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courses, see the "Course Descriptions" section below.
Online course materials (for current
students.)
Course Descriptions
All the technical courses
required for the Electronics degrees are shown below. For the general education,
math, and science courses, see the MCC college catalog or the MCC
home page.
ELE100 Concepts of Electricity and Electronics
Principles of electric circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism including
basic motors and generators. Use of basic measuring instruments. Includes
an overview of electronics in the modern world. Prereq: None. (3 cr, 4 per)
This course provides a
broad overview of Electronics for those who are new to this field: those
who have not had any electronics courses before and have not had any industry
experience in Electronics. This course is designed for people who are just
starting out as an Electronics major, people in other majors where some knowledge
of Electronics is necessary (such as Music, Computer Networking, etc.), or
those who may be considering a career change to Electronics.
If you are an ET or EET
major and have already had some background in Electronics, please send a
note to the MCC Electronics Program Director so that this course can be waived
for you.
ELE100 Official Course Competencies
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ELE101 Beginning Algebra for Technology
Basic axioms of algebra, linear equations in one or
two variables, operations on polynomials, rational expressions, simultaneous
solutions of linear equations,
laws of exponents. Prereq: Score of 19 on Tech Math placement test, or grade
of "C" or better in GTC107, or MAT082, or equiv. (3 cr, 3 per)
ELE101 Official Course Competencies
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ELE105 Algebra/Trigonometry for Technology
Topics from college algebra and trigonometry essential
to the study of electronics; polynomials, exponential, and logarithmic functions,
complex numbers, and
trigonometric functions and identities. Prereq: A grade of "C" or
better in either ELE101, or MAT092, or equiv, or score of 16 on Tech Algebra
placement test. (5 cr, 5 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Fall only.
ELE105 Official Course Competencies
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ELE111 Circuit Analysis I
Direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electric circuits. Ohm's law,
Kirchoff's laws, series, parallel and series-parallel circuits, fundamentals
of inductance and capacitance, and the transient behavior of circuits containing
resistance and capacitance or resistance and inductance. Prereq: None. Coreq:
ELE105, or MAT122, or equiv. (4 cr, 6 per)
This is the first circuits
course for ET, EET, EMA, and Microcircuit Mask Design majors. It is the starting
point for those who must understand Electronics in their jobs.
This is a standard first
course in most comprehensive ET and EET programs throughout the USA.
It is sometimes referred to as "AC/DC" because it covers the
basics of AC and DC electricity - the fundamental principles upon which
all Electronic Systems
are based.
Note: A similar version
of this course known as ELE113 is no longer offered at MCC. If you have taken
ELE113, you will receive credit for ELE111.
ELE111 Official Course Competencies
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ELE112 Circuit Analysis II
Alternating and direct current circuits containing resistance and reactance.
Detailed coverage of AC/DC circuit parameters, including theorems, impedance
matching, and resonance. Prereq: ELE111. (4 cr, 6 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Spring only.
This course is a follow-on
course for ELE111, and covers the principles that were convered in ELE111
in more depth. This depth is
especially
needed by ET's, EET's, and Microcircuit Mask Design students.
ELE112 Official Course Competencies
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ELE121 Solid-State
Devices & Circuits
I
Theory of operation of semiconductor diodes and transistors. Bipolar junction
transistor biasing and load-line analysis. AC equivalent circuits applied
to small signal amplifiers. Characteristics of large signal and power amplifiers.
Prereq: ELE111 (4 cr, 6 per)
ELE121 Official Course Competencies
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ELE131 Digital Logic and Circuits
Number systems, binary arithmetic, and Boolean algebra,
combinatorial and sequential logic circuits, and memory elements. Prereq: Grade
of "C" or better
in GTC107, or MAT082, or equiv, or score of 19 on Tech Math placement test.
(3 cr, 6 per)
This is a standard beginning digital course for all of our
MCC Electronics degrees and certificates. In this course, you will learn about
the fundamental technology upon which almost all computing technology is based.
In this course, all the materials you need to build your
own "LED Vision" optional project will be provided to you...
- Microprocessor-controlled array of 196 LEDs.
- Customizable with any scrolling or blinking messages or images
you want.
- All parts and software are provided for you to keep.
- Scroll full-size text, or display simple animations.
- Learn how to write your own programs for this system in ELE241
and reprogram it as a Digital Clock, Voltmeter, Thermometer, or just about
anything else you can imagine.
Example LED Vision (Built by student Stephen
Delaney)
ELE131 Official Course Competencies
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ELE181 Computer Programming for Technology
Elementary computer programming techniques. Hands-on computer usage. Prereq:
None. (3 cr, 5 per)
This is the introductory computer programming course for
all the MCC Electronics degrees. There are no prerequisites; we start from
the very beginning.
Learn how to write computer programs for
Linux or Windows PCs. Write simple game programs or useful technology or
scientific programs. Get a free bootable Linux DVD that includes ALL the software
you
need in this course, including a C++ compiler, an office suite compatible
with Microsoft Office that includes a Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Presentation
software. The DVD also includes an Adobe Photoshop compatible graphical image
manipulation program.
Students in this course may choose to do an optional final
project. Previous student projects have included:
- "War Pong"
- "Pak Man"
- Electronic Circuit Calculator
- Inventory Control
- Sudoku generator
- Tic Tac Toe
- Construction materials estimating
ELE181 Official Course Competencies
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ELE222 Solid-State Devices and Circuits II
Theory and application of differential and operational amplifiers. Power supplies
and regulators; special devices and circuits. Prereq: ELE121. (4 cr, 6 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Fall only.
