IT&C 318

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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.

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3

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3

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2

Fixed

3

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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.

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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.

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Safety

Learning Outcome

Describe the basic safety considerations relevant to electricity.

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Networking

Learning Outcome

Describe how industrial networks operate.

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Electronic measuring equipment

Learning Outcome

Describe the capabilities and limitations of electronic measuring equipment.

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Computers

Learning Outcome

Describe the basic characteristics of a computer and how they operate.

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Electronics

Learning Outcome

Describe the basic laws governing electronic circuits, both DC and AC.