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Cleveland Institute of

2014/15 COURSE CATALOG www.cie-wc.edu

Distance Learning Electronics and IT Training

Cleveland Institute of Electronics, Inc.

1776 East 17th Street • Cleveland, Ohio 44114 • (216) 781-9400

A Letter from the President

Dear Prospective Student: I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE) and to congratulate you on taking a big step toward furthering your education and your career. The world of electronics and computer technology is both fast-changing and extraordinarily challenging. Whether you’re interested in computer technology, wireless communications, , A+ certification, computer programming or electronics, Cleveland Institute of Electronics has a distance learning career program to put you ahead in these high-tech fields. Our faculty and staff are among the most dedicated, caring and knowledgeable individuals in education. And our graduates leave CIE as the skilled technicians and engineering technologists best equipped to tackle the complexities of today’s industry, whether it’s in computer technology, broadcast engineering, high-tech manufacturing, computer programming, robotics, or microprocessor technology. Let us welcome you into this challenging and rewarding new technological frontier. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

Sincerely,

John Randall Drinko President

CIE Headquarters, Cleveland, Ohio.

A History of Our Growth

1934 1956 1969 Carl Smith establishes CIE patents the CIE develops the first CIE as the Smith Auto-Programmed® customized laboratory Practical Radio method of learning. training equipment for

Institute. home use.

2 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Table of Contents Approvals 1. Approved by the Ohio State Board of Letter From The President...... IFC Career Colleges and Schools to offer postsecondary programs of electronics, Table of Contents/Approvals...... 3 computer technology and electronics Learning At Home Through Distance Education...... 4 engineering technology. Registration Employee Education Programs...... 5 Certificate 70-11-0002H. NEW! Automation and Robotics with Lab - Course 5B...... 6-7 Contact Information Electronics Technology with Laboratory - Course 1B...... 8-9 Cleveland Institute of Electronics Electronics Technology with FCC License Preparation - Course 1A...... 10 1776 E. 17th Street Broadcast Engineering - Course 2...... 11 Cleveland, OH 44114 Industrial Electronics with PLC Technology - Course 5...... 12-13 Call us toll-free (800) 243-6446 or email us at [email protected]. Electronics Technology & Advanced Troubleshooting I & II - Course 11...... 14 Electronics Technology with Digital & Every effort was made to assure the accuracy of this catalog. The Cleveland Microprocessor Laboratories - Course 14B...... 15 Institute of Electronics reserves the right Computer Programming with Java and C# - Course 1C...... 16-17 to make changes in curriculum, faculty and policies. Please consult the appropriate A+ Certification & Computer Technology - Course 2C...... 18-19 department for current information. NEW! Computer Security Specialist - Course 6C...... 20-21 Network+ Certification & Computer Technology - Course 3C...... 22-23 Introduction to and Microsoft Office - Course 4C...... 24 Introduction to Home Automation Installation - Course 5C...... 25 Wireless & Electronic Communications - Course 4...... 26 Student Services...... 27 Enrollment Information...... 28-29 Instructional Staff/Authors...... 30-31 CIE’s Mission and Goals...... 33 Grading...... 33 Code of Conduct...... 34 Summary/Index...... 35 Questions and Answers...... 35

1981 2011 2014 The Institute of Elec- Live Video Lectures New Automation and trical and Electronics Robotics Course Engineers votes to allow CIE students to New Computer Security join IEEE as student Specialist Course members. 3 3 Study Distance Education

Our graduates agree: distance education offers tremendous advantages over traditional on-campus training. As a CIE student, you can study on your own time, so you can keep your present job and “earn while you learn”. CIE lets you tailor your education to your career goals, so you can focus on just the training you need.

Have questions, or need assistance? Call CIE Toll-FREE 1-800-243-6446 (CIE-OHIO) www.cie-wc.edu

4 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Basic Core Lessons Personalized Training From You will find that most of CIE’s courses are A Dedicated Faculty designed around a core of lessons that cover CIE’s dedicated staff of instructors do more basic theories applicable to many areas of than just grade your exams; they help guide electronics and computer technology. you, step-by-step, through your studies and Courses 11 and 14B contain the same initial hands-on training. They personally review 93 lessons that together comprise Course each written report. They’ll encourage 1B. This is the course that teaches basic you when you’re doing well, and give you electronics, and goes on to increasingly more support when you need it. Most importantly advanced lessons. they’ll see that every question you have receives careful consideration by one or more members of the staff. You can be sure the response, whether it’s a simple explanation Intermediate & Advanced or an in-depth theoretical discussion, will be Level Courses prompt, courteous, and thorough. For those individuals who already possess some electronics knowledge, CIE has Instructor Chat Room designed several specific courses. The CIE faculty keeps regular office hours Our intermediate level courses include where you can talk to them live via the Employee courses 1A, 2, 4, & 5. CIE chat room. Simply log on and ask You can pick up where your previous an Instructor a question right from your Education electronics training left off, or update your computer! present skills. These non-laboratory courses Programs can be the answer to upgrading your skills to Video Library Group training is available through the the desired level. CIE Employee Education Program. This Watch a CIE instructor discuss a variety program exists to serve employers who of lessons and hands-on labs in our video have the need to train three or more A Programmed Approach library. Log on any time and learn from the employees at the same time. comfort of your own home! to Learning A company can receive substantial tuition CIE has a study method that’s so good, so discounts for participating in this program innovative, it’s patented. Resources and using CIE either as an extension of its own training program or as a substitute ® It’s called the AUTO-PROGRAMMED There is no formal campus or classrooms for one. teaching method, and it did nothing short of at CIE, but you will find all the educational setting a new standard for education through resources of a traditional residential CIE group training is acknowledged and distance learning. education center here. applauded by many companies. They have found CIE’s training programs to be ® AUTO-PROGRAMMED lessons allow you to We provide the opportunity to purchase a cost-effective alternative or supplement learn electronics one step at a time, and you optional lab equipment and an array to national company training programs. determine the size of the step. of school items... we publish our own school paper on the internet ... we make membership available to an honor society Specialized Training Practical, Hands-On Training and professional associations... interactive If you need to modify course work in As a CIE student, you can train on your own instructor chat room... and lesson grading is available through e-grade. some fashion to accommodate the laboratory equipment, which assures you specific needs of a company training that you can practice whenever you like, and program, we can do that. Consultation repeat experiments as often as you need, to with a CIE Admissions Advisor is master them. necessary to work out the details.

On-Line Exams Progress Reports Take your exams online on our e-grade Periodic progress reports on each web site anytime you want - day or night! employee enrolled under the Employee Your graded exams will be processed and Education Program is provided to the e-mailed back to you within 24 hours. employer during training. A proctored final examination is given – at the company’s option – to assure Textbook Buyback Program successful mastery of the subject material. Some CIE lesson modules include textbooks that qualify for our Textbook Buyback Program. Getting Started The program enables you to sell your Companies interested in getting more textbooks back to CIE for tuition credit once information on CIE’s Employee Education you are finished with them. Programs should contact CIE’s Industrial Sales Manager at 1-800-243-6446 (CIE-OHIO).

5 Automation and Robotics with Lab COURSE 5B

Course Description Learn how to design, build and test a robot while incorporating automation concepts. This course blends multiple disciplines including Electronics, Robotic Controls, Automated Systems and PLCs to give students a well rounded education in Robotic Technology and Automation. With its unique collection of hands-on labs, lessons, exercises, simulations and interactive media this program will prepare students for a wide range of careers in the rapidly growing Robotics Automation field. Best of all, students will actually build, troubleshoot and operate a robot! After you complete this course you’ll be able to master automation technologies used in today’s industrial environment. Course 5B includes 48 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Certificate from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. • Completion time allowed is 12 months • Clock Hours: 480 Learn how to: • Troubleshoot robotic systems • Program microprocessors • Align, fit and assemble robot component parts • Maintain, calibrate, tune and program industrial automated systems DC Circuit Theory • Test robotic assembles • Current and Voltage • Controlling Current and Voltage • Develop and test robotic path motions • The Three Basics of Electric Circuits: Voltage, Current, and Resistance Understand why: • Ohm’s Law, Conductors, and Insulators • Programmable controllers control automation • Parallel Circuits • Equivalent Circuits • Electronics, circuits and sensors effect • Applications of Kirchhoff’s Laws automation controls • Series-Parallel Circuits • Hydraulics and pneumatics move industrial robots • Voltage and Power • Simplifying Circuit Analysis by Using Kirchhoff’s Laws L e ss on s

6 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 New Course!

Robotics Lab This lab includes hands-on exercises that will show you how to design, build and program an autonomous robot. It’s a great orientation to electrical and computer engineering with lessons on circuits, components, instrumentation and electronic prototyping. In addition, students learn how to troubleshoot computer hardware and software. Starting with basic movement and proceeding to sensor-based projects, students quickly learn how interface a small semi-autonomous wheeled robot to a microprocessor.

