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A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing, systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.

This course introduces the student to the theory and operation of basic DC circuits, circuit construction, operation and troubleshooting. Basic alternative energy technologies are introduced. The student will also receive instruction on soldering, digital multi-meter usage, and Ohm’s Law applications for testing and troubleshooting electric circuits. Elements of proper disposal of batteries and other circuit components considered to be hazardous waste are included.

This course applies the theory taught in EET 161 through hands on building and testing of basic electric circuits. The student will also gain practical experience in soldering, digital multi-meter usage, and Ohm’s Law applications for testing and troubleshooting the electric circuits they build. Elements of proper disposal of batteries and other circuit components considered hazardous waste are emphasized throughout this course.

This course introduces the student to circuitry basic to AC electrical theory. It identifies the fundamental differences between AC and DC energy sources and circuit components. It also introduces oscilloscope usage, AC units, nomenclature and electromagnetism. The course will also cover inductors, transformers, and capacitors and their effects in AC circuits. Work place energy efficiency and conservation habits are included. The concepts of RCL circuits and their use as passive filters will be covered.

This course applies the theory taught in EET 163 through hands on building and testing of basic AC circuits. The student will use oscilloscopes and digital meters to measure amplitude, frequency and phase of an AC signal. As the student progresses through the course, test equipment will be used to test transformers, inductive circuits, capacitive circuits, and passive filters. The student will also be introduced to troubleshooting techniques and have time to practice those techniques on circuits they build.

This course provides an introduction to semiconductor theory, the different types of semiconductor components, their symbols, characteristics, and uses. Basic power supplies, small signal amplifiers, large signal amplifiers and coupling techniques are covered. This course will concentrate on characteristic waveforms, theory and troubleshooting. Practice is provided regarding diodes, transistors and circuit applications. Sustainable practices to minimize resources and chemical use are an integral part of the course. (Prerequisites: EET 161 and EET 163)

This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply the theoretical concepts from EET 165 to real world circuits. The student will use various pieces of test equipment to verify circuit operation and to troubleshoot circuits that are faulty. At all times safety will be emphasized throughout this course. Some of the circuits included in this course are rectifiers, voltage multipliers, amplifiers from the bipolar junction transistor and the field effect transistor families. The student will use digital meters and oscilloscopes to evaluate the operational performance of the circuits used in this course.