Programs

Electronic & Computer Engineering Technology - CET

Associate Degree

Credits:

63.00

Financial Aid Eligible

Western offers most courses in a 7-week format, but course length can vary. There are two 7-week sessions in each term, so courses listed below may not be taken at the same time. See www.westerntc.edu/7-weeks for more information.

This course list gives you an idea of what coursework will be required but is not the official list. Current students should use the MyWestern self-service portal for academic planning.

In Term 5, students are additionally required to take an elective course valuing 3 credits. The recommended courses are Power Conversion Analysis (663-171) or Introduction to Jave (152-153).

First Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Electronic SkillsCourse: 10660108Credits: 1.00

This course will introduce fundamental electronic skills. Skills include utilizing industry tools, soldering / de-soldering of electronic components in printed circuit boards and utilizing proper ESD procedures.

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DC/AC 1Course: 10660115Credits: 3.00

DC/AC 1 provides the fundamental concepts of Powers of 10 notation, an introduction to voltage, current and resistance, and their relationship expressed with Ohm's Law. This course also introduces series and parallel circuits as well as combination circuits. The course concludes with an introduction to magnetism, electromagnetism and alternating voltage and current. Circuits will be constructed in the lab using both actual components and simulation software.

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DC/AC 2Course: 10660116Credits: 3.00

DC/AC 2 provides the fundamental concepts of analyzing complex resistive networks with network theorems such as the superposition theorem, Thevenin's Theorem and Norton's Theorem, and applied trigonometric concepts. Also covered in this course is complete coverage of capacitance, inductance and transformers, as well as RC, RL and RLC circuits. The course concludes with coverage of RC and L/R time constants, resonance and filters. Circuits will be constructed in the lab using both actual components and simulation software.

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College Technical Math 1ACourse: 10804113Credits: 3.00

Topics include: solving linear equations; graphing; percent; proportions; measurement systems; computational geometry; and right triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1.

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Intro to Sociology Course: 10809196Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Economics (809-195) or Principles of Sociology (809-203) or another approved related course.

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Strengths SeminarCourse: 10890106Credits: 1.00

This course supports learners as they make the transition to college, as appropriate to their area of interest. Students will investigate their strengths to adopt successful academic habits, explore career goals, build digital literacy, navigate campus resources, and foster community, belonging, and wellness.

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Second Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Electronic DevicesCourse: 10660125Credits: 4.00

Electronic Devices provides the fundamentals knowledge of electronic semiconductor devices and circuits including diodes and rectifiers, zener diodes, LEDs, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and field effect transistors (FETs). Electronic circuits and their applications will be constructed and tested using both actual components and circuit simulation software.

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Digital Electronic ConceptsCourse: 10662137Credits: 4.00

This course provides a foundation in digital electronic device and circuits. Topics include number systems, logic gates, digital circuits simplification techniques, device specifications, digital devices such as encoders/decoders, multiplexers/de-multiplexers, programmable devices, A/D and D/A circuits and interfacing circuits and considerations

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Engineering SoftwareCourse: 10663100Credits: 2.00

This course will introduce engineering software tools. These tools include programming languages and engineering software tools.

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College Technical Math 1BCourse: 10804114Credits: 2.00

This course is a continuation of College Technical Mathematics 1A. Topics include: performing operations on polynomials; solving quadratic and rational equations; formula rearrangement; solving systems of equations; and oblique triangle trigonometry. Emphasis will be on the application of skills to technical problems. Successful completion of College Technical Mathematics 1A and College Technical Mathematics 1B is the equivalent of College Technical Mathematics 1.

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General Physics 1 Course: 10806154Credits: 4.00

Alternate course College Physics 1 (806-221) or another approved related course.

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Third Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

English Composition 1 Course: 10801136Credits: 3.00

Alternate course English Composition 1 (801-136), English 1 (801-201) or another approved related course.

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Intro to Psychology Course: 10809198Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Intro to Psychology (809-198), General Psychology (809-231) or another approved related course.

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Fourth Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

SolidworksCourse: 10606184Credits: 2.00

Introduction to Solid Works 3D parametric modeling software. Create 3D parts and use these 3D parts to create 3D assemblies and 2D drawings. Students will learn to preserve design intent using dimension-driven systems and geometric relationships.

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Embedded SystemsCourse: 10662134Credits: 4.00

Embedded systems are used in commercial, consumer, and residential products. This course will introduce the student to the fundamentals of embedded system design. The architecture of the microcomputers and microcontrollers will be discussed including, memory systems and devices, bus systems, A/D and D/A conversions, serial and parallel communications, timers and counters, interrupts and interfacing to various external devices. Microcontroller board-based modules on the AVR/ARM microcontrollers such as Arduino Uno will be covered. Assembly and C language programming will be used to learn embedded systems development.

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Data Communications and NetworkingCourse: 10662140Credits: 3.00

Alternate course Advanced Circuits (662-105) or another approved related course.

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Intro to LabVIEWCourse: 10662153Credits: 2.00

This course will provide an introduction to the basic LabVIEW software commands and programming used in data acquisition and control. LabVIEW will be used in conjunction with the National Instruments Educational Laboratory Instrumentation Suite (NI ELVIS). The student will perform experiments that collect and measure electrical signals from various transducers or interface circuitry and then store and process the data on the computer. During the data acquisition process, the output of digital or analog control signals to the interface circuitry will be used to provide feedback for circuit optimization and or adjustments.

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Integrated Circuit ApplicationsCourse: 10662157Credits: 3.00

This course will concentrate on the use of integrated circuits and their applications. The student will use operational amplifiers (op amps) to construct basic amplifiers, active filters, comparators, Schmitt triggers, integrators and differentiators. Special function ICs, such as instrumentation amplifiers and monolithic switching regulators will be used to construct typical circuits used in modern electronic equipment. The use of data and specification sheets, along with internet searches and electronic simulation software, will be emphasized throughout the course.

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Fifth Term

Course NameCourse NumberCredits

Industrial Controls ApplicationsCourse: 10620127Credits: 2.00

This course covers fundamental wiring concepts, relay ladder logic, sensors, timers, motor fundamentals, motor starters and Variable Frequency Drives.

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Industrial Controls ProgrammingCourse: 10620131Credits: 2.00

Introduction to PLC hardware/programming along with Touch Screen/HMI applications.

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Electronics Projects DesignCourse: 10663172Credits: 1.00

This course is part one of a capstone project where students will design a microprocessor /LabVIEW based project that will includes both a hardware and software component. This includes creating a budget, timeline, drawings, and schematics along with a daily log.

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Electronics Projects IntegrationCourse: 10663174Credits: 2.00

Alternate course Advanced Electronics (662-106) or another approved related course.

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Technical ReportingCourse: 10801197Credits: 3.00

Teaches the preparation and presentation of oral and written technical reports. Types of reports may include lab and field reports, proposals, technical letters and memos, technical research reports and case studies.

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