Electronics Technology – Fall Quarter 2009
Course Name: Introduction to Technology, EET105
Lecture: Tuesday 11:00AM - 1:50PM
Required Text/Materials: None
Instructor: Lynda Wilkinson Office 2318D (Office hours M T W 10 – 10:50AM,
M W 2:30 – 5:30 PM, or by` appointment). Office phone and voicemail: (206)
528-4588. Home: (425) 746-7634. email: lwilkins@ sccd.ctc.edu
Course Description: This is a 3 credit hour introductory course which surveys
disciplines within the field of electronics and technologies related to electronics
occupations. The goal is to give students knowledge of the standards, practices,
and skills necessary for employment in electronics technology.
Guest speakers, videos, field visits, lectures and class discussions will be utilized
to provide students with an overview of the technical and interpersonal skills
necessary for success in this field.
Assignment Requirements:
8 weekly reviews/reports - One due at the beginning of each class
After each class, write down your observations, impressions or comments on that
class. The reviews are not intended to be a summary of the class but rather your
own impressions. Reviews do not need to be typed, but they do need to be
legible. They should be about 1/2 page or more in hand-written length. Use the
review questions as your guide for the content I am looking for. (See
below) You will be critiquing presentations, speakers and field trips for
September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, and 17. These will be
weighted at 35% of the final grade.
Suggestions for weekly review/report
Your weekly reports will not be graded, but they are a required part of the
course. They should critique each activity, presentation, field trip etc. in terms of
how appropriate and useful the material is to your needs. This will help me to
plan activities/guests/tours that will most benefit you. Your report will also be an
opportunity to make observations or recommendations about other aspects of
NSCC life.
As a guideline you might ask yourself:
 What was the intention of this presentation? Was this intention met? Why or
why not?
 Was I already aware of this information?
 How useful was this information to me? (Useful now, useful in the future...)
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How might the presentation be improved or changed to be more useful to
me?
 What other information do I need to make good career and/or program
choices?
Remember the above is a guideline, not a list of questions to answer!!!!
In lieu of a final exam, you are required to hand in a final critique of the entire
quarter, the “9th” report. This final critique should be typed and approximately 3/4
to 1 page in length. This final critique is due December 9. You may submit it to
my office, drop it in my mailbox, or email it to me. This critique is considered to
carry the weight of a final exam.
2 Papers - Due October 27 and November 17
The first is a research paper on any technology based company using the skills
learned in the library tour and the Internet demonstration we will attend on
October 6th. (Due October 27, 2009). Our Librarian, Jennifer Wu, has a
wonderful web site that is provided to help you with this assignment
https://frontpage.northseattle.edu/jwu/companyf08.htm
ASSIGNMENT 1: Research a technology company and include some of the
following information: legal name, major line(s) of business, brief history, the
number of employees, current news, hiring policies, mission and value, new
developments (products and services, broad strategies), primary customers,
major competitors, financial information (annual sales, earnings, etc.) and contact
information. This is the kind of information that is important to learn prior to
applying to a company, and prior to interviewing.
What are the company's challenges as well as opportunities? How well does the
company compete in the global market? What types of job positions are
available?
You will use the Internet and other sources to find the information you need.
Consult at least two sources, including the company's website and one article
from ProQuest(a subscribed database for magazine and newspaper articles).
Look at other reliable sources as well. You will also be expected to document
your sources
The second is a description of a self-scheduled tour of a local electronics
company or an interview with an employee in an electronics related position (due
November 17, 2009). You may also attend and report on a professional meeting
in lieu of interviewing a technician. Length for both papers should be a minimum
of 2 pages in length and company name, address, and phone number should be
included. All papers must be word processed and properly checked for
spelling and grammar. Each paper will be weighted at 15% of the final grade.
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Student Team Presentation - Presentations will be made on December 1,
2009
Student teams will present to the class their choice of the tour or interview paper,
or a combination of both. The presentation should be 15 - 20 minutes in length.
Teams may present information on a single company or technician, a team of
technicians within a single company, or contrast companies or technical
positions. You will be asked to do evaluations for the team presentations, which
will be considered the review for December 1. The presentation is weighted at
35% of the final grade.
It is strongly recommended that you form teams early in the quarter
(minimum team size 3, maximum 5). All team members are required to
present.
Teams are required to sign up for a presentation time and topic no later than
October 27. A sign up sheet will be posted in the classroom.
Final Critique- Critique of entire course, due December 10.
Grading: The final grade will be based on the following weighting:
 Reviews/Reports = 35% of the final grade (9 weekly, plus 1 final
critique required).
 Papers = 30% of the final grade
 Team Presentation = 35% of the final grade
 Assignments will not be accepted for credit more than one week
late without prior approval.
In case of inclement weather, I will leave class cancellation information for you on
my office number. (206-528-4588)
Since there are no tests or exams in this course, your participation is critical. If you
are unable to attend a session, please contact me in advance by:
phoning my office (206) 528-4588 (voicemail)
calling me at home (425) 746-7634
e-mailing me lwilkins@sccd.ctc.edu
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A few helpful sites
www.allaboutcircuits.com
http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/jwu/companys06.htm Librarian’s web page (assignment 1)
http://www.doctronics.co.uk/design.htm
tons o’ great electronics
http://www.northseattle.edu/
North Seattle Community College
www.howstuffworks.com/
interesting overviews
http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/
more
www.partminer.com
where to find virtually any part
http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/dogs/
Tim’s web page
www.aeanet.org
American Electronics Association
www.twysted-pair.com
electronics info
www.ee.washington.edu/eeca
tons o’circuits
www.prenhall.com/electronics
your text book
www.bmet.org
Biomed home page
http://www.isa.org/~seattle/
Instrumentation, Systems and
Automation Association
www.callabmag.com
International Journal of Metrology
www.ncsli.org
Metrology and Measurement
Standards
www.sourceESB.com
Part number search/distributors
www.engplanet.com
Conversions, calculators and lots
more
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EET 105 Calendar
Fall 2009
Date
September 29
October 6
11 – 11:50 AM
Introduction
Janet Sekijima
Making Contacts
October 13
Field Trip
October 20
Viki Philips
Allen Institute for
Brain Science
Bob Pfeiffer
GCI
Communications
Journal for Sept. 29
due
Journal for Oct.6 due
Journal for Oct. 13
due
October 27
Journal for Oct. 20
due
First paper due
Last day to sign up
for team presentation
(Subject to change)
12 – 12:50 PM
Proquest, and other
library automated
research tools
West Point
Treatment Center
Dennis Lewis
Calibration
Boeing
Team presentation
prep
1 – 1:50 PM
Jennifer Wu
Library
Pedro De Arteaga
Outline for
presentation due
by Thursday, Oct.
30
Journal for Oct. 27
due
November 3
Nick Delich
NOAA
Electronics Tech
November 10
Field trip
Korry
Scott Van Lith
November 17
Field trip
Light rail- Sound
Transit
Ray Davis
Journal for Nov. 10
due
November 24
Final deliverables
Team Presentation
Prep
December 1
Team
Presentations
Self and peer
evaluations due by
Thursday,
December 3
Final critique for
EET 105 due by 12
Noon, December
10
Journal for Nov. 3
due
Journal for Nov. 10
Due
Second paper due
Journal for Nov. 24
due
December 8
Final Evaluation
meeting with
Lynda, IB 2318D
December 15
No meeting, Exam
week
Chris Walton
EngineeringPhilips
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