AC Circuit Theory Automation Systems Microcontrollers and Robotics • Vital Statistics of AC Circuits • Binary Coding and Computer Arithmetic • Hardware, Software and LEDs • Magnetism and Magnetic Circuits • Important Digital Integrated Circuits • Pushbuttons and Controlling Motion • Induced Voltage and Current • Industrial Control Overview • Measuring Rotation and Digital Displays • • Methods and Operation of the Controller • Pushbuttons, Piezoelectric Speaker and • Mutual Inductance and Magnetic Coupling • DC Motors and Drives Controlling Motion • Transformers • AC Motors and Drives • Testing the Servos • Electrical Charges and Capacitance • Servo Motors and Servomechanisms • Assembling the Boe-Bot • Capacitors in Action • Pressure Systems & Temperature Control • Navigation – Tactical and Whiskers • Currents and Voltages in AC Circuits • Flow Control and Level Control Systems • Navigation with Phototransistors • Using Semiconductor Diodes • Analytical and Industrial Instrumentation • IR Navigation • Operation of Semiconductor Devices • Detection Sensors • Robotic Distance Control and Detection • Unregulated Power Supplies • Programmable Controllers END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Regulated Power Supplies • PLC Programming, Interfacing and Troubleshooting FOR Certificate • Motion Control • Industrial Networking

7 Electronics Technology with Laboratory Course Description

COURSE 1B Course 1B is designed for students with no previous electronics experience and provides a solid core of instruction in electronics. Students graduate as readily employable electronics technicians or may continue their education with full academic and tuition credit applied towards more advanced CIE programs: Courses 11 and 14B.

• 93 Lessons with Instructor Support • Completion Time Allowed: 24 Months • 201 Laboratory Experiments using CIE’s Personal Training Laboratory with CIE’s Multimeter • Preparation for CET Exam • Clock Hours: 1,035 What will you learn? This program starts with the basics of electronics and then moves on to more advanced topics that include: • AC and DC circuit theory. • Identifying components. • Working with printed circuit boards. • Relays. • Robots. • Regulated power supplies. • Troubleshooting digital systems and more!

• Current and Voltage • Identifying Components • Relays and Robots • Building a Siren with • Controlling Current and • Tracing Wiring on Printed • Scientific Notation Flashing Light Voltage Circuit Boards • Units of Measure • Using Your Multimeter to • Power Distribution • Roots of Numbers, Ratio, • Inductance Measure Resistance • Portable Extension Cords and Proportion • Mutual Inductance and • Your Personal Training Laboratory • Static Electricity • Inverse Proportion and Magnetic Coupling Negative Numbers • Series and Parallel Resistor • Electric Currents and • Transformers Circuits Semiconductor Devices • Parallel Circuits • Electrical Charges and • Power and DC Circuits • Fractions and Decimal • Equivalent Circuits Capacitance Numbers • Applications of Kirchhoff’s • Capacitors in Action • Simplifying Circuit Analysis by Using Kirchhoff’s Laws • Reciprocals, Percentages, Laws • Rectifiers and and Powers of Numbers • Series-Parallel Circuits • Practical Applications of • and FET Amplifiers Kirchhoff’s Laws

L e ss on s • The Three Basics of Electric • Voltage and Power • Reading and Using Graphs • Currents and Voltages in AC Circuits: Voltage, Current, • Vital Statistics of AC Circuits • Phasors and Formulas Circuits and Resistance • Magnetism and Magnetic • Reliable Soldering • Capacitors and Capacitive • Ohm’s Law, Conductors, and Circuits Techniques Circuits Insulators • Induced Voltage and Current • Working with Printed Circuit • Resonant Circuits • Connecting and Tracing • Thinking Circuits and Boards • Inductors and Inductive Battery Circuits Automatic Switches Circuits NOTE: The first 36 lessons in Course 1B are also in Courses 1A, 2, 4, and 5. These lessons are not listed again for those courses in this catalog.

8 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 What is a Certified Electronics Technician? • Course 1B includes a study guide on how to prepare for the Associate-Level Certificated Electronics Technician (CET) exam. • This test is administered by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians and has over 46,000 certified technicians across the globe! Certification enables employers to separate knowledgeable job applicants from those with less training and skills. • Courses 1A, 2, 4, 5 and 11 also include the CET Study Guide.

• Resonance and Filters • Audio Amplifiers and • Circuit Response to • Important Digital Integrated • Using Semiconductor Diodes Equipment Non-Sinusoidal Waveforms Circuits • Operation of Semiconductor • Operational Amplifiers • Time Constants • 555 Timing Circuits Devices • Operational • RC Filter Circuits • Digital Systems and How To • Working with Semiconductor Characteristics • Understanding and Using the Troubleshoot Them Diodes • Silicon-Controlled Rectifiers Oscilloscope • Electromagnetism and • Unregulated Power Supplies and Unijunction : • Optoelectronics Relays • Operation of Tubes and Theory and Applications • Digital Switching Units • Systematic Troubleshooting Transistors • Regulated Power Supplies • Binary Coding and Computer • Basic Gates • Amplifier Circuitry • Regulated Power Supply Arithmetic • Practical Digital Circuits • Fundamentals of Transformers ­Characteristics • Logic Circuit Tracing by • Sequential Logic Circuits • Unregulated Power Supply • Working With FET’s Using Characteristics • Radio Frequency Amplifiers Boolean Algebra END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • How To Work With Transistors • Oscillators • Digital IC Families with FOR DIPLOMA • Transistors - Part I • Sinusoidal Oscillators Practical Operating Optional Lesson at Requirements • Common-Emitter Amplifier • Measuring and Measuring No Extra Charge: Characteristics Instruments • Clippers, Clampers, and • Associate-Level CET Study Binaries • Transistors - Part II • Measurement Techniques Guide Laboratory • Pulse Processing Circuits • Multivibrators NOTE: The first 36 lessons in Course 1B are also in Courses 1A, 2, 4, and 5. These lessons are not listed again for those courses in this catalog.

9 Electronics Technology With FCC License Preparation Course Description

COURSE 1A Course 1A was designed to help a person obtain the General • 80 Lessons with Instructor Support Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) and gain a thorough • Completion Time Allowed: 18 Months education in electronics. • Clock Hours: 1,020 The GROL is required to adjust maintain, or internally repair • Preparation for CET Exam (See page 9.) any FCC licensed radiotelephone transmitters in the aviation, maritime and international fixed public radio services. It is issued for the lifetime of the holder. Through the years CIE has been able to compile a great amount of information concerning the types of questions that the FCC include in their examinations. Course 1A includes this information and passes it along to you with additional hints that will help you obtain your FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).

What will you learn? The curriculum is well rounded and is not restricted to a specific job or industry. It starts with the basics of electronics and then moves on to more advanced topics that include: • AC and DC circuit theory • Identifying components • Digital systems • Fiber optics • Lasers • Digital and data communication • FCC GROL exam preparation and more

• First 36 lessons from • Operational Amplifiers • Digital Systems and How To • Microwave Communications Course 1B (see page 8) • Measuring and Measuring ­Troubleshoot Them Systems • Simplifying Circuit Analysis by Instruments • Improving Your Understanding • Monochrome and Color Using Kirchhoff’s Laws • Understanding and Using the of Tuned-Stage Operation Television • Currents and Voltages in AC ­Oscilloscope • Modern Modulation Methods • Digital and Data Circuits • Regulated Power Supplies • Suppressed Carrier Modulation Communication • Resonant Circuits • Systematic Troubleshooting • Detection and Frequency • Lasers in Communications and • Using Semiconductor Diodes • Digital Switching Units Conversion Industry • Operation of Semiconductor • Sensors used in the Robotics • Receiving Equipment • FCC Review Lessons Element Diodes System • Batteries, Control Motors, and l - Part I & II • Unregulated Power Supplies • Robot Control System Other Power Sources • Pointers & Practice For Passing FCC General Class • Operation of Tubes and • Frequency Modulation • Logic Circuit Tracing by Exam Part I & II Transistors Boolean Algebra • Transmission Lines and Wave L e ss on s END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Amplifiers Guides • Circuit Response to Non- FOR DIPLOMA • How to Work With Transistors Sinusoidal Waveforms • Communication by Fiber Optics Optional Lesson at No Extra • Audio Amplifiers and • Digital IC Families with Practical Charge: Equipment Operating Requirements • Antennas and Wave Propagation • Associate-Level CET Study • Radio Frequency Amplifiers • Clippers, Clampers and Binaries Guide (See page 9) • Oscillators • Pulse Processing Circuits • Transmitters • Important Digital ICs

10 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Broadcast Engineering

Course Description COURSE 2 Course 2 is designed to provide the specialized • 95 Lessons with Instructor Support knowledge required for a career as a broadcast • Completion Time Allowed: 24 Months engineering technician at an AM or FM radio ­station • Clock Hours: 915 or at a TV station. This course is also valuable­ for • Preparation for CET and FCC Exams the cable television technician who must maintain • Graduates may be eligible to earn a Certified and repair studio equipment. This course explores Broadcast Technologist certification (CBT) from the important theories and principles related specifically Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). SBE is the to broadcasting, but because it does not contain any only organization devoted to the advancement of laboratory work, it is best suited to those students all levels and types of broadcast engineering. who already have some previous education or practical experience in electronics.

Master the basics of High-Definition Video Filmmaking and then move on to more advanced topics such as how to install and configure an HDV editing system, lighting for Lessons HDV, how to edit and mix audio and how to use 3D images and animations in your work.

