllers
This course covers use of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in modern industrial settings as well as the operating principles of PLCs and practice in the programming, installation, and maintenance of PLCs. Three semester credit hours.

EET 2414 – Electronic Communications
A course designed to provide the student with concepts and skills related to analog and digital communications. Topics covered include amplitude and frequency modulation, transmission, reception, data transmission formats and codes, the RS-232 interface, and modulation-demodulation of digital communications. Four semester credit hours.

INT 2114 – Control Systems I
An introductory course to familiarize the student with various instrumentation components and processes. A thorough introduction with constant level, flow, temperature, and pressure processes analyzed and troubleshooting techniques introduced. Four semester credit hours.

IST 1124 – IT Foundations
Study of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with the platform to assist users in business environments. Three semester credit hours.

IST 1134 – Fundamentals of Data Communications
Concepts of telephony, local area networks, wide area networks, data transmission, and topology methods. Three semester credit hours.

IST 1213 – Client Install and Configuration
This course is designed to help the student install, support, and troubleshoot a current client operating systems. Emphasis will be placed on common user operations as well as the network administrator's support of the client. Three semester credit hours.

IST 1224 – Network Components
This course presents local area network and wide area network connectivity. It focuses on architectures, topologies, protocols, and transport methods of a network. Three semester credit hours.

ROT 1113 – Fundamentals of Robotics
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic information generic to all industrial robotics. Topics include robotic history, robotic configurations, operation, basic programming, and minor machine adjustments on hydraulically, pneumatically, and electrically driven robotics. Three semester credit hours.

ROT 1313 – Industrial Robotics
This course teaches the operating systems and advanced programming methods using industrial grade robots. Training includes control techniques and utilization of software, troubleshooting techniques, practical and applications-oriented with robotic specific examples obtained from industry. Three semester credit hours.

ROT 2413 – Automated Manufacturing Controls
This course is designed to teach the integrated control systems found in automated systems. Emphasis is placed on encoders, optical devices, servo motors, stepper motors, computerized numerical control (CNC), and similar devices. Inspection systems such as quality control, preventive maintenance, and statistical process control will be taught. Three semester credit hours.

ROT 2423 – Servo Control
This course is designed to teach final correcting devices and amplifiers to include DC and AC servo motors, servo amplifiers, servo analysis, and servo systems. Emphasis is placed on servo trim and maintenance and applications. Three semester credit hours.