Electromechanical Systems Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

ELMT-2341-020 Electromechanical Systems

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: ELMT 1301 - minimum grade of C and Instructor Consent. Final semester.

Course Description

Application of electromechanical systems. Emphasizes programmable control devices and solid state systems.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

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On Campus Course

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Calendar

Day One Homework Exam Lab

Review Syllabus

Class Expectations

Review Ohms Law

Terminology

     
Day Two Homework Exam Lab

Voltage Dividers

Discrete Controls Inputs and Output Devices

Read Chapters 1 - 4

Answer Odd Review Questions Chps 1 - 4

   
Day Three Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 1- 4

Semiconductors and Resistors

Power Rating and Heat Sinking Components

Measuring Instruments

Read Chapters 5 - 7

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 5 - 7

   
Day Four Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 5 - 7

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs), Photodiodes, and Cad Cells

Single - Phase Rectifiers

The Polyphase Rectifiers

Read Chapters 8 - 9

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 8 - 9

   
Day Five Homework Exam Lab

Labor Day

 

   
Day Six Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 8 - 9

Filters and Surge Suppressors

Special Diodes

Read Chapters 10 - 13

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 10 - 13

Quiz 1  
Day Seven Homework Exam Lab

Chapter 10 - 13

The Transistor

The Transistor Switch

The Transistor Amplifier

The Darlington Amplifier

Read Chapters 14 - 16

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 14 - 16

   
Day Eight Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 14 -16

Field Effect Transistors

Current Generators

The Unijunction Transistor

Read Chapters 17 - 21

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 17 - 21

   
Day Nine Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 17 -21

The SCR in DC Circuit

The SCR in AC Circuit

Phase Shifting an SCR

UJT Phase Shifting for an SCR

SCR Control of a Full - Wave Rectifier

Read Chapters 23 - 27

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 23 - 27

Quiz 2  
Day Ten Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 23 -27

The Diac and Silicon Bilateral Switch

The Triac

Phase Shifting the Triac

Other Methods of AC Voltage Control

The Solid State Relay

Read Chapters 28 - 33

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 28 - 33

Quiz 2Quiz 2  
Day Eleven Homework Exam Lab

Chapter 28 - 33

Oscillator

The DC to DC Voltage doubler

The Off - Delay Timer

The On - Delay Timer

The Pulse Timer

The 555 Timer

Read Chapters 38 - 40

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 38 - 40

Quiz 3  
Day Twelve Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 38-40

The Operational Amplifier

The 741 Op Amp level Detector

The 741 Op Amp used as an Oscillator

Read Chapters 41 - 43

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 41 - 43

   
Day Thirteen Homework Exam Lab

Chapters 41 - 43

Voltage Regulators

Number Systems

Digital Logic

Read Chapters 45 - 49

Answer Odd Review Questions Chs 45 - 49

   
Day Fourteen Homework Exam Lab

Chapter 45 - 49

Design of Circuit #1

Design of Circuit #2

Design of Circuit #3

Design of Circuit #4

Design of Circuit #5

Study for Review Quiz 4  
Day Fifteen Homework Exam Lab
Review Study for Final Exam    
Day Sixteen Homework Exam Lab
Final Exam   Final Exam  

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Syllabus Created on:

08/25/20 9:53 AM

Last Edited on:

10/17/21 5:42 PM