Course prerequisites:

• MATD 0390 (Intermediate Algebra) or higher or department approval 

Requires textbook, materials and software:

• Textbook: Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition), Robert L. Boylestad, ISBN: 9780133923605
• Lab Kit: Adafruit Parts Pal - http://www.adafruit.com/product/2975 - Supplied by the ACC Department
• Scientific Calculator: Example Included: Texas Instruments Model: TI-30Xa, Casio fx-260, TI 36X Pro, Calculator App
• Thumb Drive: 32 GB or larger
• 1 to1.5  inch to 1.5”  8.5 x 11 inch Loose leaf binder with pockets . or
• 100 to 200 page 8.5 inch x 11 notebook

Student Knowledge and Experience Assumptions:

• Math skills required: unit of measurement and SI prefix conversion, decimals, percentages, use of formulas, algebra, and word problems
• basic trigonometric identities
• Use of a scientific calculator
• Use of the internet and internet-based tools
• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel or similar applications

Required Textbook:

• Introductory Circuit Analysis – 13th Edition, Robert L. Boylestad, ISBN: 978-013392360-5 (13th edition)

Read chapters and laboratory exercises before the scheduled week.

Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 – Voltage and Current
Chapter 3 - Resistance
Chapter 4 – Ohm’s Law, Power, and Energy
Chapter 5 – Series DC Circuits
Chapter 6 – Parallel DC Circuits
Chapter 7 – Series-Parallel DC Circuits
Chapter 8 – Methods of Analysis
Chapter 9 – Network Theorems
Chapter 10 – Capacitors
Chapter 12 – Magnetic Circuits (optional/time permitting)

1.  The student will apply safety techniques while working on and troubleshooting various circuits and components.
2.  The student will identify appropriate soldering and de-soldering techniques.
3.  The student will interpret nodes and schematic symbols used in electronics.
4.  The student will operate computers and application software.
5.  The student will demonstrate appropriate use of shop tools, power supplies, digital multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
6.  The student will interpret characteristics of voltage, current, resistance, and power in DC circuits.
7.   The student will analyze schematic diagrams  using Ohm's Law, power formula, Kirchhoff Current Law (KCL), and Kirchhoff Voltage Law (KVL). 
8.   The student will troubleshoot various circuits using schematic diagrams.