Electronics Engineering Technology(AS)

This course will introduce basic computer skills such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. Includes Windows 10 and main features, MS Outlook and Emailing professionally. Basic PC components and peripherals.

This course allows the student to study and apply rhetorical principles of writing in developing effective
sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Students will learn strategies for both fictional and non-fictional writing.

Introduction to Electricity is a technical course focusing on the basics of electricity and electronics. Skills needed in order to be successful in the field will be learned through the use of lectures, math, hands on time in lab, and the use of other resources when beneficial. Ohm’s Law, Watt’s Law, and Kirchhoff’s Laws are used to explain Orion Technical College 2024-2025 Catalog Page 117 of 124 voltage and current distribution in series, parallel, and combination resistor networks. Rudimentary schematic
interpretation is taught along with beginning troubleshooting and soldering knowledge. Students will learn the
use of test equipment necessary to make accurate measurements of electrical values.

This course introduces concepts of beginning algebra including the solving of basic algebraic equations that involve integers, fractions, decimals, and percent. It also introduces the concepts of polynomials and the graphing of two variable equations. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of beginning algebra.

CSC106 Introduction to Technology and Information Systems Four (4) semester credits This course discusses PC components, desktop cases, motherboards, processors, memory, hard drives, SSD, optical devices, graphics and displays. Building a computer based on well matched components and based on intended usage. Safety when working on computers, customer service skills, and troubleshooting principles.

AC Components and Circuits is a technical course focusing on the basics of electricity and electronics. Skills needed in order to be successful in the field will be learned through the use of lectures, math, hands on time in lab, and the use of other resources when beneficial. The behavior of D.C. and A.C. signals in reactive components will lay the foundation for radio frequency studies in future semesters. Introduction to semiconductors is accomplished by studying diodes and power supplies. Reading of schematics (prints) in order to produce a working circuit from loose components will be practiced in lab. Digital and analog multimeters will be used in lab situations along with signal generators and oscilloscopes. Prerequisite – EET101

This course introduces the students to a variety of input sensors and output devices used to control different processes. PLCs are programmed using ladder logic to control the processes. Students are presented with the basic building blocks to a PLC. Addressing inputs, outputs, memory, counters, timers, and integer registers are discussed for several different PLC manufacturers. Students program the PLC and test it by downloading their program to an I/O simulator. Students use feedback from the simulator to debug their program.

This course aims to reduce students’ anxiety with public speaking. Enhanced organizational and delivery skills, create effective outlines, utilize visual aids properly and professionally. Improve the students’ ability to evaluate themselves and the performance of their classmates.

The students will be introduced to Diodes, Bi-polar Junction Transistors, and Field Effect Transistors. The students will understand the different characteristics of the components and how they can be applied to circuits. The students will learn 4 basic types of power supplies, Half-Wave, Full-Wave Center Tap, Full-Wave Bridge, and Bi-Polar, which can be constructed using diodes. This course includes applied math for Bi-Polar Junction Transistors switches, and Power Supplies. Prerequisites – EET101, and EET104

This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior and instills the ability to better understand yourself and others. Topics include history, methodology, perception, motivation, cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant topics.

The course will introduce the students to the components used to build and control transistor amplifiers. They will learn the basics about signal gain, signal clipping, and signal inversion. The students will be able to identify the amplifier configuration from a schematic, and understand the characteristics associated with each configuration. The students will be taught how to couple multiple amplifiers together, the different types of loads that can be used with amplifiers, and how they affect the signal. The students will then be introduced to Orion Technical College 2024-2025 Catalog Page 118 of 124 the operational amplifier and 6 different ] configurations for it. This course includes applied math for both the
transistor and operational amplifiers. Prerequisites – EET101, EET104, and EET201

This course introduces the student to a variety of IC’s used in digital circuits. This would include logic gates, latches, flip flops, counters, decoder driver, multiplexer, multiplexer, etc. Applied math and directed labs are done to reinforce the students’ understanding of the IC operation and use. Prerequisites – EET101, EET104, and EET210

This course will discuss what programming is and the history of programming. Introduce students to the structure and applications of a programming language. Present elements and structure of computer programs, designing programs (algorithms), writing, testing, and debugging programs.

This course is an in-depth description of how AM and FM communication works. The students will be introduced to different types of Oscillator circuits and understand the requirements to maintain oscillation. The students will learn two types of Signal Modulation and how it applies to both AM and FM communication. The students
will learn the stages in the AM and FM Transmitters and Receivers and be able to follow the signals from the Microphone, to Antenna, to Speaker. This course includes applied math for AM and FM Transmitters and Receivers. Prerequisites – EET101, EET104, EET116, and EET201

This course prepares the student to be able to design circuits from written statements. Students work in teams to layout the cabinet back plane, mount all circuitry, wire all interconnections, program a PLC to control the process, graphics to represent the process and create documentation for the cabinet. Applied math and directed
lab work are also presented. Prerequisites – EET101, EET104, EET108, EET116, and EET201

This course introduces the student to a single chip processor, memory, inputs, and outputs. A Propeller
embedded processor is used for presenting these concepts. Propeller architecture is discussed as it applies to operation, programming, and wiring the I/Os. Applied math and directed labs are done to reinforce the students’ understanding of the Propeller operation and use. Prerequisites – EET101, and EET104

This course covers network topologies, equipment, and cabling. TCP/IP addressing and subnetting, ISO model, protocols, security protocols, and firewalls are discussed. Includes domain vs peer to peer networks, DHCP, DNS and troubleshooting.

This course designed to enhance the skills of students in the areas of verbal communication, nonverbal communication, barriers to effective communication, oral communication, self-boundaries, adaptive and nonadaptive coping mechanisms, subjective and objective information, and diversity (cultural, social, and ethnic). This course will also introduce students to key elements of leadership and personal management.

The students will design the specified circuit board, produce and print a professional schematic, assemble and test the board, and write up the Theory of Operation. Prerequisites – EET101, EET104, EET108, EET116, and
EET201

This course discusses the basic parts of a robot, sensors, motors, teach pendant and programming languages. Students program a Fanuc robot through directed labs to simulate material handling and welding.