Students will draw, read, and interpret various types of diagrams and drawings used to represent electrical and electronic circuitry. Topics include board-drafting fundamentals; digital logic diagrams; relay and ladder logic diagrams; wiring diagrams; residential wiring; schematic symbols and diagrams; and printed circuit board artwork. Students will work manually on a drafting table and will engage in computer-aided drafting and computer simulation of various electrical and electronic circuits. Emphasis will be placed on developing the student`s ability to correctly understand and interpret electrical and electronic drawings and diagrams. All students will complete a project which involves drafting a proper schematic diagram, creating printed circuit board artwork, fabricating a printed circuit board, and assembling a working electronic circuit. Lab assignments require basic drafting tools.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop basic board-drafting skills.
- Develop the ability to appropriately read and interpret basic electrical drawings.
- Develop the ability to translate an electrical circuit into an appropriate electrical drawing.