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CIS104 – Coding in Python (3)
CIS108 – Introduction to Software Development, Coding in C++ (3)
CIS109 – Coding in C# for imbedded systems (3) CIS110 – Java Essentials (3)
CIS111 - Advanced Java (3)
CIS112 - Java Script (3)
CIS119 – Web Development using PHP and MySQL (3)
CIS120 – MySQL Essentials 1 (3)
CIS121 – MySQL Essentials 2 (3)
CIS130 – PHP Essentials 1 (3)
CIS131 – PHP Essentials 2 (3)
CIS220 – MySQL Advanced 3 (3)
CIS221 – MySQL Advanced 4 (3)
CIS230 – PHP Advanced 3 (3)
CIS231 – PHP Advanced 4 (3)
CIS251 – Raspberry pi; Arduino and others (3)
CIT100 – Data Cabling Fundamentals (3)
CIT101 – Data Cabling Installer I (3)
CIT102 – Data Cabling Installer II (3)
CIT111 – Overview of A+, Network+ and Security+ (5)
CIT112 – IT Essentials (4)
CIT114 – Network + (4)
CIT115 – Introduction to Cybersecurity (4)
CIT116 – Cybersecurity-analyst (4)
CIT150 – Windows 10 and HyperV (3)
CIT160 – VMWare Fundamentals (3)
CIT161– VMWare Administrator (4)
CIT173 – Introduction to Linux (3)
CIT174 – Linux Administration (Red Hat) (4)
CIT175– Advanced Linux System Administrator (4)
CIT181 – Introduction to Apache (4)
CIT182 – Apache Web Administrator (4)
CIT183– Advanced Apache Administration (4)
CIT200 Ethical Hacking (3)
CIT205 Penetration Testing (3)
CIT300 Integrated Security Technologies and Threat Grid Protection (4)
CIT305 Orchestrating Security for IoT (4)
CIT310 Delivering Advanced Security Capabilities from Edge to Cloud (4)
CIT324 Networking for IoT: LoRa; Blue Tooth; WiFi and others (3)
CIT325 – Linux, VMWare, Fog/Cloud with AWS; Azure; Google Cloud (3)
CNT120 – CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals (4)
CNT121 – CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials (4)
CNT122– CCNA Scaling Networks (4)
CNT123 – CCNA WAN Fundamentals (4 credits)
CNT124 – Fundamentals of Network Security (4)
EIT130 - Test and Measurement Fundamentals (3)
EIT135 – Sensors, Relays, Motors and Valves (3)
EIT200 – PLC’s and PLR’s (3)
EIT210 – Machine/Process control/Factory Automation (3)
ELM112 - DC/AC Theory; Passive components and circuits (3)
ELM123 - Solid State Theory, components, basic circuits (3)
ELM124 - Digital circuits and logic; TTL Logic circuits (3)
MTH115 - Basic Math for Electronics (3)

CIS104 – Coding in Python (3)

This course will teach students how to use Python 3. The student will learn to Install and set up the Python environment, as well as, creating well designed scripts and projects. Installing Python for PC and Mac will be covered. Students will be taught how to understand variables, objects and whitespace in Python. Students will learn how to use functions, variables, and loops, to produce real life projects.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS108 – Introduction to Software Development, Coding in C++ (3)

This course teaches the student the fundaments of C++ (a general-purpose, object-oriented programming language best known for its ability to create single-source solutions capable of running on a variety of devices). The students will learn to work within the .NET platform, but the primary emphasis will be on general-purpose object-oriented programming.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS109 – Coding in C# for imbedded systems (3)

This class will expand the students’ knowledge of the C++ programming environment to teach them a “type-safe” object oriented language that enables developers to build a wide-variety of secure and robust applications that are suitable for downloading and running on embedded computing devices. Students will learn about the device profile for web servers (DPWS) and how the C# environment will help them deploy applications into this IoT centric platform.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS110 – Java Essentials (3)

This course introduces the student to the Java environment and its object-oriented approach. The students will learn general purpose object-oriented programming and applet creation.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS100 or permission of instructor.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS111 - Advanced Java (3)

This course builds on the principles taught in JAVA Essentials. This class will focus on client side and server side techniques for application development. Among the many topics included are Networking, JDBC, Servlets and JSB, Swing, Collections, Multimedia, JavaBean and XML.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS110 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS112 - Java Script (3)

This JavaScript and HTML5 course teaches the student how to code application logic in web applications using JavaScript and how to create HTML5 pages to parse and send data using HTML5 forms.

