Engineering Technologies and the Trades

To develop basic skills to prepare the student for a career in the telecommunications industry.

• Students are able to employ measurement techniques and laboratory apparatus for verification of circuit operation.
• Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Verizon Umbrella Competencies.

To develop the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

• Students will collaborate in laboratory activities to complete assigned projects.
• The student will demonstrate knowledge of the labor movement in the United States.

To develop the ability to present technical materials in oral and written form.

• The student will be able to present technical reports in oral and written form in a clear and concise manner

To develop the ability to apply basic mathematical, scientific, and technical concepts to the solution of electrical and electronic systems

• Students will be able to design, analyze, implement basic analog and digital circuitry, and perform troubleshooting.

To develop the ability to apply current practice and theory to new technologies

• The student will investigate, survey, and analyze emerging telecommunications systems and techniques

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

This is the first course in a two-semester sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include operations in the Real number system; expressions and functions; first-degree equations; properties of lines; systems of linear equations; trigonometric functions; geometry (perimeters, areas, and volumes of common figures); polynomials; exponents; algebraic products and factoring; algebraic fractions and operations; rational expressions; radical expressions; quadratic equations; and graphs of functions. Prerequisite: A passing score on the ASSET test. Restricted to Verizon NEXTSTEP students.

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

This course focuses on self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive writing. Emphasis is placed on the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations. Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee.

This course introduces the fundamentals of DC circuit analysis including the definition of various electrical quantities and their relationships. Topics include series and parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, Thevenin's Theorem, Norton, superpositioning, maximum power transfer, and nodal and mesh analysis. Proper usage of laboratory equipment is stressed. Corequisites: ET153 Introduction to Electronics and MA121 Fundamentals of College Mathematics.

This is the second of a two-course sequence of intermediate algebra and trigonometry with technical applications. Topics include exponents and radicals, graphs of the trigonometric functions, vectors, oblique triangle trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, an introduction to statistics, and introductory calculus. Technological tools are used throughout the course. Prerequisite: MA118 Technical Algebra & Trigonometry 1. Restricted to Verizon NextStep students.

This course presents characteristics of OpAmp amplifiers including inverting, non-inverting, summing, and averaging types. Topics include gain and loss in decibels, frequency, and I/O impedances. Passive network frequency response, cutoff, rolloff and bandwidth are discussed. Magnitude and phase relationships are visualized utilizing Bode plots. Comparators are introduced. Applications of topics in the telecom industry are stressed. LEDs, laser diode, and photodiodes are discussed. Conceptual principles of diodes and transistors in linear and switching power supplies are presented. Troubleshooting and computer simulation are stressed. This course is restricted toVerizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: MA119 Technical Algebra &Trigonometry 2, IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1, and either ET120 Survey of Electricity or ET151 Circuits 1. Corequisite: ET261 Telecommunications Systems 1.

This course covers the analysis and application of advanced electronic circuits as applied to the telecommunications industry. Topics include frequency response of active filters, oscillators, ampliture modulation, frequency modulation, phase locked loops, pulse modulation concepts, and introduction to television. Theoretical and hands-on troubleshooting of test circuits and analysis by computer simulation is performed. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites:MA119 Technical Algebra &Trigonometry 2 and ET160 Electronics 1. Corequisite: ET271 Telecommunications Systems 2.

This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite: An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.

This is an introductory course on digital systems. It starts out exploring numbering systems and codes. Combinational logic devices are studied at a functional level. Circuit analysis techniques that include Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Mapping are studied and used to complete circuit minimization. Sequential circuits are covered, including latches, flip-flops, astable and monostable multivibrators. Basic arithmetic operations and circuits are thoroughly explored. It concludes with a study of counters and registers. Prerequisites: ET151 Circuits 1, ET153 Introduction to Electronics, and either ET154 Computer Programming or IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1. Co-requisite: ET152 Circuits 2.

This course presents an introduction to the techniques, principles, and terminology of voice telecommunications. Public and private telecommunication networks are examined. Telecommunication equipment, switching and transmission technologies are demonstrated. The frequency spectrum, modulation schemes and multiplexing techniques are explored. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations are employed. Laboratory exercises are required. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisite: ET160 Electronics 1 (Verizon). Corequisite: ET181 Digital Electronics 1.

This course provides an introduction to the techniques, principles, and terminology of Data Communications. Public and private networks are examined. Data communication equipment, multiplexing, and interactive learning demonstrations is employed. Laboratory exercises are required. This course is restricted to Verizon NextStep students. Prerequisites: ET-261 Telecommunications Systems 1 (Verizon) Corequisites: ET-283 Microprocessor Fundamentals. (Spring semester only)

This is an introductory course on digital systems. It starts out exploring numbering systems and codes. Combinational logic devices are studied at a functional level. Circuit analysis techniques that include Boolean Algebra and Karnaugh Mapping are studied and used to complete circuit minimization. Sequential circuits are covered, including latches, flip-flops, astable and monostable multivibrators. Basic arithmetic operations and circuits are thoroughly explored. It concludes with a study of counters and registers. Prerequisites: ET151 Circuits 1, ET153 Introduction to Electronics, and either ET154 Computer Programming or IS101 Computer Applications & Concepts 1. Co-requisite: ET152 Circuits 2.

This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature and a full-length book of nonfiction. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1: Composition.

This is the third course in the Telecommunications Series. This course is an introduction to local area networks (LANS). The topologies, transmission media, network interfaces and the access methods will be examined. Lectures, interactive learning and demonstrations will be employed. Laboratory exercises will be required with the computer being used for design and problem solving. Prerequisites: ET264 Telecommunications 2 or permission of instructor.

This course covers advanced topics in TelecommunicationsTechnology. Current and emerging technologies including fiberoptic and wireless transmission of voice, computer data and video are presented. The material is covered using lectures, interactive learning, demonstrations and site visits. Corequisite: ET275 Telecommunications 3 or permission of instructor.

By advisement.