2022 - 2023 Catalog
Course Descriptions for CETT
Course Number: CETT 1191 (1 Credit Hours) New course added February 16, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: Topics 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.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: Topics 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.)
Course Number: CETT 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1403. The student may register for either CETT 1303 or CETT 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: DC Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1403. The student may register for either CETT 1303 or CETT 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1405. The student may register for either CETT 1305 or CETT 1405 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: AC Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1405. The student may register for either CETT 1305 or CETT 1405 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Description: A study of the characteristics, operations, and testing of linear integrated circuits. Applications include instrumentation and active filtering. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Linear Integrated Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the characteristics, operations, and testing of linear integrated circuits. Applications include instrumentation and active filtering. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1303. The student may register for either CETT 1303 or CETT 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: DC Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques. Emphasis on circuit analysis of resistive networks and DC measurements. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1303. The student may register for either CETT 1303 or CETT 1403 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: CETT 1403.
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1305. The student may register for either CETT 1405 or CETT 1305 but may receive credit for only one of the two (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: AC Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: CETT 1403.
Course Description: A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1305. The student may register for either CETT 1405 or CETT 1305 but may receive credit for only one of the two (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Description: An entry-level course in digital electronics to include numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combinational logic This course is cross-listed as CETT 1325. The student may register for either CETT 1425 or CETT 1325 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Digital Fundamentals
This is a WECM Course Number.Course Description: An entry-level course in digital electronics to include numbering systems, logic gates, Boolean algebra, and combinational logic This course is cross-listed as CETT 1325. The student may register for either CETT 1425 or CETT 1325 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: CETT 1405.
Course Description: A study of diodes, transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1329. The student may register for either CETT 1429 or CETT 1329 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Solid State Devices
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: CETT 1405.
Course Description: A study of diodes, transistor characteristics and other semiconductor devices, including analysis of static and dynamic characteristics, biasing techniques, and thermal considerations. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1329. The student may register for either CETT 1429 or CETT 1329 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: CETT 1405.
Course Description: A study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis. Topics will include JFETs, MOSFETs, oscillators, thyristors, power supply systems, voltage regulators, multistage amplifiers and power amplifiers. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Solid State Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: CETT 1405.
Course Description: A study of various semiconductor devices incorporated in circuits and their applications. Emphasis on circuit construction, measurements, and analysis. Topics will include JFETs, MOSFETs, oscillators, thyristors, power supply systems, voltage regulators, multistage amplifiers and power amplifiers. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: CETT 1429.
Course Description: In depth coverage of the characteristics, operations, stabilization, testing, and feedback techniques of linear integrated circuits. Application in computation, measurements, instrumentation, and active filtering. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Linear Integrated Circuits
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: CETT 1429.
Course Description: In depth coverage of the characteristics, operations, stabilization, testing, and feedback techniques of linear integrated circuits. Application in computation, measurements, instrumentation, and active filtering. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 2280 (2 Credit Hours) New course added February 16, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Course Number: CETT 2281 (2 Credit Hours) New course added February 16, 2022
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 10 Ext.)
Course Number: CETT 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1425.
Course Description: A study of microprocessors and microcomputers with an emphasis on embedded controllers for industrial and commercial applications. Topics include RAM, ROM and input/output (I/O) interfacing. Introduction to programming. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Listed by Campus(es): RLC
Course Title: Microcomputer Control
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1425.
Course Description: A study of microprocessors and microcomputers with an emphasis on embedded controllers for industrial and commercial applications. Topics include RAM, ROM and input/output (I/O) interfacing. Introduction to programming. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.)
Course Number: CETT 2480 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student's area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.)
Course Number: CETT 2481 (4 Credit Hours)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.)
Listed by Campus(es): EFC, MVC, RLC
Course Title: Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician
This is a WECM Course Number.Prerequisite Required: Faculty Approval prior to registration.
Course Description: Career-related activities encountered in the student’s area of specialization offered through an individualized agreement among the college, employer, and student. Under the supervision of the college and the employer, the student combines classroom learning with work experience. Includes a lecture component. (1 Lec., 26 Ext.)
ACGM (Lower-Division Academic Course Guide Manual) Courses
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) Courses
Designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for general academic transfer among community, state, and technical colleges in Texas; and state public four-year colleges and universities as freshman and sophomore general education courses.
WECM (Workforce Education Course Manual) 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.