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Basic Electrical Theory Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Robert Johnson (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rljohnson@actx.edu

Phone

<p>(806) 335-4263 or 335-4390</p>

Office Location

Manufacturing Education Center 107L

Office Hours

Normal office hours are one hour after morning classes and one hour before evening classes. Outside of these hours, please call and make an appointment.

Course Information

Recording Policy

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Course

ELPT-1311-002 Basic Electrical Theory

Prerequisites

Course Description

Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits to include concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, impedance, power factors and Ohm's Law. Also includes schematics, wiring diagrams and calculations as applied to alternating and direct current.

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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

 

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HANDYMAN~IN~YOUR~POCKET
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Young/Glover
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Published by Sequoia
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ISBN 1-885071-29-9
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DELMAR'S STANDARD TEXTBOOK OF ELECTRICITY
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3rd Edition
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Herman
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Published by Thomson / Delmar Learning
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ISBN #1401825656
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Supplies

 

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Tool Box/Bag
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Fuse Puller
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Basic Electrical Theory

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Students will distinguish the differances of AC and DC electrical circuits including;

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  1. Electron therory flow.
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  2. Electrical terms.
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  3. Ohms law.
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  4. Kirchoff's laws.
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  5. Watt's law
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  6. Inductive and capacitive circuits.
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  7. Series, parrallel, and combination circuits.
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  8. Use an oscilliscope to test circuits, determine frequency, show phase shifts.
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  9. Use multimeters.
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  10. Read and draw basic ladder diagrams. 
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  1. Students will be able to distinquish differences between AC and DC electrical circuits.
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  2. Measure and interpret electrical values in circuits with the use of multimeters.
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  3. Calculate ohms, volts, amps, and power of electrical circuits.
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  4. Learn and practice electrical safety.
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  5. Explain how electricity is produced in magnetic fields.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Students are required to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook for grading prior to the final exam. Articles, accumulated information, and useful reference material that pertain to relative course topics will be counted towards the notebook grade. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list. All items will be graded from the notebook. Student shall furnish a scientific calculator and personal protective equipment to include safety glasses. Student shall have their own personal hand tools similar to those on the department service tool list. Student shall furnish necessary computer media for information transfer. Student shall furnish required text and Handyman Pocket Handbook.
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\ Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.
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\ Tools, Equipment, and Clothing
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\ Students shall wear appropriate clothing to perform any work task assigned. Tools and equipment specified for this class and any recommended preliminary class in the Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation curriculum are to be furnished by the student. Failure to dress for work or bring needed equipment may count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.
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\ Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!
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Grading Criteria

 

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Course Evaluations:
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Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginnig of the next class.
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Final (Overall) Grade Policy:
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The final overall grade will be computed by adding the points earned as follows:
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Attendance/Participation
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25 pts/session
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14 sessions
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350 possible
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Lab
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10 pts/session
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14 sessions
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140 possible
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Homework
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Avg. of all work
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14 sessions
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100 possible
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Mid-Term Exam
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1 Exam
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200 possible
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Final Exam
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1 Exam
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10 point credit
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1000 Total Possible Points
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900 – 1000 pts = A
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800 -   899 pts = B
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700 -   799 pts = C
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600 -   699 pts = D
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    0 -   599 pts = F

 

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Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.
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Attendance

 

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Attendance in class and lab participation is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. Student is responsible for clocking-in and clocking-out with the provided system, just as they would at work. Failure to clock-in or clock-out will result in loss of points for that session. Showing up late or leaving before instructor dismisses class will result in points reduction for that session. There are generally 16 sessions per semester. Instructor will only grade on 14 sessions. (That means two excused or unexcused absences without penalty; however, mid-term and final exam dates are absolutely attendance mandatory.) If a student must miss because of some other obligation, then the student needs to call the instructor's office at 335-4263 or 335-4390 and leave a message before class starts. Partial credit may be applied to the attendance for that session. Lab and class room participation is rolled into the attendance grade (10 pts./session). Showing up without texts, supplies, equipment and proper dress will result in grade reduction.

Calendar

\ Session 1.       Meet and greet. Go over syllabus. Discuss electrical safety. Chapter 1

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\ Session 2.       Continue Chapter 1. Start Chapter 2. 

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\ Session 3.       Continue Chapter 2. Everyone must have text books by this time.

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\ Session 4.       Discuss Chapters 3, 4, and 5

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\ Session 5.       Discuss Chapter 6 and 7.

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\ Session 6.       Continue Chapter 6 and 7. 

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\ Session 7.       Chapter 8 and Mid-term review.

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\ Session 8.       Mid-Term exam.  Attendance is mandatory!

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\ Session 9.       Chapters 9 and 10.

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\ Session 10.     Chapter 11.

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\ Session 11.     Chapters 13 and 14.

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\ Session 12.     Chapters 14 and 15

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\ Session 13.     Chapter 16 and 17

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\ Session 14.     Chapters 17,18, and 19

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\ Session 15.     Chapters 20 and 21. Final Exam Review.

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\ Session 16.     Final Exam. Attendance is mandatory!

Additional Information

\ CLASSROOM AND LAB CONDUCT POLICY

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\ The number one thing to remember in my class is respect each other.

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\ I try to keep a loose, laid-back attitude in my classes with plenty of open discussion during and after lectures. If any one becomes too disruptive, they will be asked to leave the class and to meet with me after class for a private discussion. Failure to follow the conduct policy will result in grade reduction or other disciplinary action.

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\ 1.    No chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, sun flower seeds or anything else that requires the use of a spit cup.

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\ 2.    In the class room you may bring in drinks; however, if any cups, empty bottles, glasses, and etc... are left for me or the janitorial staff to pick up, this privilege will be rescinded.

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\ 3.    No horse play will be tolerated in either the class or labs.

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\ 4.    Do not interrupt when someone is talking to me or visa-versa. If you want to make a comment in a discussion, wait for a pause in the action or raise your hand and I will call on you.

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\ 5.    During my lecture, if you missed something or did not understand something, you may interrupt me for clarification.

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\ 6.    When walking in the halls during breaks or when going to the lab, keep your voices very low as there are other classes going on.

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\ 7.    If you smoke, you must wait until a break and then go outside the building. DO NOT THROW YOUR BUTTS ON THE GROUND.

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\ 8.    Cell phones will be turned off or silenced. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed during any testing. If it becomes necessary, you will have two options: surrender your phone to me during class or leave the class for the day.

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\ 9.    In the labs do not touch any project or equipment unless you are instructed to. You could ruin someone’s project or get into something that will get you hurt.

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\ 10.   During labs, you will stay with your own project station and leave everyone else alone unless you are invited or instructed to assist someone else.

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\ 11.   Do not wonder the halls during lab. If you do without permission you will be warned then if necessary asked to leave for the day.

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\ 12.   Any and all safety procedures that I instruct will be adhered to.

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\ 13.   BE ON TIME! & DON’T LEAVE EARLY WITHOUT CHECKING WITH ME.

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\ 14.   The required text book for this course will be brought to every class beginning no later than the third session. Failure to bring book will result in 5 pts reduction of daily grade.

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\ 15.   Required tools will be available at all lab sessions. If you don’t bring your tools, you may be asked to leave and points will be deducted for the day’s lab session.

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM