Electronics Technology

ETR 106 (2 CR)
Programming Methods for Electrical/Electronic Calculations

Studies all purpose symbolic instruction code (BASIC). Focuses on applications of BASIC to electrical problem solving and circuit analysis. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ETR 113-114 (4 CR) (3 CR)
D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I-II

Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite for ETR 114: ETR 113. BRCC co-requisite for ETR 113: MTH 163 or MTH 103.

Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.

ETR 123-124 (2 CR) (2 CR)
Electronic Applications I-II

Must be taken in sequence. BRCC co-requisite for ETR 123: ETR 113.

Provides laboratory and shop assignment/jobs as applied to basic electronic devices, circuits and systems with emphasis on practical measurements. May require preparation of a report as an out-of-class activity. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

ETR 143 (4 CR)
Devices and Applications I

BRCC prerequisites: ETR 113 and ETR 114.

Teaches theory of active devices and circuits such as diodes, power supplies, transistors (BJTs), amplifiers and their parameters, FETs, and operational amplifiers. May include UJTs, oscillators, RF amplifiers, thermionic devices, and others. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 164 (3 CR)
Upgrading and Maintaining PC Hardware

Co-requisite: ITE 115

Teaches upgrading of the system CPU, memory, drives, multimedia components, modem, and video card in a microcomputer. Covers hardware as well as software related maintenance issues. Lecture 2 hours. Cross-listed as ITN 107. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.

ETR 225 (4-5 CR)
Data Communications

Prerequisite: ITE 115.

Studies computer communication devices including configurations and protocols. May include modems multiplexing, teletex and interfacing with telecommunication systems such as local and area networks, microwave and satellite and delivery systems, fiber optic systems and packet systems. Cross listed as ITN 151. Lecture 3-4 hours. Laboratory 0-6 hours. Total 4-9 hours per week.

ETR 237-238 (3 CR) (3 CR)
Industrial Electronics I-II

Must be taken in sequence.
BRCC prerequisite: ETR 113.

Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

ETR 241 (4 CR)
Electronic Communications I

BRCC prerequisites: ETR 143 and ETR 114.

Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. May include broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 273-274 (4 CR) (4 CR)
Computer Electronics I-II

Must be taken in sequence. BRCC prerequisite: ETR 106.

Applies principles of digital electronics and microprocessors to familiarize the student with typical circuits used to interface computer and/or controllers with various I/O devices. May include exposure to high level programming as well as assembly language routines. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

ETR 296 (2 CR)
On-Site Training in Electronics

BRCC prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Offers opportunities for career orientation and training in electronics without pay in selected businesses and industry. Supervised and coordinated by the college. Variable hours per week.

ETR 298 (1-5 CR)
Seminar and Project in Computer and Electronics

BRCC prerequisites: ETR 114, ETR 143, and instructor approval.

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student’s occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.