Electronic Mechanic Course

Lesson 1 • Ohm's Law and Power Calculations

Applies Ohm's Law to solve for unknown circuit values and calculates electrical power. Provides the mathematical toolkit used throughout the course.

Lesson 2 • Electrical Safety Fundamentals

Covers shock hazards, lockout/tagout procedures, and personal protective equipment. Safety practices introduced here apply to every hands-on activity in the course.

Lesson 3 • Atomic Structure and Electron Flow

Explains how atomic structure drives electron movement in conductors. Establishes the physical basis for all electrical phenomena covered in this chapter.

Lesson 4 • Series and Parallel Circuits

Analyzes voltage, current, and resistance in series and parallel configurations. Prepares students to interpret and build basic circuit topologies.

Lesson 1 • Inductors and Transformers

Explains inductance, magnetic coupling, and transformer operation. Links electromagnetic principles to practical power and signal applications.

Lesson 2 • Integrated Circuits Overview

Introduces IC packaging, datasheets, and common analog and digital ICs. Prepares students to select and apply ICs in later circuit design work.

Lesson 3 • Diodes and Rectifiers

Describes diode operation, forward bias, reverse bias, and rectifier circuits. Introduces semiconductor devices that form the basis of power supplies.

Lesson 4 • Resistors and Capacitors

Covers resistor color codes, tolerance ratings, and capacitor types and ratings. Builds component identification skills essential for reading schematics.

Lesson 1 • Standard Schematic Symbols

Identifies symbols for passive components, semiconductors, and connectors per industry standards. Symbol literacy is the entry point for all documentation work.

Lesson 2 • Reading Circuit Schematics

Teaches signal flow tracing, net identification, and reference designator systems. Connects schematic reading to physical component placement and wiring.

Lesson 3 • Block Diagrams and System Overviews

Explains how block diagrams represent subsystem relationships and signal paths. Builds top-down system thinking needed for complex equipment troubleshooting.

Lesson 4 • Wiring Diagrams and Harness Drawings

Covers point-to-point wiring diagrams, harness layouts, and connector pinouts. Prepares students to wire assemblies from documentation without verbal instruction.

Lesson 1 • Signal Generators and Function Generators

Describes waveform types, frequency and amplitude settings, and output impedance. Connects signal injection to circuit testing and frequency response analysis.

Lesson 2 • Power Supplies and Load Testing

Covers bench power supply operation, voltage and current limiting, and load regulation. Provides skills for powering circuits safely during assembly and test.

Lesson 3 • Digital Multimeter Operation

Covers range selection, probe placement, and measurement of voltage, current, and resistance. Establishes baseline instrument skills used in every lab exercise.

Lesson 4 • Measurement Accuracy and Documentation

Addresses calibration, measurement uncertainty, and recording test data. Accurate documentation supports quality control and regulatory compliance.

Lesson 1 • Surface-Mount Technology Assembly

Teaches paste application, component placement, and reflow for SMT parts. Extends soldering skills to the dominant modern PCB assembly method.

Lesson 2 • Solder Joint Inspection

Applies visual and magnified inspection criteria to identify defects such as cold joints, bridges, and insufficient fill. Inspection skills ensure assembly quality.

Lesson 3 • PCB Handling and ESD Control

Covers electrostatic discharge risks, grounding straps, and PCB storage practices. ESD discipline protects components throughout assembly and repair operations.

Lesson 4 • Soldering Tools and Materials

Identifies soldering irons, stations, solder alloys, and flux types. Proper tool and material selection directly affects joint quality and reliability.

Lesson 1 • Power Factor and Power Calculations

Explains true power, reactive power, apparent power, and power factor correction. Connects AC power theory to energy efficiency in industrial systems.

Lesson 2 • Capacitive and Inductive Reactance

Calculates capacitive and inductive reactance and their effect on current phase. Links reactive component behavior to impedance and power factor concepts.

Lesson 3 • Three-Phase Power Systems

Analyzes wye and delta configurations, line vs. phase voltages, and load balancing. Provides the foundation for working on industrial motors and distribution panels.

Lesson 4 • Resonance and Filters

Covers series and parallel resonance, Q factor, and passive filter design. Prepares students to analyze and build frequency-selective circuits.

Lesson 1 • Digital Interfacing and Signal Conditioning

Covers level shifting, optocouplers, ADC/DAC conversion, and sensor interfacing. Prepares students to connect digital controllers to real-world analog signals.

Lesson 2 • Number Systems and Boolean Algebra

Covers binary, octal, and hexadecimal systems and Boolean logic simplification. Establishes the mathematical foundation for all digital circuit design.

Lesson 3 • Microcontroller Architecture and Programming

Explains CPU, memory, I/O peripherals, and introductory embedded C programming. Connects hardware knowledge to software-driven control systems.

Lesson 4 • Sequential Logic and Memory

Covers flip-flops, registers, counters, and basic memory types. Introduces state-dependent circuits essential for timing and control applications.

Lesson 1 • Systematic Troubleshooting Methodology

Introduces half-split, signal injection, and symptom-based diagnostic strategies. A structured approach reduces repair time and prevents misdiagnosis.

Lesson 2 • Fault Types and Failure Modes

Classifies open circuits, short circuits, intermittent faults, and component degradation. Understanding failure modes guides selection of the correct diagnostic tool.

Lesson 3 • In-Circuit Testing Techniques

Applies voltage, resistance, and waveform measurements to live and de-energized circuits. In-circuit testing localizes faults without full disassembly.

Lesson 4 • Repair Documentation and Quality Control

Covers fault reporting, repair logs, and quality verification checklists. Proper documentation supports warranty tracking, trend analysis, and regulatory audits.