ET 147    Basic Computer System Repair III    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 146 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This is the third of three courses in computer system repair. It will use knowledge and skills of ET 145 and ET 146 to train the student in the advanced skills needed for desktop and network computer repair. The scope of the course will include PC board and component level repair of a typical desk top computer system. Troubleshooting philosophies and techniques are emphasized.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
T            08:00AM-09:50AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     15961
Th           08:00AM-11:05AM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

T            05:30PM-07:20PM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     15965
Th           05:30PM-08:35PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 300    DC Theory and Circuit Fundamentals    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or ET 15 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 306 and ET 310.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide instruction in the basic concepts of DC theory including a study of the composition of matter, circuit fundamentals, voltage, current, and resistance in series, parallel and combination circuit configurations. Laboratory activities provide hands-on projects that include operation and use of electronic equipment required by industry.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
MW           12:45PM-02:10PM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     13903
MW           02:15PM-05:30PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Th           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   W.Donovan            Off Campus SMUD     32276
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   W.Donovan            Off Campus SMUD     
Off-Campus - Sacramento Municipal District classroom.
William M. Donovan, Trainer for electrical crafts at the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) - contact number (916) 971-3905, donovanw@scc.losrios.edu. After signing up for the class at SCC, send Mr. Donovan an email. He will send you the directions to the Field Reporting Facility (FRF) building, classroom E & F. The classroom is located at 6100 Folsom Boulevard entrance to SMUD campus. The first class meeting is Thursday, January 21, 2010, 5:30 pm - 10:05pm.

ET 301    AC Theory and Circuit Fundamentals    2.5 Units

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ET 300 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 306 and ET 311.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course is designed to provide instruction in the basic concepts of AC theory including a study of circuit fundamentals, voltage, current, resistance and RLC impedances in series, and parallel and combination circuit configurations. Laboratory activities provide hands-on projects that include operation and use of electronic equipment required by industry.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
MW           12:45PM-02:10PM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     13069
MW           02:15PM-05:30PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 306    Electronics Fabrication and Soldering Techniques    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in ET 300 and ET 301.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course covers the skills needed for identification and the safe and efficient use of hand tools and soldering equipment used in basic electronics repair. Familiarization with fabrication, soldering/de-soldering techniques, electrostatic discharge (ESD), assembly, and safety practices are covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
F            08:00AM-08:50AM   LEC   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     10645
F            09:00AM-12:05PM   LAB   S.Kumar              SCC MAIN RHN 339     
On-Campus

ET 310    Mathematics for DC Circuit Fundamentals, Part I    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or ET 15 with a grade of "C" or better, or qualifying mathematics assessment test scores or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 300.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the application of the basic concepts of algebra to solve electronic problems in DC resistive series parallel circuits. Instruction will be given in the use of powers of ten, algebra, and other mathematical concepts necessary for calculation of resistance, DC voltage, and current distribution in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Schedule: Eight Week - First, Jan 16-Mar 15
F            01:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     15973
On-Campus

ET 311    Mathematics for AC Circuit Fundamentals, Part II    1.5 Units

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ET 310 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent prerequisite.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 301.
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 27 hours LEC
Description: This course focuses on the application of the basic concepts of algebra and trigonometry to solve electronic problems in AC-RLC series/parallel circuits. Instruction will be given in the use of powers of ten, logarithms, algebra, and other mathematical concepts necessary for calculation of resistances, reactances, AC voltage, and current distribution in series, parallel, and combination circuits.

Schedule: Eight Week - Second, Mar 16-May 13
F            01:00PM-04:20PM   LEC   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     15975
On-Campus

ET 315    Mathematics for Semiconductor Theory    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 300, 301, 310, and 311 with grades of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 320 and 330.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course provides a detailed study of the mathematics required to solve problems in semiconductor circuit theory. Some of these math functions include: vector algebra, load line plotting, decibel theory and application, common and natural log functions, power supply analysis, calculation of input and output bandwidth characteristics of semiconductor amplifiers, use of rate-of-change functions to study slope of lines and their relationship to amplifier impedances, and use of network theorems to simplify complex biasing networks.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
F            05:30PM-08:35PM   LEC   TBA                   TBA TBA             14415
On-Campus

ET 330    Analog and Digital Integrated Circuit Applications    5 Units

Prerequisite: ET 300, 301, 310, and 311 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 315 and ET 320.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on logic gates, and truth tables for TTL and CMOS circuits. Theory and practical applications of decoders, flip-flops, latches, and counters will be covered. Theory and practical applications for operational amplifiers and comparators will be covered. Theory and applications of timers, phase-lock loops, op-amp integrators and active filters will be covered.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           05:30PM-06:50PM   LEC   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 338     10651
MW           07:00PM-10:05PM   LAB   X.Covarrubias        SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 340    Basic Microprocessors    5 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in ET 490.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is a beginning course dealing with the circuitry and use of the microprocessor. Peripheral hardware is also considered so that the student may gain an overview of a complete computer system. The scope of the course includes machine language programming in order to provide a base for understanding the dynamic operation of the entire system. Troubleshooting philosophy is stressed.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MW           08:00AM-09:20AM   LEC   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     10655
MW           09:30AM-12:35PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 360    Electronic Servicing and Calibration Techniques    3 Units

Prerequisite: ET 315, 320, and 330 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 54 hours LAB
Description: This course focuses on developing familiarization with laboratory and test instruments and techniques of calibration and repair. It is a practical step-by-step approach for the beginning technician to the art of troubleshooting techniques on all the electronic equipment available in the electronics laboratory.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
Sa           08:00AM-09:40AM   LEC   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     32281
Sa           10:00AM-01:40PM   LAB   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 400    Microwave Communications Techniques    4 Units

Prerequisite: ET 315, 320, and 330 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 36 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This course is a study of electromagnetic waves and antennas. The course will present types of microwave generators, microwave communications systems, and antenna guidance systems. The use of lasers and fiber optics in communications systems and as a source of high tech energy control will also be presented.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          05:30PM-06:20PM   LEC   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     14417
TTh          06:30PM-09:35PM   LAB   W.Ng                 SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 410    Transmitter Fundamentals    5 Units

Prerequisite: ET 315, 320, and 330 with grades of "C" or better or equivalent.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC ; 108 hours LAB
Description: This is a fundamental course in AM/FM and single side-band transmitters. The course will present students with preparation for employment in the communications industry. It will include instruction in adjustment and tuning of transmitters. Students will be presented with symptoms of malfunctions and remedies in troubleshooting transmitters.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
TTh          12:45PM-02:05PM   LEC   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     14421
TTh          02:15PM-05:20PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     
On-Campus

ET 490    Advanced Student Projects Laboratory    2 Units

Prerequisite: ET 306 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.
Advisory: ET 300 and ET 301 with grades of "C" or better. Concurrent enrollment in ET 340 is advised.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 108 hours LAB
Description: This course provides an opportunity for students to pursue advanced projects selected by the Electronics Technology Department staff. This course may be taken twice for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
F            01:00PM-01:50PM   LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     15977
TBA          TBA               LAB   M.Duvall             SCC MAIN RHN 338     15977
LAB TBA refers to 5 additional hours of lab per week to be arranged.
On-Campus