Distribution Systems Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Students who wish to withdraw from a class must:

• consult with their instructor to obtain a signed academic withdrawal request form to submit to the AskAC department for processing
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• consult with their academic advisor to determine how withdrawing may affect their enrollment in future semesters
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Course

IEIR-1312-003 Distribution Systems

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: INMT 1305 and ELPT 1311 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Fundamentals of distribution systems including single-phase, three-phase and poly-phase systems. Grounding, circuit breakers, ground fault protection devices and the National Electric Code.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

NFPA 70: National Electrical Code 2017

Supplies

 

Multimeter

Tape measure

Wire stripper

Box knife

Slip joint pliers (8 inch)

Pliers

Needle nose pliers

Wire cutter pliers

Diagonal cutters (8 inches)

Screw driver (phillips head)

Screw driver (flat tip)

Safety glasses

Tool bag

Student Performance

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

Amarillo College Technical Education
Code of Professional Conduct
Welcome to the Amarillo College Technical Education Division. We wish you the best in your educational pursuit. It is our responsibility to provide you the education, training, and "hands-on" practice to become a professional in your chosen field in a safe environment. The instruction, equipment, and facilities are provided for your use as outlined by your Administration, Program Coordinator and Faculty. 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 for your safety and to foster a learning environment.
Attendance:
Unless it is an emergency, we highly recommend you not miss class. Recovery of missed information will be the responsibility of you (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 tardy. You will be required to show an acceptable understanding of the topic(s) covered during your 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 process. It is recommended that you purchase one shirt for every class in which you 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 respect 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 worn in Amarillo College buildings. All are to be removed prior to entry into buildings. Religious or medicinal attire must be discussed with your instructor and/or Department Chair. 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 and PPE is mandatory for class and laboratory participation.
Tools / Equipment / Books / Supplies / PPE:
You must come to class with the required list of tools/equipment/books/supplies/PPE listed on your syllabus in order to participate and earn credit for the day.
Conduct:
Due to the importance of maintaining a safe atmosphere for the training, disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. All students are expected to be respectful, courteous, attentive and quiet in order to support the learning environment.
Amarillo College Campuses are Smoke Free as of August 1, 2016. Smoking is permitted off of College property.
You will refrain from the use of abusive or slanderous language. There will 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. There will be a ZERO tolerance policy and 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 producing audible sounds must be silenced during class and on the laboratory/training field. All visual slides and materials are the property of the College 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 the matter with the instructor. If you are unable to resolve differences, you should seek resolution from the immediate supervisor of the instructor, or course coordinator, or Dean of Technical Education.
NOTE: Compliance with the Amarillo College Technical Education Code of Professional Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

Grading Criteria

Exams and Assignments

Exam	100 points	10	1000 points
Lab Assignments	100 points	14	1400 points
Final Exam	200 points		200 points
Total			2600 points

 

There is no make up for missed Lab assignments.

 

 Grading

2600 - 2340  points (100% - 90%)	A
2339 – 2080  points (89% - 80%)	B
2079 – 1820  points (79% - 70%)	C
1819 – 1560  points (69% - 60%)	D
1559 – 0  points (59% - 0%)	F

 

 

Attendance

Attendance  in class and lab is regarded as a requirement and an obligation for learning. It is the student's responsibility to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or notes from other students. A student is credited with attendance when present for the start of class and remains in class until dismissed by the instructor. The attendance policy may be relaxed during periods of adverse weather as stated in the Amarillo College policy for adverse weather conditions. Listen for communications through local media outlets.

Please remember the deadline for dropping a class is published in the official Amarillo College Schedule of classes. If you stop attending a class and do not officially drop the class by the published deadline, you will receive an 'F' for the course.

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Additional Information

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.