ET 112    Federal Communication Commission License Preparation    3 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ET 380 or Communication industry experience.
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is preparation for the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone license examination. The course covers both the electronics theory required and the rules and regulations mandated by the FCC. Field trips are required. This course may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           07:30AM-08:50AM   LEC   R.Olson              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 21198

ET 115    Fiber Optics and Telecommunication Cabling    4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ET 307.
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is an introduction to the concepts of telecommunication cable installation and connection practices and standards. It includes the study of commonly used fiber and copper cable types and connectors, installation tools, and test equipment. Emphasis is on installation techniques in practical situations. Laboratory activities provide practical experience in the operation and use of tools and test equipment specific to the telecommunication industry. Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 322 
MW           12:00PM-01:20PM   LAB   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 22620
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 
MW           07:30PM-08:50PM   LAB   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 19030
TTh          01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 31680
TTh          03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   TBA                  ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 

ET 143    Computer Upgrade, Repair, and Assembly    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers basic personal computer upgrading, repair, and assembly. Safety, terminology, component identification, file management, upgrades, and virus protection are among the topics that are covered. This class may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            01:00PM-01:50PM   LEC   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 30434
F            02:00PM-05:05PM   LAB   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 
T            06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 19042
T            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 

ET 250    Employability Skills for Technical Careers    2 Units

Same As: AT 107 and WELD 150
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III(b)
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course provides the opportunity of exploring technical careers while developing valuable work and life skills. It is an introduction to a variety of technically-related occupations. Emphasis is placed on exploring technical careers in the Sacramento area. Activities are designed to enhance personal development, employability skills, and self esteem through leadership, citizenship, and character development.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
M            07:30PM-09:35PM   LEC   D.Dubois             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 19232

ET 251    Automotive Electronic Accessories and Installation    3 Units

Same As: AT 251
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: AT 312 or ET 302
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the principles and processes involved in the installation of mobile entertainment, security, positioning and other electrical and electronic related systems and components. Safety, circuit diagrams, inspection, wiring, installation and troubleshooting techniques are covered along with the operational characteristics of the various electrical circuits. Topics related to this course cover the areas for the certification testing required to become a qualified Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (MECP) installer. A field trip is required. This course is not open to students who have taken AT 251.

Schedule: Five Week - Third, Apr 13-May 19
MTWTh        01:00PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 334 31603
MTWTh        02:30PM-04:45PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 333B 

ET 299    Experimental Offering in Electronics Technology    .5-4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Hours: 72 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Lead Free Soldering
F            01:30PM-02:20PM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 32059
F            02:30PM-05:35PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 
Units: 2

Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Advisory: ET 302 (Principles of Electricity and Electronics)
Description: This course teaches the fundamentals of lead-free soldering and its impact on the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on knowing the difference between standard lead soldering, and the industries¿ alternative lead-free soldering processes. The safe handling, use, and operation of equipment, materials, components, and assemblies are covered along with electrostatic discharge (ESD), printed circuit board (PCB) component assembly, lead-free soldering and de-soldering procedures and techniques in plated through hole (PTH), surface mount technology (SMT), and fine to ultra fine pitch soldering processes. Students who qualify receive a video certified, IPC lead-free certificate. A field trip is required. This course may be taken twice for credit on the different soldering processes.


Lead Free Soldering
W            06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 32057
W            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 
Units: 2

Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
Advisory: ET 302 (Principles of Electricity and Electronics)
Description: This course teaches the fundamentals of lead-free soldering and its impact on the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on knowing the difference between standard lead soldering, and the industries¿ alternative lead-free soldering processes. The safe handling, use, and operation of equipment, materials, components, and assemblies are covered along with electrostatic discharge (ESD), printed circuit board (PCB) component assembly, lead-free soldering and de-soldering procedures and techniques in plated through hole (PTH), surface mount technology (SMT), and fine to ultra fine pitch soldering processes. Students who qualify receive a video certified, IPC lead-free certificate. A field trip is required. This course may be taken twice for credit on the different soldering processes.

ET 302    Principles of Electricity and Electronics    4 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This introductory course explores the field of electronics and electricity. Complete systems such as robotics, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), computers, and home electronics are used to demonstrate component application. The use of electronic simulation software combined with actual hands on lab experiments reinforces theory. Various test equipment such as digital four channel color oscilloscopes, Digital Multi Meters and programmable function generators are used to demonstrate electronic principles and theory of AC, DC, Ohm's law, inductance and capacitance as they apply to voltage and frequency response. Field trips to local electronics industries are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          10:30AM-11:50AM   LEC   G.George             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 
TTh          12:00PM-01:20PM   LAB   G.George             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 20410
TTh          06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 
TTh          07:30PM-08:50PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 19036
MW           01:30PM-02:50PM   LEC   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 31685
MW           03:00PM-04:20PM   LAB   A.Ahmadi             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 

