The Department of Applied Computing and Electronics of The University of Montana College of Technology collaborates with business and industry to prepare graduates to compete in and contribute to a diverse, dynamic global society. Students acquire the practical skills necessary to pursue entry-level careers in STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) occupations. Students engage in experiential learning embracing technical education, effective communication, problem solving, professionalism, and workplace skills. The department promotes life-long learning to empower students in an ever-changing world. More details on programs available through the department can be found on the web: http://ace.cte.umt.edu.
Students entering programs in Applied Computing & Electronics are expected to have basic computing skills and adequate preparation in mathematics. Completion of M90 Introductory Algebra or equivalent placement scores are required for the following first year courses: CADX 110 Intro to CAD, CSCI 110 Programming – VB I, CSCI 113 C++ Programming , CSCI 172 Intro to Computer Modeling, CRT 112 Operating System Fundamentals, ITS 150 CCNA I, NRG 101 Introduction to Energy Systems I, and EET 105 DC Circuit Analysis. Underprepared students should allocate an additional semester to the suggested four semester sequence in completing programs of study.
Krisztian Varsa, Director
The Computer Aided Design (CAD) program offers graduates a pathway into professional careers as technicians in civil, mechanical, and architectural drafting. Other career opportunities exist in geographic information systems, mapping, surveying, and technical design. The one year program prepares students in all the following skills as well as training in mathematics, business, and writing: graphic communications; computer-aided design and modeling systems; geographic information systems; and surveying. Graduates emerge with an understanding of how to use computer aided design software to solve real-world graphic communications problems in a team-oriented environment.
Special Degree Requirements
The Certificate in Applied Science in Computer Aided Design requires completion of the following requirements with at least a “C-” in each course:
Computer Aided Design - Suggested Schedule:
| First Year | A | S | Su |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (BUS 103S) Introduction to Business | - | - | 3 |
| CADX 110 (CRT 182T) Intro to Computer Aided Design | 3 |
- |
- |
| CADX 131 Technical Graphics | 3 | - | - |
| CADX 142 (CRT 175) Geospatial Technologies | - | 3 | - |
| CADX 156 Computer Aided Design II | 3 | - | - |
| CADX 234 Fundamentals of Surveying | - | 3 | - |
| CADX 212 (CRT 184) Civil Design Technologies | - | 4 | |
| CSCI 105 (CS 111/CRT 111) Computer Fluency | 3 | - | - |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172/CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | - | 3 | - |
| M121 (MAT 118/MATH 111)College Algebra | 3 | - | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101/WTS 101) College Writing I | - | 3 | - |
| TOTAL | 15 | 16 | 3 |
Thomas Gallagher, Director
Computer Support is a 31-credit certificate program preparing students for entry-level positions in the computing field. Required coursework includes programming, operating systems, networking, PC hardware, data modeling, and web technologies. Graduates pursue careers as help desk technicians, computer repair professionals, and computer support specialists. All students have the opportunity to complete the CompTIA A+ Computer Support Specialist industry certification. Coursework for the certificate program also leads to the A.A.S. degree in Information Technology.
Special Degree Requirements
The Certificate of Applied Science in Computer Support requires completion of the following requirements with at least a “C-” in each course:
| First Year | S | A |
|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (BUS 103S) Introduction to Business | - | 3 |
| CRT 112 Operating Systems Fundamentals | 3 | - |
| CSCI 105 (CRT 111) Computer Fluency | 3 | - |
| CSCI 110 (CRT 121) Programming with Visual Basic I | - | 3 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172/CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| ITS 150 (CRT 151) CCNA 1: Exploration | 3 | - |
| ITS 210 (CRT 210T) Network Operating Systems - Desktop | - | 3 |
| ITS 280 (CRT 285T) Computer Repair and Maintenance | - | 3 |
| ITS 289 Professional Certification | - | 1 |
| M 115 (MATH 117) Probability and Linear Math | 3 | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101/WTS 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| Total | 15 | 16 |
Students in the Electronics Technology program learn to troubleshoot, calibrate, test, and repair electronic components and circuit boards used in a wide range of electronic equipment including computers and communication equipment. Training includes working knowledge of direct and alternating current theory, semiconductor circuits, instrumentation, automatic controls, data communications, computerized communication links, and operational amplifiers. Students become familiar with robotics, electronic communications theory, and modes of RF communications.
