Course Overview
Introduces the basic concepts, terminology and processes used in electronics. Circuits are breadboarded and then tested with common electronic test equipment. The course emphasizes theory and practice appropriate in public school Technology Education electronics programs.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
2.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Read and draw basic schematic diagrams and breadboard electronic circuits based on those diagrams.
- Predict the behaviour of basic electrical circuits based on a schematic diagram.
- Measure and interpret basic electrical measurements with both a voltmeter and an ohmmeter and begin to recognize the relationship of those readings to the circuit.
- Recognize discrete electronic components and determine the polarity of the parts as used in a fundamental electronics course at the secondary school level.
- Construct and troubleshoot discrete component projects on circuit boards.
- Build a project from a design problem perspective suitable for junior high school.
- Demonstrate the safe use of tools, chemicals and equipment used in the production of electronic projects.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Electronics Foundations (TTED 3060) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Technology Teacher Education
Diploma Full-time
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