Catalog - Electronics Engineering Technology

Associate in Electronics Engineering Teachnology (056)

Associate in Computer Systems Technology (162)

Department Information

Gordon J. Black, Department Chair
Thomas M. Crapo, Rex Fisher
Departmental Office (208) 356-1875

Special Application
Note that students are admitted to either of the programs described below by special application. For this application and further information on the programs offered, please write or phone Department of Electronics Engineering Technology, Ricks College, Rexburg, Idaho, 83460-1015, (208) 356-1875

For Electrical Engineering, see the index at the end of this catalog.

Programs
The Department of Electronics Engineering Technology offers two programs which are designed to prepare a student for entrance directly into the world of work or for transfer to various four-year universities where the remaining course-work leading to a Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology may be taken. These programs are concerned with the practicalities of engineering as well as the concepts and theories. Students are taught how to combine scientific knowledge and methods with technical abilities to solve problems and design electronic circuits in support of engineering activities. Extensive laboratory experience is included with all coursework.

Facilities
The state of the art facilities located in the Mark Austin Engineering and Technology Building include two classrooms, two large and well equipped general electronics laboratories, one computer lab, and an amateur radio lab. Here the student learns electronic theory and then tests and verifies it using the latest and most modern instrumentation and equipment. This hands-on experience, coupled with selected student laboratory projects, helps to prepare a student for an intriguing and challenging career.

Career Outlook
The employment outlook for technicians in the areas of Electronics Engineering Technology and Computer Systems Technology is excellent. Graduates from these programs find work in such areas as research and development, electronic design, field technician service, instrumentation and calibration, and computer systems. Students who have completed both programs are very much in demand.

Recommended High School Preparation
The best high school curriculum for preparation to enter either of these programs should include algebra, trigonometry and physics. Other helpful courses are additional math and sciences such as geometry and chemistry. Proficiency in English is desirable.

Preparatory courses in math, electronics and BASIC programming are offered during summer school at Ricks for students having deficiencies in those areas. Anyone not prepared to register for College Algebra (Math 110) should complete Intermediate Algebra (Math 101). Students having no prior experience in electricity or electronics should take ET 135 (Basic Electricity). Any deficiencies should be corrected before entering the program in the fall semester.

Scholarships
Outstanding students may apply for scholarships by contacting the Scholarship Office at (208) 356-1087.

Some Departmental scholarships are available based upon academic merit and financial need. To be considered for one of these, the student must:
1. Be admitted to Ricks College
2. Declare Electronics Engineering Technology as their major
3. Enroll in the correct Electronics Engineering Technology classes
4. Complete the scholarship application available from the Electronics Engineering Technology office

Associate in Electronics Engineering Teachnology (056)

This curriculum is accredited by TAC/ABET (Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology).

Students in this program will study a broad spectrum of electronic subjects. These include basic electricity, devices and circuits, digital and linear integrated circuits, electronic troubleshooting, computer systems, and many others. Graduates are prepared to be employed in a wide variety of electronic fields.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Eng 111 3
EET 151 Digital Circuits 3
EET 152 DC Circuits 3
Math 110 3
Major Courses 3
Total Credits 17

Second Semester
Religion 2
General Education 3
EET 154 AC Circuits 4
EET 153 Semiconductors 4
Math 111 2
Major Courses 2
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
Math 162 Plane Geo Calc 4
EET 253 Linear Int Cir 3
EET 251 Electronic Circuits 3
EET 254 Assembly Language 3
Ph 121 Principle of Phys 3
Total Credits 18

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
EET 250 Troubleshooting 3
EET 252 Comm Circ 3
EET 255 Microprocessor 3
Ph 221 Principle of Phys 3
Ph 214 Principle of Phys Lab 1
Eng 216 Tech Writ 3
Total Credits 18

Major Courses:
During your first two semesters take these courses: (We recommend this order.)
DT 204 Elect Drawing 2
CS 144 Intro to Programming 3

Note: If you desire an additional degree in Computer Systems Technology, you should also take:
CS 144 Intro to Programming 3
CT 220 Computer Sys I 3
CT 225 Computer Sys II 3

Summer courses are provided which will allow you to complete this second degree during the regular four semesters plus the intervening summer.

Associate in Computer Systems Technology (162)

This program bridges the gap between the traditional computer science and the Electronics Engineering Technology curricula. The course material includes high-level computer language program-ming as well as the technical background necessary to prepare a student to design, install, and maintain computer systems. Graduates of this program are prepared to be employed in a variety of computer and electronic fields.

Recommended sequence of courses:

First Semester
Religion 2
Eng 111 3
EET 151 Digital Circuits 3
EET 152 DC Circuits 3
Math 110 3
Major Courses 3
Total Credits 17

Second Semester
Religion 2
EET 153 Semi Conductors 4
EET 154 AC Circuits 4
Math 111 2
Major Courses 5
Total Credits 17

Third Semester
Religion 2
CT 220 Computer Sys I 3
CT 230 Assembly Lang 3
EET 251 Electronic Circuits 3
Math 162 Plane Geo Calc 4
Ph 121 Princ Physics 3
Total Credits 18

Fourth Semester
Religion 2
CT 225 Computer Sys II 3
EET 255 Microprocessor 3
Ph 221 Princ of Physics 3
Ph 214 Princ of Physics Lab 1
Eng 216 Tech Writ 3
Total Credits 15

Note: Alternative Math and Physics courses are available.

