Electronic Communication Systems

Summary

Electronics is a field of technology that is concerned with the installation, operation, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification, and service of electronic circuitry, components, and systems.

This program introduces students to communication theory/circuitry, and reception of AM, FM, and digital signals. Communications links and lasers/fiber optics systems, and local, metropolitan and wide-area networks are also presented.

Graduates of the Electronics program understand the physical sciences, mathematics, applications, and customer relations necessary in the installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and diagnosis of electronic communication systems.

Students who successfully complete the Electronic Communication Systems certificate will be able to:

1. Interpret the block diagrams of electronic communication systems.
2. Perform tests to verify the performance of electronic communication systems.
3. Make repairs to correct diagnosed faults in electronic communication systems.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Electronic Communication Systems Program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the proper use of basic electronic test instrumentation including an oscilloscope, a digital volt-ohm meter, a signal generator, and a dual power supply.
2. Analyze and explain basic electronic theory including Ohm's Law, the power formula, and calculation of voltage gain and power gain.
3. Identify standard electronic components including resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and integrated circuits.
4. Demonstrate the ability to prepare reports that include text, tables, and spreadsheets using productivity software on a computer.

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