Complete one or more of the certificate programs listed above, or a minimun of 18 units in Electronic Technology courses. Electronic Technology 101 Survey of Electronics 3 units This course provides an introduction to the field of electronics, offering a broad and general introduction to those who would like to know the basic principles and applications of electronics without too much technology being involved. Topics covered included basic electricity, meters, electromagnetism, the oscilloscope, radio, television, digital electronics, electronic music, household electronics, and automotive electronics. Instruction includes lecture and hands-on practical exercises. Students learn to analyze, test, design, and troubleshoot the devices and circuits studied.
Instruction includes three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.
Electronic Technology 104 Basic Electric Circuits II 4 units This sequential course continues the study of basic electricity. Students learn to analyze, test, design, and troubleshoot AC circuits and devices. Subjects covered include introduction to the oscilloscope and function generator, inductance, reactance, impedance, power factor, the AC power line, spectrum analysis, the telephone system, and principles of radio. Instruction includes three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week. I 4 units ET 105 covers basic solid state devices and their applications.