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Discipline: Electronics & Computer Technology Certificate: Electronics Communications - T0904

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Communications Systems	ELEC 53	Students completing ELEC 53 will be able to interpret amplitude and frequency characteristics of signals displayed on the spectrum analyzer screen. Define common communication terms used in telecommunication circuits. Students completing ELEC 53 will be able to calculate the bandwidth and power characteristics of frequency-modulated signals using the table of normalized Bessel functions. Evaluate and measure the reception effectiveness of several modulated sources. Measure and record parameters of several modulated sources. Compare and contrast various parameters of different modulation principles. Calculate and analyze various modulation characteristics using a variety of modulation principles. Demonstrate effective use of test equipment during measurements on various communication circuits. Explain circuit operation of various communication circuits.
Computer Networks	CNET 56	Students completing CNET56 will be able to correctly determine an IPv4 address, broadcast address, and network address from a binary IPv4 address and binary subnet mask. Students completing CNET 56 will be able to identify and distinguish among the different media used in network communications. Students completing CNET 56 will be able to determine the most appropriate standards, protocols, and access methods for a given network.
Customer Relations for the Technician	TECH 60	Describe the benefits of using effective customer contact skills. Demonstrate proper customer and team interactions. Identify and use customer contact tools. Demonstrate proper responses and appropriate attire in an interview. Evaluate the effectiveness of appropriately used customer contact tools. Know and use effective questioning techniques. Compare and contrast ethical decisions made. Compare and contrast hard skills versus soft skills. Know and use effective communication skills. Students completing TECH 60 will be able to identify qualities employers seek in new hires. Students completing TECH 60 will demonstrate the ability to answer questions in a positive manner in a mock job interview.
Digital Electronics	ELEC 56	Using the design algorithm, students will design and build a combinational logic control circuit. Using a state machine design, students will construct a synchronus counter that counts a random number sequence and then repeats. Analyze combinational logic circuits and waveforms. Demonstrate reduction techniques of combinational logic. Recognize logic symbols and logic interpretation. Analyze combinational logic circuits and waveforms. Troubleshoot logic circuits and find faults. Measure logic circuit input and output signals using a variety of testing techniques. Evaluate logic circuit parameters from truth tables. Analyze sequential logic circuits and wave forms.
Electronic Circuits - Direct Current (DC)	ELEC 50A	Calculate unknown electrical quantities in DC circuits. Troubleshoot various defects in DC circuitry. Demonstrate proper use of test equipment Measure and record electrical quantities. Predict unknown electronic quantities before solving electronic formulas. Students completing ELEC 50A will be able to make accurate readings of voltage, current, and resistance using analog and digital multimeters. As a consequence of significant program modification in which electronics math concepts will be covered in the ELEC 50A theory course, students in ELEC 50A will be able to numerically analyze a series-parallel circuit. Analyze from schematics various DC unknown quantities. Analyze from problems various DC unknown quantities. Explain circuit operation of various DC circuitry. Define common terms and recognize symbols used in DC electronic circuits.
Electronics Circuit (AC)	ELEC 50B	Demonstrate the proper use of test equipment (oscilloscope, function generator, frequency counter) when measuring electrical quantities in a lab exercise. (MO) Students will be able to accurately measure amplitude and time parameters of a periodic waveform displayed on the oscilloscope screen. Compare and contrast characteristics of series versus parallel AC circuits. (MO) Calculate unknown electrical quantities in AC circuits. (MO) Analyze operation of AC circuits. (MO) Define common terms and recognize symbols used in AC electronics. (MO) Students completing ELEC 50B will be able to employ polar and/or rectangular notation to determine the magnitude and phase shift of an unknown circuit parameter (voltage, current, impedance, and/or power). Evaluate the characteristics of frequency selective circuits. (MO) Measure and record AC electrical quantities. (MO)
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License Preparation	ELEC 76	Students completing ELEC 76 will successfully pass Elements 1 and 3 of the Federal Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operator License examination. Solve electronic math problems. Identify circumstances where possession of GROL is federally mandated for communications technicians in the marine and aviation radio services. Students attempting to obtain a ship-radar endorsement will successfully complete NARTE examination Identify the requirements of the various FCC communication licenses. Apply electronic principles as they apply to the Element 3 license. Explain pertinent communications-related rules and regulations covered in the Element 1 license examination.
Microwave Communications	ELEC 55	Plot graphically and analyze various microwave characteristics on the Smith Chart. Calculate and analyze various microwave characteristics. Explain system applications of various microwave components. Explain circuit operation of various microwave components. Define common microwave terms. Students will be able to demonstrate the proper operation of laboratory equipment and correct interpretation of measured results of microwave power (both in milliwatts and dBm) and of standing wave ratio (SWR) as both a voltage ratio and in decibel units in a waveguide-based setup. Both measurements will be made with analog test equipment found in the microwave laboratory. Measure common microwave parameters using microwave test equipment. Compare and contrast Smith Chart values from those obtained by formula. Using laboratory equipment students will demonstrate the presence of standing waves on a microwave transmission line. Students completing ELEC 55 will be able to use the Smith chart to match line and load impedances.
Semiconductor Devices and Circuits	ELEC 51	Analyze various op-amp design parameters. Measure electrical quantities. Analyze troubleshooting techniques of various semiconductor devices and circuits. Explain system application of various semiconductor devices and circuits. Explain operating parameters of various semiconductor devices and circuits. Students completing ELEC 51 will be able to determine expected gain and bandwidth of an operational amplifier. Students completing ELEC 51 will be able to determine voltage gain and bandwidth characteristics of a common-emitter transistor amplifier. Analyze switching circuits and timers. Compare and contrast various oscillator types.
Technical Applications in Microcomputers	ELEC 11	70% of students will produce a spreadsheet with an accompanying chart with no more than two errors in formulas. Students completing ELEC 11 will be able to produce an expense spreadsheet with a chart in Microsoft Excel. Students completing ELEC 11 will demonstrate the ability to produce a correctly formatted and error-free employment cover letter using Microsoft Word. Design and implement various word processing assignments including: memos, technical reports, and a resume. Define and discuss common vocabulary words associated with technology and computers. Demonstrate various features of the Windows operating system specifically used in electronic technology. Students completing ELEC 11 will demonstrate the ability to produce a correctly formatted and error-free resume in Microsoft Word Demonstrate using the internet to research a given topic. Identify features of computer presentation methods. Implement various database assignments including data manipulation, report generations. Design and implement various spreadsheet assignments including data in chart and graph form.

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