ELE222 Official Course Competencies
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ELE241 Microprocessor Concepts
Architecture of selected microprocessors. Presentation of machine and assembly
language programming. Prereq: ELE131. (4 cr, 6 per)
In this course, you will
build and program your own microcontroller system. Although the specific
technology we use changes often to keep up with this ever-changing technology,
we are currently using a Microchip PIC18 device. We program it using
the C programming language. We emphasize Input/Output interfacing in this
course,
so that by the end of the semester you should be able to customize the
system that your built, and develop your own projects and inventions. Generally,
in the last two weeks of this course, your instructor will help you to
complete
a project of your own design.
In past semesters, student
projects have included a robot arm controller that moved pieces on a
chess board, an automatic fooseball scoreboard
prototype (one minute, 4 MB), a baby-crying detector, a home alarm system, and an audio sweep generator. Here are some videos of student projects. Each is about a minute long.
All the hardware and software
in your system is included in the lab fee for the course and is yours to
keep. If you do not yet have a job in the electronics industry, you can bring
the system that you built and programmed in this course to your job interviews
to show your prospective employers that you have actual, hands-on electronics
skills.
Although most of the students
in this course are MCC ET and EET majors, there are also electronic hobbyists
who want to learn how to add microcontrollers to their projects, and working
engineers who want to upgrade their microcontroller skills.
Even though this course
is often taken by people with BS and even MS degrees in Electrical Engineering,
it is designed for those who have only had one introductory course in
Digital Logic, such as MCC's ELE131 course. If you know about logic gates
and flip-flops,
you already have all the prerequisites you need for this course. Those
with more advanced backgrounds will be able to go well above and beyond the
basic
requirements of this course if they desire, or may simply enjoy
an easy introduction to microcontrollers.
- All parts and software are provided for you to keep.
- Includes a Keypad, LCD character display, high current
drivers, and analog I/O.
- Classroom projects include: temperature control, stepper
motor driver, telephone dialer, piano, voltmeter, reaction timer,
USB Data Acquisition System, and more.
- Use as a platform for your own projects and inventions.
- Interface with almost any sensors or output devices.
- Based on the Microchip PIC18 microcontroller.
The stated prerequisite
for this course is ELE131. If, however, you have taken a digital logic course
somewhere else, send a brief note to the MCC
Electronics Program Director,
and he will waive this prerequisite for you.
ELE241 Official Course Competencies
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ELE243 Microprocessor Applications
Presents the microprocessor in computing and control applications. System hardware
and software used to control the microprocessor system to perform input/output
operations. Prereq: ELE241. (3 cr, 5 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Spring only.
ELE243 Official Course Competencies
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ELE251 Electronic Measurements
Application and operation of common electronic and electrical test instruments
including: oscilloscopes, analog and digital multimeters, digital counters
and signal sources. Transducers, amplifiers, and filters, as they apply to
instrumentation systems. Laboratory reports and documentation are emphasized.
Prereq: ELE121. (3 cr, 5 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Spring only.
ELE251 Official Course Competencies
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ELE261 Communication Systems
Communication systems. Amplitude modulation (AM), frequency modulation (FM),
single-sideband (SSB), radio receivers, pulse systems, radiation, antennas
and wave propagation. Prereq: ELE121 and ELE131. Coreq: ELE222 (4 cr, 6 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Fall only.
ELE261 Official Course Competencies
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ELE263 Digital Data Communications
Overview of modern telephone system. Telephone switching and modulation techniques.
Familiarization with AM and FM circuits. Operation of asynchronous and synchronous
modems. Prereq: ELE121 and ELE241. (4 cr, 6 per)
This course is normally
offered in the Fall only.
ELE263 Official Course Competencies
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ELT298 Special Projects
Organized and tailored around the interests and needs of the individual student. Structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. Professional-type facilities and equipment available for student use. Allows the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to be combined to maximize student development. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director or instructor.
Important note: There are three versions of this course. They differ only in the number of credit hours they contain. This is to accommodate projects of varying complexity.
| ELT298AA |
1 credit hour |
| ELT298AB |
2 credit hours |
| ELT298AC |
3 credit hours |
ELE298 Official Course Competencies
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GTC104 Manufacturing Processes
Introduces students to manufacturing processes used in conversion of raw materials
into useful products. Presents the basic manufacturing processes in logical
groups, based on similarities of purpose and applications. Prereq: None.
(4 cr, 7 per)
GTC104 Official Course Competencies
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GTC106 Industrial Safety
Safety, health management, and accident prevention in industrial work environment.
Role of OSHA act, materials handling, electrical safety, machine safety,
first response to fire
and medical emergencies, safety signs and color codes, recognition of safety
and health hazards, accident prevention, and management's responsibilities.
Prereq: None. (2 cr, 3 per)
GTC106 Official Course Competencies
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GTC185 Electro-Mechanical Devices
Concepts, principles, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mechanical and electro-mechanical
devices; mechanical alignment of shafts, pillowblocks, gears, and couplers
on mechanical breadboard; transmission devices including lead screws, linkages,
worm and worm wheels, gear trains, speed reducers, chain drives, and belt
drives; principles of lubrication; operation of DC, AC, and stepping motors;
application of tachometers, stepping motors, linear actuators, relays, solenoids,
switches, contactors, starters, and fuses; selection and specification of
components from manufacturer's catalogs. Prereq: ELE101 or MAT122, or equiv.
(4 cr, 6 per)
GTC185 Official Course Competencies
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