CEN 105    Introduction to Electronics (7 Credits)

An introduction to current, voltage, resistance and power, electronic schematics, components and test equipment. The course includes lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on training. It will also explore potential technical careers.

CEN 111    Soldering and Cabling (5 Credits)

Basic soldering/desoldering of through hole components and surface mount components. Covers cable building, making network cable terminations. No prerequisite required.

CEN 112    Network Cabling-UTP and Fiber Optic (3 Credits)

Making Fiber Optic, UTP and coaxial cable terminations. Includes building codes, installation procedures and basic cable testing.

CEN 114    Tech Careers Exploration (0.5 Credits)

An exploration of the various careers and training available in the Computers, Networks, Electronics and Robotics fields.

CEN 150    Applied Math for Electronics (3 Credits)

Using algebra and trigonometry to solve problems in electronics circuit analysis. Developing a logical approach to using mathematics to solve typical electronics problems.
Prerequisite: High school algebra or equivalent or instructor's permission.

CEN 151    DC Electronics (7 Credits)

Basics of DC circuits covers components used in DC circuits i.e. resistors, capacitors, diodes; introduction to digital. Building, testing, and troubleshooting with basic test equipment; basic circuit analysis using component theory and algebra. Meets ETAG core requirements.
Prerequisite: High school algebra or instructor's permission.

CEN 155    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics of current interest in computers, electronics, and networks.

CEN 162    AC & Linear Electronics (7 Credits)

Basics of AC & linear circuits. Includes components covered in DC quarter, RC circuits, inductors, filters, diodes, power supplies, transistors, & operational amplifiers. Testing & troubleshooting circuits where voltage changes over time. Practice using DMM & oscilloscope.
Prerequisite: CEN 151 or instructor's permission.

CEN 163    Digital & Microprocessor Electronics (7 Credits)

Introduction to digital & microprocessor circuits. Covers operation of basic logic gates, flip-flops, decoders, multiplexers, counters, & microprocessor circuits. Lectures & hands-on exercises to learn how to analyze, test, & troubleshoot digital & microprocessor circuits.

CEN 166    Math for Networks (2 Credits)

Introduction to the binary number system and its use in computer and network systems. Covers converting between binary and decimal and between binary and hexadecimal without using a calculator. The course includes extensive exercises in using hex numbers in computer addressing and dotted decimal numbers in IP addressing.
Prerequisite: CEN 150 or instructor's permission.

CEN 167    Linear Circuit Analysis (5 Credits)

Basics of AC and linear circuits calculations. Includes calculating amplitude, frequency, period, reactance, impedance, and phase angle for RC circuits and filters. Includes calculations for analyzing diode and transistor circuits. Meets ETAG core requirements.
Prerequisite: CEN 151 or instructor's permission.

CEN 176    Intro to Robotics (7.5 Credits)

Intro to microcontrollers, robotics and automation through hands on training using a small scale robot. Students will build, test, program and troubleshoot their robots. Utilizes electronic principles and test equipment.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment

CEN 177    Robotics 2 (5 Credits)

Through the use of projects and hands-on exercises, students will learn to program a small scale robot to perform basic navigation under program control, with various sensor inputs, using feedback and control techniques, and using programmed artificial intelligence.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CEN 162 or CEN 253 or instructor's permission.

CEN 178    Robotics 3 (5 Credits)

Continuation of programming of the microcontroller and selection of robotic parts and sensors. Emphasis on testing, troubleshooting and debugging advanced navigational programs.
Prerequisite: CEN 177 with a grade of at least 2.0, or instructor's permission.

CEN 199    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary at (425) 640-1679.

CEN 210    Electronics For A+ (5 Credits)

For students training to be Computer Service Technicians. Covers basic electronics, PC hardware, preventative maintenance, and some hardware troubleshooting. Extensive hands-on training included.

CEN 216    Server + (5 Credits)

This course works toward preparing the student for the Server+ Certification Exam. Topics include server installation, configuration and upgrade, proactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and disaster recovery.
Prerequisite: CEN 210 or CIS 161 or A+ Certification.

