2009-2010 Catalog

Electronics

ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC
3 Credits
Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting.

PREREQUISITE: Minimum ACCUPLACER Algebra score of 45.

COREQUISITE: MAT 108

ELT 146 Digital Devices In Computers
3 Credits
Students will learn the basic logic concepts of computer circuits. The concepts of digital circuits used in computer circuitry will be covered. This includes dates, flip-flops, counters and encoders-decoders. Students will also learn the binary, hex and octal number systems used in computers and how to convert between these number systems and decimal numbers. Troubleshooting of digital circuits will be included. Completion of ELT 106 or PHY 105 strongly recommended.

ELT 168 Transistors and Amp Ops
3 Credits
Introduces the basic operation of bipolar, JFET and MOSFET transistors. Applications in computer circuits will be discussed. Includes the study of the basic operation of operational amplifiers. Troubleshooting of transistor and op amp circuits will be covered.

PREREQUISITE: ELT 106, 112 or Instructor’s permission.