Electrical/Electronics Drafting Syllabus for 2020-2021
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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

Textbook is optional for the Fall 2020 semester.

Supplies

2 Paper Folders with Pockets

USB Compatible Flash Drive (8G Min)

Note Taking Supplies

Student Performance

Student will learn 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.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student 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

Student Responsibility Web Site

http://catalog.actx.edu/content.php?catoid=14&navoid=594

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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Grading Criteria

Students will be given assignments in each class that include both written and drawing tasks. Written assignments are to be typed and printed from Microsoft Word or an equivalent  word processor. Drawing Assignment are to be completed on AutoCAD.

Assignments are due one week from the date assigned. Late assignments will be lowered ten points.

 

Grading Scale

Written Assignments              20% of course grade.

Drawing Assignments            30% of course grade.

Exams                                      40% of course grade.

Final Exam                               10% of course grade.

                                                  100%

 

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Announcements, presentations, assignment instructions, grades and resources for the course, will be all on Blackboard. Please learn how to use it.

Attendance

Student is expected attend every lecture. Lab time can be used at the college or at home.

Official Drop Date for this class is October 6th, 2020.

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