Energy and Power

Energy and Power

Basic Electricity 310410

This course provides an exploration into the basic concepts of electricity and beginning electronics. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of electricity, energy utilization and electronic circuits. Topics will include the basic operation of DC circuits and the fundamental relationships among electrical quantities. The class will also explore electrical-related career opportunities and discuss electronic applications in related fields such as automotive, medical, and power generation. Follow-on topics include an introduction to electromagnetism and elements of basic AC circuit operation. Classroom exercises are supplemented with hands-on laboratory sessions where the students learn the proper use of basic electronic test equipment. Students will have the opportunity to build an electronic circuit from a kit while learning the proper techniques for soldering and troubleshooting. Finally, students will have the opportunity to explore basic house wiring by designing and building their own home wiring projects.

Levels 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit 1/2
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Introduction to Algebra or beyond
Dual Credit with College of DuPage Course Fee Required

Electronics I 310420, 310421

This two semester course covers the concepts in electronic circuit theory and applications. The course begins with an introduction to electronic components such as resistors, switches, and batteries and their behavior within electrical circuits. Electrical principles such as Ohm's Law and Watt's Law are studied and applied to series, parallel and combination circuits. Follow-on topics include the study of magnetism, electromagnetism and related AC circuit behavior involving capacitors, inductors and transformers. Lastly the students study the operation of diodes and transistors and their application in more complex semiconductor electronic circuits. Students will learn to use various types of electronic laboratory equipment including power supplies, digital multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes while performing laboratory experiments that accompany the studied topics. The students will gain experience with electrical circuit fabrication, electronic simulation, and troubleshooting techniques while assembling their own electronic kits. This course is recommended for students with average or above math skills and an interest in science and engineering.

Levels 9, 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit 1
Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in Algebra I or beyond Course Fee Required
May also meet requirements for Science credit
Dual credit with the College of DuPage

Electronics II/Semi-Conductors & Digital Electronics 310422

This one semester course focuses on advanced digital electronic theory and applications. Students will study solid state devices leading to an investigation of digital logic concepts and computer circuit fundamentals including binary and hexadecimal number theory. The students will explore TTL and CMOS logic gates, encoders/decoders, latches, flip-flops, counters, registers, memories, and arithmetic logic units while using them in laboratory breadboard circuits and electronic simulation. Students will also select and build a digital electronic kit. This course is recommended for serious, college-bound students with average or above math skills and an interest in science and engineering.

Levels 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 1 Credit 1/2
Prerequisite: Electronics I, Physics I or instructor's permission Course Fee Required
May also meet requirements for .5 of an elective lab Science credit
Dual credit with the College of DuPage

Computer Repair/A+ Certification 310432, 310433

The Computer Repair/A+ Certification course is designed to equip both novice and experienced students with entry-level computer technician proficiencies. The course is aligned with the industry standard CompTIA A+ Certification objectives for hardware and software which are covered over two semesters. Students will become adept with key computer hardware architecture components like the motherboard, processor, memory, drives, networks, power supplies and peripheral devices. Additionally, students will install, configure, and troubleshoot the significant operating systems utilized today, primarily Windows 98, Windows 2000, and Windows XP. The course includes lectures, demonstrations and videos on theories of operation including real-life projects for the student to explore. Significant lab time is provided to offer the student authentic hands-on experiences in working with computers. The course follows an industry-recognized curriculum and is recommended for students who enjoy computers and/or students who might have a career interest in Information Technology leading to a professional certification. Further information about the CompTIA and the course objectives can be found at www.comptia.org.

Levels 10, 11, 12 Semesters: 2 Credit 1
Prerequisite: None, although a course in electricity or electronics would be beneficial . Course Fee Required
Dual credit with the College of DuPage

Updated: 01/17/2006