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Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as WRTG 0990).
Electronics Technology (CE)
ELTR 1010 - DC/AC Basic Electronics
Credits: 6 | Covers basic electronics theory, DC and AC fundamentals, circuit analysis and troubleshooting. Students learn the use of electronics equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators.
Credits: 6 | Fundamentals of active devices-diodes, bi-polar junction and field effect transistors, tyristor family, opto electronic family, biasing techniques, basic amplifier classes, configurations, and basic power supplies.
Credits: 2 | Covers MSDOS, Windows applications, and introduction to structured programming using QBASIC. Focus on practical applications that electronics and other technology students may encounter in the industry.
Credits: 3 | Covers basic arithmetic, algebraic operations, and plane trigonometry required for electronics training program. Graphical solutions, determinants, circular solutions, and systems equations are covered.
Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or appropriate Accuplacer score
Credits: 2 | A project-oriented course that provides basic soldering and assembly skills required of electronic technicians. The focus is on thru-hole soldering to industry specifications. Students receive an industry recognized certification.
Credits: 4 | Course covers active devices such as diodes, transistors, thyroidstors, and opto-electric devices. Amplifier biasing and categories are covered, including linear and non-linear circuits. Troubleshooting concepts are emphasized.
Credits: 4 | Covers basic theory of digital circuits, binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems, truth tables, gates, counters, and logical devices. AC/DC and DC/AC conversion is covered and lab projects emphasize troubleshooting.
Credits: 1-8 | College credit awarded for on-the-job experience. Arranged in advance with requirements determined by the employer, employee, and instructor.
Credits: 2 | Covers advanced electronic network theory including Thevenin’s, Norton’s, Millman’s and superposition. Analysis of the effects of input and output impedances and loading effects on circuit performance are taught.
Credits: 2 | Review of electronics theory, applications to practical problems, and solutions. Computerized tutorial prepares students for industry-recognized associate level exams (National Assoc. of Radio and Telecom Engineers (NARTE).
Credits: 6 | Advanced applications of linear circuits. Analysis of active filters, frequency effects on amplifiers, analysis of amplifying systems and computer simulation of linear circuits are covered.
Credits: 6 | Principles of AM, FM phase, and pulse modulation, applications, tuned, RF and power amplifiers, transmission lines and antennae. Also covers receiver and transmitter fundamentals. Students prepare for 1st FCC exam.
Credits: 6 | Concepts of the basic computer system architecture, 68HC11 architecture, machine language and assembly language programming, debugging and trouble shooting. Hands-on training and program problem solving.
Credits: 6 | Introduces students to microprocessor interfacing including; data and control-in, and data and control out. Using PIA Interface adapter and writing control programs to operate and control external devices. Intro to robotics also taught.
Credits: 4 | Principles of AM, FM, phase and pulse modulation, applications, tuned, RF and power amplifiers, transmission lines and antennae. Also covers receiver and transmitter fundamentals. Students prepare for 1st class FCC exam.
Credits: 4 | Special Studies allows students to pursue special interests offered elsewhere in the program. Credit hours and course of study will be based on department approval. Course syllabus will outline requirements for each student.
Contact Hours: 60 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course will cover the fundamentals of signal processing, to include modern Digital Signal Processing, complete coverage of systems, principles of electronic signals, both analog and digital. AM/FM circuits, modulation and multiplexing techniques, acquisition, reconstruction, sampling and quantization, Phase Locked Loop circuits, and hands-on projects of processing circuits.
Contact Hours: 120 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course will cover the principles of Electronic Communication Systems, a systems approach covering communications technologies, wave propagation, HF fundamentals, AM/FM circuits, AM/CB/SSB transceivers, Multiplexing (DEMUX), Data Transmission Techniques, Transmission Lines, Smith Chart usage, Communication Tests and Measurements,and Electromagnetic Interference Testing.
Contact Hours: 60 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course will provide basic Antennas concepts, antenna theory and practical designs, antenna projects, antenna impedance, transmission Lines, antenna measurements and Antenna Modeling. In the Tower portion of the course you will learn the proper procedures working with towers, inspections, performing maintenance, Cables, Connections, and safety measures for antennas and towers.
