ELCR 1005 Syllabus
Subject Code
ELCR
Course Number
1005
Course Title
Soldering Technology
Prerequisites
Provisional admission
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered Summer
Credit Hours
(0-2-1)
Course Description
This course develops the ability to solder and desolder connectors, components, and printed circuit boards using industry standards. Topics include safety practices, soldering, desoldering, anti-static grounding, and surface mount techniques.
Course Outcomes
Safety Practices
Order Description
1 List personal and equipment safety precautions to follow during the soldering and desoldering
processes.
2 Identify proper soldering irons, solders, hand tools, and safety wear for soldering and
desoldering.
Soldering
Order Description
1 Identify electrical components and match them to their schematic symbols.
2 Orient electronic components on a PC board.
3 Demonstrate the processes for soldering wires, connectors, components, and boards which
meet industrial standards.
Desoldering
Order Description
1 Demonstrate the processes for desoldering wires, connectors, and boards which meet
industrial standards.
Anti-Static Grounding
Order Description
1 Explain the cause and effect of static discharge on static sensitive components.
2 Demonstrate proper anti-static grounding methods to prevent static sensitive component
damage.
Surface Mount Techniques
Order Description
1 Explain the industry standards and demonstrate the proper procedures for removing and
replacing surface mount devices on PC boards.