EET 100 - Careers in Electronics Technology

2 Credit(s)

Course Description: Explores careers in Electronics and associated fields in technology and engineering. Introduces the operation and use of various types of equipment and tools used in electronic technology including electronic bench equipment, component identification, schematics, calculators, and basic soldering iron practices. A 1-hour per week open laboratory includes exploring computer tools and building soldering kit. Promotes and supports sustainable and green technologies.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Demonstrate an entry-level knowledge of careers in various electronics fields and associated supporting industries that utilize electronic systems, circuits, components, and test equipment.
CLO#2: Demonstrate basic proficiency with number notation, metric prefixes, and use of scientific calculator to solve for voltage, current, resistance, and wattage values. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#3: Demonstrate proper safety practices around electronic equipment including DMM, DC Supply, and Soldering Stations.
CLO#4: Document the schematic symbols associated with common electronic components.

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Safety Glasses, Mechanical pencil, Engineering calculator, three-ring lab notebook. Selected Soldering Kit

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (40) and a standard RCC delivery of (44) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (48) hours per term.