Students are awarded the Associate of Applied Science degree upon successful completion of the program.
Special Degree Requirements
The A.A.S degree in Electronics Technology requires completion of the following requirements with at least a “C-” in each course:
Electronics Technology - Suggested Schedule:
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| CSCI 105 (CRT 111) Computer Fluency |
3 | - |
| CSCI 110 (CRT 121) Programming with Visual Basic I | - |
3 |
| EET 105 DC Circuit Analysis |
4 | - |
| EET 106 AC Circuit Analysis | - | 3 |
| EET 113 Circuits Lab | - | 1 |
| EET 205 Solid State Electronics I | - | 4 |
| SCN 175N Integrated Physical Science I | - | 3 |
| M 121 (MAT 118) College Algebra | 3 | - |
| M 122 (MATH 112/MAT 119) College Trigonometry | - | 3 |
| PSYX 161S (PSY 110S) Fund of Organizational Psychology | 3 | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX/WTS 101) College Writing I or WRIT 121 (WTS 115) Introduction to Technical Writing | 3 | - |
| TOTAL | 16 | 17 |
| Second Year | A | S |
|
EET 206 Solid State Electronics II |
3 | - |
| EET 227 Digital Electronics | 4 | - |
| EET 234T Automatic Controls | 4 | - |
| EET 237 Programmable Logic Controllers or EET 240 Robotics | - | 3 |
| EET 241T Instrumentation | - | 3 |
| EET 242T Electronics Lab III | - | 3 |
| EET 260 Data Communications | - | 3 |
| EET 270T Wireless Communications | 4 | - |
|
EET 280T Electronics Capstone |
- | 2 |
| M 162 (MATH 150) Applied Calculus | - | 4 |
| Total | 15 | 18 |
Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Bradley Layton, Director
Students in the Energy Technology program are introduced to the full suite of energy sources and technologies. Graduates are general practitioners equipped with skills in design, installation, and maintenance of diverse energy technologies and systems; sales, operations, and management; regulatory compliance; basic electricity and power systems; energy storage and distribution; site assessment; basic energy economics; efficiency and conservation strategies; and project management. Students may enter the program autumn or spring term. Further information can be found at http://ace.cte.umt.edu/nrg/.
Special Degree Requirements
The A.A.S degree in Energy Technology requires completion of the following requirements with at least a “C-” in each course:
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (BUS 103S) Introduction to Business | - | 3 |
| EET 105 DC Circuit Analysis | - | 4 |
| CSCI 172 (CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | 3 | - |
| M 121 (MATH 111/MAT 118) College Algebra | - | 3 |
| NRG 101 Introduction to Energy Systems I | 3 | - |
| NRG 102 Introduction to Energy Systems II | - | 3 |
| NRG 235 Building Energy Efficiency | - | 3 |
| SCN 175N Integrated Physical Science I |
3 | - |
| BGEN 160S (TASK 160S (BUS 160S)) Issues in Sustainability |
3 | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101/WTS 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| Total | 15 | 16 |
| Summer | Credits | |
| NRG 191 Energy Practicum (60 Hours) | 2 | |
| EET 113 Circuits Lab |
1 | |
| Total | 3 | |
| Second Year | A | S |
| EET 106 AC Circuits Analysis | 3 | - |
| SCN 176N or ENSC 105N (EVST 101N) Environmental Science | 3 | - |
| ITS 221 Project Management | 3 | - |
| M 122 (MATH 112/MAT 119) College Trigonometry | 3 | - |
| NRG 213 Power Systems Technology | - | 3 |
| NRG 214 Energy Storage and Distribution Systems | - | 3 |
| NRG 298 Energy Internship | - | 2 |
| Select 5 Energy Electives (see list below) | 6 | 9 |
| Total | 18 | 17 |
The Information Technology degree program prepares students for entry-level technical support positions in the career field of Computing and Information Technology. The program provides students with a well-rounded technical background for computer support. Requirements include coursework in programming, operating systems, networking, PC hardware, data modeling, and web technologies. The “soft skills” of oral communications, written communications, and human relations required for success in the field are developed and refined through general education. All students gain work experience in their field of study through the completion of an internship. Students are also required to complete an industry certification process and a certification exam.
