This course emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing; writing practice; grammar skills; editing and proofreading skills; research skills; and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

Introduces concepts and operations that can be applied to the study of algebra. Topics include: basic mathematical concepts and basic algebraic concepts, and intermediate algebraic concepts. Class includes lecture, applications, and homework to reinforce learning.

Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today’s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

Continues direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: DC theorems and complex series/parallel circuits.

Continues development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing, verifying, and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and oscilloscopes. Topics include: reactive components, simple RLC circuits, AC circuit resonance, passive filters; and non-sinusoidal waveforms.

Continues the exploration of the physical characteristics and applications of solid state devices. Topics include: bipolar junction theory, bipolar junction application, and field effect transistors.

Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include: operational amplifiers, timers, and three-terminal voltage regulators.

Introduces the basic building blocks of digital circuits. Topics include: binary arithmetic, logic gates and truth tables, Boolean algebra and minimization techniques, logic families, and digital test equipment.

Uses the concepts developed in Digital Electronics I as a foundation for the study of more advanced devices and circuits. Topics include: flip-flops, counters, multiplexers and demultiplexers, encoding and decoding, displays and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions.

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of microprocessor and microcontroller operation, programming, interfacing, interrupts, and troubleshooting. The choice of microprocessor and microcontroller used in the lab experiences and illustration of basic operation is not important. The main objective of the course is to give the student a basic understanding of microprocessor operation and applications.

Provides an in-depth study of the health and safety practices required for maintenance of industrial, commercial, and home electrically operated equipment. Topics include: introduction to OSHA regulations; safety tools, equipment, and procedures; and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Introduces direct current (DC) concepts and applications. Topics include: electrical principles and laws; batteries; DC test equipment; series, parallel and simple combination circuits; and laboratory procedures and safety practices.

Introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current. Topics include: magnetism, AC wave generation, AC test equipment, inductance, capacitance, and basic transformers.

Introduces the physical characteristics and applications of solid-state devices. Topics include: introduction to semiconductor fundamentals, diode applications, basic transistor fundamentals, basic amplifiers, and semiconductor switching devices.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.