CEN 251    Advanced Digital Circuits (7 Credits)

Advanced training in digital electronics. Covers analyzing, functional testing, and systematic troubleshooting of digital circuits designed with logic dates, flip-flops, one shots, counters, dividers, decoders, shift registers, memory circuits, adders, latches, and buffers.
Prerequisite: CEN 157 or training in basic digital circuits.

CEN 252    Advanced Computer Circuits (7 Credits)

Advanced training in microprocessor-based systems. Topics include: I/O, RAM, ROM, and address decode circuits; timing, control, interrupt, DMA, and microprocessor support circuits. Emphasizes functional testing and systematic troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: CEN 158 and 251 or training in digital and basic microprocessor systems.

CEN 253    Advanced Linear Circuits (7 Credits)

Analyzing and systematic testing of linear circuits designed with operational amplifiers as comparators, buffers, amplifiers, filters, regulators, drivers, integrators, and instrumentation amplifiers. D/A, A/D converters, timers, and transistor circuits included.
Prerequisite: CEN 153 or training in basic semi-conductor, AC, and OP Amp circuits.

CEN 255    Special Topics (5 Credits)

Topics of current interest in computers, electronics, and networks.

CEN 264    Server Administration (5 Credits)

Introduction to installing, managing and maintaining a network operating system (Windows 2003). Includes configuration and management of groups, permissions, IP addresses, DNS, shared resources and maintenance of server hardware. Maps to the Microsoft curriculum 70-290.
Prerequisite: CIS 125 or instructor's permission.

CEN 265    Network Administration (5 Credits)

Continuation of CEN 264. Focuses on the implementation, management and maintenance of Microsoft Windows 2003 Server. Topics include configuring DHCP, DNS, network Security, VPNs, routing and remote access and managing updates. Maps to the Microsoft curriculum 70-291.
Prerequisite: CEN 264 or instructor's permission.

CEN 266    Active Directory Admin (5 Credits)

Continuation of CEN 265-managing and maintaining Windows 2003 Server. Topics include: active directory administration and the global catalog, the role of the FSMO, security planning, implementing group policies, and disaster recovery.
Prerequisite: CEN 265 or instructor's permission.

CEN 267    Exchange Server (5 Credits)

Configure and administer the current version of Exchange Server. Topics include: installing and configuring Exchange Server; creating address lists, pubic folders and virtual servers; implementing SMTP and security, including Exchange database backup and restore.
Prerequisite: CEN 264 or instructor's permission.

CEN 268    ISA Server (5 Credits)

Introduction to implementation and maintenance of an ISA server. Topics include: Firewall policies, Internet web caching, configuring systems in a complex router environment, setting up point to point VPNs and securing remote client connections.
Prerequisite: CEN 264 or instructor's permission.

CEN 270    Biomedical Transducers (5 Credits)

Introduction to transducers in the medical device industry through hands on training using transducers, microcontrollers and calibration equipment.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CEN 253 or instructor's permission.

CEN 280    Wireless Networking I (5 Credits)

Provides the material and the experience needed for the Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) exam. Topics include RF Technologies, Wireless LAN Implementation and Management, Wireless LAN Security, and Wireless LAN Standards.

CEN 281    Wireless Network Security (5 Credits)

Materials and hands-on experience useful for the Certified Wireless Security Professional (CWSP) exam. Includes Wireless LAN Intrusion, Security Policies, and Security Solutions. Learn to recognize wireless LAN security weaknesses and implement solutions.
Prerequisite: CEN 280 or instructor's permission.

CEN 291    Internship (1-6 Credits)

Students who have obtained a paid or unpaid internship in one of these areas: computers, electronics, or networking, may earn one college credit for each 30 hours.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CEN 292.

CEN 292    Internship Seminar (1 Credit)

Discussions about working as an intern in the computer, electronics, or networking fields. Subjects include supervision, job attitude, and building on the experience.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CEN 291.

CEN 299    Special Projects (5 Credits)

Note: Credit available with approval. For information contact the division secretary (425)640-1679.