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2012 - 2013 Catalog
Course Descriptions for EECT

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EECT 1104 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Electronic Soldering
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: The theory of tools and equipment for electronic soldering techniques. The student will select and use appropriate soldering tools and equipment, demonstrate proper soldering techniques, and practice safety procedures. Emphasis will be primarily on terminal and printed circuit board through-hole soldering. This course is cross-listed as EECT 1204. The student may register for either EECT 1104 or EECT 1204 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lab.)

EECT 1191 (1 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Special Topics In Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics in this course address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (1 Lec.)

EECT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Special Topics In Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Topics in this course address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)

EECT 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Introduction to Telecommunications
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: An overview of the telecommunications industry. Topics include the history of the telecommunications industry, terminology, rules and regulations and industry standards and protocols. This course is cross-listed as EECT 1303. The student may register for either EECT 1403 or EECT 1303 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

EECT 1471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC

Electronic Systems Integration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Integration, setup, testing and maintenance of various home technology subsystems. Set up, test, program, document and verify proper operation of the various subsystems available that integrate the technology systems for today's high-tech business or home. Subsystems may include home networks, telephone and intercom systems, whole security and surveillance systems, video and audio networks. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

EECT 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Special Topics In Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Introduction to the use of structured wiring systems to provide access and versatility to configure wiring topologies in a business or home environment. Design, install, and test the various subsystems available to the technology for today's high-tech business or home. Manage existing and emerging technologies in a business or home and establish a modular infrastructure for future innovations that will not only increase current value, but ensure its long-term viability. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)

EECT 2380 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

EECT 2381 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC

Cooperative Education - Electrical, Electronic And Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Career related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization are offered through a cooperative agreement between the college, employer and student. Under supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Directly related to a technical discipline, specific learning objectives guide the student through the paid work experience. (1 Lec., 20 Ext.)

EECT 2408 (4 Credit Hours) New course added March 28, 2012
Offered at EFC

Electronic Systems Integration
This is a WECM Course Number.
Course Description: Design, integration, setup, testing, and maintenance of various residential and small business subsystems, including industry documentation. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)


Academic Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for transfer among community colleges and state public four year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.

WECM Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as workforce education (technical) courses offered for credit and CEUs (Continuing Education Units). While these courses are designed to transfer among state community colleges, they are not designed to automatically transfer to public four-year colleges and universities.