ELT 103 DC and AC Circuits -
This course introduces students to DC and AC electrical circuits. Students learn the concepts of voltage, current, resistance, magnetism, and power and energy and the relationships between them. Methods of circuit analysis using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and network theorems are studied. Concepts of AC, capacitance, and inductance are presented. Impedance, R-L-C circuits, and impedance networks are introduced. In the laboratory, students learn how to read electrical schematics and construct circuits using proper wiring and soldering techniques. Students use a variety of test equipment including digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators to analyze and troubleshoot circuits. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score Semester Offered: F/S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

ELT 104 Electronic Devices -
In this course, students learn the operating principles of diodes, transistors, thyristors and amplifiers, and practical applications to regulate voltage, control power, and amplify signals. In the lab, students construct, test, and analyze circuits involving rectifier diodes, LEDs, Zener diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, SCRs, triacs, and operational amplifiers. Students develop skills reading and drawing schematics, using electronic test equipment, and troubleshooting circuits. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: ELT 103 Semester Offered: F/S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

ELT 120 Introduction to Photonics -
This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamentals of optics, including the nature of light, light sources, and light propagation and interaction with matter in terms of geometrical optics and physical (wave) optics. This course gives students the opportunity to learn how to apply the principles of optics in a laboratory setting to conduct experiments and solve real world problems. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score Semester Offered: F Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

ELT 121 Digital Circuits -
This course explores digital fundamentals including number systems, digital code, logic gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, and flip-flops. Students learn the functions of the basic digital circuits used in all areas of Electronics. Students learn the operation of a digital electronic circuit, troubleshooting components of digital electronic circuits, binary and hexadecimal number systems, and Boolean rules and laws used to describe and construct gate networks. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Placement into college level English, MAT 095 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate placement score Semester Offered: F/S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

ELT 130 Embedded Microcontrollers -
This is a project-based course where students apply the concepts they learn in ELT 103 and ELT 121 to microcontroller-based systems. Students gain valuable experience reading schematics and wiring diagrams, interfacing real-world devices to microcontroller inputs and outputs, and programming the microcontroller to perform various functions. Students also practice PC board design, soldering, and troubleshooting techniques. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: ELT 103, ELT 121 Semester Offered: F/S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

ELT 222 Photonics Technology -
In this course, students apply the principles learned in Introduction to Photonics to investigate the operation and applications of modern photonic systems, including lasers, optical fibers, and detectors. Students learn how photonic systems operate, and apply those systems to analyze and solve real world problems. Credits: 4
Prerequisites: ELT 120 Semester Offered: S Note: Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory

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