ET 303    Energy and Sustainability    3 Units

Same As: ENERGY 303 and NATR 303
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: Fundamentals of energy and its impact on society and the environment are covered in this course. The mechanics, advantages and disadvantages of current and future renewable, green and nonrenewable energy sources are investigated. Residential energy audits are covered. Field trips are required. This course is not open to students who have completed ENERGY 303 or NATR 303.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   J.Neale              ARC MAIN Rm 391      31606
T            06:00PM-09:05PM   LEC   G.George             ARC MAIN Rm 391      31606

ET 307    High Tech Soldering and Fabrication Techniques    2 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ET 302.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course teaches fundamental soldering techniques required in the Electronics industry. Lecture and lab exercises introduce state of the art processes involving safety, component and tool identification, diagrams, terms, standards, soldering [plated through hole (PTH), surface mount (SMT), fine and ultra fine pitch], de-soldering, electrostatic discharge (ESD), devices and assembly. Field trips are required. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
F            08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 20412
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 
F            06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 19034
F            07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   J.Brown              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 320 

ET 335    Integrated Circuits with Computer Applications    5 Units

Prerequisite: ET 302 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course covers integrated circuits (IC's) and applications used in industrial and consumer products. Digital theory and applications start with standard transistor-transistor logic (TTL) and complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) logic circuits and progress into complex circuits built on programmable logic devices (PLDs) using very-large-scale-integration hardware description language (VHDL). Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           06:00PM-07:20PM   LEC   G.George             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 303 30430
MW           07:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   G.George             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 308 

ET 369    The Design and Fabrication of Electronics Projects    2 Units

Prerequisite: ET 322 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to design and build advanced projects. It enables students to work on approved electronics projects outside the scope of typical classroom applications. Students learn the process of planning, design, prototyping, and fabrication while building an actual working project. Completed projects are entered in county and statewide technology such as the California State Fair Industrial Technology competition. A completed project is a course requirement. Projects can be completed individually or in teams. Field trips are required. This course may be taken three times on different projects.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           06:00PM-06:50PM   LEC   F.Evangelisti        ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 30438
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   F.Evangelisti        ARC MAIN Tech Ed 323 

ET 380    Introduction to Electronic Communications    4 Units

Prerequisite: ET 301 or ET 302 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers UHF, VHF, microwave, satellite, and fiber optics. AM and FM transmitters, transmission lines, antennas, and receivers are analyzed down to the component level. Propagation, wave theory, decibels, and signal transmission limitations are also covered. Technician safety and proper test equipment use are stressed throughout the course. Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
MW           09:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   R.Olson              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 326 21204
MW           10:30AM-11:50AM   LAB   R.Olson              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 323 

ET 385    Digital Home Technology Integration    4 Units

Prerequisite: ET 115 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of Home Technology Integration (HTI). It includes the study of and practical experience in installation, integration, and troubleshooting of entertainment, voice, security, data, and networking systems found in the home or small office. Field trips are required. This course may be taken two times on different certification requirements.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Sa           08:00AM-11:05AM   LEC   S.Wilson             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 30436
Sa           11:15AM-02:20PM   LAB   S.Wilson             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 321 

ET 387    Advanced Fiber Optics    2 Units

Prerequisite: ET 386 with a grade of "C" or better.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: This course covers advanced fiber optic theory and operation. Fiber optic systems are vital communication links that enable high speed transfer of video, telephone, and data to occur. Testing of fiber optic systems using sophisticated electra-optical test equipment such as the Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is included. This course also introduces the use of computer based software to simplify fiber optic system design. May be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           10:30AM-12:10PM   LEC   F.Evangelisti        ARC MAIN Tech Ed 323 22046

ET 425    Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology    4 Units

Prerequisite: ET 322, 335, or 380 with a grade of "C" or better
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 72 hours LEC
Description: This course covers the foundation of biomedical equipment and the responsibilities of electronic technicians interested in working in the medical device service industry for hospitals, medical device manufacturers, or other service organizations. It includes a detailed study of the operation and maintenance of hospital equipment, systems and procedures, and the related electronic systems. Additional topics include basic anatomy and physiology as they relate to the biomedical equipment. Field trips are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
TTh          06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   T.Cohen              ARC MAIN Tech Ed 303 31684
Instructor Gary George is teaching the class Thursdays.
Instructor Theodore Cohen is teaching the class Tuesdays.

TTh          06:00PM-08:05PM   LEC   G.George             ARC MAIN Tech Ed 303 31684
Instructor Gary George is teaching the class Thursdays.
Instructor Theodore Cohen is teaching the class Tuesdays.