Sheridan Course Outlines

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Over two centuries ago, the Mississauga people welcomed settlers to this territory, providing sustenance and engaging in trade and commerce. Between 1781 to 1820, eight treaties were signed with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation who opened their territory to settlement. Today, Sheridan campuses are located on Treaty 14, also known as the Head of the Lake Purchase of 1806 and Treaty 22 and 23 of 1820.

Treaty history is foundational, and it is our collective responsibility to honour the land, as we honour and respect those who have gone before us, those who are here and those who have yet to come. We are grateful for the opportunity to be learning, working and thriving on this land, and we commit to learn the truth and be active in the process of reconciliation.

Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 56.0
Credit Value: 4.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2026
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Electrical Engineering Technic, Electrical Techniques
Program Coordinator(s): Dan Hammond
Course Leader or Contact: David Fraser
Version: 20260105_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Attendance requirements for first two weeks of term. Students who miss the first two lab classes at the start of term will not be eligible to continue in the course. Rationale: - The first two weeks are critical for safety training, orientation to lab procedures and foundational instruction. - Missing this period compromises both the student's ability to succeed and the safety of others in the lab environment. Exceptions: - Only students with documented approved absences (e.g, medical, legal or compassionate grounds) may be considered for re-entry, subject to: - Submission of appropriate documentation within 48 hours of the missed lab class. - Approval by the Program Coordinator and Course Instructor. - Completion of all missed safety and orientation requirements before returning to lab.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students learn the fundamentals of designing and creating electronic circuits. Students gain experience by being introduced to a variety of electronic components. Students gain hands on experience by integrating their components into a variety of circuits. Students examine a variety of power supplies and electrical measuring tools in order to analyze their circuits.

Program Context

Electrical Engineering Technic	Program Coordinator(s): Dan Hammond
This required program core course will provide the students with the practical knowledge combined with the theoretical framework which they will be able to apply in subsequent courses.
Electrical Techniques	Program Coordinator(s): Dan Hammond
Same as Above

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course students will have demonstrated the ability to design and troubleshoot logic gates and use semiconductor devices to build electronic circuits.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Identify logic gate schematic symbols.
Create digital logic circuits.
Troubleshoot logic circuits.
Illustrate the use of various flip flops by means of truth tables.
Solder electronic circuits following proper procedures.
State the standard colour resistor code.
Design electronic circuits using resistors, LEDs, diodes, transistors .
Connect resistors in series, parallel and in combination circuits.
Identify symbols for NPN and PNP transistors.
Illustrate common applications for an opto-coupler.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Labs (7 @ 5%)	35.0%
	Quizzes (3 @ 5%)	15.0%
	Midterm Exam	25.0%
	Final Exam	25.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

All missed and late work in this course is subject to the rules and regulations laid out in the Procedures and Practices Student Manual for the program of study.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Essential Employability Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:

Communication Skills - Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken, visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of the audience.
Communication Skills - Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication.
Personal Skills - Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.
Interpersonal Skills - Show respect for the diverse opinions, values, belief systems, and contributions of others.
Numeracy - Execute mathematical operations accurately.
Information Management Skills - Analyze, evaluate, and apply relevant information from a variety of sources.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills - Use a variety of thinking skills to anticipate and solve problems.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Apply a systematic approach to solve problems.
Interpersonal Skills - Interact with others in groups or teams in ways that contribute to effective working relationships and the achievement of goals.
Information Management - Locate, select, organize and document information using appropriate technology and information systems.
Personal Skills - Take responsibility for one's own actions, decisions, and consequences.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s):
Course material costs can be found through the Sheridan Bookstore

	Type	Description
Optional	Other	N/A

Applicable student group(s): Electrical Techniques, Electrical Engineering Technician
Course Details:

Module 1: Introduction/use of equipment, soldering
Identify and state common electrical measuring tools
Outline the procedure for proper care of equipment
Introduce common electronic equipment
Soldering/Desoldering techniques

Module 2: PN Diode Theory/L.E.D. Theory
Explain how P and N-type materials are made
Discuss electric current through semiconductor materials
Analyze the operating characteristics of a diode
Lab #1 5%
Quiz #1 5%

Module 3: Resistors Connected-Series, Parallel
Use the colour code to determine resistance
State the ways in which resistors are rated and used
Calculate and measure total resistance in circuits
Lab # 2 5%

Module 4: Resistors Connected-Combination
Calculate and measure different resistor configurations
Discuss how resistors are used as voltage and current dividers
Lab #3 5%
Quiz #2 5%

Module 5: Design and create half and full wave rectification circuits
Discuss the operation of single phase rectification
Construct half and full-wave rectifiers
Lab #4 5%
Mid-term 25%

Module 6: Logic Gates
List different types of Logic Gates
Discuss the use of truth tables for different types of gates
Draw the USASI logic symbols
Lab #5 5%

Module 7: Logic Gate Circuits and Boolean Algebra
Connect logic gates in a circuit
Compare the operation of combination and sequential logic circuits
Manipulate logic circuits mathematically through Boolean Algebra
Lab #6 5%
Quiz #3 5%

Module 8: Opto-coupler, Flip-Flops
Discuss operation of an RS and D-type flip-flop
Describe how the optocoupler is used as a switch
Lab #7 5%

Module 9: PNP, NPN transistors
- Discuss the operation of a transistor
- Test a transistor with an ohmmeter
- Connect a transistor into an electronic circuit
- Draw schematic symbols of NPN and PNP transistors
Final Exam 25%

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.

Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence. Students are encouraged to engage with generative AI in teaching and learning contexts thoughtfully. Please review the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence at Sheridan College.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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