Create and modify the Document Object Model (DOM), create responsive Java layouts with CSS3, store local data with JSON, and draw on HTML5 canvas. Students will add interactive behaviors to web pages creating better user experiences and add dynamic data using AJAX, REST and WebSocket with JavaScript.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS111 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS119 – Web Development using PHP and MySQL (3)

This course is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the PHP language. This course will guide the student

through the basics of PHP with numerous examples and hands-on exercises. There will be substantial practice in coding parts of a fully functional application.

This class is designed for students with a basic knowledge of database concepts. students will get an introduction to

database administration and creation of databases with MySQL. The students will learn to use the concepts of web page design, PHP and MySQL to collect data and present information in simple “dashboards” Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to interface their dashboards with a variety of IoT environments.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS120 – MySQL Essentials 1 (3)

This class is designed for students with a basic knowledge of database concepts. Students will get an introduction to

database administration and creation of databases with MySQL. Students will learn to install, configure and optimize MySQL databases and to manage them to meet the needs of a professional organization. Course accents hands-on learning with MySQL. Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to install and configure MySQL databases in a Linux environment.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS100 and CIS103 or permission of instructor.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS121 – MySQL Essentials 2 (3)

Building on the concepts in MySQL Essentials 1, students will learn to optimize MySQL databases for query performance. Essential strategies for backup, replication and security will be addressed. Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to improve database stability, minimize security risks and understand capacity planning.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS120 or permission of instructor, with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS130 – PHP Essentials 1 (3)

This course, is designed to give the student a solid foundation in the PHP language. This course will guide the student through the basics of PHP with numerous examples and hands-on exercises. There will be substantial practice in coding parts of a fully functional application.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS101, CIS103 and CIS120 with a 'C' or better or prior approval from the instructor.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS131 – PHP Essentials 2 (3)

This course enables the student to advance their professional skills in the PHP language and to learn standard industry best practices. The student will build on their knowledge of object-oriented programming and will be able to use advanced language and web development methods to create advanced PHP applications. Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to implement and deploy all of the above.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS130 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS220 – MySQL Advanced 3 (3)

This course will teach students to develop both console and web applications using MySQL with their choice of PHP, Java or Python programming. Basic concepts of programming with connectors and designing console and

web applications will be covered. Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to implement and deploy all of the above.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS120 and CIS121; and 1 or more of the following: CIS104 or CIS110 or CIS130 and CIS131 or permission of instructor, with a 'C' or better

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS221 – MySQL Advanced 4 (3)

This course, building on CIS220, will teach students how to optimize database query performance, including subqueries, table modifications and transaction processing. Students will learn to write stored procedures, routines and triggers.

Students will also learn the use of InnoDB Memcached plugin for no SQL access to their data. Students will learn to storage access and analysis geospatial data. Students will also gain an Understanding of MySQL Cloud Service. Through a variety of hands-on activities students will learn to implement and deploy all of the above.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS220 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS230 – PHP Advanced 3 (3)

This course will take the experienced PHP student and help them to develop and understand principles of

software architectures. This class will introduce students to the tools and techniques used by enterprise-grade PHP

developers. Students will create modern web-based applications, learn concepts like using the PHP command line to build REST based application programming interfaces (API).

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS131, CIS121 and CIS221 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS231 – PHP Advanced 4 (3)

This course will teach the student to secure the PHP/Web application environment. The students will learn to incorporate standard best practice security measures into their PHP applications. The students will be able to identify the most common types of vector attacks in industry validated vulnerabilities. The student will learn methodologies to monitor and fortify their application code against these attacks.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS230 with a 'C' or better.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIS251 – Raspberry pi; Arduino and others (3)

This course will teach students the basic function and operation of the Raspberry Pi and the Arduino platform.

