ELT 100 Electronics Fundamentals for Non-Majors

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
Credits: 4

ntroduces the fundamental theories, circuits, and devices used in electronics. Covers direct and alternating current theory, test equipment, semiconductor devices, motors, and generators. Emphasizes practical concepts in both lectures and laboratories. Suitable for those desiring a general knowledge of electronics or exploring electronics as a career. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies.

Prerequisite: MTH 070 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Solve simple circuits using Ohm’s Law.
Operate a multimeter.
Operate an oscilloscope and function generator.
Be able to interpret resistor color codes.
Identify common electronic circuits and devices.
Complete course material and assign tasks in timely manner similar to the pace used in industry.
Describe how motors and generators work.
Use engineering notation.
Solve simple series, parallel, and complex circuits.
Construct simple circuits from schematics.
Describe how common semiconductors work.
Practice static control techniques.
Practice safety concepts.
Have an intuitive feel for the type of work done in the electronics industry.
Explain simple digital concepts.

Content Outline

DC Theory and Static Electricity
- Component operation and identification
  - Batteries
  - Power supplies
  - Resistors
  - Capacitors
  - Inductors
- Ohm’s and power laws
- DC circuit theory and calculations
  - Simple series circuits
  - Simple parallel circuits
  - Simple complex circuits
  - RC and LR time constants
- Test equipment usage
  - Voltmeter
  - Ohmmeter
  - Ammeter
AC Theory
- Sine wave and frequency
- Ohm’s and power laws
- AC circuit theory and simple calculations
  - Series
  - Parallel
  - Complex and resonance
- Test equipment usage
  - Function generators
  - Oscilloscope
- Earth ground and electrical safety
Semiconductor Theory
- Diodes
  - Symbols
  - Types
  - Construction
  - Operation
  - Basic circuits
- Transistors and triggered devices (thyristars)
  - Symbols
  - Types
  - Construction
  - Operation
  - Basic circuits
- Integrated circuits, digital and analog
  - History
  - Symbols
  - Types
  - Construction
  - Operation
  - Basic circuits
- Photoelectrics
  - Symbols
  - Types
  - Construction
  - Operation
  - Basic circuits
- Microprocessors and logic circuits
  - Symbols
  - Types
  - Construction
  - Operation
  - Basic circuits
Computers and Programmable Controllers
- ALU, processor, memory, and input/output
- RAM’s, ROM’s, PROM’s, etc.
- Interfacing concepts
Motors and Generators
- Theory of operation
- Types and construction
- Safety
Communication Concepts
- Through the air
- By conductors
Relation to sustainable and green technologies