MFG 121 - Basic Soldering

3.0 Credits
Basic soldering and desoldering of through-hole components and surface mount components. Covers using tools and microscopes, parts identification, and inspection. Prepares students for electrical certification exams through IPC Association Connecting Electronics Industries. S/U grade option.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify common electronics parts.
Perform conventional through-hole soldering and desoldering of electronic components.
Perform surface mount soldering and desoldering of electronic components.
Demonstrate knowledge of the potential hazards in soldering.