EC	111	Electronics Theory I	4 Credits
Introduction to the components of electronics, both passive and active. Subjects studied include power supplies, solid state components, frequency, resistance, capacitance, modulation, wave theory, testing devices and electronic systems.
EC	117	Electronics Theory II	4 Credits
Exploration of regulated power supplies, audio amplifiers, IF amplifiers, oscillators and antenna design. Extensive troubleshooting is utilized. Compact disk theory and troubleshooting will also be studied. An AM/FM radio receiver is analyzed as an example of an electronic one-way communication system.
EC	121	DC/AC Circuit	4 Credits
Direct current (DC) theory and the fundamentals of series and parallel DC circuits. An introduction to the concept of electricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistance devices. The study of alternating current (AC) circuits begins with the generation of a sine wave and review of trigonometric functions and continues through resonance and filter circuits.
EC	127	Solid State	3 Credits
Comprehensive study of transistors, thyristors, diodes, and linear IC devices. Beginning with basic P-N junction theory and audio transistor amplifier design. The three basic transistor configurations and their characteristics are stressed for the bipolar transistor and the field effect transistor.
EC	137	Digital	2 Credits
Introduction to binary notation and numbering systems including octal and hexadecimal. Emphasis is also placed on logic gates, truth tables, flip flops, counters, and basic computer architecture.
EC	151	Electronics Lab I	3 Credits
Experience with soldering, hand tools, components, color code, Ohm’s law, and reading circuit diagrams. Work with ohmmeters, ammeters, voltmeters, power supplies and other devices is included. This lab examines AC/DC circuit characteristics, including capacitance and inductance. Construction of a digital multimeter is taught.
EC	157	Electronics Lab II	3 Credits
Continuation of EC 151. Semiconductors and integrated circuit devices are discussed. Emphasis is placed on troubleshooting of audio and RF amplifier circuits, push-pull amplifiers, discrete components, operational amplifiers, and basic digital circuits. An AM/FM radio is built. Other electronic projects are constructed in addition to creating a printed circuit board.
EC	161	Electronics Mathematics	2 Credits
General review of electronic mathematics. Logarithms and trigonometric functions, use of an electronic calculator, and the solution of electronic problems are introduced.
EC	211	Wireless Communications I	4 Credits
Fundamentals from the basic electronics core subjects. The study of radio frequency communications begins with an in-depth analysis of AM modulation. The AM transmitter and receiver are studied for both low power and high power applications. Electronic theory, circuits and tests and measurements are studied. The primary focus is on frequency modulation (FM). The transmitter and receiver are studied, as well as applications. The two types of modulations are explored in transceiver and radio repeater fields. Other areas covered include transmission lines, radio wave propagation, and antenna theory.
EC	217	Wireless Communications II	3 Credits
Expansion of theories covered in EC 211. Communication techniques, land mobile radio operations, cellular telephony, 800 Mhz trunking, and emerging technologies, including PCS, are introduced. Microwave and data communications are also covered.
EC	221	Television Technology	2 Credits
The television industry including transmitting and receiving. The complex nature of cable and signal distribution is analyzed. The NTSC television waveform is studied. The terminology of television is introduced and video circuits are studied.
EC	234	Introduction to Data Transmission	3 Credits
Exploration of data transmission. The starting point for this study is the personal computer. The world of data communications becomes the primary focus. The OSI model and its applications to various data communication is explored. Local Area Networks (LAN) and WAN receive much attention.
EC	241	Fundamentals of Telephony/CPE	3 Credits
Exploration of voice communication. The current telecommunications and PSTN environment is investigated. Customer premise equipment such as 2500 sets, multi-line telephones, key systems, PBXs, voice-mail systems, and structured cabling systems are studied.
EC	245	Fiber Optics	1 Credit
Fiber optics in all technologies. Selection of fiber optic cable, installation, splicing, termination and testing are taught.
