MEC 113 - Solid State Devices

Lecture Hours: 4 Credits: 4

Description: This course is a study of the principles of solid-state devices such as diodes, transistors, and FET’s. In addition to exploring the theory behind semiconductor materials, circuits are constructed, analyzed, and tested for proper operation.

Prerequisite(s): MEC 102, MEC 110, and MEC 130.

Course Topics:

Discrete semiconductor devices
Component characteristics
Designing circuits using components
Testing circuits on breadboard

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website

Required Materials:

Safety glasses
CAMIT Toolkit

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon competition of the course the student will be able to:

Demonstrate the applications of FET’s.
Evaluate circuits using semiconductor devices.

For SCC Online Courses:
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Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

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Official Course Syllabus
2025-2026