• First 36 lessons from Course 1B • Digital Communication • Choosing an HDV Camcorder (see page 8) • The Telephone System • Installing and Configuring and HDV • Simplifying Circuit Analysis by using • Data Transmission Editing System Kirchoff’s Laws • Local-Area Networks • Operating an HDV Camcorder • Currents and Voltages in AC Circuits • Wide-Area Networks and the Internet • Lighting for HDV • Resonant Circuits • Digital Modulation and Modems • Designing Effective Compositions • Using Semiconductor Diodes • Multiplexing and Multiple-Access • Editing HDV • Operation of Semiconductor Devices Techniques • Color Correcting Video • Unregulated Power Supplies • Transmission Lines and Radio-Wave • Editing and Mixing Audio • Operation of Tubes and Transistors Propagation • Creating Graphics and Effects for HDV • Amplifiers • Antennas • Working with 3D Animation and Effects • How to Work with Transistors • Microwave Devices • Delivering HDV Content • Audio Amplifiers and Equipment • Terrestrial Microwave Communications • Radio Frequency Amplifiers Systems END OF LESSONS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA • Oscillators • Television Fiber Optics • Operational Amplifiers • Satellite Communication Optional Lesson at No Extra Charge: • Measuring Instruments • Cellular Radio • Associate-Level • Understanding and Using the Oscilloscope • Personal Communication Systems CET Study Guide. • Regulated Power Supplies • Paging and Wireless Data Networking See • Fiber-Optics • Systematic Troubleshooting Page 9. • Circuit Response to Non-Sinusoidal • Fiber-Optics Systems • Clippers, Clampers and Binaries • FCC Review Lessons Element 1 Part 1 • Introduction to Communications Systems • FCC Review Lessons Element 1 Part 2 • Radio-Frequency Circuits • Pointers & Practices for Passing FCC G.C. Exam Part 1 • Amplitude Modulation • Pointers & Practices for Passing FCC G.C. • Angle Modulation Exam Part 2 • Transmitters • Understanding High-Definition Video • Receivers Formats

11 Industrial Electronics with PLC Technology COURSE 5

Course Description Learn to troubleshoot PLCs! Course 5 provides a thorough understanding of industrial electronics and essential troubleshooting techniques necessary to maintain, repair and program a wide array of industrial electronic equipment including robotics, servos and programmable logic controllers. In addition, students graduate with the ability to read and understand many different types of schematics and operational manuals. This course provides a well-rounded electronics­ education, but because it does not contain laboratory work, it is best suited for those students who already have some previous education or practical experience in electronics.

• 78 Lessons with Instructor Support • Completion Time Allowed: 18 Months • Clock Hours: 930 • Preparation for CET Exam (See page 9.)

Lessons

• First 36 lessons from Course • Audio Amplifiers and • Logic Circuit Tracing by Using 1B (see page 8) Equipment Boolean Algebra • Simplifying Circuit Analysis • Radio Frequency Amplifiers • Digital IC Families with by Using Kirchhoff’s Laws • Oscillators Practical Operating • Currents and Voltages in • Operational Amplifiers Requirements AC Circuits • Measuring Instruments • Clippers, Clampers and Binaries • Resonant Circuits • Understanding and Using the • Using Semiconductor Diodes ­Oscilloscope • Pulse Processing Circuits • Operation of Semiconductor • Regulated Power Supplies • Important Digital Integrated Circuits Diodes • Systematic Troubleshooting • Unregulated Power Supplies • Digital Systems and How To • Circuit Response to Non- ­Troubleshoot Them • Operation of Tubes and Sinusoidal Waveforms Transistors • An Overview of Industrial • Digital Switching Units Control • Amplifiers • Binary Coding and Computer • How to Work With Transistors • Methods and Operation of ­Arithmetic the Controller

12 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 What will you learn? • AC and DC circuit theory • Servomechanisms • Identifying components • Motion and Flow Control • Robotics • PLC Troubleshooting & • Programmable Logic Programming Controllers

• DC Motors and Drives • Motion Control • AC Motors and Drives • Functional Systems • Servo Motors & • Introduction to Robotics Servomechanisms • Mechanics Part I - Statics • Pressure Systems and • Mechanics Part II - Temperature Control Dynamics • Flow Control and Level Control Systems END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Analytical and Industrial FOR DIPLOMA Instrumentation Optional Lesson at • Detection Sensors No Extra Charge: • Programmable Logic • Associate-Level CET Study Controllers Guide, (See page 9) • PLC Programming, Interfacing and Troubleshooting

13 Electronics Technology & Advanced Troubleshooting 1&2 COURSE 11

(All lessons from Course 1B) • Safety • Introduction to Television Course Description • The Television System- Functional Block Diagram Course 11 is a beginning-level course that expands on the lessons • Television Troubleshooting from Course 1B to include electronics troubleshooting training. Techniques Students graduate with the ability to service • Power Supplies • Horizontal Circuits

such as TV and home audio equipment. This course contains all the L e ss on s • High-Voltage Circuits lessons and equipment described for Course 1B. • Vertical Circuits • 118 Lessons with Instructor Support • Tuners • Intermediate Frequency • Completion Time Allowed: 36 Months Amplifiers • Video Circuits and the CRT • Clock Hours: 1,260 • AGC Circuits • Synchronization Circuits • 201 Laboratory Experiments using CIE’s ­Personal Training • Introduction to Color Television Laboratory with CIE’s ­Multimeter • Color Circuits • Color Symptom • Preparation for CET Exam Troubleshooting • Color TV Setup What will you learn? • Sound Circuits • Advanced Troubleshooting Electronics Technology and Advanced Troubleshooting starts Techniques with the basics of electronics and then moves on to more • Interpreting Oscilloscope advanced topics that include: Waveforms • Understanding the Operation of a • AC and DC Circuit Theory Color Bar Generator • Identifying Components • TV and Oscilloscope • Working with Printed Circuit Boards Adjustments • Interpreting Practical • Relays & Robots Waveforms • Regulated Power Supplies • Modern Equipment • Troubleshooting Digital Systems Construction • Television Troubleshooting Techniques • Advanced Troubleshooting of • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques Modern Circuitry • Understanding and Using the Oscilloscope END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Advanced Troubleshooting of Modern Circuitry and more FOR DIPLOMA Optional Lesson at No Extra Charge: • Associate-Level CET Study Guide (See page 9)

14 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Electronics Technology with Digital & Microprocessor Laboratories COURSE 14B Course Description What will you learn? This program starts with the basics of electronics and Course 14B is CIE’s most advanced troubleshooting then moves on to more advanced topics that include: program. This course expands on the lessons • AC and DC circuit theory from Course 1B to prepare students for jobs in • Identifying components computer maintenance, advanced industrial control/ • Working with printed circuit boards instrumentation systems, and microprocessor control. • Relays & Robots This is a laboratory-intensive course that contains all • Regulated power supplies the lessons and equipment described for Course 1B • Troubleshooting digital systems plus the equipment and lessons listed below. • PIC Program Coding and the 68HC11 Microcontroller • 155 Lessons with Instructor Support • Oscilloscope Measurements • Completion Time Allowed: 42 Months • Introduction to Computers and Microprocessors • Clock Hours: 1,590 • Digital Integrated Circuits • Over 140 Laboratory Experiments using CIE’s • Digital Systems and How To Troubleshoot Them Personal Training Laboratory, Multimeter, and • Plus more! Digital Security Control Device • Preparation for CET Exam

Lessons

• All lessons from Course 1B • Karnaugh Maps • Introduction to Computer Hardware (see page 8) • NOR and NAND Gate Circuits • Introduction to Computer Software • Safety • Discrete Logic Gates • Computer Arithmetic • Introduction to Television • Digital Integrated Circuits • 68HC11 Programming, Part A • The Television System-Functional Block • Digital Flip-Flops • 68HC11 Programming, Part B Diagram • One-Shots, Astables and Schmitt Triggers • Branching and Loops • Television Troubleshooting Techniques • Counter Design • Indexing Through Memory • Power Supplies • Modulus Counters • Subroutines • Horizontal Circuits • Shift Registers and Counters • Reading Assembly Listings • Vertical Circuits • Binary Codes and Converters • Memory Systems I • Tuners • Multiplexers-Demultiplexers • Memory Systems II • Intermediate Frequency Amplifiers • CMOS Digital Logic • General Purpose I/O • Video Circuits and the CRT • Digital Interfacing Circuits • HC11 Interrupts and Resets • AGC Circuits • ROMs, PROMs and PLAs • Analog Capture Port-Port E • Synchronization Circuits • Introduction to Computers and • Timed Events-Port-A • Introduction to Color Television Microprocessors • Serial Communication-Port D • Color Circuits • Oscilloscope Measurements • C-Language: A Higher-Level Language • Color Symptom Troubleshooting • Oscilloscope Triggering • Color TV Setup • Oscilloscope Analysis of Analog and END OF LESSONS REQUIRED FOR • Sound Circuits Digital Circuits DIPLOMA • Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques • Registers • Introduction to Digital Electronics • Arithmetic Logic Units Optional Lesson at No Extra Charge: • Number Systems • Timing and Control • Certified Electronics Technician • Fundamentals of Boolean Algebra • Memory Units • (CET) Study Guide (Associate-Level)

15 Computer Programming with JAVA and C# Course 1C

Course Description CIE’s Computer Programming with JAVA and C# was designed to provide an individual having little or no computer background with the knowledge to join the ever-growing field of computer programming! Students graduate with the ability to understand, analyze and program various computer applications used in the business, manufacturing and service industries today. In addition, you will be able to develop and build Web Pages and learn how to install and run applications and perform basic system Lessons management on your PC.

Introduction to Computers • 48 Lessons with Instructor Support • Introduction to Computers • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Completion Time Allowed: 12 Months • Application Software • The Components of the System Unit • Clock Hours: 810 • Input • Course 1C requires Windows • Microsoft Internet • Output • Storage Explorer • Connection to the internet. • Operating Systems & Utility Programs

16 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 What will you learn? This unique distance learning course includes 48 lessons on:

• Introduction to Computers • Intro to JAVA • Operating Systems • C# Programming • Create a Multimedia Web Page

Operating Systems • Programming with JavaScript C# Programming • Introduction to Operating Systems • Working with JavaScript Objects & Events • OOP and Creating a Simple Application • Computer Security Basics • Creating a Multimedia Web Page • Manipulating and Storing Data in • Desktop Virtualization • Working with Dynamic Page Layout I Objects • Disk Operating System (DOS) • Working with Dynamic Page Layout II • Program Flow Decisions and Exceptions • Windows XP Professional • Adding Methods to Objects • Windows Vista and Windows 7 Introduction to Java Programming: • Program Loops • Under the Windows • Intro to Computers, the Internet and WWW • Arrays and Collections • Linux on the Desktop • Intro to Java Applications • Encapsulation • Mac OS X on the Desktop • Intro to Classes & Objects • User Interface Objects • The Client Side of Networking • Control Statements Part 1 • Data Files and Persistence • Control Statements Part 2 • Inheritance and Polymorphism An Introduction to Web Page Design • Methods: A Deeper Look • Web Page Development with Hypertext • Arrays END OF LESSONS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA Links • Classes and Objects: A Deeper Look • Designing a Web Page • Object Oriented Programming: Inheritance • Frames and Tables in Web Pages • Programming Files • Creating Web Page Forms • Working with Cascading Style Sheets

17 A+ Certification & Computer Technology COURSE 2C Course Description Cleveland Institute of Electronics created a course that will train an individual with little or no computer background about computer technology. Learn how to troubleshoot PCs while preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification exam. A+ Certification signifies that an individual possesses the knowledge and skills needed for an entry level Computer Service Technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry. Course 2C includes 33 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Electronics in A+ Certification and Computer Technology. • Completion time allowed is 8 months • Clock Hours: 540 After you complete all 33 lessons you will be prepared to take the A+ Certification exam from CompTIA and do the following:

• Troubleshoot and Maintain Computers • Hard Drive Installation and Support • Networking Fundamentals • Work with Different Operating Systems • Work with Printers, Notebooks and Memories • Work with Multimedia Technology • Disaster Recovery and Virus Control

Introduction to Computers • Introduction to Computers • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Application Software • The Components of the System Unit • Input • Output • Storage • Operating Systems & Utility Programs L e ss on s

18 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 What is A+ Certification? The CompTIA A+ Certification is one of the most desired credentials in the Information Technology industry.

A+ Certification signifies that the certified individual possesses the knowledge and skills essential for a successful entry-level computer service technician, as defined by experts from companies across the industry.

A+ Certification is sponsored by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) and is backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications.

CIE does not administer the CompTIA Certification exam. Visit www.comptia.org to find the nearest CompTIA Certification testing center.

Operating Systems A+ Certification Prep • Introduction to Operating Systems • Introducing Hardware • Networking Essentials • Computer Security Basics • Introducing Operating Systems • Security Essentials • Desktop Virtualization • Working with People in a Technical World • Security Practices • Disk Operating System (DOS) • Form Factors and Power Supplies • Supporting Notebooks and Printers • Windows XP Professional • Supporting Processors & Motherboards END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Upgrading Memory and Hard Drives FOR DIPLOMA • Under the Windows • Installing and Supporting I/O Devices, Multi- • Linux on the Desktop media Devices and Mass Storage • Mac OS X on the Desktop • PC Maintainance and Troubleshooting • The Client Side of Networking • Installing and Maintaining Windows • Optimizing Windows • Fixing Windows Problems

19 Computer Security Specialist COURSE 6C

Course Description Learn how to design, install and manage computer security systems. CIE’s Computer Security Specialist course was designed to provide the specialized knowledge required for a career in Cyber Security. This field is growing rapidly as cyber attacks on business and government servers become more common. Master computer security techniques in an easy-to-understand format. Students learn to design and implement computer security systems and related protocols in different settings and protect networks from attack. After you complete this program you’ll receive a Certificate along with the opportunity to prepare for the CompTIA Security+ certification. Course 6C includes 35 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Certificate from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. • Completion time allowed is 8 months • Clock Hours: 270

Learn how to: • Identify threats to a computer network • Address cyber terrorism, industrial espionage & encryption • Defend against DoS attacks • Install, design, and implement a virtual private network • Analyze log files for network forensics • Master concepts of firewalls and VPNs Computer Security • Introduction to Computer Security • Use tools & techniques used by hackers • Networks and the Internet • Implement strategies to defend networks • Cyber-stalking, Fraud and Abuse from outside attacks • Denial-of-Service Attacks • Malware • Project 1 • Techniques Used by Hackers • Industrial Espionage in Cyberspace • Encryption L e ss on s • Computer Security Software • Project 2

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Career Outlook The demand for computer security specialists have increased in recent years as cyber attacks have become more sophisticated. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of information security analysts nationwide is projected to grow by 22% from 2010 through 2020, which is faster than the 14% average growth rate for all occupations. Learn about emerging cyber security technologies and get started on a new and exciting career path!

Firewalls and VPNs • Encryption – The Foundation for the • Internet Security Virtual Private Network • Introduction to Information Security • Personal Security • Setting Up a Virtual Private Network • Security Policies and Standards • Wireless Network Security • Authenticating Users Security Policies • Enterprise Security • Project 1 • Network Scanning and • Case Project 1 • Introduction to Firewalls Vulnerability Scanning • Case Project 2 • Packet Filtering • Cyber Terrorism and Information Warfare • Firewall Configuration and Administration • Introduction to Forensics / Project 3 END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Project 2 • Security Policies and Awarenesss FOR Certificate • Working with Proxy Servers and • Introduction to Security Application-Level Firewalls • Desktop Security • Implementing the Bastion Host

21 CompTIA Network+ Certification & Computer Technology

Course Description

COURSE 3C Learn Computer Networking with CIE’s CompTIA Network+ Course! This course will train individuals with little or no computer networking background about computer technology and prepare them to pass the CompTIA Network+ Certification exam. Course 3C includes 30 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Electronics in Network+ Certification and Computer Technology. • Completion time allowed is 8 months • Clock Hours: 450

After you complete all 30 lessons you will be prepared to take the Network+ Certification test from CompTIA and do the following: • Understand Networking Standards • Maintain and Upgrade a Network • Troubleshoot Network Problems • Network with TCP/IP and the Internet • Networking with Unix and more!

What is Network+? Introduction to Computers Operating Systems The CompTIA Network+ Certification • Introduction to Computers • Introduction to Operating Systems validates competency in networking administration and support. • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Computer Security Basics • Application Software • Desktop Virtualization Those holding Network+ Certification • The Components of the System Unit • Disk Operating System (DOS) demonstrate critical knowledge of media and topologies, protocols and standards, • Input • Windows XP Professional network implementation and network support. • Output • Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Storage • Under the Windows This certification is geared towards those • Operating Systems & Utility Programs • Linux on the Desktop with nine months experience in network L e ss on s administration and support. • Mac OS X on the Desktop • The Client Side of Networking

22 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 CompTIA Network+ Certification & Computer Technology

Career Paths Network+ Certification Preparation The CompTIA Network+ certification is a strong foundation that can be applied to • An Introduction to Networking, Networking a wide variety of careers in many industries. Combined with networking experience, Standards and OSI Model the career options listed here are ideal for Network+ certified individuals. • Transmission Basics and Networking Media • Field Support Technician (entry level) • Introduction to TCP/IP Protocols • Network Administrator (entry level) • Topologies & Ethernet Standards • Network Support Technician (entry level) • Network Hardware • WANS and Remote Connectivity Instructor Assistance: • Wireless Networking Contact our instructors anytime you have a question with your course work. • Network Operating Systems and They’ll work with you one-on-one to answer your questions and provide technical In-depth TCP/IP Networking assistance when needed - even if it’s Saturday. • Voice and Video Over IP • Network Security Special Note: • Troubleshooting Network Problems The instruction staff at CIE recommends that students have a solid foundation in PC • Maintaining and Upgrading a Network, Hardware and troubleshooting before taking this course. If you’re not comfortable Ensuring Integrity and Availability with your PC hardware and troubleshooting skills they suggest taking CIE’s A+ Certification and Computer Technology course (course 2C) as a prerequisite to the END OF LESSONS REQUIRED Network+ course (course 3C). FOR DIPLOMA

