Electronics (ETRO)

This course introduces the fundamentals of electronics, computer technology, and electrical components. It also develops applications of basic arithmetic and mathematics to electronic and computer technology, engineering notation, electrical units, and schematic diagrams. Finally, it provides the theory and applications of electronic measuring instruments and the construction of circuits.

This course covers fundamental topics including resistance, and networks, with DC voltage sources and circuit analysis. It also demonstrates Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, Thevenin’s theorem, and maximum power theorems. Students will develop step-by-step problem solving methods and hands-on laboratory applications and utilize electronics measurement instrumentation and software for data analysis.

The course teaches practical and theoretical principles of AC circuits and waveforms and reinforces trouble shooting and circuit analysis skills. In addition, magnitude, phase, rectangular and polar forms for sinusoids, impedance, and power vectors will be introduced. Time domain and frequency domain solutions for capacitive and inductive circuits will be studied and filter circuits will be demonstrated.

This introduction to DC, AC, semi-conductor, and digital electronics includes characteristics, applications, power supplies, and amplifiers. The course also includes the use of the oscilloscope and meters.

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IPv4 and IPv6 addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum.  By the end of the course, students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switches, and implement IP addressing schemes.

This course introduces the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches; implement and troubleshoot common issues with static, RIPv2, single-area OSPFv2, and single-area OSPFv3 routing protocols; implement inter-VLAN routing in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks;   secure the network with Access Control Lists (ACLs); and apply essential network services such as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for IPv4 and IPv6, and Network Address Translation (NAT).

This course is an introduction to number systems, codes, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and ICs used in digital circuits. Digital design using both logic gates and the VHDL programming language are studied. Analog-to-digital/digital-to-analog and microprocessor interfacing are introduced.

This course demonstrates the principles studied in ETRO 143 by means of laboratory experiments. Digital electronics concepts presented in ETRO 143 lectures are verified and reinforced by simulating, building, and testing digital electronics and computer circuits.

This introductory photonics course covers the physics of light, laser safety, geometric optics, lenses, mirrors, polarizing lenses, interference/diffraction waves, laser physics, optical imaging, and bio-photonics. Lab experiments and projects are embedded to reinforce the theory and provide practical experience for those interested in pursuing a career in this field.

Students in this independent studies course are expected to write a project proposal which states the objectives or scope of the project, materials cost, expected outcomes, and implementation plan. A schedule of lab use time and instructor consultation time should also be included. The project must be documented and a final report is expected.

This course introduces basic theory as well as operations of solid-state devices and applies to diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, Zener diodes, photonic devices, and other semiconductor devices. Students will study electronic circuits performing rectifying and amplification. They will also investigate common amplifier devices and usages, and instrumentation applications.

This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course, students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), and Spanning-Tree Protocol (STP) in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) in a small-to-medium network.

This course discusses the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

CCNA Security is a hands-on career-oriented course preparing students with the associate-level knowledge and skills required to secure Cisco networks. Emphasis is placed on the development of a security infrastructure; identification of threats and vulnerabilities to networks; mitigation of security threats; and core security technologies. Students will experience hands-on installation, troubleshooting and monitoring of network devices to maintain integrity, confidentiality, and availability of data and devices.

This course studies the general principles and characteristics of a variety of Radio Frequency (RF) Communications Systems. The coverage includes the analysis of digital and analog communications systems, subsystems, modulation techniques, and circuits. RF communication theory will be reinforced in lab with practical hands- on experience.

This course introduces the student to fundamentals of the Linux-based system that provides essential services for a local area network. Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic understanding of the Linux operating system and have hands-on experience installing, managing, and troubleshooting the Linux operating system.

Microprocessor trainers will be used to introduce microprocessor architecture, interfacing, and machine language programming.  Memory, interfaces, I/O devices, and interrupt processed I/O will also be covered.

This course prepares students for work in maintaining, servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing PCs, peripheral devices, operating systems, as well as communication systems and networks. Students will build, upgrade, install, maintain, and troubleshoot computer and networking hardware. Topics include cabling of voice and data networks, LANs and WANs architecture and protocols, networking devices, wireless networking, and network security.