Students will learn about circuit fundamentals, the career progression opportunities and the entry level qualifications. Basic use of hand tools and soldering techniques will also be presented. Credit cannot be applied to a degree or certificate. A first course in direct current principles for students with limited or no previous experience in electronics. Emphasis is on in-depth analysis of a variety of direct current circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchoff's Law and advanced theorems.
Students also gain experience with basic electronic test equipment and printed circuit board repair.
For the student who has mastered direct current principles. Students will gain proficiency using industry standard test equipment including oscilloscopes, function generators, digital multimeters and power supplies. Students gain experience with systems troubleshooting to the component level using state of the art test equipment. Topics covered include diodes, transistors, operational amplifier circuits, oscillators, small and large signal amplifiers, active filters, voltage regulators and optoelectronic circuits. Mathematical analysis of the circuits will be followed by emphasis on troubleshooting.