ELECTRONICS
101/101L
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Demonstrate Proficiency in Direct Current (DC) Circuits -
the student will be able to:
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Solve algebraic problems to include exponentials
(prerequisite to DC)
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2.
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Solve problems in electronic units utilizing metric
prefixes.
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3.
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Relate electricity to the nature of matter.
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4.
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Identify sources of electricity.
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5.
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Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy.
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6.
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Apply Ohm's law and power formulas.
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7.
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Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify
electrical components and values.
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8.
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Measure properties of a circuit using volt-ohm meter (VOM)
and digital volt-ohm meter (DVM) meters.
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9.
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Compute conductance and compute and measure resistance of
conductors and insulators.
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10.
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Apply Ohm's law to series circuits.
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Construct and verify operation of series circuits.
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Analyze and troubleshoot series circuits.
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Apply Ohm's law to parallel circuits.
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Construct and verify the operation of parallel circuits.
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Analyze and troubleshoot parallel circuits.
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16.
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Apply Ohm's law to complex circuits.
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Construct and verify the operation of complex and bridge
circuits.
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18.
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Troubleshoot complex and bridge circuits.
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Identify and define voltage divider circuits (loaded and
unloaded).
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20.
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Construct and verify the operation of voltage diver circuits
(loaded and unloaded).
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21.
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Analyze and troubleshoot voltage divider circuits (loaded
and unloaded).
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22.
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Apply maximum power transfer theory.
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23.
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Construct and verify the operation of DC circuits that
demonstrate the maximum power transfer theory.
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24.
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Describe magnetic properties of circuits and devices.
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25.
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Set up and operate power supplies for DC circuits.
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ELECTRONICS
102/102L
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Demonstrate Proficiency in Alternating Current (AC) Circuits
- the student will be able to:
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Solve basic trigonometric problems as applicable to
electronics (prerequisite to AC).
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Identify basic properties of an AC signal.,
RMS, peak to peak, lead time, frequency period.
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Identify the complex properties of an AC signal, i.e.
vectors, phasers, instantaneous values.
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Identify AC sources - signals, generators.
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Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing VOM, DVM,
oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator.
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Define the basic characteristics of AC capacitive reactance.
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7.
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Construct and verify the operation of AC capacitive
circuits.
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Analyze and troubleshoot AC capacitive circuits.
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Define the basic characteristics of AC inductive reactance.
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10.
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Construct and verify the operation of AC inductive circuits.
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11.
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Analyze and troubleshoot AC inductive circuits.
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12.
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Define and apply the principles of transformers to AC
circuits.
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Construct and verify the operation of AC circuits utilizing
transformers.
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Analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits utilizing transformers.
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15.
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Construct and verify the operation of differentiators and
integrators to determine R-C and R-L time constraints.
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Analyze and troubleshoot differentiator and integrator
circuits.
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Define the impedance characteristics of resistance
inductance capacitance (RLC) circuits (series, parallel and complex).
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Construct and verify the operation of RLC circuits (series,
parallel and complex).
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Define the characteristics of series and parallel resonant
circuits.
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20.
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Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel
resonant circuits.
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Analyze and troubleshoot R-C, and R-L and RLC circuits.
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Define the characteristics of frequency selective filter
circuits.
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23.
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Construct and verify the operation of frequency selective
filter circuits.
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24.
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Analyze and troubleshoot frequency selective filter
circuits.
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25.
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Define basic motor theory and operation.
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26.
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Define basic generator theory and operation.
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27.
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Set up and operate power supplies for AC circuits.
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28.
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Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for AC
circuits. (Equipment not available.)
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29.
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Determine the physical and electrical characteristics of
capacitors and inductors.
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30.
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Define resistive (R-C),
resistive-inductive (R-L) time constants
Classify the output of RC and RL integrators. (RTC only)
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31.
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Define resistive capacitance (R-C) and resistive-inductive
(R-L) time constants. Classify the output of RC and RL integrators.
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ELECTRONICS
103/103L
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Demonstrate Proficiency in Semiconductor Circuits - the
student will be able to:
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Identify and define properties of semiconductor materials.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of junction diodes.
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3.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of special diodes.
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4.
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Construct diode circuits.
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Analyze and troubleshoot diode circuits.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of bipolar transistors.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of field effect transistors.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of single-stage amplifiers.
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Construct single-stage amplifiers.
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10.
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Analyze and troubleshoot single-stage amplifiers.
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Set up and operate a VOM for solid-state devices.
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Set up and operate a DVM for solid-state devices.
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Set up and operate power supplies for solid-state devices.
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Set up and operate oscilloscopes for solid-state devices.
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Set up and operate function generators for solid-state
devices.
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16.
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Set up and operate capacitor and inductor analyzers for
solid-state devices.
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Identify and define operational characteristics and
applications of multistage amplifiers.
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18.
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Construct multistage amplifiers.
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19.
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Analyze and troubleshoot multistage amplifiers.
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20.
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Construct unregulated power supplies and filters.
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21.
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Troubleshoot unregulated power supplies and filters.
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Identify and define operating characteristics of power
amplifiers.
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23.
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Construct power amplifiers.
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24.
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Analyze and troubleshoot power amplifier.
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25.
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Identify and define operating characteristics and
applications of power supply regulator circuits.
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26.
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Construct power supply regulator circuits.
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27.
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Analyze and troubleshoot power supply regulator circuits.
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GENERAL
COMPETENCIES FOR ELECTRONICS
(upon completion of course)
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Demonstrate Proficiency in Laboratory Practices - the
student will be able to:
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Apply proper Occupational Safety Health Administration
(OSHA) safety standards.
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Make electrical connections.
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Identify and use hand tools properly.
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Identify and use power tools properly.
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Demonstrate acceptable soldering and desoldering
techniques.
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Demonstrate Appropriate Communication Skills - the student
will be able to:
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Write logical and understandable statements, or phrases, to
accurately fill out forms/invoices commonly used in business and industry.
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Read and understand graphs, charts, diagrams, and tables
commonly used in this industry/occupation area.
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Read and follow written and oral instructions.
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Answer and ask questions coherently and concisely.
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Read critically by recognizing assumptions and implications
and by evaluating ideas.
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Demonstrate appropriate telephone/communication skills.
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Demonstrate Appropriate Math Skills - the student will be
able to:
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Solve problems for volume, with, area, circumference and
perimeter measurements for rectangles, squares, and cylinders.
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Measure tolerance(s) on horizontal and vertical surfaces
using millimeters, centimeters, feet and inches.
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Add, subtract, multiply and divide using fractions,
decimals, and whole numbers.
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Demonstrate Appropriate Understanding of Basic Science - the
student will be able to:
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Describe molecular action as a result of temperature
extremes, chemical reaction, and moisture content.
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Identify data relevant to solutions of electronic problems.
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Identify health related problems, which may result from exposure
to work related chemicals and hazardous materials, and know the proper
precautions required for handling such materials.
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Describe pressure measurement in terms of P.S.I., inches of
mercury and K.P.A.
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Demonstrate Employability Skills - the student will be able
to:
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Conduct a job search.
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Secure information about a job.
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Identify documents that may be required when applying for a
job.
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4.
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Complete a job application form correctly.
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Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.
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Identify or demonstrate appropriate responses to evaluations
from employer, supervisor or other persons.
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Identify acceptable work habits.
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Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate job
changes.
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Demonstrate acceptable employee health habits.
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Demonstrate a knowledge of the
"Right-to-Know" Law.
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