Electrical/Electronics Drafting Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

DFTG-1358-001 Electrical/Electronics Drafting

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Course Description

A study of the principles of layout of electrical and electronic drawings stressing modern representation used for block diagrams, schematic diagrams, logic diagrams, wiring/assembly drawings, printed circuit board layouts, motor control diagrams, power distribution diagrams and electrical one-line diagrams.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Drafting for Electronics, Third Edition by Louis Gary Lamit and Sandra J. Lloyd

Supplies

Two assignment folders.

Student Performance

\ 1. Cover basic electrical theory and terminology.

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\ 2. Learn to use the Design Center in AutoCAD to insert existing blocks in block library files.

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\ 3. Learn electrical  units, unit modifiers, and Ohm's Law.

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\ 4. Draw a computer program flow diagram.

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\ 5. Review series and parallel circuit rules.  Solve basic circuit problems.

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\ 6. Review rules for electronic block diagrams. 

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\ 7. Draw finished electronic block diagrams from rough sketches.

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\ 8. Review semiconductor basics.

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\ 9. Review electrical components: their purpose, symbols, and units.

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\ 10. Review rules of schematic circuit diagram construction and layout.

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\ 11. Draw electronic circuit schematic diagrams that include component symbols and reference designators.

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\ 12. Cover basics of boolean logic gates.

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\ 13. Draw a logic diagram that include logic gate symbols and conducting lines.

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\ 14. Survey types of wiring diagrams, their use and layout.

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\ 15. Draw a base-line wiring diagram.

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\ 16. Review single-phase versus three-phase power systems.

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\ 17. Draw a section of a power switchgear single-line diagram.

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\ 18. Review electric motor basics and motor control circuits.

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\ 19. Draw a section of a ladder control diagram.

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\ Use of computer-assisted drafting tools to layout block diagrams, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, control systems, and other electronics drawings.  Also covers basic electronics theory, components, and terminology.

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\ http://www.actx.edu/president/index.php?module=article&id=131

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\ It is the responsibility of the student to initiate drop or withdrawal procedures.  Students who stop attending class but do not officially drop or withdraw from this course will receive a letter grade at the end of the semester.

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\ Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact the Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436 as soon as possible. 

Grading Criteria

A - 89.5 and above

B - 79.5 to 89.4

C - 69.5 to 79.4

D - 59.5 to 69.4

F - 59.4 and below

 

The final grade will be computed as follows: 

 

 

 

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