The Information Systems Management option emphasizes application development and business process. Students learn to write software using an object-oriented programming paradigm for deployment to the web and the desktop. Relational database design, structured query language (SQL), and the ability to create applications which push and pull information from databases are highlighted. Graduates seek careers as computer support specialists, help desk technicians, web developers, software developers, and database administrators.
Network administrator has become a common job title across all career fields. The Network Management option provides students with a background in network administration for supporting users and computing in a networked environment. Coursework in network operating systems, server administration, routers, switches, security, and IP telephony are all embedded in the Network Management option.
The University of Montana is a Cisco Networking Academy, a CompTIA Authorized Academy, and a member of the Microsoft Developers Network Academic Alliance. Opportunities exist for professional certification from Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft and Comp TIA (A+, Network+ and Security+).
Students entering the program should be prepared with basic computing skills (keyboarding, word processing, file management, and Internet applications) and adequate preparation in mathematics (completion of M090 or equivalent placement scores. Underprepared students should allocate an additional semester to the suggested four semester sequence.
Special Degree Requirements
The A.A.S degree in Information Technology requires completion of the following requirements with at least a “C-” in each course:
Information Systems Management Option - Suggested Schedule:
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (BUS 103S) Introduction to Business | 3 | - |
| COM 160A Oral Communications | 3 | - |
| CRT 112 Operating Systems Fundamentals | - | 3 |
| CSCI 105 (CRT 111) Computer Fluency | 3 | - |
| CSCI 110 (CRT 121) Programming with Visual Basic I | - | 3 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172/CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| CSCI 215E (CRT 122E) Social and Ethical Issues in CS | - | 3 |
| ITS 150 (CRT 151) CCNA 1: Exploration | - | 3 |
| M 115 (MAT 117) Probability and Linear Mathematics | 3 | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX 101/WTS 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| Total | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | A | S |
| ACTG 101 (ACC 132T) Accounting Procedures I | 4 | - |
| CRT 263 Web Design and Development | - | 3 |
| CSCI 120 (CRT 231) Programming with Visual Basic II | 3 | - |
| CSCI 221 (CRT 203) Systems Analysis and Design | - | 3 |
| CSCI 240 (CRT 275) Databases and SQL | 3 | - |
| ITS 210 (CRT 210T) Network Operating System - Desktop | 3 | - |
| ITS 280 (CRT 285T) Computer Repair and Maintenance |
3 | - |
| ITS 289 Professional Certification | - | 1 |
| ITS 298 (CRT 290T) Internship/Cooperative Education | - | 2 |
| Directed Electives | - | 6 |
| Total | 16 | 15 |
Network Management Option - Suggested Schedule:
| First Year | A | S |
|---|---|---|
| BGEN 105S (BUS 103S) Introduction to Business | 3 | - |
| CRT 112 Operating Systems Fundamentals | - | 3 |
| CSCI 105 (CRT 111) Computer Fluency | 3 | - |
| CSCI 110 (CRT 121) Programming with Visual Basic I | - | 3 |
| CSCI 172 (CS 172/CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling | - | 3 |
| CSCI 215E (CRT 122E) Social and Ethical Issue in CS | - | 3 |
| ITS 150 (CRT 151) CCNA 1: Exploration | 3 | - |
| ITS 152 (CRT 152T) CCNA 2: Exploration | - | 3 |
| M 115 (MAT 117) Probability and Linear Mathematics | 3 | - |
| WRIT 101 (ENEX101/WTS 101) College Writing I | 3 | - |
| Total | 15 | 15 |
| Second Year | A | S |
| COM 160A Oral Communications | - | 3 |
| ITS 210 (CRT 210T) Network Operating System - Desktop | 3 | - |
| ITS 212 (CRT 215T) Network Operating System - Server Admin | 3 | - |
| ITS 214 (CRT 216T) Network Operating System - Infrastructure | - | 3 |
| ITS 222 (CRT 222T) Enterprise Security Seminar | - | 3 |
| ITS 250 (CRT 251T) CCNA 3: Exploration | 3 | - |
| ITS 252 (CRT 252T) CCNA 4: Exploration | - | 3 |
