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1. \ Analyze various solid state devices and circuits.
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2. \ Construct circuits to test.
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3. \ Troubleshoot various solid state devices.
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4. \ Describe the doping process used to fabricate semiconductor materials.
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5. \ Explain the operation of the PN junction and the purpose of forward and reverse biasing.
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6. \ Explain the operation of common linear power supply rectifier circuits.
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7. \ Calculate and measure electrical values in linear rectifier circuits.
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8. \ Calculate and measure electrical values in common emitter, common collector, and common base transistor configurations.
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9. \ Calculate and measure bias voltages for bipolar junction transistors.
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10. \ Describe the operation of junction field effect transistors.
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11. \ Demonstrate the ability to properly inspect, use, maintain, and inventory tools.
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12. \ Understand and practice proper safety procedures required in lab.
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13. \ Solve problems, communicate effectively, and build employability skills such as critical thinking, teamwork, ability, and work ethics.
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14. \ Understand all types of cultural environments.
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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 Electronics Technology Department that pagers and cell phones must be turned off or in silent mode and put in pocket or backpack in the classroom setting. Use of cell phones during lecture or lab will not be tolerated. Pagers and cell phones must be turned off and put away during all tests. Any student caught using a cell phone during a test will receive a failing grade for the test.

It is the policy of the Electronics Technology Department that food and drink may be allowed in the classroom setting, at the discretion of the instructor, but food and drink are not allowed in labs.

Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct

\ Amarillo College has the responsibility to provide you with the education, training and
\ “hands on” practice to become a professional in your chosen field. The instruction,
\ equipment, facilities and apparatus are provided for your use. Studying, practicing and
\ learning are required by you.
\ As a participating student in Amarillo College Technical Programs, you will be expected
\ to act, perform and train in a professional manner. The following rules and guidelines
\ are to be followed by everyone.

\ Attendance:
\ Unless it is an emergency, it is highly recommended that you do not miss class.
\ Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of the student. Class begins at
\ the scheduled time. If you are not in your seat in class or at the designated location
\ during laboratory exercises, you will be counted as tardy. The student will be required to
\ show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during their absence. Check
\ syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

\ Professional Attire:
\ Every student will be required to wear an approved AC logo shirt to both class and lab.
\ Shirts must be ordered through your advisor during the registration period. It is
\ recommended that each student purchase one shirt for every class in which they are
\ registered.
\ Pants will be: • clean and well maintained
\ • no large rips or tears
\ • held at the waist (i.e no sagging)
\ • blue jeans or long pants (no sweats/exercise pants)
\ • have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)
\ You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry
\ professional. As a representative of Amarillo College’s Technical Education Program
\ you shall wear your AC logo shirt while in the classroom and on the training field or in
\ the laboratory.
\ There will be no caps, hats, bandanas, beanies, or hoods allowed to be worn in the
\ classroom. Lab attire will be determined by your instructor. Please check your syllabus.
\ Your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) shall be worn when indicated by the
\ instructor in charge during any training, field, or laboratory exercises. It is your
\ responsibility to keep your equipment clean and in good shape.
\ Required professional attire is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
\ Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
\ You must show up to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE
\ listed on your syllabus in order to be allowed to participate and earn credit for the day.

\ Conduct:
\ Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere in the training field/laboratory
\ environment as well as in the classroom, any disruptive behavior will not be
\ tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in
\ order to support the learning environment.
\ There shall be no smoking except in designated areas and during designated breaks.
\ Students shall refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There is to be
\ no horseplay, fighting, harassment or misconduct by anyone. Any student who uses,
\ has in their possession, or is under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol on campus
\ or at the training field will immediately be turned over to the campus police for
\ appropriate action. This will be a ZERO tolerance policy with immediate steps taken
\ toward withdrawal from Amarillo College.
\ Anyone who is caught cheating on an exam or quiz will immediately be excused from
\ class and not allowed to return. This is an Amarillo College rule and will be strictly
\ enforced. This applies to plagiarism as well.

\ Electronic Devices:
\ All electronic devices which produce audible sounds must be silenced during class
\ and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of
\ the instructor and may be copyright protected, hence no photocopy is allowed.
\ See the syllabus for your instructor’s policy on this matter.

\ Grievances:
\ Any student who feels that there is a conflict with a course instructor should first make
\ every effort to resolve that matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve
\ differences then you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the
\ instructor or the course coordinator.

\ NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of
\ Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Grading Criteria

A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60

The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor.

(Generally, if you miss a test or assignment you will have until the next class meeting to make arrangements to turn in the missed assignment.)

The time and place for make-up test will be determined by the instructor.

The Final Exam must be taken and a passing grade of C (70) or better must be made to successfully pass this course.

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as 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 and in the Important Dates section at the end of this syllabus.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline you will receive an “F” for the course.

Students will be warned after two (2) absences and counseled by the instructor after three (3) absences.

Being tardy three (3) times will be considered one (1) absence.

Four (4) absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course.

It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or notes from classmates. 

(Generally, if you miss a test or assignment you will have until the next class meeting to make arrangements to turn in the missed assignment.)

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

Do not leave Lab early or without permission.  This is fourty percent of your grade so stay and get your labs done.  If you need to leave early, please notify the instructor before you leave or you will be counted absent for the entire class which is equal to one week of class work.

 LABATORY EXPERIMENTS:  It is the responsibility of the student to COMPLETE ALL OF THE ASSIGNED EXPERIMENTS.  To complete the experiment, the student MUST read the related material, perform the exercise, and complete the exam with a minimal grade of 80.  Students not making 80 or better, will retake the exam until the desired score is achieved. Finishing all parts of the experiment and making 80 or better on the lab’s exam is the key to passing the class.

Calendar

Additional Information

Important Dates to Remember