Distribution Systems Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Randall Sims (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rhsims21@actx.edu

Phone

Office Location

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

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Administrative Drop Policy

N/A

Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

IEIR-1312-005 Distribution Systems

Prerequisites

Course Description

Fundamentals of distribution systems including single-phase, three-phaseÂ and poly-phase systems. Grounding, circuit breakers, ground fault protection devices and the National Electric Code.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2011 Author: National Fire Protection Association

Publisher; NFPA

ISBN: 978-087765914-3; ISBN: 978-087765915-0

Supplies

Screw driver (phillips head)

Screw driver (flat tip)

Safety glasses

Scientific Calculator

Student Performance

The student will be able to identify the components of a single phase and three phase system; describe grounding methods and procedures; and demonstrate knowledge of national and/or local electrical codes.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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 Industrial Maintainence Technology Department that food and drinks be allowed in the classroom setting, but will not be allowed in the shop and lab areas.

It is the policy of this instructor that all cell phones will be turned off during all classroom, shop, and lab activities. Cell phone calculators will not be allowed for use in the classroom, shop, or lab.

Students who miss gradeable classroom coursework due to an excused absence will be given the opportunity to make up the missed work or test. It is the student's responsibility to make the arrangements to make up the work, within a reasonable time. An absence is considered as being excused when it is work related, an emergency, or considered as justifiable by the instructor.

If you know you are going to be absent or late, notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Grading Criteria

Exams and Attendance

Course Exams 30%

Lab Assignments 30%

Attendance 20%

Final Exam 20%

A = 90-100 points B= 80-89 points C= 70-79 points D= 60-69 points F= 59 points or below

Attendance

Attendance in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. It is the student's responsibility to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or notes from other students. A student is credited with attendance when present for the start of class and remains in class until dismissed by the instructor. The attendance policy may be relaxed during periods of adverse weather as stated in the Amarillo College policy for adverse weather conditions. Listen for communications through local media outlets.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at Amarillo College is April 19, 2012. If you stop attending a class and do not officially drop the class by the published deadline, you will receive an 'F' for the course.

Calendar

Class Schedule

Week 1 Introduction, course syllabus

Week 2 Article 90 and 100

Week 3 Article 110

Week 4 Test #1; Single phase power

Week 5 Articles 200 and 210; single phase power

Week 6 Articles 215 and 220; single phase power

Week 7 Test #2; Three phase power

Week 8 Three phase power; Article 300

Week 9 Spring Break

Week 10 Three phase power; Article 310

Week 11 Test #3; start Article 225

Week 12 Article 225 and 230

Week 13 Article 240

Week 14 Article 250

Week 15 Test #4; start Article 450

Week 16 Article 280

Week 17 Final Exam

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

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