CIT 110S Personal
Computer Applications
3 credit hours
Exploration of the desktop personal computer with an
emphasis on the practical application of software. The course
covers the uses of word processing, spreadsheet, database
management and graphics applications software. Prerequisite:
CIT 100S or satisfactory computer assessment score. Recommended
preparation: OSA 100S or typing speed of 15 wpm.
CIT 211S
Operating
Systems Concepts
3 credit hours
In-depth study of
operating system functions and commands in a working systems
environment. Topics include single and multi-user systems,
single and multi-tasking systems, and graphical user
interfaces. Operating systems for microcomputers, work
stations, minicomputers and mainframe computers are explored. Prerequisite:
CIT 100S or CIT 110S.
CIT
214S Telecommunications
and Networking
3 credit hours
Overview of the application of
business telecommunications to computer and information
systems. Topics include telecommunications concepts, business
voice communications, data communications, and networking
concepts. Includes examination of the impact of historic and
regulatory process pressures on U.S. telecommunications
policy. Prerequisite:
CIT 100S or CIT 110S.
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CIT 215S
Microcomputer
Hardware
3 credit hours
In-depth, hands-on exploration of microcomputer
hardware, components and peripherals. Emphasis on the
importance of the microcomputer specialist's ability to
recognize, install, change and modify computer systems and
components. Configuration and connection of peripheral
equipment is explored, as is the installation of network
hardware and cabling.Prerequisite:
CIT 100S or CIT 110S, CIT 211S and CIT 214S. Prerequisite
for ELT majors only: ELT 216S.
CIT 222S
Intro
to Programming using C ++
3 credit hours
An
introduction to structured programming using the C++
programming language. Topics will include control flow, data
types, functions, parameter-passing, input/output streams, and
an introduction to object-oriented programming and abstract
data types. Principles and techniques of software design will
be emphasized. Prerequisite:
CIT 100S or CIT 110S, and MTH 122S or MTH 125S.
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CIT 225S
Visual
Basic Programming
3 credit hours
Software design and
development emphasizing visual development techniques and the
integrated environment provided by Microsoft Visual Basic.
Provides the student with an introduction to Windows
programming using object-oriented, event-driven programming
methods. User interface design is emphasized; control flow,
selection structures, and repetition structures are reviewed;
use of sequential and random access files, error trapping,
arrays, and an introduction to ActiveX controls are also
presented. Prerequisite:
CIT 222S.
COM 120S
Effective Communication
3 credit hours
Introduction to the contemporary communication
needs in the workplace to include: electronic presentations;
grammar review; written short reports, memos, and proposals;
planning and conducting meetings and interviews; professional
conduct; workplace considerations and communication methods
and choices. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment score
in writing or ENG 091D. Lab fee.
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ELT
111S DC Circuits
2 credit hours
Presents the principles of resistance,
capacitance, and inductance in direct current circuits. The
student will develop a thorough understanding of the
application of Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Laws and the power
formula to series, parallel circuits, and series-parallel
circuits. The use of metric prefixes, engineering notation,
and equation manipulation will be emphasized. The student will
be introduced to the use and care of digital multimeters.
Co-requisite: MTH 122S. Lab fee.
ELT 112S AC
Circuits
3 credit hours
Introduces the student
to the electrical properties of resistance, capacitance,
inductance, reactance, and impedance as applied to alternating
current circuit analysis using vector algebra. The student
will study resonance characteristics, filters, and power
relations. The design and application of electrical
measurement instruments will be presented.
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ELT
121S Electronic Devices
2 credit hours
Introduction to semiconductor diodes, other two
terminal devices, thyristors, transistors and field effect
transistors. Design and analysis of transistor and FET DC bias
circuitry. Operational characteristics and applications of FET
and diode switching circuitry is studied. Examine rectifier
circuits, amplifier circuits and zener voltage regulation.
Emphasis is on component testing, troubleshooting and
application of laboratory test equipment. Prerequisite ELT
111S Lab fee.
ELT
141S Digital Electronics
3 credit hours
Examines number systems, numerical codes and
arithmetic operations peculiar to digital systems. Design and
analysis of combinational logic circuitry by application of
Boolean algebra and mapping methods are studied. Flip-flops,
counters, and various clocked circuits provide the
introduction to sequential logic circuit design. Synthesis and
analysis of state machines are presented in the context of
process control systems. Electrical and timing parameters of
digital IC devices and families are studied with emphasis on
interfacing. The student will learn how to program field
programmable devices. Prerequisite: ELT 111S. Lab fee.
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ELT
221S Electronic Circuits
3 credit hours
Examines
electronic subsystems that are the basis of all electronic
systems and builds upon the electronic devices and circuits
presented in ELT121S. Operational
amplifiers (op-amps), filter circuits, oscillators, power and
instrumentation amplifiers, proportional integral derivative (PID)
control, power supplies, data conversion, optoelectronics,
transducers, and actuators are presented.
The design, construction, testing and troubleshooting
of these systems is emphasized. Prerequisite ELT121S.
Lab fee.
ELT
241S Microcontrollers
3 credit hours
Introduction
to wiring and programming a microcontroller.
The target microcontroller for applications in this
course will be one that is common in industrial applications.
Programming is done in assembly language. The student will program, debug, and interface inputs and
outputs to a single board computer.
Prerequisite ELT141S. Lab fee. ELT
245L
Computer
Electronics Project
3 credit hours
Capstone course for the Computer Electronics program, presenting a hardware and software product or a hardware and software solution to a specific problem. Emphasis in this course is on electronics, microprocessors, microprocessor based control systems, microcomputer hardware, operation systems, networking and programming. Prerequisite ELT 241S and ELT221S. Co-requisite CIT225S. Lab fee.
ELT250R Electronics Project I
3 credit hours
Part 1 of the Capstone courses for Electronics Engineering
Technology programs. Real world electronics project, utilizing
the knowledge and experience gained in previous electronics
courses. Involves designing complete project including a
timeline for completion of capstone project; utilizing
Microsoft Project. After completion of this course, components
will be assembled into a final project, with a formal
presentation and report at the end of the project in the
Capstone course.
ENG 121S
Composition I
3 credit hours
Involves writing based on the study of logic,
primary research techniques, and the student's own personal
experiences. Such writings may include explanation,
commentary, interpretation, analysis, and review. All
writing will stress standard English, organization and style.
Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment scores in reading and
writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D. Lab fee.
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ENG 125S
Technical Writing
3 credit hours
Introduces students to writing technical reports,
including instructions, mechanical descriptions, lab reports,
resumes, process reports, trip reports, investigation reports
and graphics. Prerequisite: Satisfactory assessment
scores in reading and writing or ENG 091D and ENG 093D.
Lab fee.
MTH 122S College
Algebra
5 credit hours
Comprehensive college algebra course designed to
provide a basis for continued study in mathematics or
application fields. Topics include: functions and
relations and their graphs; algebraic operations on functions;
theory of polynomial equations; analysis of rational
functions; exponential and logarithmic relationships; systems
of equations and inequalities, and conics. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory math assessment score and three years of college
preparatory mathematics or a grad of "C" or better
in MTH 099D.
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MTH
123S Trigonometry
3 credit hours
Part of an algebra-trigonometry sequence. Topics
include basic trigonometric ratios; radians as an angle
measure; trigonometric functions and their graphs;
trigonometric identities; trigonometric description of complex
numbers and roots and powers of real and complex numbers. Prerequisite:
Satisfactory math assessment score and three years of college
preparatory mathematics or a grade of "C" or better
in MTH 099D.
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