ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING: Course Descriptions
- EGR 110 Intro to Engineering Tech
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This course introduces general topics relevant to engineering technology. Topics include career assessment, professional ethics, critical thinking and problem solving, usage of college resources for study and research, and using tools for engineering computations. Upon completion, students should be able to choose a career option in engineering technology and utilize college resources to meet their educational goals. This course is also available through the Virtual Learning Community (VLC).
- Prerequisites: None
- Corequisites: None
- EGR 131 - Introduction to Electronics Technology
- This course introduces the basic skills required for electrical/electronics technicians. Topics include soldering/desoldering, safety practices, test equipment, scientific calculators, AWG wire table, the resistor color code, electronic devices, problem solving, and use of hand tools. Upon completion, students should be able to solder/desolder, operate test equipment, apply problem-solving techniques, and use a scientific calculator.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 2.
- Semester Hours Credit: 2.
- Prerequisite: None.
- EGR 285 - Design Project
- This course provides the opportunity to design and construct an instructor-approved project using previously acquired skills. Emphasis is placed on selection, proposal, design, construction, testing, and documentation of the approved project. Upon completion, students should be able to present and demonstrate operational projects.
- Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 4.
- Semester Hours Credit: 2.
- Prerequisite: None.