The architecture of the Raspberry Pi and Arduino platforms, installation of its operating system and connection of the Raspberry Pi and Arduino with other devices will be covered. This course will build on the students understanding of Linux and Python programming to design, build and deploy complete projects running on the Raspberry Pi.

Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CIT173, CIS104 and CIS130 with a 'C' or better or instructor’s permission.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT100 – Data Cabling Fundamentals (3)

This course will provide hands-on introduction to Cabling Infrastructure with the intent of providing each student the

knowledge and tools to go to work as an entry level cabling installer. The course will give the student the confident to approach local contractors with an understanding of the Cabling Infrastructure industry.

Students will complete an OSHA 10 class prior to certification.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT101 – Data Cabling Installer I (3)

This course will provide hands-on knowledge that will allow students to perform eighty percent (80%) of all the basic

installations in the Cabling Infrastructure Industry. Students will have to demonstrate they can build a network closet, terminate a cable project, correctly label the network, and do basic test for opens, shorts and grounds.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT102 – Data Cabling Installer II (3)

This course provides hands-on knowledge that will allow the student to perform the more complex elements of

Infrastructure cabling with an emphasis on Fiber Optics. The student will be able to discuss the engineering elements of Fiber Optics to include building a fiber network, terminating the fiber network, and testing the fiber network. The student will be able to understand and build outside plant cabling, power over ethernet, wireless access points and DC theory.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT111 – Overview of A+, Network+ and Security+ (5)

This course is overview of the desktop pc, including operating systems (Windows and Linux) and the support of all common hardware devices. The class will also demonstrate the integration between pc hardware and software. This class provides a hands-on environment with an emphasis on installing, configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading a PC and working with computer users as an IT technician.

This course introduces the student to basic networking terminology, network components, transmission media and

protocols. It focuses on the OSI model of network computing in both IPv4 and IPv6. Students will be given hands-on

experience with RJ-45 cable preparation for both CAT5 and CAT6. Students will also learn have to setup and troubleshoot small network environments.

Introduction to fundamental concepts of cybersecurity and common cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This course provides the core knowledge of cybersecurity and enables the student to qualify for entry level cybersecurity jobs. Introduction to cybersecurity teaches best practices in hands-on troubleshooting. Students will learn to detect vulnerabilities and threats; and will learn common techniques and tools for detecting and defending against cyber-attacks.

Five credits / 75 hours

CIT112 – IT Essentials (4)

This course is an in-depth overview of the desktop pc, including operating systems (Windows and Linux) and the support of all common hardware devices. The class will also demonstrate the integration between pc Hardware and software. This class provides a hands-on environment with an emphasis on installing, configuring, troubleshooting and upgrading a PC and working with computer users as an IT technician. This course serves as a preparation for the CompTIA A+ Exam.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT114 – Network + (4)

This course introduces the student to basic networking terminology, network components, transmission media and

protocols. It focuses on the OSI model of network computing in both IPv4 and IPv6. Students will be given hands-on

experience with RJ-45 cable preparation for both CAT5 and CAT6. Students will also learn have to setup and troubleshoot small network environments. Course serves as a preparation for the CompTIA Network+ exam.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT115 – Introduction to Cybersecurity (4)

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT116 – Cybersecurity-analyst (4)

This course will teach the student the fundamental disciplines required to be a cybersecurity analysis. The course covers detailed of threat management, vulnerability management, security architecture, security tool sets and cyber-incidence responses. The students will learn to apply environment reconnaissance techniques and the tools required for assessment of an IT infrastructure. Students will learn how to analyze the results and implement steps to increase the overall security of the infrastructure. The course teaches the student to analyze threat data and determine the impact of potential security breaches. Students will learn best practices in formulating an incident response, and gain insight into the software Development life-cycle and its impact on cybersecurity.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT150 – Windows 10 and HyperV (3)

