Electromechanical Systems Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

ELMT-2341-002 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.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Amatrol LMS Code

Supplies

Student Performance

As you know, participation in any career is essential for success. Showing up is 90% of what makes someone successful. Being an active participant and student in this course will make all the difference and help you. Listen to your peers. Talk with them. Study with them. Active participation is essential. We encourage all students to engage fully, share perspectives, and contribute to a collaborative learning environment.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Learn about your rights and responsibilities in the AC Student's Rights and Responsibilities 

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

Stay updated and informed through the AC Connect Portal. This resource will help you access course materials and important communications. In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at AC Connect   

Students 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

Notebook & Class Equipment
We encourage active learning through note-taking and classroom participation, helping you maximize your educational experience. To maintain a professional and respectful learning environment, we kindly request that students remove hats indoors, with the exception of safety equipment specific to certain technical courses (such as welding protective headgear during welding instruction).

Shop Policy
Our lab spaces are designed to be a safe and productive learning environment where every student can thrive. To ensure everyone's safety and success, we have the following collaborative guidelines:

1. Safety First
   1. Carefully review all provided safety materials.
   2. Demonstrate personal responsibility by practicing thoughtful safety awareness.
   3. Maintain a clean, organized, and well-maintained workspace.
       
2. Equipment Care
   1. Ensure all safety shields and protective guards remain in their proper position
   2. Quickly report any equipment concerns to the instructor, including:
      1. potential electrical issues
      2. worn or damaged tools
      3. missing or compromised parts
          
3. Respectful Collaboration
   1. Contribute positively during class and lab.
   2. Support instructors by staying focused on your learning.
   3. Be respectful and considerate of others.
       
4. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   1. Always wear safety glasses when entering the shop are
   2. Follow lock-out/tag-out procedures for equipment safety.
       
5. Conduct
   1. Be professional.
   2. Avoid actions that compromise safety.

Together, we create a safe, supportive, and effective learning space where everyone can grow and succeed.

Tools & Equipment
 

1. Required Equipment
   1. Demonstrate professionalism and readiness to learn by coming prepared with your tools.
   2. Use calculators and laptops to support your learning. Laptops are available to you, if needed. Speak to your instructor.
   3. Understand that daily grades reflect your preparation.
   4. Reach out if you need support accessing required equipment.
       
2. Respect for Shared Resources
   1. Use tools in ways that they were designed to be used.
   2. Let your instructor know any missing or damaged tools or equipment to support a safe learning environment.
       
3. Clean Workshop Environment
   1. Enjoy food and beverages outside the lab workspace (e.g. breakroom).
   2. Keep the lab workspace clean and safe to protect our learning environment.

Grading Criteria

Grading is based on multiple assessments, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of student performance through various formats.

Course Evaluations

We believe in your ability to achieve excellence in your coursework. Here's how we'll measure and support your success:

1. Performance Excellence
   1. Demonstrate mastery through thorough completion of all learning tasks
   2. Take pride in delivering quality work that showcases your developing skills
   3. Each project provides an opportunity to build professional expertise
2. Assessment Criteria
   1. Technical accuracy and attention to detail
   2. Efficient time management
   3. Professional presentation and organization
   4. Safe work practices
   5. Equipment care and maintenance
   6. Resource management
   7. Documentation quality
3. Project Completion Standards
   1. Properly maintained and cleaned equipment
   2. Organized and tidy work areas
   3. Well-maintained tools returned to designated locations
   4. Materials and supplies stored appropriately
4. Class Preparation
   1. Coming equipped with necessary materials
   2. Being ready to engage in hands-on learning
   3. Managing time effectively with assignments due at the start of class

Your commitment to these standards helps build the professional skills valued in your future career.

