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ELEC 120 Introduction to Electronics II

6 credits
Continuation of the Introduction to Electronics course in which semiconductors circuits both analog and digital electronics are explored. A variety of hands-on lab activities with applications enforce the classroom learning.

Prerequisites: ELEC 110 .

Quarters Offered: All

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Describe Semiconductor Fundamentals
  • Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of PN Junction Diodes, Bipolar Transistors, Field Effect Transistors, and Thyristors
  • Describe the use of Integrated Circuits
  • Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Optoelectric Devices
  • Explain the functionality of  Linear Electronic Circuits and Power Supplies
  • Apply Amplifier Basics to demonstrate the implementation of circuits in Amplifier Applications
  • Use Oscillators and Waveshaping Circuits
  • Define and use the Binary number System
  • Use Basic Logic Gates in practical circuits
  • Use various methods of Simplifying Logic Circuits
  • Test and implement Sequential Logic Circuits, Combinational Logic Circuits and Digital Logic Symbols
  • Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Microprocessor Basics