NWTC College Program Guide 2023-2024 | Page 195

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General Physics 1 10806154
Applications / theory of basic physics principles : problem-solving , laboratory investigation , and applications including unit conversion and analysis , vectors , translational and rotational kinematics / dynamics , heat / temperature , and harmonic motion and waves . ( Prereq : 2.6 GPA & Alg 2 or equiv w / C or better ; OR Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 263 , Arith greater / equal to 250 , & QRAS greater / equal to 250 ; OR ACT Reading greater / equal to 17 & Math greater / equal to 21 ; OR Coll Tech Math 1A OR Int Alg w / C or better ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
AC 3 : RLC Circuits 10660109 Power flow in complex AC circuits based on resistive and reactive components . Description of the power triangle and power factor . Calculation of voltages and currents in complex AC circuits . ( Pre-requisite : 10- 660-108 , AC 2 : Reactance ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Electronics 3 : Op-Amps-Basic 10660112 Introduction to the circuit characteristics of integrated operational amplifiers . The various connections , inverting , non-inverting and comparator will be studied as well as specialized applications such as summers and filters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-111 , Electronics 2 : Transistor-Basic ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Micro 1 : Introduction 10605163 Use of simulation software , fundamentals of C language programming , basic logic and control , analog and digital inputs , flowcharting , motor control , objects , and PWM techniques . ( Pre-requisite : 10-660-116 , Introduction to AC / DC ; 10-660-103 Digital 3 : Registers ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Elective Please see the curriculum note if such note references elective options . Course Typically Offered :
Elective
Intro to Diversity Studies 10809172 Basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary , history of immigration / conquest , transcultural communication , legal liability , multicultural majority / minority relations , ageism , sexism , gender , sexual orientation , the disabled / ADA . ( Prerequisite : Next Gen Rdg score greater / equal to 250 AND Writing score greater / equal to 237 ; OR ACT Rdg score greater / equal to 16 AND English greater / equal to 15 ; OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing with a B or better ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Economics 10809195 Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 1 : BJT Amps 10605160 Review the characteristics of the bipolar junction transistor and Class A , Class AB and Class B bipolar junction transistor amplifiers . ( Prerequisites : 10-660-111 , Electronics 2 : Trans-Basic ; 10-660-112 , Electronics 3 : Op-Amps-Basic ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 2 : JFET Amp 10605161 Characteristics of the junction field-effect ( JFET ) transistor amplifier and types of commonly used field effect transistor amplifiers . ( Pre-requisite : 10-605-160 , Linear Electronics 1 : BJT Amplifiers ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Micro 2 : Technique 10605164 Bitwise operations , pseudo-ops , more C programming techniques , LCD display , control logic , and continued use of simulation software . ( Prerequisite : 10-605-163 , Micro 1 : Intro ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Datacomm 1 : Introduction 10605170 Introduction to fundamental communication concepts , including physical transmission media , data rate , frequency , bandwidth , sampling , quantization , modulation techniques , multiplexing , and more . ( Prerequisite : 10-660-103 , Digital 3 : Registers ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Datacomm 2 : Basic Networking 10605171 introduction to basic networking , the OS Model and TC / IP layers , local area networks , wireless networks , cellular communications , and the data link layer . ( Prerequisite : 10-605-170 , Data Comm 1 : Introduction ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Intro to Psychology 10809198 Survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception , motivation , emotions , learning , personality , psychological disorders , therapy , stress , and human diversity in personal , social and vocational settings . ( Prerequisite : Cumulative GPA of 2.6 or greater OR satisfactory reading and writing assessment scores OR 10-831-107 , College Reading and Writing 1 with " B " or better OR Corequisite : 10-831-102 , English Comp Prep ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Automation 6 : PLC 10664105 Programming a PLC system to operate a discrete and analog process adhering to a functional specification or timing diagram . ( Pre-requisite : 10-664-104 , Automation 5 : PLC ) Course Typically Offered : Summer Fall Spring
Linear Electronics 3 : Filters 10605162 Review the characteristics of the passive RL , RC , RLC active filters , introduction to all types of commonly used passive and active filters . ( Pre-requisite : 10-605-161 , Linear Electronics 2 : JFET Amps ; 10-660-112 , Electronics 3 : Op-Amps-Basic ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Micro 3 : Interfaces 10605165 More C language programming for arrays , logic and control , scaling , input and output , software standards , and continued use of simulation software . ( Prerequisite : 10-605-164 , Micro 2 : Technique ) Course Typically Offered : Fall Spring
Datacomm 3 : Network Protocols 185 10605172