Electronics Technology

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand the history of smart computing devices.
• analyze the problem symptoms of a failed smart device.
• install and maintain smart device systems.
• identify and use diagnostic software.
• collect computer repair information through the use of the internet.
• demonstrate current, basic repair techniques used in smart computing systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• analyze and classify smart computing device system needs and repair concepts.
• design the steps in the organization, installation, and repair of smart computing devices and systems.
• research and learn troubleshooting philosophies and techniques including system protocols.
• implement problem-solving techniques in a typical industrial, business, or personal setting for smart devices.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply the rules of electrical safety when working with stamp microcontrollers.
• identify and describe the terminology used when working with stamp microcontrollers.
• assemble a typical robot kit.
• create programs for the stamp microcontroller.
• identify and name the internal components that make up the stamp microcontroller.
• download updated microcontroller software from manufacturers.
• create programs for various robotic tasks.
• create infrared and other navigation systems for robot navigation.
• diagnose robot hardware and software problems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of mathematics directly concerned with application to DC/AC circuits and electronic cabling.
• demonstrate an understanding of electrical concepts related to components in DC/AC circuits.
• demonstrate an understanding of the use of a calculator to calculate solutions to electronic circuit and cabling problems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate the basic concepts of DC and AC circuit theory.
• demonstrate the application and use of RLC series and parallel circuits.
• demonstrate the proper use and maintenance of laboratory meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, and power supplies.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate the language of electronics.
• demonstrate safe implementation of high voltage precautions and safe efficient use of tools and equipment.
• demonstrate the proper use of chemical processes used in the laboratory including printed circuit fabrication and equipment panel fabrication silkscreen.
• demonstrate state-of-the-art soldering techniques.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate a working knowledge of: diodes, power supplies, filters, transistors, transistor amplifiers, FET's, FET amplifiers, IC's, IC circuits.
• troubleshoot each type of circuit.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate the ability to select a suitable topic for investigation and to appreciate its relationship with current developments in the respective subject areas.
• demonstrate the ability to define clear research objectives and to select and review secondary sources that are relevant to the research questions in a structured and organized manner.
• design appropriate primary research projects that address the defined research objectives.
• deduce meaningful conclusions and recommendations from the sources reviewed and research conducted.
• work collaboratively with an instructor or instructors and other students.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of DC and AC circuit theory.
• demonstrate an understanding of electronic components in series and parallel circuits.
• diagnose the proper operation of circuits in the laboratory using meters and power supplies.
• incorporate specialized instruments in a laboratory or workbench environment to demonstrate an understanding of DC and AC circuit parameters.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply all aspects of shop safety.
• identify and describe tools and equipment necessary for electronics repair and assembly.
• formulate techniques and skills required for soldering and desoldering electronics components.
• assemble various cable and test leads.
• recognize the potential associated with electrostatic discharge (ESD).
• apply the skills of soldering in the repair and reworking of printed circuit boards and component assembly.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• formulate an understanding in the application of basic concepts of algebra and use it to solve electronic problems in DC series/parallel circuits.
• calculate problem solutions in DC circuits using computer applications, calculators, and other computing devices related to circuit solutions.
• formulate an understanding in the application of basic concepts of algebra and trigonometry to solve electronic problems in AC series/parallel circuits.
• calculate problem solutions in AC circuits using computer applications, calculators, and other computing devices related to circuit solutions.
• apply the use of powers of ten, logarithms, and other specialized concepts of algebra and trigonometry.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• use mathematical concepts necessary to plot load lines of typical amplifiers.
• solve typical bias problems for amplifiers using Nortons and Thevenins theorems.
• solve bandwidth problems of typical amplifiers using logs and decimal numbers.
• demonstrate the proper use of rate-of-change concepts to solve for amplifier parameters.
• solve power supply problems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• compare the physical construction and theory of operation of junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, and operational amplifiers.
• troubleshoot linear and switch-mode power supplies.
• diagnose amplifier, power supply, and driver circuit problems.
• calculate theoretical operating characteristics and compare to measured results on operating amplifier circuits.
• diagram and label the functional blocks of amplifiers and power supplies.
• interpret schematic diagrams and formulate solutions to problems in electronic circuitry.
• assess data from a variety of test and measurement equipment used in the analysis of power supply and amplifier circuits.
• describe basic nanotechnology building blocks and their possible uses.
• design and simulate circuits in software.
• construct and test circuits on prototyping boards and printed circuit boards.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• operate an oscilloscope and various measurement equipment to measure and interpret electrical signals.
• analyze schematic diagrams.
• evaluate a signal through a circuit using a schematic diagram and an oscilloscope.