EC	248	Central Office Equipment	3 Credits
Continuation of EC 241. Examination of central office (CO) equipment is the major area of study. CO peripheral equipment, multiplexing and multiplexing equipment, and switching and switching equipment are basic areas of study. Prerequisite: EC 241.
EC	249	Telephone Outside Plant	3 Credits
Continuation of EC 241. The outside plant design and maintenance in telephony is studied. Twisted pair and optical fiber, the two primary types of transmission media are examined. Electrical protection equipment is emphasized.
EC	251	Electronics Laboratory III	3 Credits
Theory and techniques in an applied environment. Experience performing laboratory experiments and troubleshooting defective electronic equipment proves useful. The school district’s telephone and cable systems are used as a learning environment.
EC	257	Electronics Laboratory IV	4 Credits
Continuation of EC 251. Advanced troubleshooting procedures are presented. Systems studied include the school district’s telephone and cable system, televisions, VCRs, two-way communication devices, and other related equipment.
ECM	241	Fiber Optics	1 Credit
Fiber optics used in many applications.  Selection of fiber optic cable, installation, splicing, termination and testing are taught.

SC	212	PC Essentials	4 Credits
Instructs the student in the basic workings of the common PC, its hardware, software and the most common Windows and DOS operating systems in use today. Students will also venture into the basics of computer programming including DOS batch file programming, native scripting in Windows XP and Windows 2000 using VB Script and Microsoft Visual Basic. The student, upon successful completion, will be qualified to operate and maintain Microsoft Windows PC’s and have sufficient knowledge of the BASIC programming syntax and DOS to enable them to write useful computer programs and DOS batch files.
SC	221	TV Technology I	2 Credits
Systems used in today’s television industry, both transmitting and receiving. Systems will be studied in block form and the NTSC television waveform will be analyzed in detail. The terminology of television will be introduced to the student and detailed study of video circuits will begin.
SC	227	Data Transmission	3 Credits
Methods and procedures necessary to transfer information from one electronic device to another. Knowledge is gained in digital communications, cabling, data transmission languages, modems, networks, error detection and correction, and data security methods. All major networking protocols are studied (Ethernet, ATM, ISDN, token ring) allowing the students to become skilled in many different networking environments. All major network layouts are studied including local area networks (LAN), wide-area networks (WAN) including satellite links and metrolinks (inter-city networks).
SC	241	Fundamentals of Telephony	1 Credit
Basics of telephony. Major emphasis is placed on color coding, private branch exchanges (PBX) and key station units. Basic fault location methods are introduced.
SC	264	Principles of Satellite Communications	3 Credits
Advanced study in the satellite field by exposing them to the developments which have occurred in the satellite industry to this point. Students will study the construction and components of a satellite, stabilization and orbits of a spacecraft, communication systems on board a spacecraft, and requirements of the earth station for control of the satellite.
SC	265	Satellite Communications Lab I	2 Credits
Experience with video and audio distribution equipment and antennae. A modern earth station is used as laboratory. All lab activities are designed to put lecture materials into practice.
SC	266	Earth Station Receiver Systems (RX)	3 Credits
Audio/visual equipment used to receive satellite signals. Systems and circuits are used to keep signals at commercial broadcast quality. Various types of reception and troubleshooting techniques are presented.
SC	274	Earth Station Transmitter Systems (TX)	4 Credits
Audio/visual equipment used to transmit satellite signals. Signals are received from various sources, simplified to basic bandwidth, and prepared for re-transmission on another medium. The use of high-powered transmitting equipment is presented.
SC	275	Satellite Communications Lab II	2 Credits
Assignments as technicians for a variety of satellite transmission activities, both stationary and mobile. MTI Teleport tasks are performed. All lab activities are designed to put lecture materials into practice.
SC	276	Teleport Regulations	3 Credits
Regulations governing satellite systems, time access, FCC rules and regulations including satellite ownership, G/T ratios, cost and availability of services, OSHA safety guidelines, and FCC monitoring.
SC	290	Internship	4 Credits
Work in a position related to the satellite communications industry.