Heartland Community College
Master Course Syllabus
Division: Technology
Course Prefix and Number: ELTC 207
Course Title: Solid State Electronics Troubleshooting and
Measurements
DATE PREPARED: July 29, 2002
DATE REVISED: December, 2009
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 12-150303
IAI NO. (if available):
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: August 2003
CREDIT HOURS:
3
CONTACT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 2
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisite: ELTC 103 with a grade of C or better or instructor permission. The course is a study of the
operation, characteristics, measuring and troubleshooting electronic, solid state devices. Course topics include
using test instruments to measure and troubleshoot power supplies, control circuits and energy delivery systems.
TEXTBOOK:
Cox, James. Fundamentals of Linear Electronics: Integrated and Discrete 2nd Edition. Cengage Learning 2001.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFERABILITY:
ELTC 207 was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied Science degree and not
necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation Initiative. This course may
transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation
concerning transfer options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes)
Outcomes
General Range of
Education Assessment
Outcomes Methods
1. Describe semiconductor diodes and zener diodes.
Exams/Quizzes
2. Explain the operation of different types of rectifier circuits.
Assignments
3. Interpret electronics schematics including the identification of different
transistor configurations.
Assignments
4. Demonstrate measuring the response of an amplifier.
Assignments Labs
5. Explain a troubleshooting technique to determine a faulty component.
Labs,
Assignments
6. Describe active filters as they relate to operational amplifiers.
Assignments
7. Demonstrate use of comparators, Schmitt Triggers, 555 timers correctly.
Labs
8. Explain the theory of operation for an SCR.
Exams/Quizzes
9. Produce a final project demonstrating the above objectives.
PS5
Project
COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
1. Diodes
2. Transistors
3. Basic Transistor Amplifiers
4. Amplifier Classification
5. Field Effect Transistors
6. Solid State Devices
7. Operational Amplifiers
8. Simple Active Circuits
9. Thyristers
10. Power supplies
11. Typical Measurement Instruments found in Industry
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
(To be determined by each instructor):
Exams / Quizzes
30%
Assignments
30%
Labs
30%
Project
10%
Grades will be based on the following scale:
90 – 100%
A
80 – 89%
B
70 – 79%
C
60 – 69%
D
Below 60%
F
REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Documentation is an important part of this course. All labs are to include descriptive comments within
the write-up/answer section relating to each lab. The final project will require technical support of the
constructed project. Students will be expected to read assigned selections from the textbook.