IT&C 318
Electronics, Computers, and Manufacturing
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering
Course Description
Basics of electricity; behavior and manufacture of resistors, inductors, capacitors, transformers; motors; manufacture of transistors, ICs, MCMs, circuit boards. Computers; digital communications; networking.
When Taught
Winter.
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
2
Fixed
3
Title
Motors
Learning Outcome
Describe the basic operating characteristics for the following 6 motor types: 1) DC; 2) Stepper; 3) DC Brushless; 4) Universal; 5) AC Induction; 6) Synchronous.
Title
Electronic components
Learning Outcome
Describe how resistors, potentiometers, inductors, capacitors, integrated circuits, printed wiring boards (PWBs), assembled PWBs, multi-chip modules, and hybrids are manufactured.
Title
Safety
Learning Outcome
Describe the basic safety considerations relevant to electricity.
Title
Networking
Learning Outcome
Describe how industrial networks operate.
Title
Electronic measuring equipment
Learning Outcome
Describe the capabilities and limitations of electronic measuring equipment.
Title
Computers
Learning Outcome
Describe the basic characteristics of a computer and how they operate.
Title
Electronics
Learning Outcome
Describe the basic laws governing electronic circuits, both DC and AC.
