123L Digital Circuits Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems
123.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Electronic Systems 222A, 223L
or Digital Technology 223L.
This laboratory course is designed to demonstrate the
concepts studied in Electronic Systems 123 and to
familiarize students with a variety of digital electronic
components and circuits. Emphasis is placed on
developing students' skills in designing, analyzing and
constructing simple logic circuits including basic digital
blocks, combinational networks, and sequential
networks. (FT). Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
124 Basic DC/AC Electronics
4 hours, 4 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 95 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M40; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 124L.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Electronics Technology 120A or
Digital Technology 124.
This course is a study of basic electricity and electrical
circuit concepts. Course content includes Ohm's and Kirchhoff's Laws, Superposition Theorem, Thevenin's
and Norton's Theorems, direct current (DC) series and
parallel circuits, the generation and nature of
alternating current (AC), power, capacitance,
inductance, and magnetic circuits. Throughout the
course, students apply the concepts of basic electronics
to solve problems commonly found in industrial
settings. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU
and/or private colleges and universities.
124L Basic DC/AC Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 95 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M40; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 124.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Electronics Technology 121A or
Digital Technology 124L.
This laboratory course demonstrates the basic concepts
of electricity and electrical circuits and familiarizes
students with various electronic components and
circuits. Course content is designed to develop
students' skills in reading schematic diagrams,
fabricating simple circuits, and safely using basic test
equipment for measuring and troubleshooting.
Equipment used in this laboratory includes volt-ohmamp
meters, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs),
function generators, and power supplies. (FT).
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
125 DC/AC Circuit Analysis with Pspice
4 hours, 4 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Electronic Systems 124 and 124L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and Mathematics
96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level M50; and concurrent enrollment
in Electronic Systems 125L.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 125.
This course is a study of direct current and alternating
current (DC/AC) electronic circuit analysis. Course
material emphasizes circuit simulations on computers
utilizing Pspice application to analyze current; voltage;
resistance; capacitance; inductance; power and energy
as well as series, parallel, and combination circuits;
network theorems; transformers; passive filters, and
response curves. (FT). Associate Degree Credit &
transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
125L DC/AC Circuit Analysis Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Electronic Systems 124 and 124L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and Mathematics
96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level M50; and concurrent enrollment
in Electronic Systems 125.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 125L.
This laboratory course demonstrates the basic concepts
of computer assisted direct current and alternating
current (DC/AC) circuit analysis. Equipment used in this
course includes microcomputers utilizing industry
standard software applications Pspice), volt-ohm-amp
meters (VOMs), oscilloscopes, digital multimeters
(DMM's), function generators, and power supplies. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
126 Using C and C++ for Technology
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems
126L.
This course is an introduction to the C and C ++
programming languages as they apply to the analysis of
the theoretical concepts of electronic technology. The
course is structured around a variety of prepared
programming assignments that emphasize problem
solving techniques and use of the computer as a
problem solving tool with applications in electronics.
Students work with state of the art and industry
standard microcomputers, hardware, software
application programs, and compilers. This course is
designed as preparation for majors in the field of
Electronics. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
126L Using C and C++ for Technology
Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems
126.
This course provides the laboratory component to the
study of C and C++ programming languages as they
apply to the analysis of the theoretical concepts of
electronic technology. The course is structured around a
variety of prepared programming assignments that
emphasize problem solving techniques and use of the
computer as a problem solving tool with applications in
electronics. Students work with state of the art and
industry standard microcomputers, hardware, software
application programs and compilers. This course is
designed as preparation for majors in the field of
Electronics. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
143 Semiconductor Devices
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Electronic Systems 124 and 124L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and Mathematics
96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level M50; and concurrent enrollment
in Electronic Systems 143L.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Electronic Systems 140A or
Digital Technology 143.
This course is an introductory study of the
characteristics and operation of semiconductor devices
and their associated circuitry. Emphasis is placed on
junction diodes, bipolar-junction transistors, power
supplies, feedback, linear integrated circuits (IC's),
multistage amplifiers, push-pull amplifiers, junction
field-effect transistors (JFETs), metal oxide
semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) and
PSpice analysis. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer
to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
143L Semiconductor Devices Laboratory
4.5 hours lab, 1.5 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Electronic Systems 124 and 124L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and Mathematics
96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level M50; and concurrent enrollment
in Electronic Systems 143.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Electronics Technology 142A or
Digital Technology 143L.
