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  "college": "orange-coast-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "ELEC",
  "name": "Electronics Technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/course-descriptions/credit-courses/elec/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "ELEC A100",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A100",
      "title": "Electronic Problem Solving",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is an introductory course for students who want to learn the fundamentals of electricity and college level math. This course will cover the fundamentals of electricity and electronic circuits. Students will learn how to use math to answer questions about electricity. Students will identify electronic components and basic circuits. Students will be introduced to electronic schematics, Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws and the concepts of resistance, capacitance, and inductance. The course will cover metric prefixes, unit conversions, number systems, and binary logic.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/elec/#elec-a100"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/elec/#elec-a100"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A102",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A102",
      "title": "Safety, Maintenance, and Calibration",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Students will learn the fundamentals to safely work with high energy systems in accordance with NFPA 70e standards. This course explores the safety standards adopted and established by the NFPA and OSHA. Students will acquire hands-on experience using multimeters and oscilloscopes to safely diagnose electrical problems. This course covers the foundational concepts of calibration in electronic test equipment. Formerly known as ELEC A170.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A103",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A103",
      "title": "Computer Hardware Configuration & Diagnostics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers computer design, components, and assembly. Students will learn to assemble working computers, install an operating system, find and install drivers, and connect the computers to the internet. Students will learn to install and troubleshoot both Windows and Linux operating systems. This course will also cover troubleshooting of common hardware, operating system, and software issues as well as recovery of data from non-functional computers. Finally, students will learn to image computers for quick recovery in the event of corruption.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A111",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A111",
      "title": "D.C. Circuits",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "D.C. Circuits is an in-depth study of Direct Current (DC) electronic circuits. Students will learn how to interpret and create electrical schematics. Topics of study include Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, resistance, capacitance, and inductance. Students will gain hands-on experience with wiring to include soldering, crimping, and heat shrinking. In the lab, students will learn how to use multimeters, power supplies, and oscilloscopes to build and analyze common DC Circuits. The lab work will focus on validating theoretical calculations by building circuits and testing them for expected performance.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/elec/#elec-a111"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A112",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A112",
      "title": "A.C. Circuits",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An in depth study of Alternating Current (AC) electrical circuits. This course of study focuses on the math describing AC circuits, specifically the relationship between impedance, resistance, and reactance. Students will use these concepts to anticipate power factor and learn how to mitigate large inductive loads. Students will design, analyze, build, and test RLC circuits, inductance motor drivers, and filter circuits for audio signals. The lab work will focus on validating theoretical calculations by building circuits and testing them for expected performance.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/elec/#elec-a112"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A121",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A121",
      "title": "Robotics 1- Mechanics & Design",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A100 or concurrent enrollment.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers robotic systems, engineering design, and mechanics. Students will learn to use the engineering design process to define a problem to be solved, establish requirements and specifications, and brainstorm solutions. During Lab, students will build robotic mechanisms, assemble robots according to instructions, and learn to solder. The course culminates with students prototyping the mechanical mechanisms for a robot of their design. Formerly known as ELEC A101.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/elec/#elec-a121"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A122",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A122",
      "title": "Robotics 2- Sensors, Control Theory, and Programming",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A121.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers many sensors used by robots to sense the environment. Sensors include limit switches, photo eyes, ultrasonic time of flight distance sensors, shaft encoders, and potentiometers. Includes a study of electronic speed controllers, servos, and stepper motors. Students will study the basics of control theory and program a closed loop speed controller (cruise control) using PID control implemented in C. Finally, students will continue their mechanical prototype developed in Robotics 1 by adding a digital control system, sensors, and autonomous code to complete their prototype.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/elec/#elec-a122"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A131",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A131",
      "title": "Automation 1- Industrial Control Systems",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111 and ELEC A112.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is a hands-on study of the basics of industrial control systems. Students will learn how to control various processes without the use of PLCs such as temperature control, liquid level control and conveyor motor control. Students will gain proficiency drafting schematics and wiring diagrams and experience wiring control systems using terminal blocks. This course will focus on relays, motor drives (VFDs), motor contactors, photo eyes, thermocouples, and contact limit switches. Students will learn how to implement emergency stop circuitry and add safety components.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/fall-2026/elec/#elec-a131"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A135",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A135",
      "title": "Symbolic Logic with Digital Applications",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "Math placement above MATH A030, or ELEC A047 or concurrent enrollment; and ELEC A173.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Introduction to logic as it applies to discrete Boolean mathematics, deductive reasoning, and digital applications including computer programming, architecture, and embedded systems. An in-depth study of obverse, inverse, AND/OR logical operations. Boolean algebra techniques are applied to simplify complex equations. Students will build, measure, test, analyze and troubleshoot series, parallel and complex circuits. Reading documentation commonly found in industry, i.e., schematics, specifications, assembly and test procedures, will also be included.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A140",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A140",