23 Introduction to Computers and Microsoft Office Course Description

COURSE 4C Learn important computer fundamentals while creating professional looking documents with Microsoft Office! No previous computer experience is required. This course will train individuals with little or no computer background how to run and maintain a PC and be proficient with Microsoft Office. Step-by-step learning labs cover real world projects in Excel, Word, Access & Power Point. Gain valuable computer career skills employers are looking for without leaving your home! Course 4C includes 30 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Start training to become a Data Processor or Computer Assistant. • Completion time allowed: 8 months • Clock Hours: 450

What will you learn? • Computer Hardware • Microsoft Power Point • Software Fundamentals • Printers and Fonts • Microsoft Windows • Maintaining Computers • Microsoft Word • Graphics • Microsoft Excel • Internet • Microsoft Access

Introduction to Computers • Windows Vista and Windows 7 • Access Project 2 • Introduction to Computers • Under the Windows • Access Project 3 • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Linux on the Desktop • PowerPoint Project 1 • Application Software • Mac OS X on the Desktop • PowerPoint Project 2 • The Components of the System Unit • The Client Side of Networking • PowerPoint Project 3 • Input • Output END OF LESSONS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA • Storage Introduction to Microsoft • Operating Systems & Utility Programs • Word Project 1 • Word Project 2 Operating Systems • Word Project 3 • Introduction to Operating Systems • Excel Project 1 • Computer Security Basics • Excel Project 2 L e ss on s • Desktop Virtualization • Excel Project 3 • Disk Operating System (DOS) • Access Project 1 • Windows XP Professional

24 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Introduction to Home Automation Installation Course Description

Learn to service and troubleshoot home Gain valuable career skills employers are looking for COURSE 5C automated systems! without leaving your home! Course 5C includes 30 lessons with instructor support that culminates in a Gain valuable skills that will help you install, service Diploma from Cleveland Institute of Electronics. and troubleshoot home automated systems like home security, audio/video, computer networks, Start training to become an Electronic Home electrical wiring, HVAC, cable and satellite. Entertainment Installer and Repairer today. Learn what it takes to prepare for a career in one • Completion time allowed: 8 months of the fastest areas of growth in the electronics • Clock Hours: 450 industry - Home Automation. This introductory course does not require any previous home networking experience but by the end of the course you will have a solid foundation in home technology integration.

What will you learn? • Structured Wiring • Security Systems • Home Computer Networks • Computer Hardware • Troubleshooting Audio & Video • Software Fundamentals Systems • Operating Systems • Home Lighting Systems • Programming & integrating • control devices • HVAC and Water Management

Introduction to Computers Digital Home Technology Integrator • Introduction to Computers • DHTI Basics • The Internet and the World Wide Web • Home Computer Networks - Install & • Application Software Troubleshoot • The Components of the System Unit • Distributed Audio Basics - Terminology & • Input Components • Output • Distributed Audio - Install & Troubleshoot • Storage • Distributed Video Basics - Signal & Cable Types & Satellite • Operating Systems & Utility Programs • Home Communication Systems - Design,

Install & Troubleshoot Operating Systems • Security System Basics

L e ss on s • Introduction to Operating Systems • Security Systems - Design & Install • Computer Security Basics • Maintaining Home Surveillance Systems • Desktop Virtualization • Home Lighting Basics • Disk Operating System (DOS) • Home Lighting Interfaces and Control • Windows XP Professional Systems • Windows Vista and Windows 7 • HVAC, Power Protection, Home Control • Under the Windows Troubleshooting • Linux on the Desktop • Mac OS X on the Desktop END OF LESSONS REQUIRED FOR DIPLOMA • The Client Side of Networking

25 Wireless & Electronic Communications

Course Description COURSE 4 CIE’s Wireless and Electronic Communications course was designed to provide a thorough understanding of Wireless and Personal Communications along with providing a solid core of instruction in electronics. This program explores important theories and principles related specifically to communications, but because it does not contain any laboratory work, it is best suited to those students who already have some previous education or practical experience in electronics. • 84 Lessons with Instructor Support • Completion Time Allowed: 24 Months • Clock Hours: 930 • Preparation for CET and FCC Exams

What will you learn? • Basic Electronics • Personal Area • Diagram and Schematic Networks Reading • Local Area Networks • Component Identification & Wide Area • Digital and Data Networks Communications • Lasers in • Wireless Communications Communications and • Digital Cellular Technology Industry • Radio Frequency • Communications by Communications Fiber Optics • Fixed Wireless

• Detection and Frequency • Lasers in Communications and Lessons Conversion Industry • Receiving Equipment • Communication by Fiber Optics • First 36 lessons from Course 1B • Batteries, Control Motors, and Other • Introduction to Wireless (see page 8) Power Sources Communication • Simplifying Circuit Analysis by Using • Frequency Modulation • How Wireless Works Kirchhoff’s Laws • Transmission Lines and Wave Guides • Understanding Wireless Radio • Currents and Voltages in AC Circuits • Antennas and Wave Propagation Frequency Communication • Resonant Circuits • Transmitters • Infrared • Using Semiconductor Diodes • Suppressed-Carrier Modulation and • Bluetooth • Operation of Semiconductor Devices Single Sideband Transmission • Low Speed Wireless Local Area • Unregulated Power Supplies • RF Amplifier Analysis Network • Operation of Tubes and Transistors • Microwave Communications • High Speed WLANs and WLAN • Amplifiers Systems Security • How to Work With Transistors • Monochrome and Color Television • Digital Cellular Phones • Audio Amplifiers and Equipment • Programmable Controllers • Fixed Wireless • Radio Frequency Amplifiers • FCC Review Lessons Element 1 • Wireless Communication in Business • Oscillators Part 1 • History of Wireless Communication • FCC Review Lessons Element 1 and Technical Summaries • Operational Amplifiers Part 2 • Measuring and Measuring Instruments • Pointers and Practice for Passing END OF LESSONS REQUIRED • Understanding and Using the FCC GC Exam Part 1 FOR DIPLOMA Optional Lessons at Oscilloscope­ • Pointers and Practice for Passing No Extra Charge: • Regulated Power Supplies FCC GC Exam Part 2 • Associate-Level CET Study Guide • Systematic Troubleshooting • Digital and Data Communications (See page 9) • Modern Modulation Methods

26 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 The Resources And Service You Need To Succeed!

Getting off to a good start

Your education is as important to CIE as it is to you. That’s why we’ve devoted a full-time Resources support staff to help you with everything from enrollment and tuition payment information to questions concerning lesson shipments, academic transcripts, graduation requirements... even bookstore credits!

CIE’s Student Services staff is concerned with your progress and will provide you with the immediate, personal attention you deserve.

CIE Bookstore Optional Laboratory Equipment CD courses covering computers, robotics, satellites, As a student in a CIE lab course, your equipment is fiber optics, security systems and other topics related already included in your tuition; however, many students to electronics & computer technology are available to prefer to purchase professional-quality test equipment you through the CIE Bookstore catalog. to use in commercial or industrial applications after The Bookstore catalog also includes study aids, test graduation. To meet this need, CIE offers optional equipment, tools, clothing and entertainment items. upgraded test equipment such as soldering irons, multimeters and oscilloscopes. For those students As a CIE student, you will automatically receive the or re-enrollees who already own lab equipment, CIE catalog and may continue receiving it for as long as offers Bookstore credit that can be applied toward any you wish after you graduate. product offered in the Bookstore catalog. RE S OURCE Reference Library On-Line Exams CIE maintains a well-stocked technical reference You have the option of taking your exams on-line on our library with a wide variety of books, magazines, trade e-grade web site. Your graded exams will be and scientific journals available. This is the same e-mailed back to you within 24 hours. Save time and library that is widely used by CIE’s own faculty in the money by taking your exams on-line! preparation of your original lesson plan materials, as well as being used as a reference for editing technical material, assisting students and testing lesson The Electron experiments. CIE publishes its school newspaper at www.theelectron.net Employment Assistance As a CIE graduate, we make sure you get a jump-start on Features: the job market. Technical Information Need help in preparing your resume? You will be eligible Your Career in Electronics: to receive up to 50 professionally prepared resumes of your own to present to potential employers. And we will Alumni Forum: also provide you with an official letter of recommendation Q and A / CIE Instructors Corner: direct from the President of CIE. School Calendar: CIE is open every Mon - Fri from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM and Sat from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EST. CIE is not open the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. CIE operates a half-day from 8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. If a holiday falls on a Sunday, CIE will be closed on the following Monday.

27 Getting Started . . . Enrolling As A CIE Student

Getting started

Enrollment At CIE it’s as simple as a toll free phone call (1-800-243-6446), a visit to our website (www.cie-wc.edu) or just following the instructions on your Enrollment Agreement. The sooner you get started the faster you’ll realize your career goals.

