Applied Welding Technology
Instructional Methods

Basic Soldering: The course content covers soldering safety standards, use of hand and power tools, soldering techniques, electrical connection, terminals, de-soldering techniques, harnessing, cabling, wire wrapping, printed circuit boards, and electrostatic discharge safety procedures. (70 Clock Hours)

Employability Skills and Entrepreneurship Core: The course addresses skills required to choose an occupation, locate and apply for a job, maintain a good relationship with supervisors and co-workers, and developing good work habits. It provides foundational concepts related to entrepreneurships. (30 Clock Hours)

Fundamentals of DC Circuits: This is a fundamental course in DC circuit analysis designed to prepare the student for fundamentals of AC circuits and subsequent advanced courses in the electronic technology program. Classroom lectures address basic electronic theory utilizing algebraic concepts and are supplemented with laboratory projects. (150 Clock Hours)

Industrial Computer Applications: This course introduces the student to basic use of application software and developing source code for programming. Students cover basic skills using Word 97 and Excel 97. The basic programming language allows students to develop code, understand the use of functions, and to use programming techniques for various software models. (50 Clock Hours)

Advanced DC Circuits: Students demonstrate the ability to apply and solve principles of Kirchhoff's laws and network theorems in network analysis. Students learn advance techniques using Kirchhoff's Voltage and Current Laws. The course covers node voltage analysis, method of mesh currents, and superposition. (50 Clock Hours)

Fundamentals of AC Circuits:  A fundamental course in AC circuit analysis and transit-response networks designed to prepare the student for advanced courses in the electronic technology program. Classroom lectures in basic electronic theory utilizing trigonometric concepts are supplemented with laboratory projects to provide the students with practical hands-on experience in the use of electronics test equipment and in the proper techniques for data measurement/interpretation, trouble-shooting, and documentation of test results and conclusions. (150 Clock Hours)

Solid State Devices: This course provides a basic understanding of electronic circuits, which utilize semiconductor diode transistor circuit elements. Approximations and semiconductor devices and their electrical properties are presented. Emphasis is placed on circuit analysis and various small signal, as well as lineal and power applications utilizing diodes and transistors. The student will complete appropriate hands-on laboratory projects to expose him to practical considerations in implementing the various semiconductor circuits analyzed in the class. (150 Clock Hours)

Digital Fundamentals: This course introduces the principles and techniques required for development and analytical skills in digital circuitry. Topics include computer number systems; digital codes and parity error detection methods; Boolean algebra, Karnaugh mapping; logic gate minimization techniques; arithmetic operations via combination logic; flip-flop timing and synchronization circuits; and pulse waveform generation. Laboratory projects provide hands-on experience in the use of laboratory test instruments and in techniques for measurement and interpretation of digital data. (225 Clock Hours)

Microprocessor Fundamentals: This course is a study of various digital subsystems (logic assemblies), their use in digital computing and control systems, and the use of analytical tools necessary to perform analysis and problem diagnosis. Topics include counter/shift register systems and applications; digital  subsystems using integrated circuit logic chips; encoding/decoding techniques; data interfacing and busing; multiplex demultiplex techniques; analog/digital conversion techniques; static/dynamic memory systems; and computer system organization. Laboratory projects and demonstrations provide the student practical insight into the capabilities and limitations of alternative methods of data transfer, as well as storage and interface conversion commonly utilized in digital computing or control system applications. (150 Clock Hours)

Analog Circuits: This course covers complex semiconductor electronic circuits to include application of field-effect transistor circuitry, amplitude/phase shift response of transistor amplifiers, integrated circuits, negative and positive feedback circuits, active filters, industrial control circuits, switching power supplies, voltage regulators, operational amplifiers, spectrum analysis, and harmonic distortion. The course offers practical hands-on experience using an array of test equipment and assigned laboratory projects incorporated to supplement classroom lectures. (150 Clock Hours)

Technical Reporting and Lab Practices: This course introduces the student to schematic drawings, technical reports, maintaining test logs and making equipment failure reports. The student will requisition electronic parts and components. Computer operation systems, high-level language and application will also be introduced. (75 Clock Hours)

Applied Math for DC Circuits: This course covers basic concepts of math and algebra including decimals, fractions, scientific notation, roots, and powers of ten. The course addresses the application of Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Law, Thevenin, Norton, Millman, and Superposition Theorems in Circuit Analysis. (150 Clock Hours)

Special Topics in Electronics: This is a special course centering around current topics or special interests to meet the needs of the community. (Various Clock Hours)

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