Chabot College
Fall 2004
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 61
FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
Catalog Description:
61 – Fabrication Techniques
4 units
(May be repeated 3 times)
Prototype development includes sheet metal, printed circuit board layout and fabrication,
connection and soldering techniques, use of hand tools, and machines in electronic fabrication.
Use of computer software tools as applied to electronic fabrication. May be offered in Distance
Education delivery format. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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create basic schematic, assembly, and fabrication drawings using industry-common
drawing software;
lay out and manually route a single-sided printed circuit board using PC board routing
software;
identify common operating and safety practices used in industry;
demonstrate proper soldering technique for wiring and printed circuit assembly
fabricate a sheet metal chassis for a prototype electronics project;
assemble and test a prototype electronics project.
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Course Content:
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Shop safety
Sheet metal layout and fabrication
Printed circuit board fabrication
Printed circuit board soldering
Wiring, soldering, and crimping
Prototype assembly and testing
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture and demonstrations
Classroom discussion and problem solving
Instructor demonstrations of applicable laboratory techniques, including soldering, sheet
metal fabrication, project testing, and related activities
Web based modules
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 61, Page 2
Fall 2004
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. From a simple sketch, create a layout drawing for sheet metal fabrication using
drawing software
b. Fabricate a sheet metal chassis
c. Use PC board routing software to create the fabrication files for a single-sided printed
circuit board.
d. Solder components to the printed circuit board and assemble the board and
supporting components into the chassis.
e. Test and document the performance of the finished prototype.
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Class participation
b. Laboratory projects and the resulting written reports
c. Midterm and Final examinations
Textbook(s) Typical:
Electronic Techniques, Shop Practices and Construction, R. Villanucci, Prentice-Hall, 2002
Special Student Materials:
Safety glasses, electronic components for prototype project.
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ET61 course outline 1003.doc