Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:

1. Solve equations related to analog electronic circuits and digital circuits using algebra, trigonometry, and basic geometry.

2. Use dimensional analysis to convert between systems of units found in typical situations when working with equipment, and applying processes encountered by a technician on the job.

3. Demonstrate troubleshooting skills to solve equations as it applies to electronic engineering.

In addition to lecture content and inquiry based lecture activities, students will using scientific graphing calculators to solve problems. Campus and/or distance modalities may be used. In-class time is primarily activity emphasizing problem solving and active learning.

Assessment methods include quizzes, homework assignments and exams.

• Decimal number system with introduction to binary and hexadecimal bases

• Powers of ten with emphasis on engineering notation and engineering units and prefixes

• Fractions, ratios, tolerances, percentages

• Systems of measurements used in electronic technology

o Converting between systems.

• Linear equations, polynomials, algebraic manipulation and solving for unknown variables

o Using typical circuit equations without reference to schematics or components

• Practice with equations and formulas from practical applications in technology

o Focus is on the algebraic operations without referencing any theory

• Logarithms and exponential functions

• Graphing using common electronics functions

o Look at the relationship between the mathematical and graphical representation

• Trigonometry as it applies to sinusoidal waveforms

• Systems of linear equations with two variables

o Use of a calculator for solving equations

• Introduction to complex numbers

o Polar and rectangular forms

o Basic operations on the calculator

o Application to sinusoidal waveforms