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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)

Course Outcomes
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