Electronics Fundamentals Diploma

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

Emphasizes concepts and operations which are applied to the study of algebra. Topics include basic mathematical concepts basic algebraic concepts and intermediate algebraic concepts.

Introduces the fundamental concepts terminology and operations necessary to use computers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include an introduction to computer terminology the Windows environment Internet and email word processing software spreadsheet software database software and presentation software.

Develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include: safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques. 

This course provides instruction in the theory and practical application of simple and complex direct current circuitry. Topics include laboratory safety practices and procedures electrical laws and principles DC test equipment basic series parallel and combination circuits complex series and parallel circuits and DC theorems.

This course introduces the theory and application of varying sine wave voltages and current and continues the development of AC concepts with emphasis on constructing verifying and troubleshooting reactive circuits using RLC theory and practical application. Topics include AC wave generation frequency and phase relationship impedance admittance and conductance power factors reactive components simple RLC circuits AC circuit resonance passive filters and non-sinusoidal wave forms.

This course provides instruction in the theory and application of solid state devices in the electronics industry. Emphasis is placed on the physical characteristics and uses of solid state devices. Topics include PN diodes power supplies voltage regulation bipolar junction theory and application field effect transistors and special applications.

This course is designed to provide sufficient coverage of digital electronics and microprocessor fundamentals. Digital fundamentals will introduce basic topics such as binary topics such as binary arithmetic logic gates and truth tables Boolean algebra and minimization techniques logic families and digital test equipment. Upon completion of the foundational digital requirements a more advanced study of digital devices and circuits will include such topics as flip-flops counters multiplexers and de-multiplexers encoding and decoding displays and analog to digital and digital to analog conversions. Students will also explore the basic architecture and hardware concepts of the microprocessor.

Provides in-depth instruction on the characteristics and applications of linear integrated circuits. Topics include: operational amplifiers timers and three-terminal voltage regulators.