Course Descriptions 11-12 - NHTI - Concord's Community College

as well as interfacing logic to various I/O loads, such asinductive loads and 120VAC loads. (Prerequisites: CP 107, EL110, EL 115 or permission of department head of ElectronicEngineering Technology)EL 251 Advanced Topics in Electronics 3-3-4This course introduces students to advanced applications inelectronics. Topics covered include but are not limited to: anintroduction to electronic communication theory includingdigital communications, fiber optics, programmable logiccontrollers and human-machine interface. Laboratoryexercises are used to reinforce classroom theory.(Prerequisite: EL 210 or permission of the Department Headof Electronic Engineering Technology)EL 305 Design Project Preparation 1-5-3This course contains the background material andpreparation necessary for Senior Design Project (EL 306) andconsists of two separate learning modules which are studiedconcurrently. Module one covers the mechanics of designingand fabricating printed circuit boards. This includes the useof Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools including, butnot limited to, schematic capture and printed circuit boardlayout. An overview of current industry standards ofworkmanship and safety is included. In the second module,the student selects a project, obtains approval for thatproject and develops project definition. Much latitude isgiven in selecting a project. Projects may be undertakenindividually or as teams. They may be internal orcollaborative with industry. The project may involvedeveloping a specific circuit or a more general exposure in anappropriate industrial environment. Ultimately, the projectmust meet the requirements outlined in EL 306 Senior DesignProject and receive final approval from the instructor. Havingreceived final approval, the definition will serve as aguideline for the next phase of the senior project.(Prerequisites: EL 110 and EN 125; corequisites: EL 102 andEL 210; or permission of department head of ElectronicEngineering Technology)EL 306 Senior Design Project 2-5-4This course is the culmination of two years of theoreticalstudy in the electronics engineering field and is intended toexercise and enhance the student's practical competency inthat field. Combined with its preparation course (EL 305)each student will be involved with design, development,implementation, and testing of a curriculum related designas required by Project Definition developed by the student inEL 305. An accurate record of time invested is to be kept, allwork is to be documented in a logbook, and regular progressreports are to be submitted. As the project nears completion,a technical write-up will be required as well as a formalpresentation of the project. (Prerequisite: EL 305;corequisites: EL 215 and EL 251; or permission of departmenthead of Electronic Engineering Technology)EnglishEN 100 Introductory English 4-0-4This course prepares students for success in EnglishComposition through active reading and critical thinking,practice with the stages of the writing process (includingprewriting, drafting, organization, development, coherenceand editing), and work with grammatical concepts that affectclarity and style. The four institutional credits awarded forthis course do not count toward graduation requirementsbut are calculated into GPA. Students are expected toreceive a grade of “C” or higher in EN 100 to advance to EN101 English Composition.EN 101 English Composition 4-0-4Required of all freshmen, and designed to teach students towrite clear, vigorous prose. An individualized approach whichemphasizes the composing process is used. Available inHonors format.EN 102 Introduction to Literature 3-0-3An introductory survey exposing the student torepresentative works from the major genre forms: fiction,poetry and drama. Available in Honors format.EN 120 Communications 3-0-3Through this survey course focusing on the application ofcommunication principles and theories, students will developpublic speaking, interpersonal, intrapersonal and groupcommunication skills. Through an in-depth look at selfconcept,verbal and nonverbal language and listening skills,students gain an increased awareness of the way theyperceive themselves and others as well as the cultural andethical implications of behavior. Coursework includes avariety of speeches, exercises and writing assignments.Available in Honors format.EN 121 Introduction to Film 3-0-3The art, history, technology and theory of the narrativemotion picture from the silent period to the present.EN 125 Communication and the Literature of Science andTechnology 3-0-3Built around the theme of science and technology, thiscourse focuses on improving communication skills. Areas ofstudy include critical reading, critical thinking, publicspeaking, interpersonal communication and writing. Topicsof readings may vary and could include any of the following:physical and technical sciences; natural and health sciences;or social sciences.EN 150 Introduction to Drama 3-0-3An introductory survey involving the study of drama asliterature and performance beginning with the Greeks andcontinuing through Shakespeare to the present.EN 160 Introduction to Poetry 3-0-3A course designed to make students aware of the aestheticvalue of poetry and to develop their critical skills as readers.Included is an in-depth study of the various genres andstructural elements of poetry. Genres considered are sonnet,ode, elegy, ballad, epic, dramatic monologue and open form.Structural elements surveyed include imagery, sound,rhythm, rhyme, tone and diction.EN 210 British Literature I 3-0-3This course traces the development of British literature fromthe Middle Ages through the early eighteenth century and8/17/2011 NHTI, Concord’s Community College Course Descriptions 2011-2012 24