KECT 0113 - Telecommunications & Data Communications
Contact Hours: 72 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course will cover Telecommunications and Data Communications Technologies that support modern communication systems, Analog & Digital Telephony, protocols, optical wiring, wireless telephony, safety, transmission services, cabling, test equipment, distribution methods, Interfacing, Internet, networks and troubleshooting. This course will prepare for the TCM certification.
Contact Hours: 36 | Covers principles of AM/FM/ phase/modulation/pulse modulation/tuned RF/power amplifiers, transmission lines/antennas/transmitter-receiver fundamentals/maritime-aviation radio law. Students prepare for General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL) FCC exam. A requirement to adjust, maintain, or internally repair FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters.
Contact Hours: 48 | Principles of transmission lines, antennas, antenna types, signal levels, site surveys, grounding, towers, wiring, and interference.
Contact Hours: 72 | The course covers solid state microwave passive and active components, basic principles and operation of microwave systems, and use of Smith chart to determine transmission line parameters/test equipment operation.
Contact Hours: 72 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course covers microwave systems, devices, and provides an understanding of how everything fits together to make communications, navigation, and equipment.Topics include microwave fundamentals, power, equipment for measuring microwave, signal control components, IC amplifiers, microwave oscillators, receivers, microwave tubes, antennas, relay, satellite and radar systems.
Contact Hours: 72 | Laser applications, technology, and theory, including the principles of optical fibers, applications, techniques, and devices used to connect fiber networks. Modern communication systems that use optics are explored.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThe Fiber Optics course will cover, installation, preparation, troubleshooting, and design of fiber optics cables and systems. Lab projects will include cable preparation and connectors, splicing, OTDR usage and industry standards. Theory and Hands-on training covers all competencies required of a FOI Technician and knowledge to pass the examination.
Contact Hours: 72 | Additional Course Fee RequiredA project oriented course that provides basic soldering and assembly skills required of electronics technicians. The focus is on thru-hole soldering to industry specifications.
Contact Hours: 36 | Additional Course Fee RequiredDesigned and certified by IPC. Enables students to make correct accept/reject decisions for appropriate class(es) of electronic assemblies. Certification earned through examination.
KELA 0175 - IPC-A-610E IPC Certified IPC Specialist Recertification/Challenge Option
Contact Hours: 12 | Additional Course Fee RequiredDesigned and certified by IPC, this course supports challenge testing. A “Challenge Test” will involve the applicant completing the same skills measurement examinations as is required of those taking the full course. Individuals are limited to take a challenge test more than once in any twelve-month period.
Contact Hours: 24 | Additional Course Fee RequiredA basic assembly and soldering skills course required of communications electronics technicians. The focus is hand-on thru-hole soldering to industry specifications.
Contact Hours: 100 | The Electronics Math course will cover basic math, a review of arithmetic fundamentals, metric notation, and square roots. Algebra fundamentals, linear equations, graphing, and logarithms in electronics is also covered. The fundamentals of trigonometry, and statistics is also covered, as well as the proper usage of the scientific calculator.
Contact Hours: 18 | This course will cover the principles of technical writing, organization, formats, and knowing the audience. It will cover formats of page design, elements of reports, formats of correspondence, and writing proposals. The course will cover the skills needed to write and support required engineering related documentation, such as proposals and engineering lab reports.
Contact Hours: 120 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThe course will cover DC fundamentals, resistive components, Ohms Law, Power calculations, Series and Parallel circuit formulas and characteristics. The usage of meters to measure voltage, current, resistance, and DC power sources. The course is a balance of theory, and hands-on, including measurements, troubleshooting, and circuit construction.
Contact Hours: 120 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThe course will cover the fundamentals of AC circuits, transformers, inductors, capacitors, RL/RC, and RCL circuits, passive filters, and resonance circuits. The course will cover AC calculations, measurements, and troubleshooting. In addition, usage of Oscilloscopes, function generators, and frequency counters will be addressed.
Contact Hours: 160 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCoverage of a variety of semi-conductor devices, operating characteristics, calculations, circuit applications,measurement and troubleshooting; including diodes, transistors, V-regulators, Amps, and FET¨s. Also include oscillators, SCR¨s, multivibrators, and operational amplifiers circuits. Analog is covered through applications exploration.
