Course Description:

This 1 credit class is designed as a continuation of the Basic Electronics class. This is a directed studies class, in which students will apply their previous electronics knowlege to projects of their own design. A grade of 70% or greater in the Basic Electronics class is required to register for this class.

Course Goals:

To prepare students with the skills and proficiency needed for an entry-level position as an Electronics Technician. More advanced troubleshooting and design skills will be implemented to give the students real-world experience. The following areas of study will be included:

• Safe work practices.
• Building circuit boards.
• Using function generators, frequency counters and oscilloscopes.
• Using transducers and diodes.
• Learn to program microcontrollers.
• Circuit design using various CAD packages
• General application of electronic theory to real world needs
• Troubleshoot passive DC circuits.
• To have fun while learning!

Course Directives:

This is where the real “meat and potatoes” end up on the plate. Students use a combination of computer aided instruction and hands-on training with consumer electronics products to gain viable skills necessary for smooth integration into the field of high technology. Directed studies will be utilized for an enhanced experience