respect for the diversity of individuals, ability to build relationships with children and to positively guide their behavior, their professional image, knowledge of health and safety, ability to establish positive relationships with families, and their household management skills. (Prerequisites: Permission of instructor) (3 credits: 1 lecture/2 lab) ECON1210 Survey of Economics This course is a survey of microeconomic and macroeconomic principles illustrated by a discussion of current economic policies, issues, and problems. The private enterprise system, demand-and-supply, and market interaction; business costs and prices, forms of competition, resource markets; the mixed economy (Meets MnTC goals 5 & 8) (Prerequisite: A minimum score of 86 in the Elementary Algebra section of the ACCUPLACER basic skills test or successful completion of MATH0544 or MATH0533 or MATH0522 and FYEX0100) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ECON1405 Personal Finance Personal Finance offers a study of economic decisions facing individuals in their personal lives. The course includes such topics as budgeting, using consumer credit, buying or renting a home, providing for medical care, purchasing life insurance, understanding retirement programs, buying and selling stocks, preparing income tax returns, minimizing taxes, and thinking about consumerism. (Prerequisites: none) (MnTC Goals 5 and 9) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ECON2520 Microeconomics This course focuses on the interactions and decisions between the consumer and the producer. Topics include supply and demand, the price system, demand elasticity; the costs of production including the various factor inputs; the four major market structures (pure competition, monopolistic competition, oligopoly and monopoly); and ways to increase market competition. This course develops a theoretical framework for microeconomic analysis and applies this theory to practical domestic and international economic policy problems. (MnTC Goal 5) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ECON2530 Macroeconomics This course focuses on the economy as a whole and studies how government can affect the economy. Topics include principles of markets, the price system and supply and demand, national income accounting, business cycles, inflation, unemployment, fiscal policy, monetary policy and the Federal Reserve System, approaches to economic growth, and the foundations of international trade. There will be an emphasis on forces influencing employment and inflation. Current problems of the economy are stressed along with the tools the government has to cope with them. (MnTC Goals 5 and 8) (3 credits: 3 lecture/0 lab) ELEC1105 Introduction to Lasers In development (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1202 Introduction to DC Electricity This course covers the general information, theory, and problem-solving techniques required for an analysis of DC circuits with emphasis on the meter measurements, current flow, and voltage division. (Prerequisite: Proficient in basic math) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1204 Introduction to AC Electricity This course covers the general information, theory, and problem-solving techniques required for an analysis of AC circuits. ELEC1216 Introduction to Solid State A theoretical understanding of solid-state devices, which includes diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, SCR’s, triacs, and others, and their operation in both DC and AC circuits will be covered. Analysis of these operations will be demonstrated through the lab exercises and proper use of test equipment. Understanding of waveforms, reactance, phase angles, time constants, resonant circuits, and proper biasing of solid state devices is stressed. (Prerequisites: ELEC1202, ELEC1204) (6 credits: 3 lecture/3 lab) ELEC1220 Electronic Communications This course presents an overview of electronic communication systems and principles. Amplitude Modulation, Frequency Modulation, and Multiplexing Fundamentals. Practical experiments will reinforce many points presented in Electronics Communications. (Prerequisites: ELEC1202, ELEC1204) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1240 Security & Sensors Security and remote start features are one of the fastest growing areas in mobile electronics. This course will cover how to use transistors, diodes, relays, and bypasses necessary for proper installation of a security system. (Prerequisite: None) (6 credits: 2 lecture/4 lab) ELEC1245 Acoustics This course introduces the student to the different subwoofer enclosure styles and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Active and passive crossovers will also be covered. (Prerequisite: None) (4 credits: 2 lecture/2 lab) ELEC1248 Basic Installation The Student will learn the proper procedures to disassemble a vehicle, evaluate, and install a complete system. The course Course Descriptions 129 Topics include: AC waveforms, oscilloscope operation, meter measurements, and AC vs. DC comparisons. (Prerequisites or Concurrent: ELEC1202, proficiency in basic math) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1209 DC Theory & Circuits This course covers the study of Ohm’s Law, Kirchoff’s Law and network theorems, with an emphasis on the theoretical concepts as related to electricity/electronics. The application of DC theory through laboratory experiments are also examined. Instruction in the operation of basic test equipment is used to provide verification of topics and to reinforce the theory. (Prerequisite or Concurrent PHYS1515 or ELEC1202) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1212 Digital Electronics I Students will learn what a digital circuit is and how digital circuits are used in electronic equipment, from simple clocks to large computers. Experimentation with digital circuits will aid in the reinforcement of digital concepts. (Prerequisite: None) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab) ELEC1214 Electronic Fabrication Technology In this course students will study the proper techniques necessary for placement of components on PCB’s, with emphasis on THM and SMT technologies. Proper use of standard and specialized tools and equipment will be demonstrated. Soldering techniques will be critiqued in accordance with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 soldering standards. (Prerequisite: None) (2 credits: 1 lecture/1 lab)
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