Basic Electronics
Certificate School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
School of Agriculture and Industrial Technology
The Electronics Department at Merced College is offering cross disciplinary curricula that prepare students for rewarding entry-level technician positions in various high-tech fields as Electronics, Electrical, Computer Networking and Industrial Electronics, and Instrumentation and Process Control.
These programs introduce students to electrical and electronics tools, components, circuits, energy sources, analog and digital integrated devices that can be found in complex technical equipment. Hands-on laboratory exercises are designed to develop real-world practical skills in using modern test equipment for troubleshooting circuits and repairing various industrial computerized systems and networks, specific to each area of study.
A Certificate of Achievement in Basic Electronics will be awarded upon the satisfactory completion of the curriculum listed below, with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course in the certificate and maintains a 2.0 GPA.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Differentiate components in a basic electronic circuit.
B. Develop practical skills in working with electronics testing equipment for troubleshooting electronic circuits.
C. Implement proper testing techniques using industry standard equipment to verify circuit functionality.
D. Evaluate circuit construction strategies to ensure proper assembly and function of an assigned electronic circuit.