Electronics (ELT)

ELT-101. Electricity and Electronics. (3 Credits)

This course provides a practical approach to DC and AC electricity and electronics. The course provides an introduction to electricity and magnetism; circuit elements; and series, parallel and simple complex circuits. The course will include the characteristics and operation of capacitors and capacitance, inductors and inductance, and reactive circuits. Applications of resonance and transformers also will be introduced. The course will provide hands-on exercises and computer simulation in the use of test equipment and circuit troubleshooting. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-102. Digital Logic/Solid State Devices. (3 Credits)

This course provides a practical approach to the study of digital and integrated devices. The course will include the study of logic gates, flip-flops, latches, counters, encoders/decoders, multiplexers, arithmetic circuits, oscillators, timers, analog-to-digital circuits, solid-state memory, and operational amplifiers. In addition, study solid state circuits and devices. The course will include the study of diodes, transistors, FETS, thyristors, and optoelectronic devices. Examination of common circuits will include power supplies, amplifiers, solid-state switches, and regulators. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-103. Orientation to IST Careers. (1 Credit)

This is a career orientation course aimed at helping students choose their Integrated Systems Technology field. It will enable students to navigate through the courses, certificates, and internships, in order to successfully complete their program. Students will gain the knowledge and expertise to enter the workplace successfully and steer their career. (1 contact hour)

ELT-112. Computers for Industry. (1 Credit)

This course provides a basic introduction to the computer hardware and software. The emphasis is on the software, with a basic introduction to DOS, Windows, Windows applications, and batch file programming. Fee is required. (2 contact hours)

ELT-199. Special Topics. (3 Credits)

This course covers different industrial maintenance topics based on emerging industry trends and student needs. Students work with instructors individually or in small groups to develop special projects designed to support student growth. The topics covered in a particular semester course will be identified by section number in the college schedule of classes. A syllabus documenting the class description, specific topics, and student learning outcomes will be available as each special topics section is added to the schedule. (4 contact hours)

ELT-201. Industrial Controls. (3 Credits)

Provides an in-depth study of electrical controls in an industrial environment. Topics include power distribution basics, motor control circuits, pilot devices, timers, counters, photoelectric and proximity switches. Examine AC motor operation and characteristics. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-202. Advanced Industrial Controls. (3 Credits)

Examines the application of digital circuits, trigger circuits, and thyristors in power and control circuits. Closed loop systems, PID, transducers, and motor controls also will be studied. An examination of control wiring and power distribution also will be examined. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-211. Introduction to PLCs. (3 Credits)

Introduction to programmable logic controllers. Explores the history of their evolution in industry; fundamental concepts and programming methods; RLL programming, counters, timers and shift registers; PC online programming and monitoring; and installation, troubleshooting and monitoring. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-222. Advanced PLCs. (3 Credits)

Examines the application of programmable logic controllers in the areas of advanced I/O, PLC network, and factory automation. Program design, documentation, testing, and troubleshooting are investigated. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

ELT-260. Internship. (1-3 Credits)

This course is a supervised occupational field experience in a student's area of study in electronics and/or process control and manufacturing industries. Duties should be of a technical nature, but provide broad work experience in the field of study. The internship assignment is planned by the student and internship program coordinator. Fee is required. (5 contact hours)