CIMEL-103: Solid State Devices

School
Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development
Division
Adv Manufacturing/Fabrication
Department
Electrical Engineering Technol
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Electricity/Electronics
Course Number
103
Course Title
Solid State Devices
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
23.50 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
CIMEL-102 or Instructor Permission
Catalog Course Description

Introduces the basic concepts of solid state devices and applications: semiconductor theory, the operational characteristics of devices such as the diode bipolar junction transistors (BJT) and field effect transistors (FET), polarity, biasing, rectification, and amplification. Introduces the basic DC power supply. Also includes discussion of camera-type vision systems, barcode readers, and laser etchers as common solid state devices found in industry.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

To provide students the opportunity to become familiar with the fundamentals of Electricity/Electronics, utilizing digital learning materials and hands-on labs.

Core Course Topics
  1. Semiconductor
  2. Diodes
  3. Transistors
  4. Other Solid State Devices
  5. Fiber Optic Hardware
  6. Solid State Device Systems
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)

Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Describe the properties of semiconductor material.
2. Determine the correct operation and application of diodes and transistors.*
3. Describe key elements of a vision system.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

• AMTEC Modular Pre and Post exams • Lab activities and evaluation of activities utilizing a standard evaluation matrix

Texts

AMTEC Module 1074 Digital Learning Materials

Credit for Prior College-Level Learning

Options for Credit for Prior College-Level Learning
Other
Other Details

Successful completion of AMTEC Course Module 1074 Post Assessment (85%) and instructor assessment of lab activities.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2014
ILT Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2014