| ITS 225 IP Telephony | 3 | - |
| ITS 280 (CRT 285T) Computer Repair and Maintenance | 3 | - |
| ITS 289 Professional Certification | - | 1 |
| ITS 298 (CRT 290T) Internship/Cooperative Education | - | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 15 |
Directed Electives for the Information Systems Option: A student may request substitution of other courses to fulfill the directed elective requirement provided a clear connection can be made between a course, a student’s career objective, and the degree program. All substitution requests require departmental approval.
Students interested in a career which prepares them to work as accounting technicians with a specialty in information technology may select the Accounting Technology, Computer Support option. This program is detailed in the Business Technology Department section of this catalog.
U 110 (CRT 182T) Intro to Computer Aided Design 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq./coreq. M 090 or M 111(MATH 005 or MAT 110). An introduction to computer aided design and drafting software for production of drawings and plans for architecture and engineering systems. Fundamentals of two dimensional drafting and drawing management for professional design.
U 131 Technical Graphics 3 cr. Offered autumn. An introduction to the techniques and standard practices of communicating technical graphics. The class studies and practices drawing skills and learns the drawing standards that support the needs of the design team in advancing ideas. It also provides the foundation for successful drawing communication in the CAD environment. Topics covered include; drawing media and tools, hand drawing skills, perspectives, views, sketching, standard scales, geometric construction, sections, dimensioning, and tolerances.
U 142 (CRT 175) Geospatial Technologies 3 cr. Offered Spring. Basics of geospatial technologies; remotely sensed imagery, GIS, and GPS and how each of the individual areas can be used together to analyze spatial datasets. Students will explore a wide range of spatial data and will learn to apply these data sets to real-world solutions.
U 156 Computer Aided Design II 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. CADX 110 (CRT 182T). CAD II provides a project-based, in-depth study of the skills and concepts involved in Computer Aided Design and Drafting. Topics covered include object grouping and sharing; three dimensional modeling; animation; and interoperability with other software. This course is the second in a two-part series covering the core AutoCAD application.
U 195 Special Topics (1-6) cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 212 (CRT 184) Civil Design Technologies 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. CADX 110 (CRT 182T). Introduces students to computer aided design software for common survey and engineering design and drafting applications. Topics include collection of survey data; the coordinate geometry system; surfaces; subdivision and land planning; road design and corridor modeling; utilities; site grading and drainage; mapping; and 3D visualization.
U 234 Fundamentals of Surveying 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., M 090. Basic principles of civil surveying and the use of surveying equipment. Surveying introduces students to the link between field (construction) and office (design) practices. Students will become familiar with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), levels, level rods, total stations, basic survey computations, and their relationship to Computer Design Systems.
U 091 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics. Credit does not count toward an Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, or Baccalaureate degree.
U 120 (CRT 100) Introduction to Computers 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to computer terminology, hardware, and software, including wire/wireless communications and multimedia devices. Students utilize word processing, spread sheet, database, and presentation applications to create projects common to business and industry in a networked computing environment. Internet research, email usage, and keyboarding proficiency are integrated.
