Southwestern: Electronic

Software Applications

This is a course for experienced computer users. This is an upper level applications course utilizing Microsoft Office programs. Special attention will be given to program integration and applying skills to business situations.

Beginning Algebra

This is a course intended for students who have had no previous experience in the topics of algebra. The course covers the following topics: basic operations of real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, graphing, exponents, polynomials, rational expressions, roots and radicals, word problems and formulas.

Technical Math

Technical Math is designed for those who will apply mathematics to a particular technology. There are no prerequisites although high school algebra, geometry, and trigonometry are helpful.

Basic Electricity

Basic Electricity is a study of electricity and components used in Electrical and electronic circuits. An understanding of these theories is a must for the student to learn more advanced electronic circuits and applications.

UTC Physics

Investigates the technical principles affecting mechanical, fluid, thermal and electrical systems will be used to investigate force, work, rate, resistance, energy, power and force transformers.

Analytic AC/DC

An analytic study of DC and AC circuits and the components used in these circuits. The course covers the devices that react to AC and DC current. An understanding of these fundamentals is important if the student is to have a base on which to build their electronic knowledge upon.

Bipolar Junctions

Bipolar Junctions is a study of basic semiconductor devices. The diode and basic Transistors circuit are studied. Hands on lab experience and computer simulation with an electronic CAD and simulation tool allow the student to build a solid base of knowledge in semiconductor theory.

Transistor Approximation

An analytic study of Transistor circuits, which include amplifiers, field effect transistors, and amplifier frequency response. The student will learn how to identify, construct and troubleshoot these circuits. Hands on lab experience and computer simulation with an electronic CAD and simulation tool allow the student to build a solid base of knowledge in semiconductor theory.

Solid State Circuit analysis

Analysis and design using bipolar transistors and linear integrated circuit models and approximation of non-linear components are emphasized. Design and construction of amplifiers, oscillators, multivibrators, regulated power supplies, and JFET circuits. Analyzing and trouble-shooting semiconductor circuits are also studied.

Into to Digital Logic

An introduction to Digital logic consisting of studying number systems, logic gates, combinational logic circuits and sequential logic devices. The student will learn the basics of digital logic and will build these circuits in a lab setting and trouble-shoot these devices.

Digital/Microprocessor Theory

A study of digital electronics that includes the following areas of digital electronics: review of basic gates, combinational logic circuits, encoders and decoders. This course also studies in depth the following areas: multiplexers and demultiplexers, multivibrators, flip-flops, counters and shift registers, digital to analog and analog to digital converters, semiconductor memories, programmable logic devices and an introduction to microprocessor theory.

PLC Programming, & Applications

An introduction to the principles of programming programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Processor operation, memory structure, discrete I/O, ladder relay instructions, timers and counters. Students will learn to program using a PC as well as a hand-held device.

This course will also give practical experience with PLCs. Topics will include analog I/O, transducer, PID control, PLCs in networks, and maintenance considerations. Emphasis will be on gaining hands-on experience with the hardware, although students will also write programs.

English Composition 1

An introduction to critical reading, critical writing, and the intellectual life. Writing includes multiple drafts of several critical and analytical essays as well as frequent informal assignments and in-class projects. Emphasis on quality of thinking, organization and coherence, and correct use of conventions.

Industrial Control & Automation

A study of industrial circuits and industrial control with the following devices being covered: Relays, timers, SCR's, Triacs, UJTs magnetic devices and servo and motor control are a few devices covered in the course.

Sociology

Development and application of sociological concepts and perspectives concerning human groups; includes attention to socialization, culture, organization, stratification and societies. Consideration of fundamental concepts and research methodology.

Robotics

An introduction to robotics, and their use in industry. Theory and hands-on experience will be gained in lab experiments using a robotic arm.