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Lead
Instructor: Staff
(see Wake
Tech course schedules, class and section, for the actual instructor)
Office: TBD
Phone: TBD
Office Hours:
To Be Announced
Textbook(s):
Title: None
Author:
ISBN:
Publisher:
Credit
Hours: Two(2) Semester
Hours
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Course Description:
This course introduces the basic skills required for
electrical/electronics technicians. Topics include soldering/desoldering, safety practices, test equipment, scientific
calculators, AWG wire table, the resistor color code, electronic devices,
problem solving, and use of hand tools. Upon completion, students should be
able to solder/desolder, operate test equipment,
apply problem-solving techniques, and use a scientific calculator.
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Course Goals:
- Introduce laboratory procedures, data collection
and analysis, and statistics/analysis of data.
- Introduce basic electronic laboratory equipment to
the student.
- Introduce basic soldering and desoldering
fundamentals to the student.
Course
Objectives:
1.
The student will be able to list, describe, and
demonstrate the proper safety procedures required in the electronics
laboratory.
2.
The student will be able to successfully interpret
and analyze data, present data graphically, and report laboratory findings.
3.
The student will be able to discuss and demonstrate
the operation and proper use of basic electronics laboratory equipment.
4.
The student will be able to discuss the theory and
fundamentals of soldering, identify and properly use soldering equipment and
basic hand tools, and identify and discuss the proper use of electronic
hardware.
5.
The student will recognize the need for lifelong
learning.
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The Core Values of Wake Technical Community
College
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Respect
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Instructor
and students will foster an environment that is respectful of all.
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Responsibility
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Instructor
and students will foster an environment that promotes taking responsibility
for one's actions and obligations.
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Critical
Thinking
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Instructor
and students will strive to improve the critical thinking skills of
analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.
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Communication
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Instructor
and students will strive to ensure that both written and oral
communications are clearly understood.
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Collaboration
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Instructor
and students will strive to develop collaborative skills.
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Grading Is As Follows:
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Four(4)
one hour exams
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50%
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Laboratory
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30%
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Homework
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20%
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Classroom Policies:
- Students are responsible for
all of the information presented in the Wake Technical
Community College Student Handbook.
- Please note that computers
are to be used at all times for official course purposes. Use of computers
for general web surfing, email, chat rooms, etc. is not allowed.
Violation of this rule will result in a grade deduction and possible
loss of computer privileges.
- The college forbids the use
of audible electronic equipment (cell phones, pagers, etc.) during
instructional time.
- If you miss a lecture or
arrive late, you are responsible for the material presented, handouts
distributed, and any announcements made that day. The instructor will
not provide notes for missed classes.
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Tentative Schedule
Note: This schedule is subject to some changes/modifications per Instructor
-- This offered as only a study guide. The pace of each class differs according
to the instructional needs of the students in the class. Always consult
with your instructor. Note** A Final Project may be assigned in lieu of a
Final Exam.
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Unit
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Coursework
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Textbook/Assignments
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1
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Electronics
laboratory safety
Electrical
units and standards
AWG
wire table
Resistor
codes
Scientific
and Engineering Notation
Significant
figures
Measurement
errors
Measures of central tendency and
variation
Graphs and least-squares linear regression |
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2
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Analog
meters and meter errors
Digital
meters
Oscilloscope
fundamentals and DC voltage measurements
Oscilloscope
AC measurements and function generator operation
Advanced
oscilloscope features
Oscilloscope
phase shift and rise time measurements
Digital oscilloscope operation |
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3
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Decibels
Spectrum
analyzer operation
Noise
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4
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Soldering
theory and principles
Soldering practice: tinning wire and wire connections
to terminals
Soldering practice: resistors to printed
circuit boards (PCBs)
Soldering
practice: integrated circuits (ICs) to PCBs
De-soldering
practice: manual and power vacuum equipment
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Disability Support Services is available
for students who require academic accommodations due to any physical,
psychological, or learning disability. To determine eligibility, contact
the office at 108-S Holding Hall or call
662-3405 (TDD 779-0668)
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