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ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS RESIDENTIAL ELECTRONICS CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE LAW
PRINCIPLES SYSTEMS INTEGRATOR (RESI)
TRAINING 3.0 Units
4.0 Units
3.0 Units ECT 167 covers key legal aspects of contract-
ECT 110 teaches the principles and applica- ing. Students learn how to maintain a
tions of electricity and electronics. Topics ECT 161 is an introduction to the Residential contractor’s license, legal practice, manage-
include basic laboratory equipment, various Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI). Topics ment, construction standards, safety regu-
electronics components, and designing/ include the design of prewiring for home lations and insurance policies. Topics also
troubleshooting electronic circuit. This theater and telecommunications equip- include contractor’s license law, lien laws,
course provides students with the knowl- ment interconnection, network installation, labor code, payroll deductions, organization,
edge and skills of electricity and electronics and wiring for cable television, satellite estimate and planning principles. Lecture
and enhances their success in both their and antenna outlets, telephone equipment 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ECT
present career and/or advanced education outlets, audio and video entertainment, 100, ECT 160, eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL
in this field. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 and computer equipment. Students may 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
hours. Recommended Preparation: ECT 100, become certified by the Electronics Tech-
Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL 151. Course nician Association (ETA) International by 201
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. passing the knowledge examination assess- SOLID STATE DEVICES
ment and obtaining RESI BASIC skills and
113 knowledge. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended 3.0 Units
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS AND Preparation: ECT 110 or equivalent. Course
SOLDERING TECHNOLOGY Typically Offered: Fall (Every Other Year). ECT 201 encompasses the study of Solid-State
semiconductor theory, including diode recti-
1.5 Units 162 fiers, filtered power supplies, transistor and
INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR amplifiers, oscillators, and thyristor devices.
ECT 113 is a comprehensive course provid- PRINCIPLES Students also construct solid-state circuits,
ing functional training in the concepts of and perform circuit analysis and diagnostics
high-reliability soldering, solder extrac- 3.0 Units of electronic parameters using state-of-the-
tion, and electronics component removal/ art digital electronic test equipment. Lecture
replacement, including terminal inter- ECT 162 covers key aspects of solar power. 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECT 110 or equivalent
connections using wire-wrap techniques. This class covers the basics of solar energy (ECT 110 may be taken concurrently). Recom-
It covers rework, repair, and specialized and prepares the student to enter the job mended Preparation: ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
high-technology industrial equipment. This market as a solar technician in sales, instal- Course Typically Offered: Spring (Every
course also encompasses rework, repair, and lation, or repair. Topics also include the Other Year). Transfer Credit: CSU
modification of electronic printed circuit concepts behind installing and trouble-
boards. Additionally, automated industrial shooting solar panels. This class helps in 202
wave solder processes are studied. Lecture preparing students to pass the Photovoltaic INTEGRATED CIRCUIT
1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Recommended Installer examination and becoming certi- ELECTRONICS
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 120 or ESL fied by Electronics Technician Association
151. Course Typically Offered: Summer. (ETA) International. Lecture 3 hours. Recom- 3.0 Units
mended Preparation: ECT 110 and MATH
160 15. Course Typically Offered: Spring (Every ECT 202 is a comprehensive study and
INSPECTION AND CODES FOR Other Year). applied analysis of linear integrated circuit
ELECTRICIANS (IC) electronics technology. Lab develops
163 skills in constructing, testing, and analyz-
3.0 Units ENERGY MANAGEMENT ing operational amplifier, differentiator and
integrator, voltage and current regulator,
ECT 160 is a course designed to introduce 3.0 Units oscillator and function generator, active filter,
the student to the National Electrical Code converter, and phase-lock loop IC circuits,
(NEC) using national, state and local codes. ECT 163 covers key aspects of energy using advanced electronics test equipment.
Included in the course are duties of the management and prepares students to Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECT 201 or
electrical inspector with emphasis on code enter the job market as energy managers equivalent. Corequisite: ECT 253. Transfer
enforcement, inspection procedures, plan and energy professionals. Topics include Credit: CSU
reading, electrical symbols and terminology. concepts of greenhouse gas emissions
Methods of performing electrical inspections management and energy savings. This class 210
and interpreting electrical systems are based prepares students for passing the Certified PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC
on the current electrical codes and standards. Energy Management (CEM) examination CONTROLLERS (PLC)
Emphasis will be placed on the importance and becoming certified by the Association
of safety, asbestos abatement awareness, and of Energy Engineers (AEE). Lecture 3 hours. 3.0 Units
anchoring and supporting for earthquake Recommended Preparation: ECT 100,
mitigation. Quality workmanship, efficient ECT 110, and MATH 15. Course Typically ECT 210 covers Programmable Logic
and well-designed electrical systems, and Offered: Fall (Every Other Year). Transfer Controller (PLC) operations, including PLC
retrofitting will be emphasized. Lecture 3 Credit: CSU installation and programming techniques.
hours. Prerequisite: ECT 110 or equivalent. It emphasizes the methods of using the
Course Typically Offered: Fall (Every Other programming interface to troubleshoot
Year). Transfer Credit: CSU applications in industry. The lab activities
give the student practical programming and
operating skills used in the maintenance of
automated systems. Lecture 2 hours/Labora-
tory 3 hours. Prerequisite: ECT 110. Recom-
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
120 or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU
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