Getting Started... Open Enrollment Policy Student Records Enrolling as a CIE student CIE has an open enrollment policy. Transcripts of student grades are avail- CIE’s Career Courses include every You should have a high school diploma able. CIE will send photocopies of study Diploma program. They are designed to or recognizable equivalent. Exceptions records only upon a student’s written and get you started in electronics/computer are made for a prospective student with signed request. Students may challenge technology as quickly as possible by previous electronics experience, or other the authenticity or accuracy of any item in focusing your instruction on a particular educational skills and/or experiences their student record. Upon presentation of career goal. indicating an ability to pass the selected this information, CIE will judge the merit of course work. the information and take corrective action if needed. If the student and CIE cannot reach CIE does not discriminate on the basis an agreement on a contested matter, the Enrollment How To Enroll of sex, race, creed, color, age, national student has the right to enter a statement For enrollment in a CIE Career Course, all origin or handicap in the admission of into his/her student record regarding the you need to do is follow the instructions students. discrepancy. on the Enrollment Agreement and submit it to CIE. Or you can enroll on-line at All Enrollment Applications are subject to www.cie-wc.edu or call a CIE admissions final approval by the CIE Registrar. If your Grievance Procedure advisor at (800) 243-6446. background does not appear suitable for the course work you have selected, the When a student believes that there are You can start a course at any time of the Registrar may recommend alternatives circumstances which warrant an appeal of a year. to you. grade received, the student should contact the Course Instructor. If the student does There are some areas of enrollment where If you agree and are accepted, your first not believe the grade was appropriate, the you may want to be particularly careful. lesson shipment will be sent to you. If you student may request a grade change. In or- For instance: are not accepted by CIE, all funds you der to receive a grade change, the student • Please be sure to include the may have submitted already with your must submit, in writing, justification to the appropriate tuition payment for Enrollment Application will be returned Dean of Instruction. The written request the course work you have selected. promptly must contain a detailed explanation of all items the student wishes to be considered. Payment in full, or the appropriate down payment may be made through VISA, Graduation Requirements MasterCard, Discover, American Express, The student will be notified of the Dean’s CIE AutoPay, PayPal, check or money To qualify for graduation, it is necessary decision. If the student feels this decision order. that a student complete all of the diploma was inappropriate, then a petition may be and program requirements and maintain presented to the President of CIE whose • If you are not a U.S. citizen or resident, a 70% cumulative grade point average, or decision will be final. tuition must be paid in U.S. funds. better. All financial obligations to CIE must Please refer to CIE’s : A Guide to be settled along with submitting all proper Grievances Regarding Prospective Students Living Outside documentation before a diploma will be of the U.S.A.” granted. Education and Services If a student has a problem or complaint, the Tuition student may register the problem or Financial Assistance complaint with the President of CIE. In Please refer to CIE’s enrollment agree- If you are unable to pay the full tuition addition, the student can register the ment, www.cie-wc.edu or page 29 of this amount listed on your enrollment agree- complaint with the State Board of Career catalog. ment, you may be able to apply for the CIE Colleges and Schools, 30 East Broad Street, Financing Special Education Loan. With this 24th Floor, Suite 2481, Columbus, Ohio tuition loan plan, you could finance your 43215. Toll Free: (877) 275-4219 or local education by making a down payment and (614) 466-2752 monthly payments directly to CIE.

28 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Tuition

Course Title Tuition Down Total Amount Finance Total Monthly Final Payment Finance Charge APR Payments Installments Payment

A+ Certification (2C) $1,425 $100 $1,325 $102 9% $1,427 19 @ $75 $2 Network+ (3C) $1,425 $100 $1,325 $102 9% $1,427 19 @ $75 $2 Intro to Computers and MS Office (4C) $1,425 $100 $1,325 $102 9% $1,427 19 @ $75 $2 Home Automation (5C) $1,425 $100 $1,325 $102 9% $1,427 19 @ $75 $2 Computer Security Specialist (6C) $1,425 $100 $1,325 $102 9% $1,427 19 @ $75 $2 Computer Programming (1C) $1,975 $75 $1,900 $188 9% $2,163 25 @ $85 $38 Electronics Technology with FCC (1A) $1,975 $75 $1,900 $188 9% $2,163 25 @ $85 $38 Broadcast Engineering (2) $1,975 $75 $1,900 $188 9% $2,163 25 @ $85 $38 Wireless & Electronic Communications (4) $1,975 $75 $1,900 $188 9% $2,163 25 @ $85 $38 Industrial Electronics with PLC (5) $1,975 $75 $1,900 $188 9% $2,163 25 @ $85 $38 Electronics Technology with Lab (1B) $2,525 $75 $2,450 $321 9% $2,846 33 @ $85 $41 Automation & Robotics with Lab (5B) $2,525 $75 $2,450 $321 9% $2,846 33 @ $85 $41 Electronics Tech & Advanced Troubleshooting (11) $4,340 $100 $4,240 $883 9% $5,223 52 @ $100 $23 Electronics Technology with Digital & Microprocessor Lab (14B) $4,945 $100 $4,845 $1,124 9% $6,069 57 @ $105 $84

Refund Policy You may request to cancel in any manner, but a written request is recommended. Tuition refunds will be based on the date you cancel, as follows: 1) CAREER COURSES (1A - 14B): If the student cancels within 5 calendar days after midnight of the day the student signs the Enrollment Agreement (FULL REFUND PERIOD), the student will receive a full refund with no further obligation. 2) If the student cancels after the FULL REFUND PERIOD but before the school receives the first completed lesson, the student will be charged a registration fee of 15% of the tuition or $125, whichever is less. Textbook Fees 3) If the student cancels after the school Students who enroll in courses 1C, 2, 2C, receives the first completed lesson, the 3C, 4, 4C, 5, 5B, 5C, 6C or 14B are student’s tuition obligation will be a responsible for purchasing a limited number registration fee plus a portion of the remaining of textbooks that are not included in tuition. tuition as defined below:

Percentage of Course* Amount of Refundable Please visit CIE’s web site at Lessons Completed Tuition Obligated www.cie-wc.edu/textbook_prices.aspx for a current list textbook prices, textbook 10% or less 10% of tuition titles and ISBN numbers. Between 11% - 25% 25% of tuition Between 26% - 50% 50% of tuition Over 50% Obligated for full tuition

29 The People Behind The Programs Staff Governing Body & Officers Teaching Authors & Contributors

John D. Drinko (In memory.) Margaret Allen Herbert N. Hall Chairman of the Board of Directors B.A. Marygrove College B.S.E.E. Cleveland State University A.B. Marshall University M.A. Boston College Diploma, Pennsylvania Technical Institute J.D. The Ohio State University Ph.D. University of Michigan License, FCC General Class Doctor of Law (Honorary) James G. Arcaro CET/CSM Radiotelephone Operator Marshall University A.A.S. Lakeland Community College Thomas Haskett Doctor of Law (Honorary) License, FCC General Class B.S.E.E. University of Cincinnati The Ohio State University Radiotelephone Operator M.S.E.E. University of Cincinnati Doctor of Law (Honorary) Irvin Bingham License, FCC General Class John Carroll University B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology Radiotelephone Operator Doctor of Law (Honorary) John W. Havrilla Cleveland State University Phillip Blumenthal B.S. Pennsylvania State University Doctor of Law (Honorary) Myers College B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology M.Ed. Indiana University of Pennsylvania M.A. Indiana University of Pennsylvania Doctor of Law (Honorary) Jerry L. Casebeer Baldwin-Wallace College B.A. The Ohio State University Dwight S. Heim Doctor of Law (Honorary) A.A.S.E.T. Cleveland Institute of Electronics B.S. University of Michigan Ursuline College License, FCC General Class Radiotelephone A.M. University of Michigan Operator Ph.D. University of Michigan Carl E. Smith (In memory.) Roy E. Christen John F. Hemdal Founder B.S. Bowling Green State University B.S. Purdue University B.S.E.E. Iowa State University B.S.E. The Ohio State University M.S. Purdue University M.S.E.E. The Ohio State University M.S.E.E. The Ohio State University Ph.D. Purdue University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer R. H. Coddington P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio and District of Columbia) B.S. Carnegie Institute of Technology (Michigan) License, FCC General Class Radiotelephone Joseph Hunter John Randall Drinko Operator B.S. Catholic University of America President and Chief Executive Officer ** Keith Conn M.S. Catholic University of America B.S. The Ohio State University M.S.Ed Lake Erie College Ph.D. Catholic University of America Paul Valvoda B.S.E.E. Cook’s Institute of Basil Loannou Treasurer Electronic Engineering B.S.E.E. Cleveland State University B.A. The Ohio State University A.A.S.E.E.T. University of Akron P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer * Bruce Coscia (Ohio & Connecticut) Scott Katzenmeyer MBA/TM University of Phoenix Frederick Jacobson Vice President Administration BEET ETI Technical College License, FCC General Class B.S.B.A. David N. Myers University ASEET Electronic Technology Institute Radiotelephone Operator A+, Network+, MCP, MCDST, IC3 Anne M. Torma David Johnson Vice President Emeritus Donald Davenport B.S.E.E. University of Kentucky B.B.S. University of Budapest, Hungary Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics M.S.E.E. University of Kentucky Clarence David Jay Deaver Drinko (In memory.) Edwin A. Johnson B.S.E.E. Wayne State University Assistant Secretary A.A.S. Milwaukee School of Engineering A.A.S. The Ohio State University Joseph DeFrance Doris E. Kittendorf B.S.E.E. City College of New York B.S. The Ohio State University B.A. Eastern Michigan University B.S. City College of New York M.A. University of Michigan Elizabeth G. Drinko (In memory.) Alan A. Ernhart Ph.D. University of Michigan Director B.S.E.E. Case Western Reserve University Phillip J. Korwek B.A. Westminister College James R. Folkman B.S. Wayne State University Doctor of Humane Letters (Honorary) B.S.E.E. Cleveland State University M.S.E. University of Michigan Marshall University Darrell L. Geiger Mary G. LaRoche Elizabeth D. Sullivan Diploma, Capitol Radio Engineering Institute A.B. Radcliffe College Director License, FCC General Class Ph.D. University of Michigan B.A. Mt. Holyoke College Radiotelephone Operator Gladys G. Leithauser M.A. New York University Sara Glick B.S. Wayne State University A.B. Oberlin College M.A. Wayne State University Diana Lynn Martin Ph.D. Wayne State University Director Charles Green B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology Wayne Lemons B.S. Mt. Holyoke College Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics M.D. The Ohio State University A. K. Guthrie Diploma, Valparaiso Technical Institute Barnaby A. Linet License, FCC General Class B.A. Case Western Reserve University Radiotelephone Operator

