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Electronic Engineering - TESC or Excelsior
#1
Hi there. Need some help. Has anyone been able to find affordable distance only electronics classes that could be used to transfer into either TESC or Excelsior's electronics programs? My research so far hasn't turned up much from a distance/online format for these type of classes. It looks like TESC. and Excelsior do offer most of these classes but I was hoping for a cheaper per credit option. I even looked at Penn foster but their ACE approval for some classes is hit or miss and seems like a headache to deal with.

Side note: through my research I found an interesting electronics/robotics degree from a Canadian community college called George Brown college. The program consists of modules that lead to a certificate or a diploma, Canada's version of the associates. Of interest, after completing the diploma, they have a partership with Indiana State University for completion of a BS in Technology Management. While tempting, I'm not sure how we'll received a Canadian "diploma" would be received when employees request associated degrees for most techinical jobs. I might be getting hung up on semantics. I wonder if either TESC or Excelsior would accept modules for credits? If so, it would be a no brainer. Thoughts welcomed.

Here is the link for the program: Electronics Degree Advanced Standing Options Credit Transfer
#2
Excelsior doesn't accept George Brown credits. I asked and they were rejected. Also, the BSEET requires several non-virtual labs. You may have some luck with Bismarck College in North Dakota.
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#3
here are some non-credit courses coming up, but maybe you could make them into a portfolio / life experience and get credit

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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering:
This course probes fundamental ideas in electrical engineering, seeking to understand how electrical signals convey information, how bits can represent smooth signals like music and how modern communication systems work.
https://www.coursera.org/course/eefun
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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering Laboratory:
This hands-on laboratory course complements Coursera's Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. The course develops basic skills in constructing and measuring electrical circuits using modern laboratory instruments.
https://www.coursera.org/course/eefunlab
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Linear Circuits :
Learn the analysis of circuits including resistors, capacitors, and inductors. This course is directed towards people who are in science or engineering fields outside of the disciplines of electrical or computer engineering.
https://www.coursera.org/course/circuits
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Embedded Systems - Shape The World:
Build real-world embedded solutions using a bottom-up approach from simple to complex in this hands-on, lab-based course.
https://www.edx.org/course/utaustinx/uta...stems-1172
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Control of Mobile Robots:
Learn about how to make mobile robots move in effective, safe, predictable, and collaborative ways using modern control theory.
https://www.coursera.org/course/conrob
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I've signed up for the Embedded Systems course
youtube video of lab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUtsCLgNomo
I can't wait
this is going to be fun
#4
you said you looked at Penn Foster

many people here have used Penn Foster for English, Math, Business, Psychology

maybe you should give them a 2nd look

here are the ACE approved Penn Foster courses that might interest you
I got this list directly from the ACE web site
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Fundamentals of Electricity (EET101)

Credit Type: Course
ACE Course Number: 0139
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Penn Foster College, AZ.
Length: 52 weeks.

Dates Offered: 3/1/2011 - Present

Objective: The course objective is to provide a qualitative approach to the basic concepts in AC and DC electricity.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to identify some of the electrical symbols used in schematics; Explain the difference between a series and a parallel circuit; Find the total resistance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits; Explain how a capacitor holds a charge; Explain how inductors are constructed and describe their rating system; Explain the difference between simple, compound, and closed magnetic circuits; Identify the various types of insulating materials, and list their temperature ratings; Calculate the phase and line voltages of multiphase wave forms; Describe delta-connected and wye-connected three-phase connections; Describe how current flows in three-wire, delta-connected, and wye-connected circuits; Explain how an inductor is made and how it operates in a DC and AC circuit; Calculate the impendence of circuits; Describe the similarities of and differences between the three main types of alternators; Describe the different types of systems for distributing power within a plant.

Instruction: This is a distance-delivered course. Major topics covered in the course are DC principles, nature of electricity, electric cells and batteries, electrical language and hardware, DC generators, AC principles and components, and types of electric circuits. Instruction methods used in course are self-study lesson books, lesson exams, and a proctored final exam.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Fundamentals of Electricity (3/11).
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Fundamentals of Electronics (EET103)

Credit Type: Course
ACE Course Number: 0102
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Penn Foster College, AZ.
Length: 52 weeks.