U 154 (CRT 108) MS Word 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100) or basic computer experience and consent of instr. Preparation of business forms, correspondence, mail merges, columnar projects, and reports using up-to-date software. Business related application projects, graphics, and printer operation are included.
U 156 (CRT 180T) MS Excel 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100); and M 090 (MAT 005D) or M 095 (MAT 100D). Emphasis on the use of workbooks and sheets to solve business problems. Includes projects relating to data and graphs/charts.
U 254 (CRT 115T) Advanced MS Word 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 154 (CRT 108). Analysis of the concepts of advanced work processing document production underlying mastery of the software. Business-related application projects utilizing critical thinking included. Speed and timing component to increase skills essential for employment.
U 105 (CRT 111) Computer Fluency 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduces the skills and concepts of information technology, both from practical and a more theoretical point of view. During lectures and interactive computer labs, students will explore a wide range of digital and information technologies, including common PC applications, networking, databases, privacy, and security. Credit not allowed for both CSCI 105 and CRT 111 and CS 111.
U 110 (CRT 121) Programming with Visual Basic I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005). An introduction to object-oriented programming using an even-driven paradigm. Basic concepts of control structures, data handling, documentation, and error control. Fundamentals of algorithm design and structured software development.
U 113 (CRT 270) Programming with C++ I 3 cr. Offered intermittently. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005). Object oriented programming using C++. Implementation of structured programming concepts along with construction of classes to create data types for defining objects.
U 120 (CRT 231) Programming with Visual Basic II 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 110 (CRT 121). Design and implementation of software using object-oriented programming practices. The class framework is used to apply the object-oriented techniques of encapsulation, polymorphism, and inheritance.
U 172 (CRT 172) Introduction to Computer Modeling 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005). Problem solving and data modeling using computer productivity software. Emphasis using spreadsheets and database for data analysis. Credit not allowed for CSCI 172, CRT 172, and CS 172.
U 191 (CRT 195T) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 192 (CRT 196T) Independent Study Variable cr. (R-6)
U 215E (CRT 122E) Social and Ethical Issues in CS 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., WRIT 101 (WTS 101). Exploration of ethical issues in the field of computing. Skills needed to identify and analyze various ethical concerns. Standard ethical concepts and theories, methods of ethical analysis. Strong emphasis on practical application of the ethical process.
U 221 (CRT 203) Systems Analysis and Design 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CSCI 240 (CRT 275). Analysis of the system development life cycle. Emphasis on planning, analyzing, designing, implementing and supporting information systems to meet business requirements. Covers feasibility studies, time and cost estimates, modeling tools, design tools, implementation and support strategies. A simulated business design project will be developed.
U 240 (CRT 275) Database and SQL 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 172 (CRT 172) or consent of instr. Relational database design including: requirements analysis, data structure, entity relationships, normalization, relational algebra and integrity. Physical implementation focusing on data storage; retrieval and modification; concurrency; optimization; security; SQL; and XML.
Computer Technology CRT
U 112 Operating System Fundamentals 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. M 090 (MAT 005) or demonstrated computing experience. Introduction to operating system concepts through the use of contemporary software. Emphasizes file system management, networking, installation, maintenance, management, and disaster recovery practices using both the command interpreter and graphical user interface.
U 188T Computers and Law 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100)and LEG 185T. Intermediate concepts of computer systems, operating systems, graphical environments, electronic mail, Internet, and file management. A variety of applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and law-related software are included.
U 205T Food Service Management Computer Applications 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100). Introduction to computerized applications relevant to the food service industry. Includes spreadsheet, recipe management and word processing software; appropriate industry reports, create menus and fliers; import, export and scale recipes; analyze nutrition; and calculate food cost.
U 260 Digital Publishing and Design 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100) or consent of instr. A comprehensive foundation of layout and design principles to integrate digital media essential for effective print-based and web-based business publications.
