Schematic symbols and diagrams as well as signal flow diagrams are studied. Voltage, current, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power, measurement are taught. Diode and transistor junction measurements are learned as well as basic soldering of electronic components. Time and frequency measurements with the oscilloscope and spectrum analyzer are made. The binary number system is studied.
Boolean algebra is presented and used to understand the design of digital circuits.
Basic electronic devices that implement boolean logic are presented including AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR gates. Karnaugh maps are used to reduce complex boolean expressions. Sequential logic and state machines are introduced preparatory to the study of stored program computer architecture. The methods of building, testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting data networks is presented. Cable construction and testing, test equipment operation, ethernet data link layer testing and monitoring are among the topics studied in a hands on laboratory environment.