This laboratory course focuses on the theoretical
concepts of electronic devices and circuits through
practical experimentation, Pspice analysis and
computer simulation. Course content and materials
include circuit operation, testing, troubleshooting and
measurement of diodes, transistors and field-effect
transistors (FETs), the use of computer-aided
engineering software, microcomputers, oscilloscopes,
digital multimeters (DMM's), function generators, and
power supplies. (FT). Associate Degree Credit & transfer
to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
144 OP-AMPS, Sensors and Computers
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 144L; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 143 and 143L, each with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 144.
This course is a study of operational amplifier theory
and circuit applications. Course content emphasizes
sensors, transducers, data conversions, and the
associated circuitry necessary to condition outputs for
interface to a computer. Applications to analog-todigital
and digital-to-analog conversions, optical
sensors, displacement transducers and instrumentation
devices are included. This course is designed as
preparation for majors in the field of Electronics. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
144L OP-AMPS and Sensors Laboratory
4.5 hours lab, 1.5 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 144; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 143 and 143L, each with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 144L.
This course provides the laboratory component to the
study of operational amplifier theory and circuit
applications. Course content emphasizes sensors,
transducers, data conversions and the associated
circuitry necessary to condition outputs for interface to
a computer. Applications to analog-to-digital and
digital-to-analog conversions, optical sensors,
displacement transducers and instrumentation devices
are included. This course is designed as preparation for
majors in the field of Electronics. (FT) Associate Degree
Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
198 Computer Applications in Electronics
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 3 units
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 198.
This course is a presentation of computer applications
in electronics through specific software and hardware
currently utilized in local in electronics business and
industry. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU
and/or private colleges and universities.
224 Microprocessor Design
3 hours lecture, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
Electronic Systems 123 and Electronic Systems 123L,
each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 224L.
This course is an applied study of digital circuits in
microcomputer systems. Throughout the course,
students examine the overall architecture of
microcomputer systems, the interfacing of memory and
input/output (I/O) devices, and machine language
programming for the Z-80 microprocessor. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
224L Microprocessor Design Laboratory
4.5 hours lab, 1.5 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
Electronic Systems 123 and Electronic Systems 123L,
each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 224.
This laboratory course demonstrates the application of
digital circuits in microprocessor systems. Course
content includes assembly of printed circuit boards,
troubleshooting of microprocessor-based designs and
software/firmware design and troubleshooting. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or
private colleges and universities.
227 Introduction to Lasers and Fiber Optics
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 227L; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 124 and 124L, each with a grade of "C" or
better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 144.
This course is an introductory study of lasers, optical
power meters, and laser systems designed to familiarize
students with various industry supported lasers/fiber
optics families. Emphasis is placed on providing
students with a working knowledge of lasers and the
ability to troubleshoot in the field. Topics covered
include the properties of light, emission and absorption
of light, lasing action, the temporal and spatial
characteristics of lasers, optical energy, optical fibers,
light sources, light receivers, fiber optic geometry,
alignment and splicing techniques, communication
links, and fiber optic system design. (FT) Associate
Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
227L Lasers and Fiber Optics
Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or
Assessment Skill Level M50; and concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 227; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 124 and 124L, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This laboratory course is designed to familiarize students with the
elements and operation of lasers, optical power meters, and laser and
fiber optics systems through experiments and projects
conducted
individually and in groups. This course provides
students with the opportunity to enhance and further
investigate the concepts presented in Electronic
Systems 227. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
228 Communication Circuits and CET/NARTE
Preparation
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 228L; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 143 and 143L and 144 and 144L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 228.
This course is a study of basic communication theory
and is designed to Prepare students to take the
Associate Electronics Technician (CET) and the 3rd Class
Radio Telecommunications Technician (NARTE)
examinations. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
228L Communication Circuits and Certification
Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 228; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 143 and 143L and 144 and 144L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 228L.
This laboratory course is a verification of the
theoretical concepts of communication theory and
mastery of the basic electronic instruments used in
industry. This course is designed to prepare students to
take the Associate Electronics Technician (CET) and the
3rd Class Radio Telecommunications Technician (NARTE)
examinations. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to
CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
229 Advanced Telecommunications Networks
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
\
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 229L; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 126 and 126L and 228 and 228L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This course is a project-oriented course that focuses on
local, metropolitan, and wide-area network hardware
system design, installation, maintenance and
troubleshooting. Hardware topics presented include
topologies, transmission media, access and interfacing
techniques. Hardware technologies utilized include
Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Asynchronous
Transfer Mode (ATM), Fast Internet and Token Ring. This
course prepares students to take the Network Plus
exam. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU
and/or private colleges and universities.
229L Advanced Telecommunications Networks
Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 96 with a grade of "C" or better,
or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M50; and
concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems 229; and
completion of or concurrent enrollment in Electronic
Systems 126 and 126L and 228 and 228L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.
This is a team project-oriented course that familiarizes
students with the hardware and software needed to
establish, run, and maintain advanced
telecommunications networks at the local,
metropolitan, and wide-area levels. (FT) Associate
Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges
and universities.
230 Advanced Computer Designs
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems
230L; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in
Electronic Systems 224 and 224L, each with a grade of
"C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 230.
This course is an advanced practical study of operating
systems, chip sets, system board configurations, and
bus architecture. Emphasis is placed on the application
of digital course material to modern microprocessor based
systems from a design perspective. This project
oriented course examines: microprocessor machine
language programming, hardware devices, hardware
designs, system clock generation, bus characteristics,
tri-state characteristics, buffers, I/O techniques, major
microprocessor family comparisons, timing diagrams,
memory organization, ROM, EPROM, RAM, memorymapping, memory refresh, decoding
techniques and
chip level troubleshooting. (FT) Associate Degree Credit
& transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
230L Advanced Computer Designs Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade Only
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in Electronic Systems
230; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in
Electronic Systems 224 and 224L, each with a grade of
"C" or better, or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 230L.
This is a practical course designed as a verification of
the student's understanding of the theoretical concepts
of computer and microprocessor based designs through
construction and testing of a complete microcomputer system. Throughout the course, students work with
several pieces of electronic test equipment currently
used in the industry in order to build and troubleshoot
their projects. Students are expected to locate and
purchase necessary components and bread boarding
materials. (FT) Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and universities.
231 Advanced System Interfacing
3 hours, 3 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Electronic Systems 224 and 224L, each with a
grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; and concurrent
enrollment in Electronic Systems 230 and 230L.
Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 231.
This course is a continuation of the study of
microprocessors and their support families. Course
material emphasizes peripheral chips and various
microprocessors that work together to add intelligence
to modern electronic equipment. This course is
designed to expose students to common usage
microprocessor devices in order to gain a working
knowledge of I/O techniques and to be able to
troubleshoot in the field. (FT) Associate Degree Credit
& transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
251 A+ Certification
3 hours, 3 units
Grade only
This course is an open entry/exit course providing
preparation for employment in the electronics industry
by becoming an A+ Certified Technician. Students pass
a rigorous proctored computer-based exam that tests
their knowledge of configuring, installing, diagnosing,
repairing, upgrading, and maintaining microcomputers
and their peripherals. Upon passing the exam, students
are awarded the A+ Certification with a specialty in
Microsoft Windows/DOS environments. (FT) Associate
Degree Credit.
251L A+ Certification Laboratory
3 hours lab, 1 unit
Grade only
This course is an open entry/exit course providing
preparation for employment in the electronics industry
by becoming an A+ Certified Technician. Using
simulated examinations, students are systematically
promoted from one major topic to the next. (FT)
Associate Degree Credit.
270 Work Experience
Hours by Arrangement,
1-4 units
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from
Work Experience Coordinator for registration. To receive
credit, a student must complete a minimum of seven
units during the semester, including work experience.
This course is not open to students with credit for
Digital Technology 270.
A program of on-the-job learning experiences for
students employed in a job related to their major. The
combined maximum credit for all work experience
courses from all disciplines may not exceed 16 units. To
receive credit, a student must complete a minimum of
seven units during the semester, including work
experience. Associate Degree Credit & transfer to CSU
and/or private colleges and universities.
290 Independent Study
1-3 Hours by Arrangement,
1-3 units
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Must obtain an Add Code from
instructor for registration. This course is not open to
students with credit for Digital Technology 290.
For advanced students in Electronic Systems or Electro-
Optical Technology who wish to pursue special
problems and projects relating to their particular
subject area. The student meets with the instructor at
specific intervals and is expected to do primary
research, analyze problems and submit reports. This
course may be taken four times with different content
for a maximum of six units. (FT) Associate Degree Credit
& transfer to CSU and/or private colleges and
universities.
This discipline may offer specialized instruction in
one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Special Topics
(265), Independent
Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296),
Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and
Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270).
Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96.
Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean
or department chair for availability.
