Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

EECT-1391-003 Special Topics in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: Instructor consent

Course Description

Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

"Introduction to Solar Principles" by Thomas E. Kissell, 2012 - ISBN-13:978-0-13-510385-2

Supplies

 Notebook, and basic calculator.

Student Performance

Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

It is the policy of  the Instrument & Control Technology Department that pagers and cell phones must be in silent mode or off during project presentation.

Grading Criteria

*Makeup policy:   Test may be made up with instructor approval.  Contact your instructor ASAP to be considered for make-up.

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes. 

 A student will not be dropped for lack of attendance.  Dropping a class is the student's responsibility.

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Additional Information

 After Completing this course, the student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the following topics.

1.  Demonstrate safe and proper work habits

2.  Categorize heat capacitance and specific heat values of various materials.

3.  Categorize heat & light movement through reflection, absoprtion, radiation. and magnification.

4.  Categorize the collection, control, dissipation, storage and distribution of solar energy.

5.  Demonstrate the ability to maintain  and repair mechanical systems.

6.  Be familiar with photovoltaic systems and uses.

7.  Understand basic electricity concepts, voltage, resistance, power, circuits, & inverters

8.  Understqand the grid, transformers, transmission, distribution, metering, and connections.

9.  Be familiar with electrical energy storage.

10.  Be  familiar with the energy of the sun, atmopsheric interaction, & renewable energy in general.

Homework Assignment

                                               Chp.1-    Questions,  1,2,3,4,5

                                                Chp. 2-  Questions, 1,3,5,6

                                                Chp. 3-   Questions, 1,2,3,6

                                                Chp. 4-   Questions,  2,3,5,7,10

                                                Chp.5 -   Questions, 2,3,6,9

                                                Chp.6-    Questions, 1,2,4,5

                                                Chp. 7-    Questions, 1,2,3,5

                                                Chp. 8-    Questions, 1,2,4,5,7

                                                Chp. 9-    Questions,  1,2,4,5

                                                Chp. 10-  Questions, 1,2,3,5,6,9,10

                                                Chp.11-   Questions,  1,3,6,8,10

                                                Chp. 12-  Questions,  1,2,5,6,10