Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Electronics 110
ETRO 110
Course Title
Electronic Technology I
Credits
4
Date of Outline
January 29, 2004
2. Course Description
Introduces topics including basic theory and
operations of solid-state devices including diodes,
bipolar transistors, field effect transitors, SCRs and
zener diodes. Covers electronic circuits performing
limiting, rectifying, and amplification.
3. Contact Hours/Type
6 hrs. lecture-lab
4. Prerequisites
ETRO 201, and MATH 107 or 135 or higher, or
consent
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved by _____________________________________ Date________________
2
5. General Course Objectives
Describe the function, operation and characteristics of solid-state electronic devices.
Measure and test diode circuits. Measure and test transistor circuits.
6. Specific Course Objectives, Competencies, and Student Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
a. Identify types of diodes
b. Describe forward and reverse bias
c. Measure the current through a junction diode
d. Troubleshoot diode circuits
e. Describe diode limiter operation
f. Describe diode clamper operation
g. Identify types of transistors
h. Describe NPN and PNP transistor operation
i. Test transistors
j. Measure the Alpha and Beta of transistors
k. Measure the bias of an amplifier circuit
l. Describe amplifier configurations
m. Measure the input/output waveforms from common emitter, common collector
and common base amps
n. Identify and test rectifier circuits
o. Describe zener operation
p. Measure and test zener diode regulator circuits
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
1-2 weeks Introduction to electronic devices, KVL and KCL review (a)
1-2 weeks Diode action, operation and characteristics; diode limiter, schematic
symbols, operating characteristics and waveforms (a,b)
1-2 weeks Junction diode faults and troubleshooting; power supplies and diode
rectifiers (a,b,c,d)
1-2 weeks Half and full wave rectifiers, operations and characteristics; Bridge
rectifiers and operation (a,b,c,d,e,f,n)
1-2 weeks Zener diode action and voltage regulation. Power supply filters.(n,o,p)
1-2 weeks Bipolar transistor action, testing and biasing; amplifiers, configuretions, common emitter amp (g,h,i,j,k,l,m)
1-2 weeks Common collector amplifiers, circuit values and waveforms; common
base amplifiers, (g,h,i,j,k,l,m)
1-2 weeks Amplifier circuits and testing (g,h,i,j,k,l,m)
1 week
Review and Final (a-p)
3
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
An appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is to be
offered from those currently available in the field. A representative example is:
Text: Thomas L. Floyd, Electronics Fundamentals –Circuits, Devices, and
Applications, Prentice Hall
Materials:
Text(s) may be supplemented with:
C.A.I. NIDA 130 DAAD Courseware
Electronics Lab
Accompanying practice exercises
Articles, handouts and/or exercises prepared by the instructor
Magazine or newspaper articles
On-line materials
Other:
Scientific Calculator
Engineering Notebook
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to:
Examinations (written and/or oral)
In-class exercises
Homework
Quizzes
Projects/research
Attendance and/or class participation
40-60%
0-30%
20-30%
0-30%
0-40%
0-20%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary considerably with instructors and specific instructional
methods will be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course. Suggested
techniques might include, but are not limited to:
Lecture, problem solving, and class exercises or readings
Class discussions or guest lectures
Audio, visual or presentations involving the internet
Visual step-by-step instruction with students following along
Student class presentations
Group or individual projects
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