• investigate basic semiconducting devices
• compare the schematic symbol, truth-table, and theory of operation of the seven basic logic gates.
• generate decoder circuits from logic gates and evaluate the output of decoder circuits.
• convert logic circuits to Boolean equations.
• convert Boolean equations to logic circuits.
• analyze and simplify Karnaugh maps from Boolean equations.
• compare the schematic symbol, truth-table, and theory of operation of the three basic latches.
• design and evaluate decoder display circuits.
• analyze the operation of "divide by n" counter circuits.
• design timer circuits using the 555 timer, capacitive reactance, and RC circuits.
• construct and evaluate analog to digital converters.
• compare the operational characteristics of digital devices.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• develop basic central processing unit programs to access input-output devices and peripheral hardware.
• organize, install, and repair a microcomputer.
• implement microprocessor technology in a typical industrial setting.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• apply and operate basic radio equipment in the electronics industry.
• assemble an AM/FM radio receiver.
• demonstrate the principles of modern radio receivers.
• demonstrate and practice troubleshooting in the modern radio receiver.
• diagnose and resolve modern radio receiver problems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate a functional knowledge of the operation of different types of test equipment.
• perform proper calibration techniques for electronic test equipment.
• demonstrate the operational tests of electronic workbench test equipment.
• diagnose and troubleshoot typical test equipment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• understand the basic principles of automatic control systems.
• design, build, and test analog control circuits using op amps and other electronic devices.
• understand the basic principles of microprocessor-based control systems.
• develop software programs for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• design and build interface circuits between controllers and sensors.
• design and build interface circuits between controllers and actuators.
• design, build, program, and test a small-scale complete control system using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC).
• understand the principle of feedback control.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• operate a variety of major electronic circuits used in communication equipment.
• analyze and troubleshoot various problems in electronic communication circuits.
• perform repairs and adjustments to electronic communication systems to operate at factory specifications.
• design and build several common circuits used in electronic communication systems.
• diagnose problems in electronic communication systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• describe the requirements for the FCC General Class Radiotelephone license.
• differentiate maritime and international law and operating procedures.
• apply alternating current (AC) and direct current theory.
• analyze and design basic diode and transistor circuits.
• analyze operational amplifier and digital theory.
• apply receiver and transmitter theory to set up and troubleshoot telecommunication units and systems.
• apply antenna theory.
• investigate aircraft navigation equipment theory and practices.
• apply marine navigation equipment theory.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate electrical techniques for the troubleshooting of various physical phenomena measuring devices.
• devise and couple measurement devices into a microprocessor.
• interpret microprocessor output that controls power users such as a motor or heater.
• measure and interpret physical phenomena using a smart device and program designed to autonomously control the phenomena.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate an understanding of antenna theory and digital and analog communication systems at microwave frequencies.
• demonstrate measurement techniques used in finding standing wave ratios, reflection coefficients, and power losses.
• assemble and demonstrate a functional fiber optics communications link.
• diagnose changes to a fiber optics communications link with changes in power, fiber, and length used in digital and analog communications link system.
• demonstrate an understanding and proper use of lasers in digital and analog communication systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate a familiarization with modulation methods employed in AM, FM, and pulse transmitters.
• distinguish among the different sections of transmitters.
• measure characteristic parameters of each subsection of a transmitter and assemble a diagnostic characteristic chart.
• synthesize the steps needed to test a transmitter circuit.
• compile a list of standard, generic troubleshooting techniques used in transmitters.
• assemble a functional radio frequency antenna.
• measure antenna characteristics and assemble a final antenna report.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• analyze trouble areas in typical electronic equipment.
• operate, maintain, and repair electronic equipment based on specifications and tolerances.
• practice basic skills for fabricating and repairing electronic circuits.
• build and pursue an independent project from development to a successful completion.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• analyze trouble areas in typical electronic equipment.
• operate, maintain, and repair electronic equipment based on specifications and tolerances.
• practice basic skills for fabricating and repairing electronic circuits.
• build and pursue an independent project from development, design, and construction to a successful completion.
• construct, install, maintain, and repair electronic equipment to a level used by the electronic industry.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills as they relate to the study of electronics.
• demonstrate an understanding of and apply principles of electronics.
• collect (through research) and interpret data related to the topic area content.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate the ability to select a suitable topic for investigation and to appreciate its relationship with current developments in the respective subject areas.
• demonstrate the ability to define clear research objectives and select and review secondary sources that are relevant to the research questions in a structured and organized manner.
• design appropriate primary research projects that address the defined research objectives.
• deduce meaningful conclusions and recommendations from the sources reviewed and research conducted.
• work collaboratively with an instructor or instructors and other students.