This course will teach the students fundamentals of Windows 10 and HyperV. Key areas covered are installing and

configuring HyperV in a Windows environment. Configuring and managing virtual machines including clustering, failover and virtual machine movement. The course will also implementation of a virtual server infrastructure with basic networking including VLANS. Finally, the student will learn to plan and implement a virtual infrastructure monitoring strategy and a business continuity and disaster recovery strategy.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT160 – VMWare Fundamentals (3)

This course introduces the student to the foundations in virtualization in the IT industry today. Basic concepts of the modern data center, as well as, the cloud-based data center will be covered. The student will explore and understand the fundamentals of Data Center Virtualization (DCV). The student will get an overview of the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC), as well as, the IT business benefits associated with the SDDC.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT161– VMWare Administrator (4)

This course covers basic administration of the VMWare vSphere environment. The student will learn to navigate the vSphere client and the web client, to setup vSphere in a data center environment. The student will learn to install and configure VCenter and use it to manage Guest OS, networking and storage for multiple virtual machines.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CIT160 with a 'C' or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT173 – Introduction to Linux (3)

This course introduces the fundamentals of basic configuration, managing users and groups, as well as, access controls lists and privileges. It also covers software subscription and support, registering systems, and managing subscriptions. The student will also learn the basics of accessing Red Hat support. This course will also introduce the students to Kali Linux, which is an enterprise ready Linux distribution with special features aimed at security professionals enabling them to conduct penetration testing, forensic analysis, and security auditing.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT174 – Linux Administration (Red Hat) (4)

This course covers all the topics required for efficient system administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Topics covered in this class include: Web servers, mail servers, file and print servers, NTP servers, and PTP servers. This class covers not only the installation and configuration of all of the elements above, but also includes common tasks for managing users and groups, securing the system, use of systems monitoring tools, viewing and managing log files.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CIT173 with a 'C' or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT175– Advanced Linux System Administrator (4)

This course describes the advanced features of Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administrator. Beginning with automating systems tasks, automatic bug reporting tools, profile tools and systems backup and recovery. To complete this advanced administrator course, topics related to kernel and driver configuration, upgrading the kernel, working with the boot loader, working with and managing kernel modules will be covered.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CIT174 with a C or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT181 – Introduction to Apache (4)

This course introduces the student to the foundational concepts of web servers. Installation of Apache using the “yum” tool and setting up the Apache configuration file will be covered. The student will learn the essential network configuration, file structures required on a Linux server to serve requests for specific URLs, and making their first web page.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT182 – Apache Web Administrator (4)

This course covers creation, installation and administration of virtual hosts (IP based, name based, and port based). tudents will learn the requirements for basic authentication, as well as, digest authentication. The fundamentals of PHP and MySQL will be covered, and the student will learn the proper installation of both applications in an Apache environment. The student will learn how to handle Apache log files and how to make access/error log files for a website.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CIT181 with a 'C' or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT183– Advanced Apache Administration (4)

This course describes the advanced features of Apache Web Server Administration on Linux. The student will learn to configure access control for both the administrator environment, as well as, the user side environment. Apache Web Server security including SSL administration will be covered. The student will learn to install and configure antivirus and malware detection. To enhance server security, the student will learn how to disable directory listings and hide server signatures.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CIT182 with a C or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT200 Ethical Hacking (3)

The Ethical Hacking training course will provide a baseline knowledge of security threats, risks and countermeasures. The students will learn network scanning techniques and tools, vulnerability analysis, enumeration, network sniffing and evasion. Students will apply features of Kali Linux to perform security assessments. The course will teach students the fundamentals of attacking a computer system, as well as, attacking other aspects of the IT structure, such as wireless networks and cloud applications. The students will learn to recognize and deal with trojans, malware, and denial of service. Additional techniques such as, session high jacking, SQL injection, web server attacks and IoT hacking will be taught.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT205 Penetration Testing (3)