U 263 Web Design and Development 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., CAPP 120 (CRT 100) or consent of instr. Provides a background and foundation skills required for designing and implementing Web sites for public and private organizations. Marketing and design techniques are applied using state-of-the-art software.
U 105 DC Circuit Analysis 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. M 090. An introduction to direct current (DC) and analysis of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits. Topics include electrical quantities, units of measurement, measurement instruments, resistors, current, voltage, power, energy, network theorems, equivalent circuits, magnetism, and electromagnetism. Laboratory experiments include circuit analysis; the proper use of measurement equipment and techniques; and troubleshooting.
U 106 AC Circuit Analysis 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. EET 105. Analysis of alternating current (AC) circuits and the behavior of capacitors, inductors, reactance, impedance, transformers, and signal filters. Laboratory experiments include circuit analysis, the use of proper measurement equipment, and troubleshooting.
U 113 Circuits Lab 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq/coreq., EET 105. Covers proper techniques of soldering and tool usage. Electronic technical language, hands on troubleshooting skills and basic electronic measurements are involved.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered Intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 205 Solid State Electronics I 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. EET 105. An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes and transistors. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.
U 206 Solid State Electronics II 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq. EET 205. An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on amplifier circuits, field effect transistors, thyristors, and operational amplifiers. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.
U 227 Digital Electronics 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 105. Explores digital electronic circuits and devices that make up a computer system. Topics include binary and hexadecimal number systems, Boolean algebra and digital logic theory, simple logic circuits, combinational logic, and sequential logic. Also covered is the analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog interfaces between a digital system and the real (analog) world. Includes hands-on labs.
U 232 Microprocessors 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 227. Explores microprocessor architecture, design, and operations; machine language and assembly language programming; hardware input/output interfacing; and design applications. Includes hands-on labs incorporating an individual student trainer based on the Intel 8085A microprocessor.
U 234T Automatic Controls 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 205. Explores the theory, terminology and components used in automatic control of industrial machines and processes. Uses the servomechanism as a representative control system to analyze open-loop, closed-loop, proportional, integral, and differential control strategies. The use of transducers and computers in automatic control systems in the industrial control setting is emphasized.
U 237 Programmable Logic Controllers 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 005). Introduces the concepts involving programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Provides an overview of PLC operation and hardware; number systems, codes and Boolean logic. Covers aspects of PLC system programming and design, including control structures, data acquisition and manipulation, troubleshooting, and real-world applications.
U 240T Robotics 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., EET 205. Explores physical and operating characteristics of a robot. Topics include robot configurations, power supplies, control systems, end effectors, sensors, stepper motors and stepper controls. Robot programming also is covered and a typical robot is programmed to perform repetitive actions. Includes hands-on labs.
U 241T Instrumentation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 227. The study and analysis of industrial measuring and process control instrumentation in both analog and digital form. Proper selection, use and interpretation of measurement equipment and data.
U 242T Electronics Lab III 3 cr. Offered spring. Coreq., EET 241T Bread-boarding, building, repairing and troubleshooting electronic circuits using the equipment normally found in an electronic shop. Correlating measurement information in solving electronic problems.
U 260 Data Communications 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 205. Explores the principles, applications, and theory of data communication systems. Topics include communication concepts and terminology, analog and digital channel characteristics, signaling techniques for analog and digital data, communication codes, transmission media, and standards and protocols for various data communication systems including computer networks, and the public switched telephone network. Includes hands-on labs.
U 270T Wireless Communications 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., EET 205. Explores audio and radio frequency (RF) circuits. Topics include AM and FM signal modulation and demodulation, RF transmitters, RF receivers, RF amplifiers, audio amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, and antennas. Includes hands-on labs.
U 280T Electronics Capstone 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 227. Completion of project prototypes. Includes comprehensive final project from conception to market.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered Intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 298 Internship 2 cr. Offered intermittently. Consent of instructor required. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning through on the job training in a student's field of study. This experience increases student skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism.