30 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Edward A. Ludwick James J. Rogers Randall D. Thacker A.S.E.E.T. North Central State College B.S.E.E. Case Western Reserve University Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics A.S.E.T. Cuyahoga Community College B.S.E.E.T. University of Akron Louis Roemer A+ Certified B.S.E.T. Arizona State University B.S. Delaware University License, FCC General Class Richard Malinowski M.S.E.E. Delaware University Radiotelephone Operator Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics Ph.D. Delaware University John Timar, Jr. License, FCC General Class Kenneth R. Rosenow Radiotelephone Operator A.A.S. DeVry Technical Institute Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics License, FCC General Class John Manton Diploma, Capitol Radio Engineering Institute Radiotelephone Operator B.S. University of Pittsburgh License, FCC General Class M.S. University of Pittsburgh Radiotelephone Operator James L. Tonne License, FCC General Class Albert McHenry Winn Rosch Radiotelephone Operator B.S.E.T. Southern University B.A. Cleveland State University M.S.E.T. Arizona State University License, FCC General Class *Daniel Tuma PH.D. Arizona State University Radiotelephone Operator B.S. Electronic Technology Eastern Kentucky University J. Michael McMenamin Charles Rubenstein M.S. Electronics and Computer Technology B.S.E.E. University of Michigan B.S.E.E. New York University Indiana State University M.S. Adelphi University M.S.E.E. New York University M.S.E.E. Cleveland State University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Michigan) P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) M.S.I.E. Cleveland State University Francis L. Merat George B. Rutkowski Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Cleveland State B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology Certificate, International Correspondence University M.S.E.E. Case Western Reserve University Schools Robert Ulmer Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology Paul Merluzzi Albert P. Sheppard M.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology B.S.E.E. Northwestern University B.S. Oglethorpe University M.S. Case Western Reserve University M.S. Case Western Reserve University M.S. Emory University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University Ph.D. Duke University Vasil Uzunoglu P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Georgia) Thomas O. Miller M.S.E.E. University of Missouri Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer, Stephen J. Simcic *Dennis Vargo Society of Broadcast Engineers B.S.E.E. Case Institute of Technology AAB Lakeland Community College License, FCC General Class P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) BCIS World College Radiotelephone Operator Joseph G. Sloop Robert Wiese Mangala E. Morey B.S. Western Carolina University B.S.E.T. Cleveland State University B.S.E.E. Case Western Reserve University M.A. Appalachian State University C.E.T. International Society of Certified J. A. Sam Wilson Charles Morgan Electronics Technicians B.A. Long Beach State College License, FCC General Class M.A. Kent State University Radiotelephone Operator Morris Slurzberg B.S.E.E. Newark College of Engineering Glenn Winter Lawrence A. O’Donnell M.A. New York University B.S.E.E. York College of Pennsylvania B.S. John Carroll University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer Carl E. Smith Jerome E. Oleksy (Pennsylvania) B.S.E.E. Iowa State University B.S. John Carroll University M.S.E.E. The Ohio State University Frank P. Yatsko M.S.E.E. CCU P.E.E. The Ohio State University B.S.E.E. Lehigh University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio & P.E. Licensed Professional William Osterheld District of Columbia) Engineer(Pennsylvania) B.S.E.E. Newark College of Engineering Melvin Sprinkle Christopher C. Yewell M.A. New York University B.S. Shepherd College B.A. Cleveland State University Sheryl S. Pearson P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Maryland, A.A.S. Cleveland Institute of Electronics B.A. University of Texas New Jersey, and District of Columbia) Scott C. Young M.A. University of Michigan Jack W. Streater B.S. Computer Science and Engineering Ph.D. University of Michigan B.S.E.E. Drexel University Technology University of Toledo Edward M. Prentke M.B.A. Drexel University A+ Certified B.S.E.E. Case School of Applied Science Joseph E. Sullivan Ronald M. Zeldman Jack M. Rappoport B.S.E.E. Purdue University Diploma, Cleveland Institute of Electronics B.E.E. City College of New York M.S. University of Michigan-Dearborn License, FCC General Class P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Michigan) Radiotelephone Operator Gary Rathbun B.S.C.I.S. Cleveland State University Margaret R. Taber Edward T. Zupan B.S. Electrical Engineering Cleveland B.S.E.E. Cleveland State University A.S.E.T. Electronic Technology Institute State University B.S.E.S. Cleveland State University B.S.E.T. Cleveland State University M.S. University of Akron Ed.D. Nova University P.E. Licensed Professional Engineer (Ohio) (Note: * designates Instructional Staff Member ** designates CIE’s Director of Instruction)

31 Graduate As a Fully-Qualified

Graduate Electronics or Computer Professional

Professional Certification When you graduate Options CIE has the resources with its patented lessons and lab exercises to teach Earn a diploma from CIE and students the essential technical, academic and employable skills required you can qualify for a professional for high-tech jobs. certification from CompTIA or the CIE graduates have applied their training to numerous challenging fields International Society of Certified from broadcast engineering to high-tech manufacturing and robotics to Electronics Technicians. sophisticated new microprocessor and computer technology. Certification enables employers As technology continues to grow, so will the demands for highly trained to separate knowledgeable job electronics and computer professionals. applicants from those with less training and skills. Graduate Options and Honors CompTIA A+ and Network+ IEEE Certification The Institute of Electrical and Activities include special seminars CompTIA certifications are Electronics Engineers offers student and participation in the conventions recognized as industry standards membership to qualified CIE of the national organization. for foundation-level information students. technology (IT) skills. The IEEE — the largest professional They are one of the best ways to engineering society in the world break into the IT field and build a — can also offer CIE students solid career. and members the opportunity to participate in the activities of their With more than 19,000 members local chapters. in 89 countries, CompTIA is the leading global IT trade association with influence in many areas of the IT industry worldwide. Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Certification At no extra cost to you, CIE offers graduates the professional preparation they may desire to pass the Associate Level of the Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Exam administered by the International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET). They have over 46,000 certified technicians across the globe. Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) Graduates may be eligible to earn a Certified Broadcast Technologist (CBT) certification from the Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE). SBE is the only organization devoted to the advancement of all levels and types of broadcast engineering.

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Mission Statement and Institutional CIE Grading Rubric Objectives and Goals As the majority of the examinations are multiple-choice type The mission of Cleveland Institute of Electronics (CIE) is to questions, the grading rubric is based on the number of correct develop and deliver quality distance education programs at questions divided by the total number of questions times 100 to a reasonable cost by offering diploma-programs in the areas show a grade percentage to the students. of electronics engineering and computer technology. CIE is committed to academic excellence and to the educational As an example: welfare of each of its students as we are a student-centered The examination has 30 questions and the number missed was 3 institution known since 1934 to meet or exceed the needs of questions. The number of correct questions was 27 and this is its students. divided by 30 then multiplied by 100 to give a percentage score The institutional objectives and goals of Cleveland of 90%. Institute of Electronics for each student are to: CIE’s grading scale is: 1) Provide the student with one-on-one instruction from a Grade distinguished Faculty with nationally recognized credentials 93 to 100 A Excellent in the fields of Business Administration, Computer Science 86 to 92.9 B Good and Engineering. 78 to 85.9 C Average 2) Provide technology that supports and preserves the 70 to 77.9 D Below Average academic program and increases the effectiveness of the < 69 F Not Passing educational services.

3) Provide an educational delivery method that is flexible, The four-level Holistic Critical Thinking Rubric is utilized to productive and cost-effective. assess the critical thinking skills that have been demonstrated by students in essays, projects, or programming exercises. 4) Provide administrative support that reinforces and pre- 100 – 90% (4) Consistently does all or almost all of the following: serves academic and financial resources necessary to enable • Accurately interprets evidence, statements, graphics & questions. students to meet their educational objectives and profes- • Identifies the salient arguments (reasons and claims) pro & con. sional goals. • Thoughtfully analyzes & evaluates major alternative points of view. 5) Provide exemplary admissions, course enrollment, and • Develops & draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions. student record-keeping services, and demonstrate a com- • Justifies key results and procedures, explains assumptions and mitment to helping students and faculty in a friendly and reasons. timely manner. • Fair-mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead. 6) Provide an increased ability to research and solve prob- 89 – 80% (3) Does most or many of the following: lems independently. • Accurately interprets evidence, statements, graphics & questions. • Identifies relevant arguments (reasons and claims) pro and con. 7) Provide recognition of the proper relationship of basic principles to the changing techniques used to implement • Offers analyses & evaluations of obvious alternative points of view. them. • Justifies some results or procedures, explains reasons.

