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Applied Computing and Electronics/Electronics Technology
The new Electronics Technology program outline will have a total of 63
required credit hours instead of 66 credit hours after the following changes:
1. ETEC 265 to replace ETEC 234 and ETEC 237
2. ETEC 275 to replace ETEC 241 and ETEC 242
3. ETEC 299 change from 2 credit hours to 3 credit hours
4. Course title change ofETEC 260 from Data Communications to
Data and Network Communications
5. Replace CSCI 110 Programming with Visual Basic I by CSCI 113
Programming with C++
6. Replace PSYX 161 S Organizational Psychology by PSYX 100S
Introduction to Psychology
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Steve Shen
406-243-7914
Penny Jakes
Barry Good
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Total credit hours required by the AAS degree are
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The modifications to the Associate of Applied Science degree program in Electronics Technology will
enhance the existing program with the following features:
1. Total required credit hours will be reduced from 66 credit hours to 63 credit hours.
2. The new course, ETEC 275 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers will enrich the AAS degree
program by adding the fundamental and critical topics of microprocessors and microcontrollers
and provide students opportunities in programming and interfacing with creativity.
3. The introduction of CSCI 113 Programming with C++ course to the program will help the
students in programming microprocessors and microcontrollers.
4.
5.
The increase of the credit hours of ETEC 299 from 2 credit hours to 3 credit hour will give
students more time in class to do a better work on the capstone project. The new prerequisite of
ETEC 280T will ensure that the students start their capstone project with adequate knowledge
and skills gained in the study of the program to be able to complete a program-level research
project.
The new title of ETEC 260 will reflect the course content and coverage more closely than the old
one.
Revised 11-2009
Department
of Applied Computing
& Electronics - Missoula College UM > Academic
Programs>
Electronics
Technology>
AAS
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Program Director: Dr. Steve Shen
Suggested Sequence of Courses*
First Year:
Course #
CSCI105
ETEC 105
M 121
PSYX 100S
WRIT 101**
Course Description
Computer Fluency
DC Circuit Analysis
College Algebra
Introduction to Psychology
College Writing 1**
CSCI113
ETEC 106
ETEC 113
ETEC 250
M 122
SCN 175N
Programming with C++
AC Circuit Analysis
Circuits Lab
Solid State Electronics I
College Trigonometry
Integrated Physical Science I
Fa
Sp
Su
3
4
3
4
3
Total
17
3
3
1
4
3
3
Total
Total
17
o
Second Year:
Course #
ETEC 251
ETEC 245
ETEC 265
ETEC 270T
Course Description
Solid State Electronics II
Digital Electronics
Control Systems
Wireless Communications
ELCT 275
ETEC 260
ETEC 299
M 162
Total
Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
Data and Network Communications
Electronics Capstone
M 162
Fa
Sp
Su
3
4
4
4
Total
15
4
3
3
4
14
Minimum Required Grade: C-
Total Credits: 63
"This recommended schedule may not be appropriate
**or WRIT 121 (Intra to Technical Writing I)
for all students.
Course Descriptions
CSCI 105 Computer Fluency, 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduces the skills and concepts of information
technology, both from practical and a more theoretical point of view. During lectures and interactive computer labs,
students will explore a wide range of digital and information technologies, including common PC applications,
networking, databases, privacy, and security. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 105 and CRT 111 and CS 111.
CSCI113 Programming
with C++, 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005) or equivalent. Object oriented
programming using C++. Implementation of structured programming concepts along with construction of classes to
create data types for defining objects.
ETEC 105 DC Circuit Analysis, 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. M 090. An introduction to direct current
(DC) and analysis of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Topics include electrical quantities, units of
measurement, measurement instruments, resistors, current, voltage, power, energy, network theorems, equivalent
circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Laboratory experiments
measurement equipment and techniques; and troubleshooting.
include circuit analysis; the proper use of
ETEC 106 AC Circuit Analysis, 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. ETEC 105. Analysis of alternating current
(AC) circuits and the behavior of capacitors, inductors, reactance, impedance, transformers, and signal filters.
Laboratory experiments include circuit analysis, the use of proper measurement equipment, and troubleshooting.
ETEC 113 Circuits Lab, 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq/coreq., ETEC 105. Covers proper techniques of soldering and
tool usage. Electronic technical language, hands on troubleshooting skills and basic electronic measurements are
involved.
ELCT 245 Digital Electronics 4, cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 105. Explores digital electronic
devices that make up a computer system. Topics include binary and hexadecimal number systems,
and digital logic theory, simple logic circuits, combinational logic, and sequential logic. Also covered
digital and digital-to-analog interfaces between a digital system and the real (analog) world. Includes
circuits and
Boolean algebra
is the analog-tohands-on labs.
ETEC 250 Solid State Electronics I, 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. ETEC 105. An introduction to semiconductor
technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes and transistors. Classroom concepts are
reinforced through lab-based experiments.
ETEC 251 Solid State Electronics 11,3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. ETEC 250. An introduction to semiconductor
technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on amplifier circuits, field effect transistors, thyristors,
and operational amplifiers. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments
ETEC 260 Data and Network Communications
3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 205. Explores the principles.
applications, and theory of data communication systems. Topics include communication concepts and terminology,
analog and digital channel characteristics, signaling techniques for analog and digital data, communication codes,
transmission media, and standards and protocols for various data communication systems including computer
networks, and the public switched telephone network. Includes hands-on labs.
