Course Descriptions
Technology | Math | Physics

Engineering Technology – MECOMTRONICS (MCTR)

102 Mecomtronics DC Circuits
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only 
PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 96, Intermediate Algebra, with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M5.
COREQUISITES: Mathematics 181, Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry I
Mecomtronics 102 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in Electric Circuits.  This course introduces DC electronics principles and practices through integration of theory, application and structured discovery activities.  Emphasis is based on activity-based learning through a variety of hands-on projects.  Students are expected to apply mathematical problem solving techniques developed in Intermediate Algebra and Geometry.  Topics include but are not limited to: fundamental aspects of DC circuits and passive devices (e.g. charge, voltage, resistance, current, and power); Ohm’s Law; methods of analysis; series and parallel circuits; Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws; mesh and nodal analysis; superposition; Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems; ideal and real power sources; circuit simulation software;  DC circuit construction; DC measurements and instrumentation; magnetism. This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the Mecomtronics Computer Technology program.  This course is transferable to CSU. (FT)

103 Mecomtronics AC Circuits
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  Mecomtronics 102 with a grade of “C” or better.
COREQUISITES:  Mathematics182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry II.
This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence in Electric Circuits.  Students are expected to apply mathematical problem solving techniques developed Mecomtronics Math 181.  Topics include DC transient analysis in RL and RC circuits, basic AC circuit theorems, phasor analysis of AC circuits, and transformer and operation, application, and theory of basic electrical measurement instrumentation. This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the second semester of the Mecomtronics Computer Technology program.  This course is transferable to CSU. (FT)

104 Applied C Programming for Technology
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  Mecomtronics 101 with at least a grade of "C".
This course is an introduction to structured programming using ANSI C, which is used in engineering technology.  Programming problems applicable to engineering technology, physics, and mathematics will be used to develop and illustrate the structures of the C programming language.  Topics include: data types, operators, functions, Input/Output operations, If statements, loop structures, recursion, pointers, arrays, strings, and binary I/O operations.  This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the second semester Mecomtronics Computer Technology program.  This course is transferable to CSU. (FT) 

201 Mecomtronics Electronic Devices and Circuits
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  Mathematics 182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry II, with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
COREQUISITES:  Mathematics 183, Mecomtronics Calculus I.
Mecomtronics 201 is an introductory course on the theory, operation, and application of semiconductor junction devices.  Emphasis is based on activity-based learning through a variety of hands-on projects.  Students are expected to apply mathematical problem solving techniques developed in Math 181 and 182.  Topics include but are not limited to: physical principles of semiconductors, characteristics and operation of diodes, Zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors, junction field effect transistors, d-c characteristics, biasing and d-c stability of diodes and bipolar junction transistors, algebraic and load line analysis techniques, and applications of semiconductor devices. This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the third semester of the Mecomtronics Computer Technology program.  This course is transferable to CSU. (FT)

202 Mecomtronics Introduction to Digital Electronics
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  Mathematics 182, Mecomtronics College Algebra and Trigonometry II, with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
COREQUISITES:  Mathematics 183, Mecomtronics Calculus I.
Mecomtronics 202 is an introductory course to digital electronics.  Emphasis is based on activity-based learning through a variety of hands-on laboratory projects.  Topics include: applied Boolean algebra and number systems, logical building blocks including gates and memory elements, and shift register operation.  Students are expected to apply mathematical problem solving techniques developed in Math 181 and 182.  This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the Mecomtronics Computer Technology program.  This course is transferable to CSU. (FT)

203  Telecommunications
3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  MCTR 201A & MCTR 202A & MATH 183, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course focuses on telecommunications and networking for students in the Engineering Technology Mecomtronics program.  The course provides students with a background in the theory of telecommunications and hands-on experience installing and administrating a network.  Students learn technical characteristics of telecommunications such as protocols, transmission characteristics, data representation, carrier techniques, and multiplexing.  Students evaluate and select network components; install network hardware, software and cabling; troubleshoot network malfunctions; and perform network administration tasks.
 

204 Industrial Electronics
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units Grade only
PREREQUISITES:  Mecomtronics 201 - Electronic Devices and Circuits, Mecomtronics 202 - Introduction to Digital Electronics, and Mathematics 183 - Mecomtronics Calculus I, with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent.
COREQUISITES:  Mathematics 184, Mecomtronics Calculus II.
Modern industrial electronics and control devices – relays, contacts, DC and AC motors; stepper motors; three-phase power and its control, opto-electronic devices including LEDs and photocells, SCRs, Triacs, and other thyristor devices; PLCs and ladder diagrams; introduction to control systems; use of op-amps as building block devices.  Product characteristics and specifications are explored through the use of measuring instruments, manufacturer’s data sheets and study of properties of materials.  This course is intended solely for the students enrolled in the second semester of the Mecomtronics program. (FT)  Transfer Credit: CSU.

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