Course 4: "Life Safety Systems Electronics"
(Replaces Previous "Basic Electronics")
This course is the fourth component of the CFAA Fire Alarm Technology Program.
This is an online course available directly from George Brown College.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AT THE GEORGE BROWN WEBSITE
Study the principles of electronics as they apply to life safety systems, including fire alarms and building automation systems. Examine both analogue and digital systems and their applications. This is a valuable course for all those who work in (or are planning to enter) industries related to the built environment.
This course is an online self-study course, and registration is offered through continuous intake meaning you may register in it at any time (24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Register in the section (CRN) with the date range that includes the date on which you want to start the course. Keep in mind that your materials will take approximately a week to arrive once you register (as they are sent by courier). You have
120 calendar days from the day you receive the course materials to complete the course. Instructor support via email will be available.
A link to a description of the technology requirements specific to this course is provided on the George Brown website.
Hours: 36
SYLLABUS:
Part One - Analog Electronics
Session 1: Diodes and Rectifiers
Session 2: Bi-Polar Transistors
Session 3: Field Effect Transistors
Session 4: Power Supply Circuits
Session 5: Operational Amplifiers
Session 6: Analog Electronic Applications
Part Two - Digital Electronics
Session 1: Numerical Systems
Session 2: Logic Gates
Session 3: Digital System Components
Session 4: Programmable Digital Systems
Part Three - Life Safety Applications
Session 1: Analog Applications
Session 2: Signaling Appliances
Session 3 Digital Applications
Session 4: Network Applications
Assessments (Tests)
Part One Analog Electronics Test
Part Two: Digital Electronics Test
Part three: Life Safety Applications Test
Course Final (EXAM)