45 hours Lecture

Students will review high school math as it applies to the courses in the Electronics Technician Program. Topics include basic arithmetic and algebra, number systems, complex numbers, linear and quadratic equations, determinants, graphing, trigonometry and logarithms. The principle emphasis is on problem solving using an electronic calculator. All example problems used are typical of those encountered in the study of electronics.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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180 hours Lecture/Lab

This course is designed for students enrolling in the Electronics Technician program with little or no training or experience in electronics. Students will learn the full range of DC theory including atomic structure, current flow, resistance, Ohm's Law, series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, advanced circuit theorems, WYE and delta networks, and DC circuit analysis. Extensive laboratory exercises are used to reinforce and prove theoretical studies, and to provide 'hands-on' experience in the care and use of basic test equipment. The use of "Workbench" simulation software will also allow students to compare and learn the operation of basic circuits.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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180 hours Lecture/lab

This course is a continuation of ELC 105, the study of basic electronics circuits. Students will continue with basic topics including sine waves and phasor algebra, inductive circuits, capacitive circuits, resonance, passive filters, integrators and differentiators, advanced circuit analysis, along with polyphase power generation and distribution. Laboratory experiments, including "Electronics Workbench" simulation software, are extensively used which reinforces theoretical studies and provides a more 'hands-on' experience in the proper use of advanced laboratory equipment, such as the oscilloscope, function generator, and frequency counter.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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60 hours Lecture/lab

Students will gain practical experience in electronic circuit construction methods. They will be instructed in and required to demonstrate the mastery of soldering and wire-wrap techniques, cable preparation, along with the care and use of basic hand tools and electronic test equipment. Students will be required to assemble and test an electronics kit.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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15 hours Lecture

This course introduces students to the basics of microcomputers, operating systems, hardware / software and common software packages including simulation software.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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180 hours Lecture/lab

Students will gain a theoretical and practical introduction to digital electronic techniques. Topics include number systems and codes; logic elements; Boolean algebra, De Morgan's theorem and Karnaugh maps; clocks, latches and flip-flops; D/A and A/D conversions; and digital memory techniques. In the lab, students will use "Electronics Workbench" to verify the operation of digital circuits, which they will build, thus gaining a better understanding of the theoretical principles introduced. All students are required to demonstrate their mastery of these topics by designing and constructing a digital project.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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180 hours Lecture/lab

Students will be introduced to basic semiconductor theory and active solid state devices. You will learn about PN junctions and diode theory, bipolar junction transistors, JFET's and MOSFET transistor operation and circuit configurations. DC bias methods, along with small signal AC operation for each device, are thoroughly investigated, leading to power amplifiers and multi-stage amplifiers. Students will use the electronics lab facilities to investigate device characteristics, reinforce theoretical instruction, demonstrate applications, and gain 'hands-on' experience working with linear solid state devices.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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180 hours Lecture/lab

Students will be given an introduction to linear integrated circuits and analog signal processing. More specifically, they will learn about the operational amplifier (o;-amp) and how the op-amp can be configured to provide a variety of circuit functions including amplifiers, differentiators and integrators, filters, oscillators, voltage regulators and timers. Students will use "Electronic Workbench" and the electronics lab facilities to investigate op-amp characteristics, reinforce theoretical instruction, demonstrate applications and gain 'hands-on' experience with op-amps.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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120 hours Lecture/lab

Students will be introduced to basic microprocessor operation. They will learn about the Motorola 6800 series 8-bit microprocessor and the Motorola 6811 microcontroller. Topics include terminology and conventions, microprocessor arithmetic, program execution and machine level programming, interfacing principles and techniques. In the lab students will investigate microprocessor/microcontroller operation, reinforce theoretical instruction, and demonstrate programming applications and techniques.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Electronics Technician: Electronics Core Program

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will be introduced to basic process measurement and instrument calibration. Topics covered include terminology, sources of error, standards, operation and calibration of typical instruments used in the measurement of: pressure, flow, level, temperature, analytic [pH], and electro-mechanical processes. Students will learn the physics of each process variable and the theory behind related measuring devices then apply and calibrate selected instruments to the measurement of those process variables, in the lab. The course will be 50 % lecture and 50 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training, or equivalent

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will learn about the typical elements found in modern industrial control systems and then apply these devices to closed loop control of processes, including: pressure, flow, level, temperature, analytic and electro-mechanical systems. Control concepts examined, include: on-off, batch, proportional, integral, derivative, feedback, feedforward, cascade, ratio, multi element and open vs. closed loop tuning. They will also learn the characteristics of typical process variables and trouble-shooting techniques for closed loop systems. The course is 40 % lecture and 60 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training, or equivalent, and ELC 201

