Electronics Technology (ETR) at Eastern Shore Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- ETR 113 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals I
- Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 114 - D.C. and A.C. Fundamentals II
- Studies D.C. and A.C. circuits, basic electrical components, instruments, network theorems, and techniques used to predict, analyze and measure electrical quantities. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 149 - PC Repair
- Teaches the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of personal computer systems. Uses IBM or compatible computer systems to provide fault isolation drill and practice.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-6 hours. Total 3-7 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ETR 150 - Machine Control Using Relay & Programmable Logic
- Provides an introduction to hardwired relay logic and the programmable logic controller (PLC) as utilized in a variety of different control tasks. Covers different types of inputs and outputs in control system. Teaches practical troubleshooting strategies.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits - ETR 160 - Survey of Microprocessors
- Provides an overview of microprocessor architecture, basic machine language programming, and I/O devices.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ETR 167 - Logic Circuits and Systems
- Studies digital switching and logic circuits, numbering systems, Boolean algebra, logic gates and families. Includes fundamental concepts of microprocessor operation and interface circuitry.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ETR 214 - Advanced Circuits and New Devices
- Includes lectures and demonstrations on the latest developments in electronics.Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits - ETR 228 - Computer Troubleshooting and Repair
- Teaches procedures for isolating and correcting problems in computers and computer-related hardware. Emphasizes operational concepts, use of diagnostic software and troubleshooting equipment.Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 237 - Industrial Electronics I
- Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 238 - Industrial Electronics II
- Studies linear integrated circuits for industrial applications, motors, industrial control devices, power control circuits, transducers, industrial process control, and sequential process control. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-4 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 241 - Electronic Communications I
- Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part I of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 242 - Electronic Communications II
- Studies noise, information and bandwidth, modulation and demodulation, transmitters and receivers, wave propagation, antennas and transmission lines. Includes broad band communication systems, microwave, both terrestrial and satellite, fiber optics, multiplexing and associated hardware. Part II of II.Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits - ETR 278 - Computer Interfacing and Circuitry
- Deals with typical circuitry used to interface computers with the outside world.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits - ETR 286 - Principles and Applications of Robotics
- Provides an overview of terminology, principles, practices, and applications of robotics. Studies development, programming; hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic controls; sensors, and system troubleshooting.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
2-3 credits - ETR 295 - Topics In
- Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students.May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ETR 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ETR 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-6 credits - ETR 298 - Seminar and Project
- Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits - ETR 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits