232 Electronic Engineering Technology Department of Electronic Engineering Technology Chairman: Newel B. Cutler Location: Building Four, Room 421 Telephone: 626-6898 Professors: Newel B. Cutler, W. Lee Dickson; Associate Professors: Wayne E. Andrews, Sidney D. Jensen, Robert A. Salmond, R. Max Steadman, Robert J. Twiggs, Francis P. Webster; Assistant Professors: William G. Clapp, Ronald L. Harris, Carleton E. Watkins. Description The Department of Electronic Engineering Technology programs prepare technicians and technologists for the full range of electronics industry employment. Career Outlook in Electronics Electronics is a rapidly changing, and also a rapidly growing field. A baccalaureate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology provides a student with many challenging career opportunities such as research, design, sales, manufacturing, field service, maintenance and many others. Employment opportunities are available in many foreign countries as well as in the United States. An Associate degree in Electronic Technology provides challenging opportunities in many fields, such as manufacturing, sales, field service and maintenance, located in most geographical areas of the United States. The programs within this department are: Electronic Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Industrial Electricity, and Computer Maintenance. Descriptions of the programs and courses of instruction follow in that order. Electronic Technology The curriculum for Electronic Technology prepares the student for employment at the end of two years of training as a technician in the field of electronics. Completion of the outlined two-year program will qualify the student to receive the Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is Accredited by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Program: Electronic Technology-Associate of Applied Science Degree General Requirements A minimum of 93 credit hours. A minimum of 67 credit hours in the major field. Engl 101 (3) and 102 (5) or Commun 102 (3). At least 20 hours from the General Education courses listed in the catalog, including at least one course in each of the four areas, Humanities HU, Natural Science NS, Social Science SS, and Personal Development PD. An overall GPA of 2.00 with a C or better in the major courses. Specific Requirements: Electronic Technology courses required (43 credit hours): 124 (5), 136 (5), 137 (2), 144 (4), 147 (5), 148 (2), 154 (4), 222 (4), 239 (4), 246 (4), 264 (4). Support courses required: Comsci 260 (4). Phsx 112 (4), 115 11) or Phsx 262 (4), 265(1), orChem 101 (5). Reltec 114 (5), 115 (5), 117 (5), 118 |5) or Math 105 (5), 106 (5), 107 (5), 211 (5), and 212 (5). Elentc 355 (4|. Six credit hours of electives chosen from the following four: Inentc 350 (3), 360 (3), Mfentc 345 (3), 456 (3). SAMPLE SCHEDULE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE FRESHMAN: Autumn Eltech 124 5 Reltec 114 or Math 105 5 Engl 101 3 Gen Ed 3 TOTAL 18 Winter Eltech 136 5 Eltech 137 2 Reltec 115 or Math 106 5 Eltech 142 4 TOTAL 16 Spring_ Eltech 147 5 Eltech 148 2 Eltech 154 5 Reltec 117 or Math 107 5 TOTAL 17 SOPHOMORE: Autumn Eltech 239 4 Reltec 118 5 Phsx 112 4 Phsx ll5 1 Gen Ed 5 TOTAL 19 Winter Eltech 246 4 Eltech 264 4 Comsci 260 3 Gen Ed 5 Engl 102 3 TOTAL 20 Spring_ Eltech 222 4 Elentc 355 4 Elective 7 Gen Ed 3 TOTAL 18 233 Electronic Engineering Technology Electronic Technology Courses 102. General Electronic Principles (5) Basic electronic concepts and principles. Prerequisite or concurrent: High School Algebra, Reltec 113, or equivalent. Three lectures and three 2-hour labs a week. 124. Introduction to Digital Electronics (5) A combined lecture-laboratory class which introduces the fundamentals from digital electronics, e.g., number systems, codes, combinational logic, and sequential logic. Prerequisite: Reltec 113 or equivalent (may be taken concurrently). Three one-hour lectures, two labs per week. 136. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits and Electronics (5) An introduction to the fundamental laws of electric circuit analysis and an introduction to electrical and electronic devices and components. Topics covered are DC and AC theory and the associated circuits which can be analyzed using a single equation. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 137. Prerequisites: Reltec 115 or Math 106 (may be taken concurrently]. 137. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits and Electronics-Laboratory (2) Two three-hour laboratory periods each week, designed to support Eltech 136. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 136. 144. Interconnection Technology (4) An introduction to electronic drafting and circuit board design. A study of the many different methods of interconnecting and packaging electronic components. Prerequisites: Eltech 124, 136 and 137. One 1-hour lecture and three 3-hour labs per week. 147. Circuit Analysis and Operational Amplifiers (5) Advanced techniques in circuit analysis as applied to operational amplifiers and linear integrated circuits. Thevenin's and Norton's Theorems, superposition, nodal and mesh analysis. Prerequisites: Eltech 136, 137; Reltec 117 (may be taken concurrently]. Must be taken concurrently with Eltech 148. 148. Circuit Analysis and Operational Amplifiers - Laboratory (2) Two three-hour laboratory periods each week. Must be taken concurrently with Electronic Technology 147. 154. Semiconductor Devices & Circuits (5) A study of basic electronic amplifying circuits employing semiconductor devices. Topics include transistor bias, bias stability, thermal limitations, gains, frequency response, and band width. Prerequisites: Eltech 136, 137, 147, 148 or concurrent with Eltech 147, 148. 189. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all first year students in Electronic Technology. The course objectives for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. 222. Digital Design (4) A continuation of Electronic Technology 124 involving the design and analysis of multiple input and output digital circuits. Prerequisites: Eltech 124, 136, 137, 147, 148, 154. 239. Electronic Amplifier and Control Systems (4) Applications of the principles of electronics and electricity to control systems and amplifier systems. Topics covered include power supplies, oscillators, coupling circuits resonant and tuned circuits. Three one-hour lectures , one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Eltech 147, 148, 154. 246. T.V. Theory and Servicing Procedures (4) Operations, maintenance and adjustment of black and white and color television receivers. Particular stress will be placed on diagnoisis of failures through proper use of test equipment. Prerequisites: Eltech 154, 264. Four three-hour lecture-lab integrated classes per week. 250. Industrial Electronics (3) Industrial applications of electronic circuits: fundamental concepts of induction and dielectric heating, magnetic amplifiers, special oscillator circuits, and power rectification. Three lectures. 251. Industrial Electronics Laboratory (2) Testing and operation of basic circuits. Two 3-hour labs a week. 264. Communication Circuits I (4) Amplitude modulated waveshapes, their transmisson and reception. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and their application to various types of radio transmitters and receivers. Students will construct an AM Radio receiver. Three one-hour lectures, one three -hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Reltec 117 and Eltech 154, 239. 286. International Morse Code (1) Development of considerable skill in sending and receiving Morse code. May be repeated for credit up to three times if satisfactory progress shown. Two labs a week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all second year students in Electronics Technology. A continuation of Eltech 189. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript.