CETT 1204 (2 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC High-Reliability Soldering This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Instruction in this course will teach high reliability soldering, desoldering, circuitry repair, plated-thru-hole repairs, conformal coating removal, industry standards, electrostatic discharge (ESD) control, surface mount device (SMD) installation, removal and replacement using hand held systems or reflow workstations. Students will solder highly reliable connections; solder to industry standards; desolder connections; install surface mount devices; remove surface mount devices; remove conformal coatings; repair and/or replace traces, pads, and eyelets. (1 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1303 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC 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. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1305 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC 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. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1331 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Technical Programming This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1414 or the equivalent. Course Description: Introduction to a high level programming language such as BASIC, PASCAL, or "C". Topics include structured programming and problem solving as they apply to technical applications. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1431. The student may register for either CETT 1331 or CETT 1431 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CETT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC 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.) |
CETT 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Electricity Principles This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electricity including proper use of test equipment, A/C and D/C circuits, and component theory and operation. Students will identify basic principles of electricity (A/C and D/C), voltage, current, and circuitry; apply Ohm's law to electrical calculations; use test equipment to measure continuity, voltage, and current values; and use electrical safety practices. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1403 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC 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. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC AC Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: 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.) |
CETT 1407 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Fundamentals of Electronics This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Applies concepts of electricity, electronics, and digital fundamentals; supports programs requiring a general knowledge of electronics. Students will build and test circuits using analog and digital components; visually identify components and component values; build and test series and parallel resistive circuits; check resistors, diodes, and transistors using a multimeter. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1425 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC 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.) |
CETT 1429 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Solid State Devices This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1403 and credit or concurrent enrollment in 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./3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
CETT 1431 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Programming for Discrete Electronic Devices This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to a high level programming language. Includes structured programming and problem solving applicable to discrete electronic devices. This course is cross-listed as CETT 1331. The student may register for either CETT 1331 or CETT 1431 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Solid State Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. 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.) |
CETT 1445 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Microprocessor This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1425. Course Description: An introductory course in microprocessor software and hardware; its architecture, timing sequence, operation, and programming; and discussion of appropriate software diagnostic language and tools. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Digital Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: Digital Systems is a course in electronics covering digital systems. Emphasis on application and troubleshooting digital systems using counters, registers, code converters, multiplexers, analog-to-digital circuits, digital-to-analog circuits, and large-scale integrated circuits. The student will evaluate the operation of digital systems while operating in correct and fault mode using various test instruments; describe the difference between a digital system and an analog system; and draw a simple block diagram of a digital computer system. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Linear Integrated Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: 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.) |
CETT 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Special Topics in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course will teach individuals in the renewable energy field how to read, interpret and correlate schematic drawings, in the fields of electronics, construction trades, mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. These students will be able to read a drawing, go to the physical device and produce the drawing, or begin at the physical device and reduce it to a drawing. The course is also intended to make a person proficient in the physical construction of a drawing. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2337 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC 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.) |
CETT 2433 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Digital Computer Circuits This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: Digital Computer circuits is a study of the three major component systems of a digital computer including arithmetic logic operations, RAM and ROM memory systems, and control systems. The student will explain the operation of the three basic sections of any computer system. The student will construct and troubleshoot computer circuits including arithmetic logic units, memory systems, and control systems; describe the function of the BIOS (Basic Input Output System) in a computer system; and how a computer knows what to address when first cold booted. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2435 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Advanced Microprocessors This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1445. Course Description: An advanced course utilizing the microprocessor in control systems and interfacing. Emphasis on microprocessor hardware and implementation of peripheral interfacing. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
CETT 2449 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Research and Project Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Principles of electrical/electronic design encompassing schematics wiring diagrams, materials lists, operating characteristics, completion schedules, and cost estimates. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
CETT 2480 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
CETT 2481 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Cooperative Education-Computer Engineering Technology/ Technician This is a WECM Course Number. 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.) |
ELMT 1301 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at MVC Programmable Logic Controllers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including basic concepts, programming, applications, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment. Students will explain terminology; select hardware components; predict PLC operation based on ladder logic diagrams; program a PLC to perform various control functions. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ELMT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Special Topics in Electromechanical 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. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
ELMT 1402 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Solar Photovoltaic Systems This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Design and installation of solar photovoltaic systems and their applications. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 1405 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Basic Fluid Power This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic fluid power course covering pneumatic and hydraulic systems, fluid power symbols, operating theory, components, and basic electrical and manual controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Solar Fundamentals This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Study of heat transference, motors, pumps and other mechanical devices; solid state switches; photovoltaic plates and energy conversion; thermal dynamics; and solar energy. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2239 (2 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Advanced Programmable Logic Controllers This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced applications of programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including concepts of programming, industrial applications, troubleshooting ladder logic, and interfacing to equipment. (1 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2433 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at MVC Industrial Electronics This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: CETT 1429. Course Description: This course is a study of devices, circuits, and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic, and computer equipment. Presentation of programming schemes. The student will describe how electronic input and output circuits are used to control automated manufacturing and/or process systems; identify basic elements used for input, output, timing, and control; define how programmable electronic systems use input data to alter output responses; troubleshoot a representative system; and demonstrate how system operation can be altered with software programming. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELMT 2471 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Alternative Energy Systems This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: A study of residential and commercial business solar and wind turbine on site power generation. The course will emphasize the electrical/electronic skills needed for the installation and service/repair of such alternative energy systems. Hands-on lab experiences in installation processes will be part of the course. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1215 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Electrical Calculations I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduction to mathematical applications utilized to solve problems in the electrical field. Topics include fractions, decimals, percentages, simple equations, ratio and proportion, unit conversions, and applied geometry. (1 Lec, 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1221 (2 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 1 Lab.) |
ELPT 1311 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Basic Electrical Theory This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1319 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Fundamentals of Electricity I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introduction to basic direct current (DC) theory including electron theory and direct current applications. Lab required. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1320 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Fundamentals of Electricity II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Introduces alternating current (AC). Includes AC voltage, frequency, mechanical and electrical degrees, waveforms, resistors, capacitors, and inductors. Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1321 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Introduction to Electrical Safety and Tools This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Safety rules and regulations. Includes the selection, inspection, use, and maintenance of common tools for electricians. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1221. The student may register for either ELPT 1321 or ELPT 1221 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 1325 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC National Electrical Code I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: An introductory study of the National Electric Code (NEC) for those employed in fields requiring knowledge of the Code. Emphasis on wiring design, protection, methods, and materials; equipment for general use; and basic calculations. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1329 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Residential Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Wiring methods for single family and multi-family dwellings. Includes load calculations, service entrance sizing, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1341 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Motor Control This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1345 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Commercial Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Commercial wiring methods. Includes overcurrent protection, raceway panel board installation, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1351 (3 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Electrical Machines This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Direct current (DC) motors, single-phase and polyphase alternating current (AC) motors, generators, and alternators. Emphasis on construction, characteristics, efficiencies, starting, and speed control. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1357 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Industrial Wiring This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Wiring methods used for industrial installations. Includes motor circuits, raceway and bus way installations, proper grounding techniques, and associated safety procedures. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1370 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Electrical Blueprint Reading This is a Local Need Course. Course Description: Blueprint reading covering the theory of projection, architectural and engineering symbols, relationship of views, and measuring with as they relate to the electrical construction industry. (3 Lec.) |
ELPT 1391 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Special Topics in Electrical and Power Transmission Installer, General 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. (2 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1411 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Basic Electrical Theory This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current. This course is cross-listed as ELPT 1311. The student may register for either ELPT 1411 or ELPT 1311 but may receive credit for only one of the two. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 1441 (4 Credit Hours)
Course not offered this year at any colleges of DCCCD. Motor Control This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Operating principles of solid-state and conventional controls along with their practical applications. Includes braking, jogging, plugging, safety interlocks, wiring, and schematic diagram interpretations. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 2419 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Programmable Logic Controllers I This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Fundamental concepts of programmable logic controllers, principles of operation, and numbering systems as applied to electrical controls. Students will identify and describe digital logic circuits and explain numbering systems; explain the operation of programmable logic controllers; convert ladder diagrams into programs; incorporate timers and counters utilizing programmable logic controllers; and execute and evaluate programs. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
ELPT 2437 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Electrical Planning and Estimating This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Planning and estimating for residential, commercial, and industrial wiring systems. Includes a variety of electrical techniques. (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
ELPT 2443 (4 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at NLC Electrical Systems Design This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Electrical design of commercial and/or industrial projects including building layout, types of equipment, placement, sizing of electrical equipment, and all electrical calculations according to the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC). (3 Lec., 2 Lab.) |
INTC 1307 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC Instrumentation Test Equipment This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: Credit or concurrent enrollment in CETT 1405. Course Description: Theory and application of instrumentation test equipment. Emphasizes accuracy, limitations of instruments, and calibration techniques. (2 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
INTC 1343 (3 Credit Hours)
This course is not currently offered by Eastfield College. Offered at RLC Application of Industrial Automatic Controls This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Automatic process control including measuring devices, analog and digital instrumentation, signal transmitters, recorders, alarms, controllers, control valves, and process and instrument diagrams. Includes connection and troubleshooting of loops. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
INTC 1457 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC, RLC AC/DC Motor Control This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: A study of electric motors and motor control devices common to a modern industrial environment. A presentation of motor characteristics with emphasis on starting, speed control, and stopping systems. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MFGT 1302 (3 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Introduction to Automated Manufacturing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course is an overview of automated manufacturing principles. It includes coverage of manufacturing process, control systems, and measurement theory. Students will identify terminology and fundamental concepts of manufacturing; describe the trends of manufacturing careers within the industry cluster; identify safety, health, environmental, and ergonomic issues in manufacturing; discuss quality and continuous improvement methods; describe the importance of maintenance within manufacturing; and identify processes and production steps in manufacturing. (2 Lec., 4 Lab.) |
MFGT 1404 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Automated Manufacturing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course is an introduction to electrical and electronic principles utilized in automated manufacturing processes. Students will describe microcontroller applications in manufacturing; identify electrical/electronic components, circuits, and schematics/diagrams used in manufacturing; describe operations and applications of sensors and actuators used in manufacturing; apply interfacing techniques used in manufacturing; and apply programming techniques used with microcontrollers. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MFGT 1406 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at CVC, EFC, MVC Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: This course is an overview of mechanical principles used in automated manufacturing. Topics covered include common measurement methods, engineering drawings, and mechanical methods used in automated manufacturing. Students will apply measurement techniques used in manufacturing; interpret engineering drawings used in product data management; identify mechanical systems and equipment used in advanced manufacturing; identify safety issues in manufacturing; describe hand tools and maintenance issues of manufacturing; demonstrate material assembly; and describe operations and applications of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, hydraulic, and electro-hydraulic controls. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MFGT 1491 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC Special Topics in Manufacturing Technology/Technician This is a WECM Course Number. Prerequisite Recommended: MFGT 1459. Course Description: This is a course in programmable logic controllers as used in industrial environments including intermediate concepts, programming, applications, troubleshooting of ladder logic, and interfacing of equipment. The students will demonstrate an understanding of terminology; select hardware components; predict PLC operation based on ladder logic diagrams; program a PLC to perform various control functions. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. (3 Lec., 3 Lab.) |
MFGT 2459 (4 Credit Hours)
Offered at EFC, MVC Industrial Automation II This is a WECM Course Number. Course Description: Advanced topics in automated manufacturing. Includes electrical and electronic principles, electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic controls, logic control methods, and basic programming techniques. (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.
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.