Contact Hours: 160 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCovers digital fundamentals, electrical characteristics of digital IC¨s; testing and troubleshooting of logic circuits and applications; conversions/simplification. Applications; includes flip-flops, register memory circuits, arithmetic counting, displays, conversion. The focus will be on digital apps and will include hands-on projects.
Contact Hours: 32 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course is designed to assist in the preparation for the CET Associate certification, for technicians who have less than two years experience or trade school training for electronics technicians. This industry certification represents your body of knowledge for Electronics Technicians. The course itself is a review of Electronics Technology, approximately 2 years of knowledge.
Contact Hours: 60 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThrough a hands-on approach, the full-usage of common instruments such as Power Supplies, DMM, Oscilloscopes, and Spectrum/Logic Analyzers. The exploration of the Test and Measurement Industry, ATE, covering tools used to analyze, validate, and verify measurements of electronic and mechanical systems, operating principles, strengths and weaknesses.
Contact Hours: 60 | The course will cover applied concepts of metric notation, square roots, algebra fundamentals, linear equations, graphing, logarithms, trigonometry, and statistics, as applied to the field of electronics technologies. Scientific calculator usage, as applied to practical applications. The course will introduce you to applications as you master the required math skills.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThe course will cover DC basics, magnetism, electrical safety, components, Ohms Law and Power calculations, Electrical measurements, Series and Parallel Circuits, Power Supplies and Batteries. The course is a balance of theory, and hands-on, including measurements, troubleshooting, and circuit construction.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThe course will cover the Principles of Alternating Current, Inductance, and Capacitance. Transformer, AC Generator and Motor Theory, RC, RL, RCL Principles and Circuits. Passive Filters, AC calculations and measurements, troubleshooting, and usage of Oscilloscopes, function generators, and frequency counters.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCoverage of Semi-Conductor Technology, Active Devices such as Diodes, Transistors, Thyristors, Optoelectronics, and Operational Amplifiers. IC Characteristics, Power Supply Circuits, Amplifiers, Active Filters, and Oscillators. Circuit construction, troubleshooting and Field-Programmable Analog Devices.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of equivalent support courses and/or experience.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCourse covers Digital Concepts, Safety, and Circuits. Numbering Systems, Boolean Algebra, Conversion Circuits, Troubleshooting and usage of Digital Test Equipment. Theory and Application of Digital Logic Functions, Circuitry, Programmable Logic Devices and Computer Architectures.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of previous support courses or equivalent education and/or experience.
Contact Hours: 72 | The Electronics Math 2 includes modules such as Trigonometry fundamentals, logarithm in electronics, math for digital electronics, and an introduction to statistics in electronic electronics.
Contact Hours: 72 | Additional Course Fee RequiredDC circuit fundamentals, component characteristics, analysis, formulas, and theory. Lab and lecture combination to apply theory concepts and learn practical aspects of DC fundamentals/measurements.
Contact Hours: 72 | DC circuits fundamentals, analysis, formulas, and theory. Lab and lecture combination to apply theory concepts and learn practical aspects of DC fundamentals, measurements, troubleshooting, and circuit construction.
Contact Hours: 72 | Additional Course Fee RequiredFundamentals of AC circuits includes practical application of theory, circuit construction, measurements, trouble- shooting, and use of Oscilloscopes, function generators, and frequency counters.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCovers a variety of semi-conductor devices, operating characteristics, calculations, circuit applications, measurement and troubleshooting; including diodes, transistors, voltage regulators, amplifiers, and FETs.
Contact Hours: 96 | Covers a variety of semi-conductor devices, operating characteristics, calculations, circuit applications, measurement and troubleshooting; includes oscillators, SCRs, multivibrators, and operational amplifiers circuits.
Contact Hours: 96 | Cover digital electronic fundamentals, electrical characteristics of digital integrated circuits; testing and troubleshoot logic circuits and applications; number conversions, and simplification techniques.
