ELEC - Electronics Certificate

connect components into basic electrical circuits and use multimeters to verify circuit operation

determine how the different configurations of capacitance, inductance, and resistance affect the instantaneous voltages and resultant instantaneous currents

connect digital circuits common to computers, such as logic gates, flip flops, counters, and arithmetic circuits, into functioning circuits

use the instruction set to write assembly language programs to control the operation of the microprocessor

construct and experimentally verify the operation of standard electronic circuits, such as power supplies, amplifiers, and oscillators

demonstrate effective communication skills by writing technical reports based on laboratory experiences

demonstrate critical thinking/problem-solving abilities by analyzing a nonfunctioning electrical circuit, determining the problem, and restoring circuit operation

demonstrate interpersonal relations, teamwork, and work ethics through group laboratory projects

demonstrate an ability to use/apply mathematical quantitative reasoning to design basic functional electronic circuits

demonstrate an ability to use and work with computers by writing laboratory reports using a word processing package

demonstrate use of computer software packages by simulating circuit operations and obtaining valid circuit parameters