8) Achieve positions of increased responsibility within an • Fair mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead. organization through effective communication and critical 79 – 70% (2) Does most or many of the following: thinking skills. • Misinterprets evidence, statements, graphics, questions, etc. • Fails to identify strong, relevant counter-arguments. 9) Progress through advanced degree or certificate pro- • Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. grams or participate in continuing education in engineering, business, and/ or other professionally related fields. • Justifies few results or procedures, seldom explains reasons. • Regardless of the evidence or reasons maintains or defends views 10) Function as an outstanding citizen in their communities. based on self-interest or preconceptions. Scored as 69% (1) Consistently does all or almost all of the Grading System following: • Offers biased interpretations of evidence, statements, graphics, CIE uses the numerical grading system for all career courses questions, information, or the points of view of others. because our instructors believe it is the fairest, most helpful • Fails to identify or hastily dismisses strong, relevant way to show your progress. The minimum passing grade is counter-arguments. 70%. If you do not receive a passing grade on an examina- • Ignores or superficially evaluates obvious alternative points of view. tion, you will be required to review the lesson and those • Argues using fallacious or irrelevant reasons, and unwarranted questions you answered incorrectly, and then re-submit the claims. exam for that lesson. (In computing your grade average at • Regardless of the evidence or reasons, maintains or defends views any given time, a grade of 70% will be used on exams which based on self-interest or preconceptions. have been re-submitted, regardless of final passing score.) • Exhibits close-mindedness or hostility to reason.

33 A Code of Conduct for the Distance Plagiarism/Cheating Education Student Cleveland Institute of Electronics takes pride in the integrity of its instructional programs and the established standards for academic As a student of a distance education institution, you will need excellence. to observe fully the standards, rules, policies, and guidelines established by this institution, the Ohio State Board of Career Any violation of these principles will not be tolerated. Distance Colleges and Schools, and any other appropriate organization Learning students are expected to follow the same ethical prac- serving an oversight role for this institution. tices required in traditional learning settings. Any deviation may be considered grounds for terminating enrollment. We ask you to adhere to high ethical standards in the pursuit of your education, and to the best of your ability: Behaviors considered to be unacceptable at CIE are 1. Conduct yourself with professionalism, courtesy and respect (1) cheating during examinations; (2) changing already graded for others in all of your dealings with the institution staff, faculty work; (3) either soliciting a student to impersonate another by sit- and other students. ting for an exam; or (4) sitting for an exam in the name of another student; or (5) submitting any materials to CIE that are not the 2. Present your qualifications and background truthfully and original and unchanged materials of the student. accurately for admission to the institution. 3. Observe the institutional policies and rules on submitting Cleveland Institute of Electronics adheres to the commonly work, taking examinations, participating in online discussions accepted definition of plagiarism as the action of representing and conducting research. another’s words or ideas as one’s own without making reference to the original author. 4. Never turn in work that is not your own, or present another person’s ideas or scholarships as your own. If it is determined by the instructors, another member of the fac- ulty, or a CIE staff member that plagiarism or cheating is suspect- 5. Never ask for, receive, or give unauthorized help on graded ed, the Dean of Instruction will review the case with the Education assignments, quizzes and examinations. Committee and make the final determination if the student will 6. Never use outside books or papers that are unauthorized by receive credit or not for the course or project in which the offense your instructor’s assignments or examinations. occurred. 7. Never divulge the content of or answers to quizzes or exami- If plagiarism or cheating recurs, the student’s enrollment at nations to fellow students. Cleveland Institute of Electronics may be terminated. 8. Never improperly use, destroy, forge or alter your institution’s documents, transcripts, or other records. 9. (When applicable) Never divulge my online username or Procedures for Violations of Student password. Code of Conduct and Plagiarism/ 10. Always observe the recommended study schedule for your program of studies. Cheating 11. Always report any violations of this Code of Conduct to Once notice of a violation of the student code of conduct and/or the appropriate institution official, and report any evidence of plagiarism/cheating has been submitted to the Dean of Instruction, cheating, plagiarism or improper conduct on the part of any an investigation will be conducted to determine if there is student of the institution when you have direct knowledge of substantial evidence. these activities. Dependent on the findings, a decision will be made by the Dean of Instruction and the Education Committee as to a student’s (a) loss of credit or (b) termination of enrollment from CIE. Proctor Policy Students will be notified in writing of the disciplinary decision and CIE requires that at least one exam, typically the final exam, be informed that this decision is binding. Students have the right to taken under the supervision of a proctor for each course. petition the Dean of Instruction for a stay of dismissal. The Educa- tion Committee will review each petition. You are expected to submit to the Institute for approval the name of a proctor and their contact information. A proctor should be a member of your community that holds a Privacy Policy/FERPA position of integrity, such as a workplace supervisor, a librarian, teacher, minister, rabbi, law enforcement officer, etc. Confidentiality of Student Records Restrictions Regarding Designation of Exam Proctor: CIE abides by the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Under this act, education records of a 1. The proctor must be at least 18 years old student are released only with written consent and request from 2. The proctor must not be a friend, family member, or anyone the eligible student, or in accordance with the law, to authorized related to you by blood or marriage agencies outside the college. 3. The proctor must not be currently enrolled at CIE 4. The proctor must not reside in the same household as you Student Identity Verification 5. The proctor must not be a colleague whose work you Before an approved proctor can administer an exam, the supervise student must provide a photo ID to verify their identity.

34 Enroll on-line at www.cie-wc.edu or call 800-243-6446 Frequently Asked Questions... Q & A

Which course should I choose? What are the technology requirements Index for CIE’s courses? If you are a beginner in electronics, you Admission Policy, 28 have two options: Your lab equipment, study guides and Approvals, 3 A. You can enroll in Course 1B first. It is other materials needed to complete Certified Electronics Technician a lab course and is designed to teach our program are included with your you theory and to give you the skills tuition. Students should have access to (CET) Exam, 9 the internet to take their exams, join the required of an electronics technician. Enrollment Information, 28 - 29 Upon completion of 1B you can then chat room and watch CIE videos. re-enroll into any of CIE’s other lab Students are responsible for purchasing Grading System, 33 courses and receive 100% credit for textbooks for courses that require a Proctor Policy, 34 all the work you did in Course 1B. textbook. Questions/Answers, 35 B. If you are sure you want to get a diploma from a more advanced Will I need to buy textbooks? Tuition, 29 course, you can enroll in that course from the start. You can enroll in 11 Students who enroll in courses 1C, or 14B without taking course 1B first. 2, 2C, 3C, 4C, 5, 5B, 6C, or 14B are This is a faster route to the advanced responsible for purchasing a limited Administrators diploma. number of textbooks that are not included with tuition. Please call a John Randall Drinko: President If you have an interest in computer Admissions Advisor at 1-800-243-6446 and Chief Executive Officer technology or computer programming for the current list of textbooks or visit you should enroll in either Course www.cie-wc.edu/textbook_prices.asp. Paul Valvoda: Treasurer 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C or 6C. They are Scott Katzenmeyer: Vice President designed for the beginner as well as the seasoned pro. Can I upgrade my equipment? Administration The equipment that comes with all Keith Conn: Dean of Instruction Are CIE’s credits transferrable? CIE lab courses is of good quality and is sufficient for the work done in Marites Capistrano: Licensing Transfer credit from CIE to another the experiments (with the exception Ted Sheroke: Bookstore Manager educational institution is entirely at the of the computer in Course 1C, 2C, discretion of the receiving institution, 3C, and 4C. For students who and CIE does not guarantee complete prefer instruments with upgraded transfer of credits. specifications, these are available through the CIE Bookstore.

What if I need a course extension? Are there prerequisites for CIE’s courses? If you have a legitimate medical or personal reason that prevents you If you intend to enroll in Course 2, 4, or from studying for a period, CIE may 5, we recommend that you have some be able to extend your course for a previous training in electronics. If you nominal fee. Such extensions are solely do not have any previous training, we at CIE’s discretion. recommend, but do not require, that you first take course 1B. What will CIE’s courses give me? Most employers are looking for someone they can train on their equipment. They expect you to know If you have other the principles and have the skills of a technician when they hire you. That’s questions or wish to what CIE courses are intended to give enroll in a CIE you. program call 1-800-243-6446 www.cie-wc.edu

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CIE prepares its students to become skilled technicians and engineering technologists who will solve the electronic engineering and computer problems of tomorrow. In order to accomplish these goals, the college retains a staff of highly trained admissions advisors, similar to a traditional school. CIE advisors are here to help you decide on a career path that is right for you. They will be more than happy to assist you with any questions you may have regarding CIE. Some of the most frequently asked questions by prospective students are answered on page 35 of this catalog. However, you may have your own questions that are unique to your situation. Please call our admissions advisors at 1-800-243-6446 and they will be able to talk with you at length about your specific career training goals. Since a catalog may not provide all the answers to questions you may have, this individualized help from an experienced advisor may be what you need to get started on the right career path.

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