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

This course builds upon "Process Control Devices" (ELC 205). You will learn about basic control systems in pressure, flow, level, temperature, analytic and mechanical processes, using NIC custom designed process stations. You will also learn about system elements, including: pumps, valves, indicators, switches, recorders, transmitters, signal conditioners, drives and PID control of typical loops utilizing these elements. Advanced process control systems, in the form of Plant Loops typical of regional industry, will be modeled through lab simulations and observed through plant visits. Regional industrial processes studied will include: Pulp and Paper, Steam Generation, Water Treatment, Mining, Chemical, Petro-chemical, Food Processing and Hydro-electric Power Generation. This course will be 30 % lecture, 10 % field trips and 60 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics TEchnician Core training, or equivalent, and ELC 205, ELC 230, & ELC 240

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will be introduced to the basic principles of operation and programming of PLC's, with emphasis on Allen -Bradley series hardware and software. They will apply a PLC to: relay replacement, analog and digital interfacing, and on-off pressure/level/temperature/mechanical control. PLC operation will include: CPU, memory, I/O, branch and latching instructions, timers, counters, sequencers, registers and data files. You will use both computer based PLC simulation and real PLC's for programming practice. The course will be 40 % lecture and 60 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training, or equivalent

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will apply the programming knowledge gained in PLC I (ELC 215) to typical industrial operations. They will interface process instruments using Allen-Bradley SLC 5/03 PLC's, to measure and control both on-off and analog PID systems. PLC control techniques will be applied to: pressure, flow, level, temperature, analytic and electro-mechanical systems. This course is 30% lecture and 70% lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training, or equivalent, and ELC 215

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/Computer lab

Students will gain the necessary background required to work with the Human Machine Interface (HMI/MMI) control software used in the Data Acquisition and Control course, ELC 260. Students will also learn the basics of AutoCAD, the most widely used computer aided drafting program in industry and be able to use CAD to prepare shop Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&ID's), Bill of Material, and to import/export graphics files. This course is 90% CAD lab.

Prerequisite(s): High School Drafting recommended

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will gain practical experience in working with power control devices (Thyristor, Mosfets) and control circuits, including: rectifiers, inverters, choppers and V/f PWM. Students will "construct" modular AC and DC Motor drives, using power Thyristor and Mosfets, then test, operate and troubleshoot the control circuits. Variable speed motor control will be examined with and without feedback. Applications of commercial industrial drives will be studied in ELC 206 Process Control Systems. This course is 40 % lecture and 60 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training or equivalent

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

This course studies single, two, and three phase power systems, circuit elements, AC and DC motors and generators, transformers, and controls. The course includes working with high voltages and currents commonly used in Industry and not studied in the common core program. Emphasis is placed on three phase machines and electro-mechanical motor controls. This course is hands-on and is a prerequisite for both ELC 215 and ELC 230.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician "Core" training or equivalent

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

The Industrial Electronics Technician must have a good basic understanding of the processes, upon which he or she will be working. It is often necessary to communicate with engineers, operators, and chemists, as well as perform tasks safely. Many industrial processes including Water Treatment, Mining, Pulp and Paper and Combustion Emission systems, involve complex electronic controls and complex chemical reactions such as soda lime water treatment, chlorine, sodium hydroxide, sodium hypochlorite, sodium sulphite, sulphuric and other acids/bases. Students will review basic chemical reactions and learn an overview of chemical processes found in regional industries. This course is 60% lecture and 40% lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training or equivalent

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will examine typical electronic controls used to position pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders found in many mechanical processes. They will focus on the control aspect, not the mechanisms. However, the basics of cylinder and valve operation will be covered. Topics will include actuators, servo valves, for both pressure and position, and an Electro-pneumatic Automation Station. This course is 30 % lecture and 70 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training or equivalent and ELC 215

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lecture/lab

Students will gain practical experience in working with two of the most popular Human Machine Interface (HMI/MMI) computer software programs used in industry today: Wonderware's Factory Suite, and Rockwell's RSView Works. Topics of study will include PC hardware interfacing, PC communications, data acquisition and display, Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA), Distributed Control System (DCS) and data highways. This course is 30 % lecture and 70 % lab.

Prerequisite(s): Electronics Technician Core training or equivalent and ELC 215 & ELC 220

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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Lab/shop

This project allows students to apply and consolidate the skills and knowledge previously learned in the Process Control, PLC, Data Acquisition and CAD courses through the design, construction and demonstration of an operating model of a typical industrial control system. Students will work in teams, conducting research to select and define a project. They will design and build the system using the existing lab hardware, then demonstrate and explain the operation to the instructor and the other students. This course is 100% lab.

Prerequisite(s): All courses in the Industrial Electronics program must be successfully completed before ELC 270 can be attempted

Offered in the following terms: 2010 Fall

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