U 101 Introduction to Energy Systems I 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. M 090 (MAT 005). A survey of traditional energy systems and technologies. Introduces conventional primary energy sources--coal, oil, gas, nuclear--and examines the technologies used to capture, convert, distribute, store, and utilize these energy sources. Consideration is given to physical and engineering aspects, as well as economic, social environmental, and political factors that determine the sustainability of these sources.
U 102 Introduction to Energy Systems II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NRG 101 or consent of instructor. Same as CCS 102. A survey of renewable energy systems and technologies. Addresses physical and technical aspects of wind, solar, geothermal, hydro, tidal, biological, and wave energy systems. Consideration is given to engineering, economic, social, environmental, and political factors that determine implementation and sustainability. Credit not allowed for both NRG 102 and CCS 102.
U 191 Practicum 2 cr. Offered summer only. Prereq., NRG 101 or consent of instructor. Same as CCS 191. The practicum provides students with a supervised field experience. Students will gain hands-on experience with energy specific technologies. This opportunity increases students' occupational awareness and professionalism.
U 195 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 213 Power Systems Technology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 106. A review of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and transformer action; the application of these principles in the operation of single-phase and three-phase ac/de motors, alternators, and generators; and the control methods for these electrical devices.
U 214 Energy Storage and Distribution Systems 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET 106 or consent of instructor. Studies storage and transport methods of different types of energy. Explores emergent technologies and mechanisms designed to enhance efficiency and safety, including ‘smart grid' technologies; assesses relative social, economic and environmental merits of each type of energy system in terms of its storage and distribution.
U 235 Building Energy Efficiency 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., NRG 101. Provides an overview of energy efficiency opportunities in residential buildings and prepares the student to take the National RESNET Home Energy Rater Exam. Familiarity with residential construction and basic energy terminology is useful though not required.
U 241 Alternative Fuels 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., NRG 101. Identifies alternative fuel sources; explores fuel characteristics; identifies and evaluates the infrastructure required to produce, store, distribute, and use them; discusses emission and conversion efficiencies; assesses social, environmental, and economic impacts.
U 242 Solar and Wind Systems 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., NRG 101. Same as CCS 242. Introduction to the fundamentals of solar and wind energy for the design and installation of solar and wind systems. Includes an overview of the physics and chemistry of the resource and the technology, and will prepare students for a career in renewable energy or for installing a renewable energy system on their own home. Credit not given for NRG 242 and CCS 242.
U 243 Fundamentals of Photovoltaic Design and Installation 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq./coreq., EET 105. An introduction to the fundamental principles and technologies of solar photovoltaic energy systems. Emphasis on system design and installation, including site and resource assessment, load analysis, trouble shooting, and cost analysis. The material covered prepares students for a career in renewable energy or for installing a renewable energy system on their own home.
U 244 Bioenergy 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereqs., SCN 175N and NRG 102, or consent of instructor. Investigates the physical nature of various biorenewable resources and the technologies currently employed to produce, harvest, refine and convert these into useable energy, feedstocks and products.
U 245 Fuel Cells 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., NRG 101. An introduction to the different types of fuel cells (hydrogen, biological, metal/air, proton exchange membrane, etc.) accompanied by a critical examination of their applications, operation, efficiencies, advantages and disadvantages.
U 246 Introduction to Geothermal Energy Technology 3 cr. Offered Autumn. Prereqs., NRG 101 and NRG 102. An introduction to the physical and technical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Topics covered include the fundamental principles of geology and hydrology, heat flow mechanisms, and a consideration of heat exchange systems including: dry steam, flash, binary systems, heat pumps, passive systems. The course also surveys political, economic, ecological, and social aspects of geothermal energy development.
U 290 Internship 2 cr. Offered spring. Consent of instructor required. Same as CCS 290. Students complete a field experience at an energy-related site or in an energy-related industry. A series of career development seminars and activities related to the field experience are completed in parallel.
