This 18 month program is designed to
provide students with little or no previous electronic background with a
diversified knowledge of electronics that can be applied to a wide range
of employment and educational settings. Students receive solid
instruction on analog, digital, and microprocessor theory with practical
applications included. Instruction and troubleshooting procedures meet
the electronic industry standards in industrial automation and
communications. Our block format of instruction also allows for
half-time student enrollment. This gives students the knowledge and
skills foundation needed for a career in many different fields related
to electronics.
While enrolled at Salina Tech, students have the option of working
toward an Associate degree. Salina Tech has articulation agreements with
several degree granting institutions.
Curriculum
First Year/First Semester
EL 105A DC
Circuits
This course is an introduction to electronic components, symbols,
soldering techniques, and the global language used in electronics.
Students receive computer-based, modular training simultaneously with
practical experience reading schematic diagrams, constructing circuits,
and test procedures of basic electronic operating characteristics used
in DC electronics and electricity.
EL 115A Digital
Techniques I
During this course students are familiarized with a wide range of
integrated devices, their characteristics and the circuits that they are
used in. Students will receive practical experience on integrated device
characteristics, how they are used in the design of circuits and trouble
shooting problems.
Digital techniques are necessary if students are to succeed in a world
of global information transfer. This phase will present concepts,
terminology, and components that are used to form the basic digital
system. With knowledge from a digital background, one can expand into
many different career fields.
RL 110A Technical
Math I
This course introduces the student to the mathematical analysis of DC
and AC series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. This class
includes a study of basic, intermediate, and advanced mathematical
functions together with specific topics needed to solve introductory and
intermediate problems in electronic and electrical circuits.
EL 105B AC
Circuits
This course continues an introduction to electronic components, symbols,
soldering techniques, and the global language used in electronics.
Students receive computer-based, modular training simultaneously with
practical experience reading schematic diagrams, constructing circuits,
and test procedures of basic electronic operating characteristics used
in AC electronics and electricity. Students will measure frequency and
voltages with meters and oscilloscopes and learn about frequency
reactive devices.
EL
115B Digital Techniques II
During this course students are familiarized with a wide range of
integrated devices, their characteristics and the circuits that they are
used in. Students will receive practical experience on integrated device
characteristics, how they are used in the design of circuits and trouble
shooting problems.
Digital techniques are necessary if students are to succeed in a world
of global information transfer. This phase will present concepts,
terminology, components, and circuits that are used to form the basic
digital system. With knowledge from a digital background, one can expand
into many different career fields.
First Year/Second Semester
EL 110A Devices &
Circuits I
Studies will begin with the most common semiconductor devices and their
theory of operation. After completing the course, students will be
familiar with a variety of circuit configurations and their
characteristics. A working knowledge of power supplies, operational
amplifiers, optoelectronics, and transducers will be gained. These
circuits will be experimentally analyzed.
RL 110B Technical
Math II
This course is a continuation of RL 110A. Students will demonstrate
proficiency in solving electronic theory calculations involving graphs,
functions and models. Mathematical functions together with specific
topics needed to solve intermediate and advanced problems in electronic
and electrical circuits will be covered.
EL 120B
Microprocessor Applications
This course introduces the student to concepts of microprocessor
programming (including Assembly Language) and gives the student a
foundation in microprocessor applications. This phase presents a working
knowledge of microprocessor programming and interfacing along with an
understanding of digital-to-analog conversion, analog-to-digital
conversion, analog signal conditioning, sensors, transducers, and many
other facets.
Second
Year/First Semester
EL 235A Wireless
(RF) Communications I
The communication spectrum has been greatly expanded by the use of
“wireless” communication. This phase is designed to teach the
fundamentals and intermediate techniques of Radio Frequency (RF)
communications. This section introduces the student to methods of
generating and receiving AM (amplitude modulated) and FM (frequency
modulated) signals.
EL 110C Devices &
Circuits III
Studies will follow up on the foundation of EL 110A and EL 110B. After
completing this course, students will be familiar with a variety of
circuit configurations and their characteristics. A working knowledge of
RLc circuit characteristics including resonance, regulated power
supplies, SCR and Triac Power control circuits, and oscillators will be
gained. Each will be experimentally analyzed.
EL 235B Wireless
(RF) Communications II
This course is a continuation of EL 235A. This course is designed to
teach the fundamentals and intermediate techniques of Radio Frequency (RF)
communications. This section introduces the student to methods of
generating and receiving AM (amplitude modulated) and FM (frequency
modulated) signals, antennas, transition lines, and satellite
communications.
EL 230A Robotics
This course gives students an introduction to basic robotic concepts.
Students gain a working knowledge of safety and terminology related to
the use of robots. Alternate methods of movement and motion control
techniques are also included. Today with increased automation in
manufacturing and process controls, an understanding of multiple control
techniques is necessary for students to succeed.
RL 275 Applied Communications
Learning activities focusing on career related topics utilize MS Office
applications, interviews, technical reports, oral reports, literature
reviews, along with individual and group activities for learning
culminating in developing their own student portfolio. The instruction
will help students in their personal and professional lives pertaining
to reading, writing, listening, speaking, problem-solving, visual and
non-verbal skills and securing employment.
Second Year/Second Semester
EL 240A Video
Systems I
This course is designed with an emphasis on video systems principles.
The student is expected to have a background in electronic circuits,
especially those pertaining to communications. The state of the art in
video systems has advanced so rapidly with the advent of High Definition
Television (HDTV), and Digital Television (DTV). Those relatively
complex functions involving numerous components and circuits have been
reduced to a few integrated circuits. The focus in this course is
therefore on circuit functions rather than on the circuit elements
themselves.
EL 225A
Industrial Motor Control
This course is designed to give the student a valuable background in
plant power distribution, various types of pilot control devices, AC and
DC motors, electrical and motor control circuits including wiring
methods. Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and troubleshooting these
devices and controls. A control background can expand into related
fields of industrial controls, manufacturing automation, security
systems, and water/waste treatment technologies.
EL240B Video &
Communication Systems II
This course is designed with an emphasis on combined video and
communication systems principles. The student is expected to have a
background in electronic circuits, especially those pertaining to
Wireless (RF) Communications and Video Systems. The focus in this course
is on electronic communication circuits and systems regarding
interfacing practices involving commercial broadcast stations and
amateur stations plus security and surveillance activities.
EL 230B
Programmable Logic Controllers
This course gives students a background in programmable logic controller
theory, implementation, and troubleshooting. Advanced control techniques
are necessary for students to succeed in our age of increased automation
in manufacturing and process controls. With knowledge from a PLC and
Robotic background, one can expand into many different fields of
electronics and automation.
Career Placement
Each student who completes the program in good standing will be assisted
by the department instructors in securing desirable employment. While
Salina Tech graduates have historically enjoyed a high rate of
placement, the school makes no guarantees regarding career placement.
WHERE WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MEETS INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION
Students with this electronics and electronics maintenance education can
expand into many different fields of electronics and automation.
This program is open to juniors and seniors as well as post-secondary
students. |
