Your studies will focus on identifying, installing and troubleshooting computer hardware and software components. You will become familiar with maintenance procedures. In a lab setting you will install, setup and troubleshoot printers and basic networks. Your studies will help prepare you to challenge the CompTIA A+ exam as well as one elective.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 85

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will describe basic electronic principles and verify Ohm's Law and power equations. You will apply these principles and equations in analyzing and troubleshooting series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. You will gain practical experience using multi-meters and power supplies.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 70

Prerequisites(s): ELTR 133

Equivalent Course(s): ENGE 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism. You will test, measure and analyze inductors, capacitors, resistive networks and transducers.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 65

Prerequisites(s): ELEC 142

Equivalent Course(s): LABS 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will interpret and analyze waveforms using complex number math. You will troubleshoot and analyze resistive-inductive (RL), resistive-capacitive (RC), and reactive (RLC) circuits. You will gain practical experience using oscilloscopes, function generators and frequency counters.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 70

Prerequisites(s): ELEC 143

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will test and troubleshoot transformer circuits and resonant circuits. You will analyze resistive-capacitive (RC) and resistive-inductive (RL) pulse response and resonant and passive filter response.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 70

Prerequisites(s): ELEC 144

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study linear and switching power supplies and the bipolar junction transistor (BJT). You will troubleshoot power supplies and their components, including rectifier diodes, filters and integrated circuit (IC) regulators. You will study BJT biasing and operation.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): ELEC 144

Corequisites(s): ELEC 145

Equivalent Course(s): ELTR 124, ELTR 153

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will troubleshoot bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), field effect transistors (FETs), and related amplifier circuits. You will use thyristors and optoelectronic devices and identify faulty semiconductor devices.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): ELTR 130

Equivalent Course(s): ELTR 154

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on amplifier and oscillator circuits. You will study the decibel, amplifier classes, op-amp circuits, sinusoidal oscillators and integrated circuit (IC) timers and apply troubleshooting techniques to these circuits.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): ELTR 131

Equivalent Course(s): ELTR 125

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will use and convert arithmetic operations in various number systems. You will test basic logic circuits and basic digital logic devices. Your studies will include analyzing and troubleshooting combinational and sequential logic circuits.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 75

Prerequisites(s): ELEC 142

Equivalent Course(s): ELTR 122

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will analyze and troubleshoot encoder and decoder circuits. You will build and analyze a digital to analog converter circuit and an analog to digital converter circuit. Your studies will include programming a programmable logic device and a microprocessor.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 75

Prerequisites(s): ELTR 133

Equivalent Course(s): ELTR 123

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on mathematics that is directly related to application in the electronics technician's field of study. The course content includes operations with signed numbers, powers of ten and engineering notation, exponents and radicals, solving and manipulating equations, basic trigonometry, vectors and phasors, the sine wave, complex numbers and the j-operator, logarithms, computer number systems, and the fundamentals of Boolean algebra.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 45

Equivalent Course(s): MAT 122, MATH 384

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on the role of the technician in industry, occupational health and safety, increased diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability and the impact of technology on the workplace. You will also learn about SIAST student policies and how to develop study and time management skills.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to the practical aspects of fabricating electronic prototypes and products. You will learn about surface mount and through-hole component identification, safe component handling, leaded and lead-free soldering, wire and cable, connectors, fasteners, hardware, chemicals and metalworking as they relate to the electronics field. The practical skills you will develop include soldering, de-soldering, wire harness assembly, chassis fabrication, chassis assembly and component and assembly testing. You will construct several electronic products as a core element of this course.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 75

Equivalent Course(s): SHOP 102

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to communication theory and learn how to apply communication skills in the workplace. You will gain an understanding of the role of communication in your profession. The course content includes basic technical writing skills, including research and document writing.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Equivalent Course(s): TCOM 102, TCOM 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will continue to develop your technical writing skills. Your studies will focus on the interpersonal skills you will need when communicating with colleagues and customers. The course content includes oral presentations, meetings, and customer service. You will also prepare for a job search.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): TCOM 140

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 127, EMPL 180, TCOM 103, TCOM 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab