Basic Electrical Theory Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

ELPT-1311-006 Basic Electrical Theory

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: MCHN 1343 and ETWR 1391

Course Description

Basic theory and practice of electrical circuits. Includes calculations as applied to alternating and direct current.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Textbooks required for this course:

  Electricity Principles & Applications 8^th Edition       Author: Richard J Fowler 

             ISBN #: 978-0-07-337376-8                              Publisher: McGraw Hill

 Ugly’s Electrical References, Spiral Bound, 2014 Edition  Jones and Bartlett Learning

             ISBN#: 13: 978-1-4496-9077-9

Supplies

Required Supplies:

  Notebook, Paper, pens, and pencils, minimum 1GB flash drive.

Scientific Calculator Texas Instruments TI 36X Pro - Cell phone calculators    &n

Student Performance

Students will distinguish the differences of AC and DC electrical circuits including:

1. Electron theory flow

2. Electrical terms

3. Ohms Law

4. Kirchhoff’s Laws

5. Watt’s Laws

6. Inductive and capacitive circuits

7. Series, parallel, and combination circuits

8. Use an oscilloscope to test circuits, determine frequency, show phase shifts

9. Use multimeters

10. Read and draw basic ladder diagrams

11. Students will be able to distinguish differences between AC and DC electrical circuits

12. Measure and interpret electrical values in circuits with the use of multimeters

13. Calculate ohms, volts, amps, and power of electrical circuits

14. Learn and practice electrical safety

             15. Explain how electricity is produced in magnetic fields

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Expected Student Behavior

Cell phones and pagers WILL be silenced 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. No jewelry, shorts, sandals or flip-flops allowed in labs. Absolutely no horse play allowed. 

Notebook & Class Equipment:

Students should to take notes during lectures, and to turn in a notebook for grading prior to the final exam. Notebook should contain handouts, formula sheets, test, assignments, and task list.

Shop Policy:

Read safety handouts provided, use common sense, maintain safe shop practices, keep your Lab clean, and orderly. Keep all safety shields/guards, and equipment in place at all times. Notify your Instructor of faulty wiring/equipment, worn or damaged tools, or missing parts. No horseplay is allowed whatsoever. Academic disciplinary measures will be promptly administered to offending person(s). Please help the Instructor to maintain order so that he can be free to use your time for more effective teaching, and less time housekeeping. We all can enjoy the benefits of an effective and conducive learning environment. Remember to use your safety glasses when entering the shop area. Always perform proper Lock-out / Tag-out.

Tools & Equipment:

Failure to bring needed equipment will count as an absence. All tools should be properly used and cared for, thus allowing for longevity and safety of both the user and the tool.

Stealing, vandalism, or pilferage will be dealt with severely!! No drugs, tobacco, drinks, or food allowed!

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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

Course Evaluations:

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period. Unless the instructor specifies otherwise, all homework is due at the beginning of the next class.

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

Homework/ Attendance          30%

Course Exams                       30%

Labs                                       30%

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:

Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement, and obligation for learning. Please remember the deadline for dropping a class at AC 12/03/14.

If you fail to attend regularly, and do not officially drop the course by that deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

Three tardies will count as an absence.

Three absences will result in a loss of 10 points off the final grade.

Five absences will result in the student being advised to officially withdraw from the course by the instructor.

Attendance will be taken for lecture and labs, leaving early or missing either will result in an absence for the entire class period. The attendance grade is included in the professionalism category.

Students absent during a chapter quiz or exam will be required to contact the instructor to schedule a makeup exam. This exam will be scheduled at an alternate time outside of the regularly scheduled class time. The makeup quiz or exam may be in essay format at a time designated by the instructor. There will be no makeup for pop-quizzes. Making up a test will be at the discretion of the instructor.

It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed in class by their absence(s). In the case a student misses, the material will be found on ACConnect or your fellow students.

It is the responsibility of the student to attend scheduled open computer lab times to makeup missed computer labs due to absences.

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