ELEC 286 - Advanced Electronics Diagnostics and Repair

    Recent Professors
    Nicholas P. Langhoff
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ELEC 112 or equivalent.
    Spring 2026 Sections
    View Spring 2026 sections of ELEC 286
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair of modern digital and analog electronic systems. Electronic components and their failure mechanisms, common circuit failure modes. Troubleshooting philosophy and tricks of the trade. Block diagrams, schematics, pictorials, and datasheets. Use of a variety of electronics measurement and manufacturing equipment to identify, locate, and repair electronic faults. Basic soldering rework and repair of through-hole and surface mount components. Guidelines on specific devices including smartphones, tablets, flat-panel TVs, digital cameras, laptops, stereos, headsets and mobile devices.
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:10pm–8:00pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:00pm