During your first three semesters take these courses: (We recommend this order.)
DT 204 Elect Drawing 2
CS 144 Intro to Programming 3

Note: If you desire an additional degree in Electronics Engineering Technology, you should also take three hours of Social Science credit, and the following courses:
EET 250 Troubleshooting 3
EET 252 Elec Comm Circ 3
EET 253 Linear Int Circ 3

Summer courses are provided which will allow you to complete this second degree during the regular four semesters plus the intervening summer.

Course Descriptions

Electronics Engineering Technology

ET 135 Basic Electricity 3
Four hours of instruction per week
Principles of Basic Electricity and Ohm’s Law are introduced. Series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit principles are applied to fundamental DC and AC circuits. Magnetism, inductors and capacitors are studied. A short introduction to linear and digital integrated circuits is included.

EET 151 Digital Circuits 3
Four hours of instruction per week
Introduction to digital electronics. Includes number systems, truth tables, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh maps. Combinational logic circuits: SSI devices (AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR gates), and MSI devices (MUX, DX, ALU), logic devices. Sequential logic circuits: flip-flops, counters and shift registers. Introduction to state machine design and analysis. Also covers basic circuit construction skills such as soldering and wire-wrapping. Students must choose and complete a design project. Purchase of basic tools and experiment board is required. Laboratory exercises included.

EET 152 Direct Current Circuits 3
Three hours of instruction per week
Basic Ohm’s law is studied and applied to series, parallel and series-parallel circuits. Efficiency, internal resistance of sources and maximum power transfer are discussed. Kirchhoff's laws, the common network theorems and Delta-wye transformation are studied and applied. Magnetism and the DC characteristics of inductors and capacitors are included. (BASIC programming skills recommended.)

EET 153 Semiconductors 4
Prerequisite: EET 152
Six hours of instruction per week
Introduction to semiconductor devices. Principles of rectifiers, zener diodes and other pn junction devices. Diode applications such as voltage rectifiers, voltage multipliers, voltage regulators, clippers, clampers. Principles, biasing, modeling and small signal applications of bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors. Student project is required. HP 48 calculator highly recommended. Basic electronic tools are required. Laboratory exercises are included. (Winter and Summer)

EET 154 A. C. Circuits 4
Prerequisite: EET 152
Five hours of instruction per week
Sine waves are introduced. Phasor algebra is used in solving AC circuits. Network theorems are applied to the solving of complex AC circuits. Resonant circuits and harmonics are studied. The analysis and generation of nonsinusoidal waveforms is included. (BASIC Programming skills required.) (Winter and Summer)

EET 250 Troubleshooting 3
Prerequisite: EET 153
Five hours of instruction per week
Observing and repairing trouble symptoms in TV, tape recorders, radio, and cassette tape units. Using proper instrumentation to isolate the malfunction to a particular part of the circuit or section involved. Replacing the faulty part and restoring normal operation.

EET 251 Electronic Circuits 3
Prerequisite: EET 153, CS 205
Four hours of instruction per week
Principles and applications of multistage and integrated circuit amplifiers. Power supply design using IC voltage regulators. Design and analysis of operational amplifier circuits. Computer modeling using PSpice. Completion of a hardware and a software project is required. HP48 calculator highly recommended. Laboratory exercises included.

EET 252 Communications Circuits 3
Prerequisite: EET 251
Six hours of instruction per week
Oscillator circuits: Colpitts, Hartley, Phase Shift oscillators, etc., are constructed and tested. Communications circuits found in transmitting equipment are studied: transmitters, amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, pulse and digital modulation, antennas and transmission lines. (Winter)

EET 253 Linear Integrated Circuits 3
Prerequisite: EET 251
Four hours of instruction per week
Operational amplifiers, comparators, active filters, timers, programmable timer/counters are studied. DACs and ADCs are introduced. An introduction to power control circuits and special measurements techniques included. A student project is required. Laboratory exercises required. (Fall and Summer)

EET 254 Microprocessor Assembly Language 3
Prerequisite: Math 110, 111
Two hours of instruction per week
Assembly language programming on the 8088, 80286 and 80386. Extensive use of programming tools such as Debug. Macros used throughout the course. (Fall only)

EET 255 Microprocessors and System Controllers 3
Prerequisite: EET 151, EET 254 or CT 230
Four hours of instruction per week
Microprocessor architecture and operation: internal state machine, registers and microcode. Microprocessor systems: direct memory access, interrupts and interfacing to memory and I/O (including programmable ports). Programmable logic controller software, hardware and applications: ladder logic, PLC programming, I/O configurations. Applications of state machines, microprocessors, microcontrollers and programmable logic controllers. Student project required. Laboratory exercises included. (Winter)

EET 298 Electronics Technology Work Experience 1-4
Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair
Work experience with selected Electronic firms. Work period may be arranged during summer term.

Computer Systems Technology

CT 220 Computer Systems I 3
Prerequisite: EET 151, EET 251
Five hours of instruction per week
Introduction to the world of computer hardware and system timing. Use of simple programs to exercise the hardware and to implement control and I/0 operations. Hands on lab experience provided. (Fall)

CT 225 Computer Systems II 3
Prerequisite: CT 220
Five hours of instruction per week
Provides the student with an exposure to a broad range of peripheral devices and systems and their software drivers, alignment and troubleshooting procedures and maintenance techniques. Emphasis given to the operation characteristics of each device or system. Extensive laboratory experience provided. (Winter)

CT 230 Computer Assembly Language 3
Prerequisite: Math 110, 111
Two hours of instruction per week
Assembly language programming on the 8088, 80286 and 80386. Extensive use of Debug. Macros used throughout the course. (Fall)

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