Basic Electricity Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

AERM-1314-001 Basic Electricity

Prerequisites

Course Description

A study of aircraft electrical systems and their requirements including the use of ampmeter, voltmeter and ohmmeter; series and parallel circuits; inductance and capacitance; magnetism; converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC); controlling devices; maintenance and servicing of aircraft batteries; and reading and interpreting aircraft electrical diagrams to include solid state devices and logic functions.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 4 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Student References-   Texts, reference books, or any other references the student will be expected to use:

1. A&P TECHNICIAN GENERAL TEXTBOOK;   ISBN #0-88487-203-3

2. A&P TECHNICIAN GENERAL FAA TEST GUIDE;    ISBN #0-88487-204-1

3. ACFT INSP, REP AND ALT (EA-AC 43.13-1B/2A);    ISBN #1-56027-488-3

4. DICT OF AERO TERMS, 3rd Ed. (ASA-DAT-3);    ISBN #1-56027-287-2

5. AVIATION MECH HNDBK, 5th Ed. (ASA-MHB-4);    ISBN #1-56027-132-9

6. FAR AMT, 2012 (ASA-2012-FAR-AMT);    ISBN #1-56027-480-8

Supplies

\ Calculator.     Basic hand tools.     Multi-meter with continuity capabilities.

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes: Calculate and measure capacitance, inductance, electrical power, voltage, current, resistance, and continuity; determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits; interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams including solid states devices and logic functions; inspect and service batteries; and perform safety procedures.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Class Policy:

 1. No electronic devices (i.e. I-Phone, I-Pad, I-Pod, Blackberry, Droid, MP3, etc.) allowed during class time. Laptop with instructor permission only. Any violations will result in direct point deductions from students overall grade average. 1st time 1pt, 2nd time 5pts, 3rd time 10pts, 4th time 20 pts.

 2. No Sleeping or the appearance of sleeping during class. Any violations will result in direct point deductions from students overall grade average.

 3. No shorts, sandals, or sleeveless shirts allowed in shop area. Shoes must fully cover feet. No worn or shredded clothing allowed due to machines and metal shavings. You will not be allowed to work in shop with any of the above violations.

 4. No food or drink allowed in shop area.

 5. No tobacco products allowed in shop area.

 6. No alcohol or drugs.

 7. Absolutely No Horseplay!!!  Due to the nature of work and in practice of professional work ethic, horseplay will not be tolerated in any form.

 8. No Profanity!

 9. Safety glasses will be worn at all times in a work area.

10. Face shields will be worn when operating machinery. (i.e. drill presses, grinders, cut-off tools)

11. Know where the closest fire extinguisher is located to your work area. Know where the closest exit is to your work area. Know where MSDS material is located. Know where eye wash is located. Know where first aid kit is located.

12. Inform instructor of any accidents no matter how small.

13. Do not leave class without informing instructor.

14. Watch out for others. They may be unaware of a potential hazard.

NOTE: Any violations may warrant significant grade reduction. Severity of violation may warrant expulsion from class or complete expulsion from course. Safety is taken seriously at Amarillo College.

Grading Criteria

No grading criteria available

Attendance

Attendance and Time Policies

Punctual and regular attendance is a requirement in all classroom, laboratory and shop sessions.  Excused absences are: sickness or injury, with a doctor's statement.  All other absences are unexcused.

When a student's lack of attendance results in failure to satisfactorily complete course objectives, the student will be warned in writing that he/she may fail the course unless arrangements are made with the instructor.  Time will be made up at the discretion of the instructor based upon their instructional work load.  Make up time and material must occur before the final exam.  When unexcused absences exceed ten percent  of a course, students will receive the grade of "F".

Final tests will not be taken until all time (including the time missed during the final test) for the course is made up.

1. EXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or quiz will be made up without penalty.  Make-up exam or quiz will be taken at the CONVENIENCE of the instructor.

2. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES during a regular exam or final exam will result in a maximum possible test grade of 70 percent, when the test is taken.

TARDINESS

Time missed by any student arriving in class after attendance is taken will be made up before he/she can take the final test.

REPEATED TARDINESS

A student's tardiness, (3 or more), may result in:

1. A written warning against further tardiness from the instructor.

2. Being placed on probation for the course.
 
3. Being issued a grade of "F" for the course.

The instructor may choose to begin class/lecture by securing the classroom door to prevent interruptions by late arriving students.  It is in the student's best interest to be in class early.

If a student arrives late and is "locked out", he/she may rejoin the class at the next scheduled break time.  Attendance begins when the student rejoins the class.

Calendar

Additional Information

A. 1                Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance.

A. 2               Calculate and measure electrical power.

A. 3                Measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.

A. 4                Determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.

A. 5               Read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions.

A. 6               Inspect and service batteries.