This course will teach the student how to understand and conduct controlled attacks on a network through real-world examples of vulnerably and exploitable servers. The students will learn how to capture metrics and reporting

methodologies. The students will learn all the skills necessary for running a penetration test against an IT infrastructure (utilizing both Kali and BURB tools). By applying the tools and techniques taught in this course, students will learn to identify vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediations.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT300 Integrated Security Technologies and Threat Grid Protection (4)

This course offers advanced instruction in security design, deployment, integration and support methodologies to enable the student to manage complex solutions. The student will learn security policies and standards; infrastructure security; perimeter security (next generation firewall, next general intrusion prevention systems and the fundamentals of adaptive security appliances). Methodology for content security, DNS security as well as, protection against malware and ransomware will be covered in this course.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT305 Orchestrating Security for IoT (4)

This course will teach the understanding of the challenges involved in securing IoT networks and architectures. Students will learn IoT security fundamentals, standards and best practices. The course also covers understanding security in software defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) to harden IoT networks. This class also teaches students advanced deployment techniques for the IoT platforms and MANO to manage and orchestrate virtualized network functions.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT310 Delivering Advanced Security Capabilities from Edge to Cloud (4)

This course teaches the student to implement platform security services including identity, authentication, authorization, and accounting. The students will also learn to detect threats and secure data in IoT environments. Security in the context of remote access, VPN’s, and cloud connections will be taught. The students will learn to apply security protocols and safeguards for the entire IoT platform from Edge to Cloud. Students will explore use cases ranging from smart cities, advanced energy systems, manufacturing systems and the connected car. The course will also provide a preview of evolving concepts that will shape the future of IoT security.

Four credits / 60 hours

CIT324 Networking for IoT: LoRa; Blue Tooth; WiFi and others (3)

This course will teach students the fundamentals of wireless networking for the IoT environment. Students will learn to configure and deploy LoRaWAN (Low-power Wide-area network). The course will cover topics such as low-power wireless networking use cases, advantages and disadvantages of wireless networking for IoT applications, wireless communication, networking topologies, and architectures. The course will teach students how to determine the power consumption on a wireless network for IoT. Identifying security risks and addressing them is one of the key architectural elements to be discussed. Students will also learn the application of Blue Tooth networking and WiFi (802.11 a,b,g,n) to IoT systems.

Three credits / 45 hours

CIT325 – Linux, VMWare, Fog/Cloud with AWS; Azure; Google Cloud (3)

This course will provide a broad overview of the Cloud computing environment. Students will learn the role of virtualization (Linux KVM, VMWare, HyperV) in the Cloud ecosystem. This course will also provide insight and understanding to the AWS, Google Cloud and Azure Cloud platforms. Students will explore the value of Fog computing (deploying, computing and application services closer to the IoT device) to reduce data analysis time and provide for high speed diagnosis and communication to the Cloud.

Three credits / 45 hours

CNT120 – CCNA Internetworking Fundamentals (4)

This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services. This course teaches the student the fundamentals of the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, structure of IP addressing, media, and operations are introduced.

Four credits / 60 hours

CNT121 – CCNA Routing and Switching Essentials (4)

This course describes the components, operations and architecture of routers and switches in a small network. Students will learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic operation. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with RIPv1, RIPv2, virtual LANs, inter-VLAN routing and single-area and multi-area OSPF in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CNT120 with a 'C' or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CNT122– CCNA Scaling Networks (4)

This course describes the components, operations and architecture of routers and switches in a larger and more complex network. This class will teach the students how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. Students will configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with VTP, STP, OSPF, and EIGRP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement DHCP and DNS operations in a network.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CNT121 with a C or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CNT123 – CCNA WAN Fundamentals (4 credits)

This course explores the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course teaches the students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students will also learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. This course will also teach students the knowledge and skills needed to implement IPSec and virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.

Enrollment requirements: Prerequisite: CNT122 with a C or better.