End-of-Course Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of ELMT 2341 , students will demonstrate the following:

1. Technical Skills (http://board.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/wecm//PubDispRegular.cfm?CRSID=3944)
   1. Define the relationship between voltage, current, and impedance.
   2. Calculate values of apparent, true, and reactive power.
   3. Calculate phase angle values of voltage and current.
2. Leadership Skills
   1. Leverage your unique strengths to exhibit and foster a collaborative environment.
   2. Engage as an active listener in support of team goals and quality in service and production.
   3. Learn to work effectively as part of a team, understanding the dynamics of teamwork and the importance of each member’s contribution.
3. Soft Skills
   1. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
      1. Through positive collaboration, identify, analyze, and resolve problems effectively and through proactive teamwork.
      2. Through teamwork, apply technical skills learned in this course to improve operational efficiency and safety to support organizational goals.
      3. Through adaptability, recognize in self and others diverse perspectives to achieve goals for the good of the organization and community.

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

Attendance                                      25%

Daily Quiz                                         25%

Labs                                                   25%

Final Exam                                        25%

Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. Individuals will not receive credit for making up activities and there will not be special lab sessions. Some work can be caught up during regular lab times. Missing lab activities may prevent individuals from performing advanced lab exercises for safety and expense reasons.

Approved Resources for Assessments:

Use the provided basic calculator for exams, and keep only the exam window open on your computer. Be sure to focus fully on your own work to demonstrate your understanding.

Learning Environment Guidelines:

Protect everyone's privacy and learning experience by refraining from taking photos or recordings during lectures and labs. Maintain the exam environment's integrity by keeping electronic devices stored away during tests

Academic Integrity

We uphold a zero-tolerance policy for academic dishonesty. Open discussions about academic integrity are encouraged to foster a culture of honesty.

You are required to take the final exam to pass this course.

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

Your instructor does not round up automatically, any rounding is dependent upon your professionalism grade and attendance (including arriving on time) and lab performance.

Attendance

Instructor’s Statement

Instructor communication will primarily occur through AC email. Students are encouraged to check their email regularly and to communicate professionally, promoting clarity and respect in all interactions. 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 and Professional Development Guidelines:

Attendance is crucial for your learning. If you face difficulties attending, please communicate with me to explore options. Regular attendance empowers your learning and skill development. Active participation strengthens your understanding of course material. Each class session builds essential knowledge for your professional growth

Join us for all scheduled lectures and labs to maximize your learning experience. Connect with me before class if you anticipate being absent or delayed. After three absences, we'll meet to discuss strategies for your continued success. Please review the academic calendar for important withdrawal deadlines.

Your professionalism grade reflects your engagement in both lectures and labs

Demonstrate professional workplace habits by arriving on time and participating fully. Practice time management skills that employers value.

For chapter quizzes and exams, communicate with me before the scheduled time if you cannot attend. Alternative assessment times will be arranged as needed. Make-up assessments may use essay format to showcase your understanding. In-class activities like pop quizzes and the syllabus quiz occur only during scheduled sessions.

Late assignments will receive a grade no higher than 50%, no late work accepted after 3 days past due. Timely submission is expected. To support student learning, we allow for a 25% late penalty for assignments submitted late, with clear communication regarding deadlines. Late assignments will receive a grade no higher than 50%, no late work accepted after 3 days past due. It is the responsibility of the student to gain any materials missed in class by their tardy/absence(s). In the case a student misses, the material will be found on AC Connect, textbook, or from your fellow students. Hands-on labs cannot be duplicated and can not be made up, resulting in a zero for the lab.

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

Hands-on labs cannot be duplicated and can not be made up, resulting in a zero for the lab.

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Additional Information

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 with 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 of 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, 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 the syllabus for your instructor’s policy regarding attendance.

Professional Attire: Every student will be required to present a professional image.

Attire will be:  shirts with sleeves 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/yoga pants/shorts)  have no hanging chains/loose strings (safety issue)  closed toe shoes You are expected to reflect the dignity, pride and respectfulness of an industry professional.

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 and will not be used during classroom time or in/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.

Amarillo College laptops are provided to the students for training purposes only. No personal use unless prior approval by the Instructor is granted. Misuse of an Amarillo College laptop will result in the student being removed from class and not allowed to return. Instances of approved use include, but are not limited to: student/personal email (password retrieval for on-line access), YouTube (approved training videos) or other approved sites by the Instructor. Instances of non-approved use include, but are not limited to: pornography, personal business, craigslist type ads, sale ads, sports or fantasy sports.

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 Conduct is mandatory for class participation.

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