U 295 Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of Energy Technology faculty and visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 296 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 298 Internship 2 cr. Offered every term. Consent of instructor required. Same as CCS 298. Extended classroom experience providing practical application of classroom learning through on the job training in a student's field of study. This experience increases student skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism.
Information Technology Systems (ITS)
U 150 (CRT 151) CCNA 1: Exploration 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., M 090 (MAT 100). Introduction to networking field including terminology; protocols; local-area and wide-area networks; the OSI model; topologies; IP addressing; cabling and cabling tools; routers and router programming. Ethernet and network standards; and wireless technologies.
U 152 (CRT 152T) CCNA 2: Exploration 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ITS 150 (CRT 151). Covers router theory and technologies including configurations, IOS software management, routine protocol configuration, TCP/IP, access-lists and introduction to LAN switching.
U 210 (CR 210T) Network Operating System - Desktop 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150 (CRT 151). In-depth study of a secure, multi-user, client-based network operating system. Topics include installation, administration of resources, performance, network services, and security.
U 212 (CRT 215T) Network Operating System – Server Admin 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150 (CRT 151). Server technologies commonly used in local area networking. Topics include installation, administration, storage, application services, network services, security, reliability, and availability.
U 214 (CRT 216T) Network Operating System – Infrastructure 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ITS 210 (CRT 210T), ITS 212 (CRT 215T). Principles and implementation of enterprise networking services. Topics include Protocol Binding, DNS, DHCP, WINS, Remote Access, IP Routing, IP Security, Network Address Translation, and Certificate Services.
U 221 (CRT 209T) Project Management 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., CSCI 172 (CRT 172). Investigation of topics in project management including scope, definition, risk, procurement and the RFP. Management of time, cost, quality, and human resources. Concepts are reinforced with PM software.
U 222 (CRT 222T) Enterprise Security 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ITS 210 (CRT 210T). Examination of general information technology security concepts. Topics include access control, authentication, attack methods, remote access, web security, wireless networks, cryptography, internal infrastructure security, and external attacks. Security procedures, organizational policies, risk management and disaster recovery addressed.
U 250 (CRT 251T) CCNA 3: Exploration 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 152 (CRT 152T). Covers router configurations including advanced IP addressing techniques, variable length subnet masking, intermediate routing protocols, Ethernet switching, virtual LANs, spanning-tree protocol, and VLAN trucking protocol.
U 252 (CRT 252T) CCNA 4: Exploration 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., ITS 250 (CRT 251T). Project-based course in wide-area networking including advanced IP addressing techniques, network address translation, port address translation, DHCP, WAN technology and terminology, PPP, ISDN, DDR, Frame Relay, network management, and introduction to optical networking.
U 255 IP Telephony 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq./coreq. ITS 150 (CRT 151). Provides an introduction to converged voice and data networks as well as challenges faced by the various technologies. Presents solutions and implementation considerations for signaling, quality of service, security, call control, dial plans, gateway protocols, messaging, congestion, and connecting to a PSTN network.
U 280 (CRT 285T) Computer Repair and Maintenance 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., ITS 150 (CRT 151). In-depth study of personal computer hardware. Focus on field replaceable components. Topics include: storage devices, processors, system boards, memory, ports, cabling, power supplies, multimedia devices, printers, and troubleshooting.
U 289 (CRT 289T) Professional Certification 1 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., consent of instr. Review objectives of an information technology industry-based professional certification. Certification objectives, preparation strategies, and exam strategies included. Course can be repeated for different industry-based professional certifications.
U 291 (CRT 295T) Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one time offerings of current topics.
U 298 (CRT 290T) Internship/Cooperative Education 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Not open to non-majors. On-the-job training in positions requiring information technology competencies. This experience increases students' skills, prepares them for initial employment, and increases occupational awareness and professionalism. Students work a minimum of six hours each week at an approved site and attend a weekly one-hour seminar.
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