Engineering Technology (ENGT)

ENGT 009  Introduction to Robotics   Units: 2

This course is an introduction to robotics. The history of robots along with the components that constitute a robot will be covered. Students will learn to manipulate the basic building blocks of a robot by programming a microcontroller and interfacing with basic circuits, sensors and motors.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 015A  Computer Numerical Controls IA   Units: 1

This course is the first of an introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming course series. Students will learn about the manufacturing processes, product design, robotics and automation. Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing skills will be utilized to produce products using a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) mill.
Lecture Hours: 9         Lab Hours: 27          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 015B  Computer Numerical Controls IB   Units: 2

This course is the second of an introduction to Computer Numerical Control (CNC) programming course series. The use of M&G code programming to produce CNC programs for machined parts will be taught. Specific areas of programming including linear and circular interpolation, canned cycles, drilling, reaming, tapping, boring, face milling, end milling and the use of sub programs will be covered. Machine operation will be covered and used to proof run programs.
Lecture Hours: 18         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 015A
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 016  Computer Numerical Controls II   Units: 3

This advanced course in Computer Numerical Controls (CNCs) is a continuation of ENGT 015A and ENGT 015B with great depth and scope. An introduction to a CNC lathe with advanced part geometry will be covered along with an introduction to CNC Wire Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM). Emphasis is placed on cycle time efficiency and the incorporation of flexible manufacturing concepts.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 015B
Advisory: ESYS 004
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 020  DC Circuit Analysis I   Units: 3

This is the first course in a two-part series in Direct Current (DC) circuit analysis. Topics to be covered include Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuit analysis, voltage and current dividers.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060, PH 001, ESYS 004
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 021  DC Circuit Analysis II   Units: 3

This is the second course in a two-part series of DC Circuit Analysis courses. Topics covered in this course include: Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuit analysis, voltage and current dividers, Kirchhoff's laws, magnetic circuits, and network theorems.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 020
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 022  AC Circuit Analysis I   Units: 4

This course is an in depth study in Alternating Current (AC) circuit analysis. Topics to be covered include AC generation and transformation, inductance and inductive circuits, capacitance and capacitive circuits, time constants, rectangular and polar notation, AC circuit analysis, resonance, and filters.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 021
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 024  Manufacturing of Circuits   Units: 3

This course covers electronic schematic capture, simulation, export to printed circuit board design, layout and auto-routing software. It includes basic Computer Aided Design (CAD) drafting, block diagrams, library component templates, and printed circuit baord (PCB) design, fabrication, and assembly, using through-hole and surface-mount technology and devices (SMT and SMD).
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 022
Advisory: MATH 060 or ESYS 004
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 030  PLCs and Industrial Controls I   Units: 3

This course offers students the fundamentals of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Students learn the basic parts of a PLC system, digital fundamentals, and PLC addressing.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060 or ESYS 004
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 031  PLCs and Industrial Controls II   Units: 3

In this course students learn to program a PLC for advanced sequencing operation. Students also learn to program timers and counters that are used in a PLC application, as well as to write a PLC program using advanced math and data functions. An introduction of SCADA systems and ControlLogix Controllers will also be given.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 030
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 050  Digital Logic Analysis   Units: 3

This course covers combinational logic utilizing Boolean algebra and the binary numbering system. Topics include Karnaugh maps, truth tables, coding, switching circuits, converters, logic circuit elements, timers, digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions, decoders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, and displays.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: MATH 060 or ESYS 004
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 060  Industrial Electronics   Units: 4

This course includes basic topics related to industrial electronics. A brief review of analog circuits is expanded upon to develop more advanced circuit concepts. Topics include FETs, SCRs, basic components involved in motor control, DC and AC motors, and their controller circuits will be covered. Operational amplifiers will be covered, and their applications to sensor instrumentation. Transducers and applications to various sensors for heat, flow, force, etc. will be developed. Troubleshooting techniques for the above topics will be incorporated with each section.
Lecture Hours: 54         Lab Hours: 54          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 022
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ENGT 061  Industrial Sensors and Advanced Applications   Units: 2

Course includes topics related to basic process instrumentation and control. A brief review of industrial electronics is expanded upon to develop more advanced process instrumentation and control concepts. Topics include advanced applications of components used in both DC and AC motor control, recorders, control valves and actuators, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, level sensors, flow sensors and instrumentation maintenance techniques.
Lecture Hours: 36         Lab Hours: None          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: ENGT 060
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: CSU                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None