Advanced Troubleshooting and Board-Level Diagnostics
MIC 190 delves into the intricate electronic and electromechanical systems of advanced laboratory microscopes. Students will gain proficiency in reading and interpreting detailed service schematics, performing signal tracing on control boards, and diagnosing issues within power supplies, motor controls, and sensor arrays. The course emphasizes systematic fault isolation techniques, utilizing diagnostic tools to pinpoint component failures. Critical decision-making between component repair and module replacement is a core focus, alongside the effective use and creation of service documentation. Through hands-on labs and a comprehensive capstone project, technicians will develop the practical expertise required for advanced, independent troubleshooting and repair of sophisticated laboratory instruments, ensuring optimal performance and longevity.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Advanced Diagnostics & Schematic Interpretation","Week 2: Lesson 2: Power Supply Architectures and Advanced Diagnostics","Week 3: Lesson 3: Digital and Analog Circuit Analysis for Microscope Systems","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Power Supply and Basic Board-Level Diagnostics","Week 5: Lesson 5: Signal Tracing Techniques and Diagnostic Tool Utilization","Week 6: Lesson 6: Control Board Components: Microcontrollers, FPGAs, and Memory","Week 7: Lesson 7: Sensor Technologies and Advanced Diagnostic Strategies","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Signal Tracing & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Motor Control Circuits and Electromechanical Systems","Week 10: Lesson 10: Imaging System Electronics: CCD/CMOS Interfaces and Signal Paths","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Sensor, Motor Control, and Imaging System Diagnostics","Week 12: Lesson 12: Advanced Fault Isolation Methodologies and Decision-Making","Week 13: Lesson 13: Service Documentation and Advanced Repair vs. Replace Decisions","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive System Diagnostic and Repair"]