Four credits / 60 hours

CNT124 – Fundamentals of Network Security (4)

The course is an introduction to network security and overall security processes. The course teaches students to design and implement security solutions to reduce the risk of revenue loss and network vulnerability. The Fundamental of Network Security course is designed to prepare students for entry level certification in network security

Four credits / 60 hours

EIT130 - Test and Measurement Fundamentals (3)

This class will teach the students to understand and apply sophisticated test and measurement equipment to perform a variety of tests and evaluation of electrical and electronic circuits. The student will learn the importance of calibration and reference standards for providing accurate measurements. The use of precision multi-meters, signal/function generators, and oscilloscopes will be taught. This course will teach students to apply test and measurement techniques to the various kinds of devices common in the Internet of Things (IoT). Students will learn to perform data acquisition, record and graph the results to explore long-term behavior of electrical/electronic devices and circuits

Three credits / 45 hours

EIT135 – Sensors, Relays, Motors and Valves (3)

This class will teach the students the fundamentals of sensors. Active, passive, digital, and analog sensors will be covered. Applications to measuring light, temperature, moisture, vibration and distance will be covered. The students will also learn the application of relays (electro-mechanical and solid-state). The students will get an introduction to DC and AC motors, as well as, stepping motors. This class will teach the students the applications and interconnections of systems utilizing all the devices covered.

Three credits / 45 hours

EIT200 – PLC’s and PLR’s (3)

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of the technical skills and knowledge necessary to work with programmable logic control systems found typically in an industrial/manufacturing environment. The program covers the operation of various PLC control systems including both discrete and analog control devices. The student will also learn to work with Programmable Logic Relays which are similar to PLCs and are used in light industry where only a few points of I/O are needed, and a low cost is desired. This course provides the students with an advanced study of PLCs and PLRs in the manufacturing environment. This course will teach fundamentals of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA) and advanced programming languages.

Three credits / 45 hours

EIT210 – Machine/Process control/Factory Automation (3)

This course will provide the students with an overview of factory systems. The students will explore sub-system blocks for control systems, communications, and field deployed devices. This course also teaches the use of sensing technologies for predictive maintenance. The students will learn both isolated and non-isolated automation topographies. A broad survey of common industrial use cases and Manufacturing 4.0 will provide the students with experience in realistic factory applications.

Three credits / 45 hours

ELM112 - DC/AC Theory; Passive components and circuits (3)

This class will teach the students the fundamentals between open current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits. Detail discussions about laws of physics that govern electrical behavior will be discussed (Ohm’s law, voltage, current, resistance, power). Students will learn to identify and work with common electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors. The use of common measurement devices such as multimeters and signal generators will be covered, and lab experiments will be conducted to help students master the AC/DC concepts.

Three credits / 45 hours

ELM123 - Solid State Theory, components, basic circuits (3)

This course will teach the students the fundamentals of silicon based, solid state devices. Diodes, rectifiers and transistor components will be discussed, and the students will learn to use these solid-state devices in basic circuit configurations. The course will cover use of solid-state devices for the design of power supplies and simple amplifiers. The students will also learn about a broad group of other solid-state devices such as light emitting diodes (LEDs), silicon-controlled rectifiers (SCR) and Hall effect devices. Hands-on lab experience will all the devices will be provided. Students will learn combined solidstate devices with the passive devices explored in ELM112. Basic use of test and measurement equipment such as multimeters, signal generators and oscilloscopes will be covered so that the students can perform basic measurements and analysis on solid-state circuits.

Three credit / 45 hours

ELM124 - Digital circuits and logic; TTL Logic circuits (3)

This course will teach students the fundamentals of integrated circuits. Students will learn to evaluate device operation by studying data sheets and specifications. Beginning with the study of analogy circuits, this course will then introduce digital logic circuit fundamentals, and will teach the student the implementation of Boolean logic with solid-state devices. Transistor-Transistor Logic circuits (TTL) will be explained and the students will be given lab exposure to breadboarding and testing logic circuits.

Three credits / 45 hours

MTH115 - Basic Math for Electronics (3)

Topics of study include algebraic equations and inequalities; polynomials; rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions; graphical representations of algebraic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; and trigonometry. Additional topics may include scientific notation, number systems including binary and hexadecimal.

Three credits / 45 hours