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DC Circuits Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Randall Sims (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

rhsims21@actx.edu

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Course

CETT-1303-DC001 DC Circuits

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of the fundamentals of direct current including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Dual Credit Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbooks required for this course.
 
  Applied Electricity and Electronics        Author: Clair A. Bayne 
             ISBN # :99-042167              Publisher: Goodheart-Willcox Company, Inc.
 
 Applied Electricity and Electronics - Laboratory Manual            Author: Claire a. Bayne
             ISBN#: 13:978-1-56637-708-9           Publisher: Goodheart- Willcox Company, Inc.
 
Ugly's Electrical References          Spiral bound                  2011 Edition          Author: Hart
             ISBN #: 13:978-0763790998              Publisher:  Jones and Bartlett Learning

Supplies


Note taking book, pens, and pencils.
Scientific Calculator - Cell phone calculators will not be used in this course.
 

Student Performance

Construct and analyze DC circuits from simple to complex; perform test measurements; and utilize a multimeter  to differentiate between  DC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power.

 

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

Cell phones and pagers WILL  be turned off during scheduled class and lab times.
Drinks may be allowed during lecture portion of class at the student desks. No food or drinks are allowed in the computer lab desks.
 
 

Grading Criteria

The student's numerical course grade will be calculated according to the following:

Course Exams     50%
Labs 40%
Final Exam  10%
The student's numerical course grade will be converted to a course letter grade according to the following scale:
A = 90 to 100, B = 80 to 89, C = 70 to 79, D = 60 to 69, F = Below 60
 
INSTRUCTOR'S STATEMENT:  As your instructor, I am always willing to discuss your grades with you and explain how your grade was determined.  If a grading error has been made on my part, I am always willing to correct the error.

 

 

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC is listed in the official Amarillo College calender. If you fail to attend regularly and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course. Ther are no excused absences for this course.

Three tardies will count as one absence.
Students absent during a chapter quiz or exam will be required to contact the instructor to schedule a makeup exam. This exam and other assignments will be scheduled at an alternate time outside of the regularly scheduled class time, at the discretion of the instructor.
It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed in class by their absence(s).
 
If you are going to be absent or late, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
 

 

Calendar

DC / AC Electronics 

Week #1 -
         Orientation, Syllabus, Safety, and Safety Practices Lab: Tour lab facilities.
         Chapter 1- Fundamentals of Direct Current
         Chapter 2- Math for Elecrtricity
 
      
Week #2 -
 
           Chapter  3 - Conductors, Insulators, and Resistors
           Exam #1
 
Week #3 -
           Chapter #4- Electrical Circuits
           Chapter #8- DC Circuit Analysis
 
Week #4 -  
           Chapter #8- continued
           Chapter #5 - Using Electrical Meters
           
 
Week #5 -
            Exam #2 
            Chapter #6- Electrical Quantities
            Chapter #7 - Electrical Power
 
 Week #6 -
            Chapter #9 - Circuit Components
            Chapter #10 -  Network Theorems
 
Week #7 -
               Exam #3
               Chapter #11 - Electrical Soldering
 
Week #8 -
               Chapter #12 - Assembly and Repair Techniques
                Final Exam  

Additional Information

Targeted AWEA Compliance Guideline Outcomes:

  1. Describe the source of electricity.
  2. Perform calculations using decimal, scientific, engineering, and metric notation numbers.
  3. Understand and use Kirchhoff’s Law, Ohms Law, and the power formula.
  4. Demonstrate proper usage of a multimeter and oscilloscope to make measurements.
  5. Utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope to differentiate between two AC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power.
  6. Perform calculations and measurements on series and parallel series DC and AC circuits and series-parallel DC circuits.
  7. Perform calculations and measurements on transformer circuits.
  8. Construct and analyze DC and AC circuits from simple to complex.
  9. Demonstrate compliance with safety rules.
  10. Understand all types of cultural environments.
  11. Demonstrate the ability to properly inspect, use, maintain, and inventory tools.
  12. Understand and practice proper safety procedures required in labs.

 

 

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM