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ELN 114 - Marine Electronics

This course introduces a wide variety of marine electronics that are used in the marine research industry. Topics include basic theory, components, circuits, testing, troubleshooting, and installation of AC and DC marine electronics. Upon completion, students should be able to install, troubleshoot, and operate basic marine electronics used in the marine research industry.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 2.
• Prerequisite: None.

 

ELN 131 - Electronic Devices

This course includes semiconductor-based devices such as diodes, bipolar transistors, FETs, thyristors, and related components. Emphasis is placed on analysis, selection, biasing, and applications in power supplies, small signal amplifiers, and switching and control circuits. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot discrete component circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: ELC 131.

 

ELN 132 - Linear IC Applications

This course introduces the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include op-amp circuits, differential amplifiers, instrumentation amplifiers, waveform generators, active filters, PLLs, and IC voltage regulators. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot linear integrated circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: ELN 131.

 

ELN 133 - Digital Electronics

This course covers combinational and sequential logic circuits. Topics include number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, MSI and LSI circuits, AC/DC converters, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to construct, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot digital circuits using appropriate techniques and test equipment.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: ELC 112 or ELC 131, ELN 131.

 

ELN 150 - CAD for Electronics

This course introduces computer-aided drafting (CAD) with an emphasis on applications in the electronics field. Topics include electronics industry standards (symbols, schematic diagrams, layouts); drawing electronic circuit diagrams; and specialized electronic drafting practices and components such as resistors, capacitors, and ICs. Upon completion, students should be able to prepare electronic drawings with CAD software.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 2.
• Prerequisites: CIC 110 or CIS 111 or ELC 127.

 

ELN 229 - Industrial Electronics

This course covers semiconductor devices used in industrial applications. Topics include the basic theory, application, and operating characteristics of semiconductor devices (filters, rectifiers, FET, SCR, Diac, Triac, Op-amps, etc). Upon completion, students should be able to install and/or troubleshoot these devices for proper operation in an industrial electronic circuit.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 4.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: ELC 112, ELC 131, or ELC 140.

 

ELN 231 - Industrial Controls

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of solid-state control of rotating machinery and associated peripheral devices. Topics include rotating machine theory, ladder logic, electromechanical and solid state relays, motor controls, pilot devices, three-phase power systems, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret ladder diagrams and demonstrate an understanding of electromechanical and electronic control of rotating machinery.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 3.
• Prerequisites: ELC 112, ELC 131, or ELC 140.

 

ELN 232 - Intro to Microprocessors

This course introduces microprocessor architecture and microcomputer systems including memory and input/output interfacing. Topics include assembly language programming, bus architecture, bus cycle types, I/O systems, memory systems, interrupts, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret, analyze, verify, and troubleshoot fundamental microprocessor circuits and programs using appropriate techniques and test equipment. In addition, microprocessor interfacing techniques using C and assembly language programming will be examined.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: CSC 133, ELN 133.

 

ELN 234 - Communication Systems

This course introduces the fundamentals of electronic communication systems. Topics include the frequency spectrum, electrical noise, modulation techniques, characteristics of transmitters and receivers, and digital communications. Upon completion, students should be able to interpret analog and digital communication circuit diagrams, analyze transmitter and receiver circuits, and use appropriate communication test equipment.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: ELN 132 or ELN 140.

 

ELN 235 - Data Communication Systems

This course covers data communication systems and the transmission of digital information from source to destination. Topics include data transmission systems, serial interfaces and modems, protocols, networks, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the concepts associated with data communication systems.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisites: ELN 133.

 

ELN 236 - Fiber Optics and Lasers

This course introduces the fundamentals of fiber optics and lasers. Topics include the transmission of light; characteristics of fiber optic and lasers and their systems; fiber optic production; types of lasers; and laser safety. Upon completion, students should be able to understand fiber optic communications and basic laser fundamentals. In addition, opto-electronic devices and optical transmitters and receivers will be investigated and analyzed.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: ELN 234.

 

ELN 237 - Local Area Networks

This course introduces the fundamentals of local area networks and their operation in business and computer environments. Topics include the characteristics of network topologies, system hardware (repeaters, bridges, routers, gateways), system configuration, and installation and administration of the LAN. Upon completion, students should be able to install, maintain, and manage a local area network.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 3.
• Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or better in ENG 095 or English and Reading Placement Score 42 or higher and either CIS 110, CIS 111, or Instructor approval.

 

ELN 238 - Advanced LANs

This course covers advanced concepts, tools, and techniques associated with servers, workstations, and overall local area network performance. Topics include network security and configuration, system performance and optimization, communication protocols and packet formats, troubleshooting techniques, multi-platform integration, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to use advanced techniques to install, manage, and troubleshoot networks and optimize server and workstation performance.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 3.
• Prerequisite: ELN 237.

 

ELN 260 - Programmable Logic Controllers

This course provides a detailed study of PLC applications, with a focus on design of industrial control circuits using the PLC. Topics include PLC components, memory organization, math instructions, programming documentation, input/output devices, and applying PLCs in the design of industrial control systems. Upon completion, students should be able to design and program a PLC system to perform a wide variety of industrial control functions.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 3, Lab 3.
• Semester Hours Credit: 4.
• Prerequisite: None.

 

ELN 275 - Troubleshooting

This course covers techniques of analyzing and repairing failures in electronic equipment. Topics include safety, signal tracing, use of service manuals, and specific troubleshooting methods for analog, digital, and other electronics-based circuits and systems. Upon completion, students should be able to logically diagnose and isolate faults and perform necessary repairs to meet manufacturers' specifications.

• Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
• Semester Hours Credit: 2.
• Co-Requisites: ELN 133 or ELN 141.