ELEC 110 Introduction to Electronics I

6 credits

Electronics impacts all of our lives, this complete introduction to basic electricity/electronics principles with an emphasis on hands-on application of theory provides a solid foundation to anyone in the ” high-tech” workforce. A good look into how these electronics products really work.

Prerequisites: MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher) and ENGL 093 (or placement into ENGL 099 or higher)

Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring

Global Outcomes:
This course teaches to the global outcome of Teamwork.

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

Use a Scientific a Calculator and Scientific Notation to perform basic calculations
Properly apply Industry Safety Precautions
Describe and use the Periodic Table of Elements as it pertains to electrical characteristics
Use Basic Formulas and apply the associated laws of physics for electronics
Correctly use Electronic Abbreviations, including the Greek Alphabet, Commonly Used Prefixes, Resistor Color Codes, Electronic Symbols and Semiconductor Schematic Symbols
Describe the Fundamentals of Electricity
Define Current, Voltage, and Resistance, and Power
Take Electrical measurements using a variety of Meters and standard electronics test equipment
Describe the fundamentals of DC Circuits
Define Magnetism, Inductance and Capacitance
Describe AC Circuits and Alternating Current
Define and demonstrate the ability to take AC Measurements as it pertains to Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive, and Resonant AC Circuits
Describe and demonstrate a working knowledge of Transformers
Successfully work in mixed teams to accomplish required tasks

Total Hours: 90 Lecture Hours: 30 Lab or Clinical Hours: 60