Electricity/Electronics Courses

Course Code	Title & Description	Credits	Schedule
ELE 111	Electrical Fundamentals In this course students will learn the fundamentals of DC and AC components and circuits. Topics of study will include proper circuit operation, component identification and testing procedures. Students will be instructed on the proper use of various test equipment for the purposes of verifying proper component and circuit operation and also troubl...	4	View Schedule
ELE 121	Soldering for Electronics In this course, students will develop both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills in electronic soldering. Students will practice soldering to industry-recognized standards on common wire connectors, through-hole (THT), and surface-mount (SMT) printed circuit board components, including fine-pitch and microelectronic devices using a stereo micro...	2	View Schedule
ELE 134	Motors and Controls This course is an introduction to the theory and application of AC and DC electrical machines and their controls. Topics include DC generators, DC motors and controls, three-phase power, three-phase transformers, alternators, three-phase and single phase AC motors and controls, electronic motor drives, synchronous motors, servo motors and stepper m...	4	View Schedule
ELE 174	ELE Co-op Education I In this course, the student gains skills from a new experience in an approved, compensated, electronics related position. Together with the instructor and employer, the student sets up work assignments and learning objectives to connect classroom learning with career-related work experience. This is the first of two possible co-op experiences. Prer...	1 to 3	View Schedule
ELE 189	Study Problems This course provides the opportunity for independent study in a particular area of instruction with faculty supervision.	1 to 8	View Schedule
ELE 206	Semiconductor Manufacturing In this course, students will study the fundamentals of manufacturing high technology semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits. Students will explore the manufacturing process including the materials and methods used in production. Students will gain experience working in a clean room environment with hands on trai...	2	View Schedule
ELE 208	Battery Manufacturing In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of battery manufacturing by exploring concepts related to raw materials, chemistry, fabrication methods, and quality control. Students will also explore sustainability and other future trends in the battery manufacturing industry. This course is designed for students interested in pursuing career...	2	View Schedule
ELE 211	Basic Electronics In this course, students will be introduced to basic electronics concepts and solid state devices. Topics will include the theory and application of light and temperature sensors, diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, thyristors and operational amplifiers. Using common laboratory equipment, students will build and test circuits. Pr...	4	View Schedule
ELE 224	Programmable Controllers (PLCs) I In this course students will learn Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware and software designed to control industrial machinery and processes in a lab setting. Emphasis is on the ladder logic language with basic logic constructs, timers, counters, data manipulation, math, and program control instructions. Labs use modern Allen-Bradley and Sie...	4	View Schedule
ELE 254	Programmable Controllers (PLCs) II In this advanced course, students will explore PLC system hardware, software and troubleshooting in a lab setting. Topics include analog inputs and outputs, data manipulation, open and closed loop control, communications, and operator interface terminals. Labs use a combination of Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC's. Prerequisite: Academic Reading and ...	4	View Schedule
ELE 274	ELE Co-op Education II In this course, students gain skills from a new experience in an approved, compensated, industry-related position. Together with the instructor and employer, students set up work assignments and learning objectives to connect classroom learning with career-related work experience. This is the second of two co-op courses. Prerequisite: Academic Read...	1 to 3	View Schedule