Dates Offered: 3/1/2011 - Present

Objective: The course objective to provide an understanding of basic electronic components and how they are used in the various types of electronic circuits.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, Explain how diodes are used as rectifiers; Describe how diodes work and how to determine if they're working properly; Describe the construction of bipolar transistors, and explain how their operation resembles that of the diode; List the advantages and disadvantages of various switch types; List four different methods of obtaining electron emission; Explain why electronics and optics are natural partners in the field of optoelectronics; Identify various connector and terminal types and their specific applications; Identify the basic types of electronic rectifiers; Indicate the advantages of the various classes of transistor amplifier operations; Explain the principal differences between several types of oscillator circuits; Explain the various forms of modulation

Instruction: This is a distance-delivered course. The general course topics include electronic components; semiconductor switching devices; switching and connection devices; basic electronic circuits; amplifiers; oscillators; modulation and detection circuits; logic circuits; pulse digital circuits. The methods of instruction include self-study lesson books, lesson exams, and a proctored final exam.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower division, baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Electronic Circuits (3/11).
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Electrical/Electronic Theory (EET115)

Credit Type: Course
ACE Course Number: 0255
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Penn Foster College
Length: 1 year, 52 weeks

Dates Offered: 10/1/2012 - Present

Objective: The course objective is to provide a foundation in electrical and electronics technology, knowledge about theory and applications of most basic electrical/electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes and rectifiers, AC and DC motors, generators, and transformers.

Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to calculate parallel and series resistance, capacitance, and inductance; analyze simple circuits using Ohm's Law; calculate time constants for RL and RC circuits; describe the function of DC and AC motors; perform power calculations for simple AC and DC circuits; describe the use of diodes as rectifiers; and describe the use of transistors in motor control circuits.

Instruction: This is an independent study, distance delivered course. The methods of instruction include self-study, textbooks, and study guides. The general topics include nature of electricity; circuit analysis and Ohm's Law; capacitors and inductors; magnetism and electromagnetism; conductors, insulators, and batteries; DC motor and generator theory; alternating current; alternating current circuits; inductors in AC circuits; capacitors in AC circuits; transformers; alternators; rectification and basic electronic devices. The methods of evaluation are lesson exams, project and proctored final exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in electric circuits (10/12).
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Electronic Circuits (EET182)

Credit Type: Course
ACE Course Number: 0095
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Penn Foster College
Length: 1 year, 52 weeks

Dates Offered: 10/1/2012 - Present

Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Electronics (EET103).

Objective: The course objective is to provide basic knowledge of electronic circuits and devices including RF and audio circuits, amplifiers, oscillators, power supplies, servo systems, and logic circuits.

Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to calculate circuit parameters (current, voltage, and power) in both AC and DC circuits; describe and explain the operation of common electronic devices and circuits including amplifiers, oscillators, transformers, filters, and power supplies; and use common trouble-shooting equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.) and apply trouble-shooting techniques to common circuits.

Instruction: This is an independent study, distance delivered course. The methods of instruction include self-study, textbooks, and study guides. The general topics include electronic sensors, reactance and impedance, resonant circuits, applications and troubleshooting of resonant circuits, electronic devices and amplification, audio and RF circuits, oscillators, feedback, and waveforms, and electronic power supply systems. The methods of evaluation are lesson exams, project and proctored final exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hour in electronic circuits (10/12).
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Manufacturing Materials and Processes (EST110)

Credit Type: Course
ACE Course Number: 0253
Organization: Penn Foster College
Location: Penn Foster College
Length: 1 year, 52 weeks

Dates Offered: 10/1/2012 - Present

Objective: The course objective is to review basic manufacturing and materials processing techniques, teach the basic science of manufacturing, related materials, specific manufacturing methods, and the theory of the automation of today's manufacturing environment, productivity and quality improvement systems.

Learning Outcome: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain basic concepts behind modern production facilities and the techniques that are required to achieve and end-product; explain the characteristics of materials used in manufacturing; describe cutting, forming, and joining processes used in industry; explain the modern quality assurance program, including basic statistics; and explain tapping, threading, reaming and breaching operations.

Instruction: This is an independent study, distance delivered course. The methods of instruction include self-study, textbooks, and study guides. The general topics include fundamentals of metal cutting, developments in manufacturing, modern QA systems, tool requirements, classification of materials, manufacturing processes, and non-traditional machining technologies. The methods of evaluation are lesson exams, project and proctored final exam with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.

Credit Recommendation: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in introduction to manufacturing (10/12).
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#5
Thanks for the input. I will give Penn Foster another look. After a quick look over it looks Bismark State does have many ET classes online. Thanks everyone.
#6
If you decide to take courses through Bismarck, I would love to hear a review. Good luck with your goals.
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#7
Another thing you may want to look at is accreditation. Is an ABET ETAC accreditation needed or not? EC's BSEET is accredited by ABET. TESC's currently is not although it is my understanding that it is currently pursuing this accreditation (a classmate in my CALC II class was in the pilot program).
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#8
Excelsior might accept some of Penn Foster's non-ACE reviewed courses.
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