      "title": "Technical Electronics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An introduction to electricity and electronics for non-technicians. Vocabulary, power, voltage, current, resistance, safety, test equipment, circuits and devices are studied. Students will build, test, and troubleshoot circuits and devices. In addition, students will learn how to read documentation commonly found in industry, i.e., schematics, specifications, assembly and test procedures.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A172",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A172",
      "title": "Electronics Laboratory 2",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 lab hours",
      "prerequisite": "ELEC A150 or ELEC A201 or ELEC A246 or concurrent enrollment.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Second semester laboratory will reinforce safe shop practices, maintenance & instrument handling procedures, technical documentation, and workspace preparation. Student will work on AC and/or DC circuit projects. Mastery of theory, technical documentation, assembly skills, and teamwork skills will be emphasized.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A173",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A173",
      "title": "Electronics Laboratory 3",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 lab hours",
      "prerequisite": "ELEC A135, ELEC A155, ELEC A260 or concurrent enrollment.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Third semester laboratory will develop essential skills for a Test Technician: research, documentation, prototype construction, diagnostics methods and, critical thinking skills. Students will work on A/C circuit, robotics and/or semiconductor circuit for motor control projects. They will develop essential skills for a Test Technician: research, documentation, prototype construction, and diagnostics methods.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A174",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A174",
      "title": "Electronics Laboratory 4",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "54 lab hours",
      "prerequisite": "ELEC A245 or ELEC A253 or ELEC A260 or concurrent enrollment.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Fourth semester laboratory develops technical and leadership skills essential for the Industrial Automation Technician, including design, strategic planning, problem solving, and project management. Students will demonstrate the ability to oversee project through the entire process, from design through commissioning of complex systems per client specifications.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter, Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A215",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A215",
      "title": "Communications Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours",
      "prerequisite": "AMT A182.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "A study of basic communications systems, including AM, FM, television, radar, antennas, and transmission lines.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A223",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A223",
      "title": "Embedded Control Systems",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "An advanced course designed to develop hands-on skills and knowledge of microchips used in embedded systems. Emphasis is on the ATmega microprocessor as implemented on the Arduino Development Platform. Students will learn how to develop circuits, integrate sensors, control outputs, write code in C, and compile and flash programs to the microprocessor. This course includes an introduction to Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) commonly used in embedded control systems.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/elec/#elec-a223"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A224",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A224",
      "title": "Digital Communication Systems",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Communications system is a hands-on overview of the numerous electronic means of communication. This course focuses on wireless communications, serial communication, and networked systems. Students will learn how electrical signals are modulated to carry data across a variety of channels. Communication protocols covered include AM, FM, FSK, FHSS, WIFI, xBee, ZWave, Cellular Networks, GNSS, i2c, UART, RS485, USB, Ethernet/IP, DOCSIS, Fiber, ModBus, CAN, and ControlNet to name a few. Students will use these protocols to establish communication links between devices in the lab.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A232",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A232",
      "title": "Automation 2 - Programmable Logic Controller",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Students will learn how to connect to PLCs, upload and backup programs, and obtain diagnostic data from operational PLCs. This course is a hands-on course that uses both Allen-Bradley and Siemens control systems. Students will become proficient at interpreting and drafting ladder logic diagrams. This course will cover connecting various process sensors to PLC inputs as well as connecting relays to outputs to drive motor contactors, indications, and handshaking. Students will learn to describe a control process in documentation and then implement the process using ladder logic programming on the PLC.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/orange-coast-college/schedule/spring-2027/elec/#elec-a232"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A233",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A233",
      "title": "Automation 3 - Industrial Networks, HMI, and SCADA",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A232.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course covers connecting PLCs and control components together using industrial network protocols. Students will learn how to create Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) which are touch displays that control industrial processes. Finally, students will learn how to implement Supervised Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems to collect data and monitor a network of PLCs.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A260",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A260",
      "title": "Automation 2 Semiconductor Motor Control Circuits",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A047, ELEC A135, ELEC A150, and ELEC A173 or concurrent enrollment.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Diagnose semiconductor circuits for industrial motor control: power supplies, amplifiers, active filters, oscillators, solid state motor control, phase inverters, Variable Speed Drives (VSD).",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "ELEC A290",
      "subject": "ELEC",
      "number": "A290",
      "title": "Electronic Troubleshooting",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours",
      "advisory": "ELEC A111 and ELEC A112.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "In this course students will develop the fundamental problem solving skills necessary to troubleshoot simple and complex electronic circuits. Students will learn how to identify problems, localize problems to subsystems, and sequentially test a circuit to quickly identify faulty components or subsystems. Students will gain hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and current clamps. Finally, students will learn to solve these issues by weighing the cost of repair or replacement.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading Mode: Standard Letter"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}