ETEC 265 Control Systems 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250 Solid State Electronics I. The course
provides a comprehensive coverage of components, circuits, instruments, and control techniques used in
continuous and discrete automatic control systems, and focuses on basic principles, operation and applications.
Programming, interfacing, and applications of programmable logic controllers are emphasized, including PLC
hardware components, ladder logic diagram, fundamentals of PLC programming, and PLC interfacing and
troubleshooting. Laboratory experiments and course projects are included in the course.
ETEC 270 Wireless Communications,
4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ETEC 250. Explores audio and radio
trequency (RF) circuits. Topics include AM and FM signal modulation and demodulation, RF transmitters, RF
receivers, RF amplifiers, audio amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and antennas. Includes hands-on labs.
ETEC 275 Microprocessors
and Microcontrollers
4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ETEC 250 Solid State Electronics I,
Prereq. or Co-req., CSCI113 Programming with C++. The course introduces the fundamental concepts, basic principles
of the architecture, organization, operation and applications of microprocessors and microcontrollers. Programming in
assembly language and in C, and interfacing of microprocessor systems are emphasized. Laboratory experiments and
course projects are included in the course to increase the hands-on skills of the students.
ETEC 299 Electronics
Capstone, 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ETEC 275. Completion of project prototypes.
Includes comprehensive final project from conception to market.
M 121 College Algebra, 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 095 or ALEKS placement >4. Intended to
strengthen algebra skills. The study of functions and their inverses: polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic
functions. Graphing calculator required.
M 122 College Trigonometry,
3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 121 or appropriate placement score.
Preparation for calculus based on college algebra. Review of functions and their inverses, exponential and
logarithmic functions. Trigonometric
sections or parametric functions.
functions and identities, polar coordinates and an optional topic such as conic
M 162 Applied Calculus, 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., M 121, M 122, M 151, or ALEKS placement >5. Introduction
to differentiation and integration of elementary functions. Emphasis is on applications in technical fields including
electronics technology. Graphing calculators used.
PSYX 100S Introduction to Psychology
4 cr.
Offered every term. Introduction to the scientific study of behavior in humans and other animals.
SCN 175N Integrated Physical Science I, 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., or coreq., M 095. An introduction to the
basic principles of physics, chemistry, environmental and earth sciences with emphasis on the scientific method and
process. (Suitable for students with little science background.)
WRIT 101 College Writing I, 3 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., WRIT 095 or passing score on placement test.
Instruction and practice in expository writing, argumentation and research processes. Emphasis on the use of specific
writing strategies to develop style, unity, clarity, and force of ideas, and structure. Students are expected to write
without major errors in sentence structure or mechanics. Grading A-F, or NC.
WRIT 121 Introduction
to Technical Writing, 3 cr. Offered every term. Course assumes a basic computer literacy.
Passing score on placement test or consent of instructor. Introduction to technical writing situations with appropriate
formats. Emphasizing on writing with document design and graphic placement introduced. Students are expected to
write without major faults in grammar or usage.
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University of Montana Catalog
Electronics Technology A.A.S.
Steve Shen, Program Director
Students in the Electronics Technology program learn to troubleshoot. calibrate, test, and repair electronic
components and circuit boards used in a wide range of electronic equipment including computers and
communication equipment. Training includes working knowledge of direct and alternating current theory,
semiconductor circuits, instrumentation, automatic controls, data communications, computerized communication
links, and operational amplifiers. Students become familiar with robotics, electronic communications theory, and
modes of RF communications.
Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program.
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Technology
Missoula College
Catalog Year: 2014-2015
Degree Specific Credits: 66
Required Cumulative
GPA: 1.7
Electronics Technology
core courses
Rule: All courses are required
Note: CSCI 113 C++ Programming may be substituted for CSCI 110.
WRIT 121 Technical Writing may be substituted for WRIT 101.
Course
Credits
CSCI105 - Computer Fluency
3 Credits
CSCI110 - Programming - VB I
3 Credits
ELCT 237 -Intro to Prog Logic Controller
3 Credits
ETEC 105 - DC Circuit Analysis
4 Credits
ETEC 106 - AC Circuit Analysis
3 Credits
ETEC 113 - Circuits Lab
1 Credits
ETEC 234 - Automatic Controls
4 Credits
ETEC 241 - Instrumentation
3 Credits
ETEC 242 - Electronics Lab II
3 Credits
ETEC 245 - Digital Electronics
4 Credits
ETEC 250 - Solid State Electronics I
4 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-
66 Total Credits Required
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ETEC 251 - Solid State Electronics II
3 Credits
ETEC 260 - Data Communications
3 Credits
ETEC 270 - Wireless Communications
4 Credits
ETEC 299 - Electronics Capstone
2 Credits
M 121 - College Algebra
3 Credits
M 122 - College Trigonometry
3 Credits
M 162 - Applied Calculus
4 Credits
PSYX 161S - Fund of Organizational Psych
3 Credits
SCN 175N -Integrated Physical Science I
3 Credits
WRIT 101 - College Wr~ing I
3 Credits
Minimum Required Grade: C-
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