I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Introduction to Electronics

2. Course Prefix & Number:
MAPS 1106

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 2

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 2

4. Course Description:

The focus of this course is a basic understanding of electricity and electronics using electrical instruments and electronic testing.

5. Placement Tests Required:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

3. Prior Learning - the following prior learning methods are acceptable for this course:

• Advanced Standing
• Military Experience

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):

Marine and Powersports Technology, AAS
Marine and Powersports Technology, Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Demonstrate reading and listening skills	Perform tasks to manufacturers specifications after lecture and reading the service manual.
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Follow service manual procedures in diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment.
Utilize appropriate technology	Assess which tools are necessary for diagnosing and repairing powersport equipment after reading the service manual.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Apply safe work practices in a manner compatible with OSHA requirements and industry expectations;
• Demonstrate industry standard applications of selected tools and equipment for small engine maintenance, diagnostic and repair tools;
• Apply basic diagnostic and repair concepts to small engine, marine engine equipment power train and chassis systems;
• Apply preventative maintenance concepts to small engine equipment care and storage;
• Identify the functional relationships among small engine components and systems; and
• Use a variety of computer, Web and technical resources to find information, troubleshoot problems and prepare estimates.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Learning and Applying the Fundamentals
• Neutron
• Protons
• Electrons
• How electricity flows
2. Sources of Electricity
• Heat
• Pressure
• Light
• Chemical
• Magnetism
3. Conductors and Insulators
• Types of conductors
• When and where to use different types
• Types of insulators
4. Resistors and Capacitors
• Types of resistors
• Types of variable resistors
• Types of capacitors
5. Ohms Law
• Ohm’s law
• Watt’s law
6. Series Circuits
• Rules of electricity in a series circuit
• Using ohm’s law in a series circuit
• Using watt’s law in a series circuit
7. Parallel Circuits
• Rules of electricity in a parallel circuit
• Using ohm’s law in a parallel circuit
• Using watt’s law in a parallel circuit
8. Series-Parallel Circuits
• Rules of electricity in a series-parallel circuit
• Using ohm’s law in a series-parallel circuit
• Using watt’s law in a series-parallel circuit
9. Multimeters
• Analog vs. Digital
• Various uses and settings on multimeters
• How to measure Volts
• How to measure Ohms
• How to measure Amps
10. Magnetism
• Theory of magnetism in electricity
• How electricity creates magnetism
• How magnetism can create electricity
• Induction
11. Alternating Currents
• Sine waves
• RMS
12. Motors
• Electric motor theory
13. Switches
• Various types of switches
• How switches are used
14. Diodes
• How diodes work
• Doping
• Anode
• Cathode
• How diodes are used
• Regular diodes
• Zener diodes
• LEDs
15. Transistors
• How transistors work
• How transistors are used
16. Integrated Circuits
• What they are
• How their used
• Binary system

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Sources of Electricity
• Demonstrate
• Heat
• Pressure
• Light
• Chemical
• Magnetism
2. Conductors and Insulators
• Demonstrate types of conductors
• Measure various conductors
• Demonstrate types of insulators
3. Resistors and Capacitors
• Measure a variety of resistors
• Test various types of capacitors
4. Ohms Law
• Ohm’s law lab
• Watt’s law lab
5. Series Circuits
• Series lab
• Series troubleshooting
6. Parallel Circuits
• Parallel lab
• Parallel troubleshooting
7. Series-Parallel Circuits
• Series-parallel lab
• Series-parallel troubleshooting
8. Multimeters
• Hands on use of multimeters in all labs
• Measure Volts
• Measure  Ohms
• Measure Amps
9. Alternating Currents
• Demonstrate various sine waves
10. Motors
• Disassemble, inspect, explain, and repair an electric motor
11. Switches
• Test various types of switches
12. Diodes
• Test diodes
13. Transistors
• Test transistors