COURSE TITLE: EECT 101 Introduction to Electronics and Projects

COURSE NUMBER: EECT 101

PREREQUISITES: None

SCHOOL: Technology

PROGRAM: Electronics and Computer Technology

CREDIT HOURS: 3

CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 2, Lab: 2

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

The material will concentrate on the physical world of electricity and electronics. Practical techniques for proper and safe use of basic hand and machine tools are introduced. Techniques for connecting various types of circuits are also covered. The process of fabricating printed circuit boards is presented. Communication skills are utilized to report project progress and results.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

1. Practice principles of lab safety and electrical wiring safety and environmental impact awareness.

2. Discuss basic power supply regulation.

3. Create acceptable solder joints and desolder electronic components.

4. Demonstrate the principles of using test equipment to assemble and test on electronics project.

5. Use proper assembly procedures for through-hole and surface mount parts.

6. Describe basic procedures for IC fabrication.

7. Apply basic project planning principles to a class project.

8. Develop a plan of study for their degree.

9. Outline careers and topics in electronics

COURSE CONTENT:

Program orientation

Plans of study (Curriculum Plans)

Electronics careers

Student/Professional Organizations

Safety

Lab orientation

Soldering

Desoldering

PC board fabrication

Connectors

Surface mount components

Schematic diagrams

Measurements

Operating VOMs, DMMs, and Oscilloscopes

Power supply principles

Voltage regulation

Basic electrical laws

Basic electrical components

Practical residential wiring

Troubleshooting

Semiconductor principles