MECH 0014. Fabrication Techniques

Units: 2
Formerly known as CIE 14
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in MECH 10
Hours: 72 (18 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Introductory course covering the function and construction of electronic projects and equipment. Includes design and fabrication of enclosures, single and double-sided printed circuit boards, safe use of power and hand tools, through-hole, point-to-point and surface-mount soldering, rework techniques, and wiring. Research component vendors and develop a spreadsheet-based Bill Of Materials. (CSU)