Contact Hours: 96 | Covers digital circuits and its variety of applications; includes flip-flops, register memory circuits, arithmetic counting, conversion. The focus will be on data circuits, digital applications and projects.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredCovers basic concepts of microcomputer and microprocessor architecture, assembly language and machine language programming, debugging and troubleshooting. Interfacing hardware/software, control and feedback is covered. The Freescale 68K, and HCS12 are covered devices.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis class covers the fundamentals of the microcontroller familys architecture and instruction set. Topics include the architecture, instruction set, writing and editing assembly programs, and programming devices. The PIC controller is covered.
Contact Hours: 96 | Covers the principles, techniques, and procedures for trouble-shooting electronics equipment. Covers power supplies, audio and RF systems, analog, and digital systems. Emphasis is on the use of test equipment and the troubleshooting process.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredThis course will cover concepts and applications of microcontroller devices, assembly language, circuits, software, and embedded applications. Coverage of processor core, memory, and programmable peripherals. The student will build embedded systems, and run, edit and write programs.
Recommended Prerequisite: Completion of previous support courses or equivalent education and/or experience.
Contact Hours: 100 | Students participate in cooperative internship with a local company. Student and instructor will work with company to ensure students complete specific tasks and assignments in a workplace environment to enhance their competency.
Contact Hours: 42 | Additional Course Fee RequiredA review of electronics theory and applications to practical problems and solutions. Computerized tutorials prepare students for the industry recognized Electronics Technician Associate level certification exam.
Contact Hours: 96 | Additional Course Fee RequiredProgrammable Logic Controllers course will provide coverage of all aspects of programming, installation, maintaining procedures and hardware components. Development of wiring diagrams, Ladder Logic Programs, Programming of Timers, Counters, Data Manipulation, Sequencer and Shift Register Instructions. Troubleshooting of process control, Network Systems, SCADA and usage of the CLX Controllers.
Credits: 2 | Provides an overview of the energy mgmt field and defines need of energy mgmt as an integral part of society. Course also presents various vocational opportunities through lectures/guest speakers/site visits.
Credits: 3 | Introduction to best practices for the design, construction, and operation of energy-efficient homes. Students will learn to evaluate existing buildings and present suggested safety, indoor environmental quality and efficiency upgrades.
Credits: 2 | Course offers practical instruction on how to effectively use the knowledge and skills required by the Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) Home Energy Rating System (HERS) to produce accurate and fair home energy ratings.
EGMT 1110 - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Energy Analysis I
Credits: 2 | Course introduces HVAC fundamentals including applications to residential and light commercial energy use. Topics include HVAC functions, units and measurements, heat transfer and loads, thermodynamics, heating and cooling systems, building envelopes, blower doors, indoor air quality, and basics of electricity. All subjects are related to their HVAC applications.
Credits: 3 | Analysis of energy use and management in light commercial buildings, preparing for and performing walk through audits in apartments, restaurants, and retail/office complexes. Emphasis on analyzing data obtained from field experience.
Credits: 3 | Course reviews computer programs available for analyzing commercial buildings. Topics include code and output format, BIN methodology, hourly simulations and current programs on market. Students perform simulations under supervision.
EGMT 1210 - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Energy Analysis II
Credits: 2 | An overview of the refrigeration cycle, HVAC system types, tuning, operating and maintenance (TOM), air duct design, psychrometrics and energy conserving retrofit options.
Credits: 2 | Course will explore A/C systems commonly found in the commercial environment. Site visits to help students identify system types and conservation opportunities associated with each technology will be discussed.
Credits: 3 | Course covers devices used to regulate energy use in buildings, pneumatic/electric/electronic; from manual to auto, simple switches to microprocessors. Emphasis on control/ calibration problems and re-designing for energy efficiency.
Credits: 2 | Emphases on energy management calculation methods using computerized spreadsheets, focusing on energy conversion factors, dimensional analysis and documentation standards. Fundamental effective calculations practiced for combustion motors and refrigeration.
Credits: 2 | Course assesses quantity and quality of light, light sources and controls, luminaries, manufacturer lamp and ballast specs., lighting power density and HVAC interactions, retrofit oppor., cost saving anal., lighting codes/regs., lighting audit proj.
