Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 60
FUNDAMENTALS OF ELECTRONICS
Fall 2003
Catalog Description:
60 - Fundamentals of Electronics
(May be repeated 3 times)
4 Units
Direct current and alternating current circuits including Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and
Network theorems. Includes resistance, capacitance, and inductance and semiconductor devices. Laboratory practice includes the proper use of standard test
instruments. 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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assemble, and test both direct current and alternating current series, parallel, and
series parallel circuits;
use function of resistors, switches, light bulbs, capacitors, and inductors in actual
circuits;
analyze circuits using Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, and network theorems;
test components and circuits by properly connecting and operating the following
standard test equipment: power supplies, function generators, ammeters,
voltmeters, ohmmeters, analog and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and
bridges.
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Basic terms, electrical units, and Ohm's Law
Electrical power
Series, parallel, and series parallel circuits
Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws
Network Theorems
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Alternation current, sine and other waveforms
Phasors and complex numbers
Capacitance, inductance, and transformers
RC, RL, and RCL circuits
Filter Circuits
Pulse response, integrators, and differentiators
Semiconductor device properties
Chabot College
Course Outline for Electronics and Computer Technology 60
Fall 2003
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Lectures and demonstration
Classroom discussion and problem solving sessions
Student reports and presentations
Field trips and/or guest speakers, as available
Hands-on experience in the laboratory constructing and testing circuits using
standard electronics test equipment.
Web based delivery modules
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel resistance circuits
b. Produce a graph detailing the frequency response of a RL filter
c. Troubleshoot a series-parallel circuit containing a fault
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Homework, and laboratory written reports
b. Class participation
c. Observation and critique of laboratory experiments
d. Quizzes, Midterm, and Final Examinations
Textbooks (Typical):
DC/AC Circuits and Electronics: Principles and Applications, Herrick; Thomson
Publishing, 2003
Special Student Materials:
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Scientific calculator
Packaged electrical components
Breadboard
Nolly Ruiz
Revised March 2003
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