Associates of Occupational Studies Degree (AOS) in Electronics Technology
Objectives: To qualify the student to obtain employment at entry level in the electronics field. The graduate will have acquired entry-level skills in the areas of analyzing and repairing of DC and AC circuits, electronic assembly, instrumentation measurement, communication electronics, circuit test technician skills, digital electronic technician skills, advanced microprocessor application, microcomputer application and troubleshooting skills, advanced microprocessor application, microcomputer application and troubleshooting skills, and an understanding of robotics as associated with basic electronics. It is also the school's objective to provide the graduate with the skills generally required for career advancement. Graduates of Southwest Institute of Technology are qualified to work as entry level technicians in such fields as telecommunications, biomedical electronics, robotics, semiconductor manufacturing, automotive electronics, computer hardware, forensics electronics, and any other electronic equipment repair environment.

Digital Electronics Technician Diploma Program
Objectives: To qualify the student to obtain employment in the electronics field. The graduate will have acquired entry-level skills in the areas of analyzing and repairing of DC and AC circuits, electronic assembly, instrumentation measurement, communication electronics, circuit test technician skills, and digital electronic technician skills.

SWIT OFFERS THESE STUDENT BENEFITS

Class Size and Student-to-Teacher Ratio
The teacher to student ratio is a maximum of 30 students to 1 instructor in a lecture class and mazimum of 20 students to 1 instructor in a lab class

Training Aids
Instructors are supplied with the necessary charts, diagrams, etc., needed to supplement both the classroom and laboratory work in each field of study. There is audiovisual equipment on hand including a VCR, television, and overhead projectors. The computer lab has Internet for instructional/research purposes.

Learning Resource Centers
Learning Resource Centers are located throughout the school and contain reference manuals, materials, publications, and periodicals. The Resource Centers provide reference material required in the programs and for self-initiated study.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

TECM 1502 Applied Math for Electronic Technicians
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
Electronic systems, schematic reading, and component terminology are included. The student will calculate area and volume of geometric figures, calculate triangular objects using trigonometry, transpose algebraic formulas to seek and solve unknowns, and use ratios and proportions to solve business and industrial applications. Applied general education required for AOS Degree.
Prerequisite: EEIR 1501

PSYC 2502 Applied Psychology
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
Survey of the applications of psychological knowledge and methods in such fields as business, industry, education, medicine, law enforcement, social work, and government work. Applied general education course required for the AOS degree program.
Prerequisite: None

CETT 1252 Breadboarding and Test Equipment Lab
(2.5 Quarter credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
The student learns electrical safety and proper use of hand tools; soldering and desoldering; introduction to electrical symbols, schematic drawings, chassis layout, circuit board layout, wiring diagrams, and practical application of testing techniques.
Prerequisite: EEIR1250

CETT 1503 DC-AC Circuits
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
Fundamentals of DC and AC circuits operation including Ohm's law, Kirchoff's laws, networks, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive and circuit analysis techniques. The student will analyze DC and AC circuits from simple to complex, construct and make measurements for DC and AC circuits from simple to complex, utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope and describe the difference between two AC signals that are 120 degrees out of phase, and describe an AC signal with respect to voltage, current, and power as seen across a parallel resistive circuit.
Prerequisite: TECM 1502

CETT 1253 DC-AC Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
The student continues to perform supervised experiments that measure the affects of direct and alternating current on these components. The student becomes proficient in the use of electronic equipment and gains many of the skills required for entry-level employment as a production test equipment operator.
Prerequisite: CETT 1252

CETT 1549 Digital Systems
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
A course in electronics covering digital systems. Emphasis on application and troubleshooting digital systems using counters, registers, code converters, multiplexers, analog-to-digital to-analog, and large-scale integrated circuits. The student will analyze and troubleshoot digital systems utilizing methods described in digital fundamentals. The student will evaluate the operation of digital systems while operating in correct fault and mode using various test instruments; describe the difference between a digital system and an analog system; and draw a simple block diagram of a digital computer system.
Prerequisite: None

CETT 1259 Digital Systems Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
A laboratory course designed to support CETT 2501T. The student will apply practical application techniques to various test instruments and digital computer systems.
Prerequisite: None

EEIR 1250 Electronics Assembly Techniques Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
A student learns to identify and select the correct tools needed to build electronic circuits. As student learns to use these tools, emphasis is placed on the special safety precautions required for working around electronic circuitry. The student is then taught to identify components and learns the basic soldering techniques required to assemble projects with the guidance and supervision of the instructor. This exercise helps to develop skills related to entry-level employment as an electronics assembler.
Prerequisite: None

BIOM 1503 Introduction to Biomedical Equipment Technology
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
This course is an overview of biomedical equipment and the human anatomy. The student will learn the type of equipment that is designed to monitor various human systems. The course includes the use, maintenance, and troubleshooting of common biomedical equipment.
Prerequisite: None

