AMATH 173J - Survey of Electronics with Mathematics

4 Credits
This course provides a brief introduction to concepts and mathematics related to electronic and digital circuits. It includes such topics as measurement of circuit components, mathematical and functional analysis of circuit components, series and parallel circuit diagrams and calculations, safety in electronics environments, digital concepts, binary numbering systems, and related concepts.

Course Outcomes

Convert numbers between the binary octal, decimal, and hexadecimal number systems.
Understand the application of binary, octal, and hexadecimal number systems to the solution of common computer related operations such as subnetting.
Understand the principles of operation and use of basic electronic components such as switches, resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
Create working electronic circuits using a simple breadboard.