Introduction to Electronics

Catalog description

This course is an introduction to electronics for students preparing to enter the field and for students interested in consumer electronics. It provides the basis for further studies in electronics and computer hardware technology. Topics include safety, employment opportunities, the basic theory and applications of electricity, analysis of circuit values using a standard scientific calculator, component identification and schematic diagrams, and the techniques of electrical measurement. Also introduced are alternating current measurements and the use of the oscilloscope. Electrical/electronic devices employed in automotive and air conditioning systems are also covered.