BIOM 1504 Biomedical Equipment Technology Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
This lab course covers both the biomedical equipment and the human anatomy. The equipment relates to the human systems they are designed to monitor. The course includes the use, maintenance, and the troubleshooting of common biomedical equipment.
Prerequisite: None

EEIR 1501 Math for Electronics Technicians
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
An overview of mathematics principles, fundamental, electronic theories, and the problems encountered by electronic technicians. Electronic systems, schematic reading, and component terminology are included. The student will complete operations with whole numbers, common and decimal fractions, exponents, electronic units, and roots. The student will compute operations with Ohm's and Watt's laws, ratios and proportion, percentages, averages, tolerances, DC circuits, and AC circuits.
Prerequisite: None

CETT 1545 Microprocessor
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
An introductory course in microprocessor software and hardware; its architecture, timing sequence, operation, and programming. Appropriate software diagnostic language and tools will be discussed. The student will be expected to define terms used to describe microprocessor/microcomputer systems; program and operate applications for microprocessor/microcomputer systems; and write programs using Assembly Level Language. The student will describe the purpose and operation of microprocessor internal registers.
Prerequisite: CETT 1549

CETT 1256 Microprocessor Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
A lab course designed to support CETT 2502T. The student uses Assembly Language to program a microprocessor trainer and performs experiments that demonstrate the exchange of information between the microprocessor and external devices.
Prerequisite: CETT 1259

ITSC 2525 Personal Computer Hardware
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
A study of current personal computer hardware including personal computer assembly, upgrading, troubleshooting, and setup and configuration. The student will assemble/setup and upgrade personal computer systems; diagnose and isolate faulty components; optimize system performance; and install/connect peripherals. The student will learn the basic principles of network and software applications.
Prerequisite: CETT 1545

ITSC 2256 Personal Computer Hardware Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
A course in problem solving with emphases on group problem-solving techniques that simulates project teamwork in an organization. The student will document personal computer hardware and configuration; describe structured methodology for problem solving involving hardware; software users and management; develop a catalog of sources for problem solving using help desk, software, periodicals, manuals, and the Internet. Network troubleshooting is included.
Prerequisite: CETT 1256

RBTC 2251 Programmable Controllers
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)This course is a study in programmable controllers. Topics include processor units, numbering systems, memory organization, relay type devices, timers, counters, data manipulators, and programming. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of programming basics for PLCs; demonstrate integration of PLCs into systems; diagnose faults in PLC programming; and write a working program using ladder logic.
Prerequisite: CETT 1549

RBTC 2533 Robotics
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
The course is a study of the principles and applications of robots including installation, programming, and maintenance of robots and robotic cells. The student will identify and discuss safety, installation, and maintenance concepts; describe the various power sources used in robotics; and identify the types of robot interface systems. The student will explain and demonstrate programming methods and control devices; demonstrate the types and uses of end effectors; and describe the concepts and operation of a machine vision system.
Prerequisite: RBTC 2251

CETT 1541 Solid State Circuits
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
A study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis. The student will analyze circuit operation with various semiconductor device applications; measure, test, and troubleshoot circuits containing various semiconductor devices; describe the AC small signal development from input to output of a FET voltage follower/configuration and the AC small signal development from input to output of a BJT push-pull amplifier.
Prerequisite: CETT 1529

CETT 1251 Solid State Circuits Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
This course supports CETT 1541 in a lab environment. The student will analyze circuit cooperation with various semiconductor device applications. The student will demonstrate the ability to measure, test, and troubleshoot circuits.
Prerequisite: CETT 1259

CETT 1529 Solid State Devices
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
A study of diodes and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations. The student will analyze various solid state devices and circuits; and troubleshoot various solid state devices and circuits.
Prerequisite: CETT 1259

CETT 1258 Solid State Devices Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
The student will apply the theory learned in CETT 1529 by analyzing various solid state devices and circuits and practice troubleshooting various solid state devices and circuits.
Prerequisite: CETT 1253

ENGL 2511 Technical & Business Writing
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
Principles, techniques, and skills needed for college-level scientific, technical, or business writing are explored. Emphasis will be on report writing for electronic technicians. Applied general education course required for the AOS degree program.
Prerequisite: None

CSIR 1544 Telecommunications
(5 Quarter Credit Hours, 60 Theory Hours, No Lab Hours)
The basic theory of operation and troubleshooting of communication circuits used in radio communication electronics systems. The student will discuss the theory of operation required for the simple components used in communication equipment; discuss the operation of circuits used in communication equipment; and from schematics, troubleshoot circuits used in communication equipment
Prerequisites: CETT 1541 and CETT 1549

CSIR 1255 Telecommunications Lab
(2.5 Quarter Credit Hours, No Theory Hours, 60 Lab Hours)
A lab course designed to support CSIR 2506T. The student will gain experience in the operation and troubleshooting of communication circuits on a variety of equipment.

Prerequisites: CETT 1251 and CETT 1259