Electrical Engineering Technology

ELT 103 - Elementary Engineering I

Description: An introductory course in the art of engineering designed to acclimate the students to the engineering profession and to acquaint them with the techniques and methodology of engineering design. The "design" aspect of the course consists of an introduction to computer integration (as it applies to the engineering profession), graphical techniques, and design oriented problems using analysis software. The objectives of the design section entail the generation of engineering related problems. (1 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 110 - Technical Practices

Description: An introductory study of the technical practices employed in the electronics industry, with particular emphasis on the design and construction of metal chassis, printed circuit boards, proto boards, component identification and hand tool usage to be developed by the construction of technical projects. (Every student must complete the electronic projects for completion of the course. The proto board and projects will be used in other ELT courses when completed.) Approximate cost: $80. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 2
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 112 - Resistive Circuits

Description: Pre or Concurrent Requisites: MAT 109. An introductory resistive circuits course employing applied mathematics for circuit analysis. The fundamental concepts of current, voltage and resistance are the major components of the course. Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, voltage division, current division, Thevenin's theorem, superposition, and mesh/node analysis are included as methods of analyzing resistive circuit parameters. The laboratory segment of the course provides instruction on electronic measuring equipment and practical circuit investigations. Analog and digital multimeters, power supplies, function generators, and the oscilloscope are included. Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC gen ED-n/a Offered: Fall, Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 113 - Electronics I

Prerequisites: ELT 112 and MAT 109

Description: Corequisite: ELT 115 This course begins a sequence of two courses in electronics. Semiconductor physics is introduced with applications of the semiconductor diode to rectification, clipping and clamping. The junction transistor is studied with special regard given to biasing techniques, small and large signal amplification. Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 115 - Reactive Circuits

Prerequisites: ELT 112.

Description: Steady state response of circuits containing resistive, capacitive, and inductive elements subject to sinusoidal excitation. Transient responses of these circuits subject to step or pulse excitation. Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 203 - Automatic Control Theory II

Description: This course introduces the concepts of applied electronic instrumentation and automatic control. Computer analog and digital instrument circuits, and computer interface concepts are introduced during the course of study. The laboratory reinforces industrial instrumentation applications for DC control circuits using selected input/output devices. The introduction of open and closed loop position control systems (servo system, stepper motors, and robotic systems) is also included. (Each student is responsible for the implementation of an electronic control circuit project.) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 213 - Electronics II

Prerequisites: ELT 113.

Description: A continuation of ELT 113 beginning with a study of multi-stage amplifiers, Bode diagrams and the frequency response of amplifiers. The Operational Amplifier and its more common applications are considered in detail. Filters, electronic communication concepts and some special topics conclude the sequence. Students work in teams to implement and present an electronics project as part of their laboratory experience. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 214 - Digital I

Prerequisites: ELT 112.

Description: An introduction to Boolean algebra, Karnaugh minimization and the analysis/design of digital networks including arithmetic circuits, counters, registers and memories. In addition, basic hardware items such as multivibrators, Schmitt triggers, and integrated circuits are analyzed. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring, Summer

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 215 - Digital II

Prerequisites: ELT 113, ELT 214.

Corequisites: ELT 217.

Description: Introduction to pulse analysis (integrators and differentiators) as well as transistor switch, bistable, monostable, integrated circuits (DTL, TTL, ECL, MOS, CMOS, HMOS, VMOS, CCD) LSI (dynamic shift register, memory-ROM, RAM) CP AMF and Modems. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 217 - Lab in Digital Electronics

Prerequisites: ELT 214.

Corequisites: ELT 215

Description: Examination of basic logic components such as gates, counters, clocks, registers, and computing elements by constructing and monitoring complex digital systems. (3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Fall

Credit Hours: 1
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 220 - Advanced Topics in Digital Technology

Prerequisites: ELT 215 or permission of Department Chairperson.

Description: Theory and operation of microprocessors and peripherals, industrial and control systems applications of digital technology, machine and assembly language programming. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 240 - Electronic Communication

Prerequisites: ELT 213.

Description: This course deals with the methods and signals used to electronically transmit and receive information. Topics include a study of continuous modulation techniques such as AM, FM, PM, as well as a variety of Pulse Modulations methods. Included are selected topics in electronic communication systems and their controls. Students receive hands-on experience in the laboratory and a working knowledge of the basic bench instrumentation commonly used within the communications industry, including signal generators, modulators, oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. (3 lecture, 3 laboratory hours) Laboratory fee applies. SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a Offered: Spring

Credit Hours: 4
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec

ELT 295 - Independent Study-Electronical Engineering Technology

Description: SUNY GEN ED-n/a; NCC GEN ED-n/a. Formerly ELT 699. Students who have completed ELT 699 will not receive credit for ELT 295.

Credit Hours: 3
Department: Math/Computer Science/Info Tec