Credits: 2 | Students will review terminology and lighting fundamentals, IES illuminance selection procedures, eval. lighting sys. , luminaries and assoc. components, perform illuminance calcs. including point by point, lumen and computerized procedures.
Credits: 2 | Course will review energy units, data gathering for energy accounting utility rates and schedules, energy data organization, acj. baselines, cost avoidance, load factor, data analysis, data presentation, ENACT software and spreadsheet development.
Credits: 2 | Survey of sources of energy that may be used to increase energy supply in the Mountain West region including: wind, geothermal, solar and biomass. Environmental, social and economic advantages of each source are assessed.
Credits: 2 | Introduction to various water and water-related topics such as water cycles, supplemental water sources and water conservation. Examination of personal, regional and global perceptions, behaviors and uses that impact water resources.
Credits: 3 | This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of electricity and the NEC Code. With subjects including: electron theory; magnetism; electromagnetism; Ohms Law; series, parallel and multi-wire circuits; protection devices; DC/AC theory; capacitance; inductance; motor, transformer, and generator theory; NEC Code navigation; voltage drop; and wire sizing.
Credits: 3 | This course introduces students to the basic principles of utility interactive photovoltaic system design. Through classroom and hands on instruction this course provides the knowledge to: conduct site evaluations; prepare a basic electrical and mechanical design; select appropriate components; perform a financial benefit analysis; prepare a proposal; and work safely with PV systems.
Credits: 3 | This course teaches students to: properly conduct site assessments with inter row shading; adapt electrical designs according to NEC and best trade practices; working safely with PV; perform system checkouts and inspections; design, install, maintain and troubleshoot commercial and off-grid photovoltaic, battery based and hybrid systems.
Credits: 1 | Seminar is a pathway for students to increase their understanding of industry expectations, as well as develop job search tools/skills. Designed to transition students from classroom to co-op to professional careers.
Credits: 1 | Seminar is a vehicle for students to enhance their understanding of industry expectations. Students will learn job search tools/skills. Designed to transition students from classroom to professional careers.
Credits: 4 | This course provides relevant field experience integrating theory and practice while providing opportunities to develop skills, explore career options through networking with professionals and employers in the energy management field.
Prerequisite: Completion of all major course requirements
Contact Hours: 45 | Students learn the necessary math skills for application in the electrical industry. Content includes fundamental concepts of algebra, equations, and basic trigonometry that relates to industry scenarios.
CESG 0400 - Basic Electricity for the Power Industry
Contact Hours: 90 | An introduction to basic electrical theory with practical applications used in the energy industry. Subjects include: Introduction to Electrical Circuits, DC electrical theory, AC electrical theory, Electrical Test Equipment, and an Introduction to the National Electric Code.
Contact Hours: 90 | The design and construction of electrical distribution systems are covered in this course. Topics include: substations, overhead and underground transmission and distribution lines, conductors and insulators, high and low-voltage troubleshooting procedures, and stringing and live-line procedures.
Contact Hours: 45 | This course exposes students to transformer design and operation that emphasizes the installation and maintenance of transformer equipment. Subjects include: three-phase transformers; autotransformers and reactors; safety requirements and troubleshooting.
Contact Hours: 45 | An introductory course in electrical utility blueprint reading which defines the physical and electrical arrangements of equipment including power plants, substations, transmission lines, distribution lines and customer service facilities. This is a critical skill for individuals who operate, maintain, repair or modify utility equipment.
Contact Hours: 45 | This course is designed to introduce students to digital electronics devices and systems. This course will emphasize the theory of operation as well as installation and troubleshooting of these devices and systems through lectures and hands-on training.
Contact Hours: 45 | A study of devices and components that translate electrical energy into mechanical motion. Topics include DC and AC motors and controllers, servo motors, stepping motors, solenoids, linear motors, and actuators. The course also introduces the student to programmable logic controllers, ladder logic, and PID controllers.
Contact Hours: 90 | This course is designed to introduce students to the design and construction of underground electrical distribution systems and the challenges that an underground structure presents. Students will be trained to safely perform a number of common distribution tasks typically performed in the construction and maintenance of an underground distribution system.
Credits: 3 | An introduction to engineering problem-solving using MATLAB. Course work includes interactive computing, data analysis, and graphics.