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Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
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EECT-2335-001 Telecommunications
A study of modern telecommunications systems incorporating microwave, satellite, optical and wire/cable-based communications systems. Instruction in installation, testing and maintenance of communications systems components.
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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
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)
On Campus Course
Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation
Author: Sunit Kumar Sen
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 978-1-4665-8676-5
Required Supplies:
- spiral notebook or binder to maintain class lecture and lab notes.
- pens or pencils
Required Technical Tools:
-Digital multimeter capable of measuring up to 10 amps AC/DC with 10M-ohm impedance
-1/8th inch screwdriver
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- 1/4" flat blade screwdriver
- Wire stripper/ cutters
- Needle nose pliers (Optional)
Required Safety Attire for Lab Access:
- Safety glasses
- Long pants
- Closed toe shoes
- Tucked in shirts
Students attend Amarillo College to learn a trade or skills to become employed and to become successful. Most employers will require employees to provide their own hand tools on the job. Employers are also under law to provide safe workplaces in which employees learn safety practices through company safety training and programs. Employees will also be expected to company dress policies. In this course, part of your training will be to incorporate these topics into the course. Safety, tool use, and proper work dress will be utilized and stressed in this course.
Describe the operation of major components of microwave, satellite, optical, and wire/cable based communication systems. Install, test, and maintain major components of microwave, satellite, optical, and wire/cable based systems.
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".
Pagers and cell phones must be turned off in the lectures.
Food and drinks may be allowed in non-computer classrooms, but may not be allowed in computer labs.
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.
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Chapter Exams |
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Final Exam |
20% |
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Labs |
40% |
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Attendence |
20% |
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A = 90 to 100; B = 80-89; C = 70-79; D = 60-69; F = Below 60 |
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The opportunity to make-up an exam and/or lab will be determined by the circumstances of each individual, permitted at the discretion of the instructor. The time and place for a make-up test will be determined by the instructor. All cell phones must be put away during exams and quizzes. All students must take the final exam to successfully complete the requirements of the course. A grade of 60 (D) or better must be made on the final exam to pass the class. All labs will require that a lab write up/paper be written. The lab paper should include a tool list, materials list and step by step description of the procedure. The paper will be graded on completeness of tool and materials lists, thoroughness of the procedure descriptions, spelling, grammar and neatness. The write up will count for 50% (50 points) of the lab grade. |
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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. |
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Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00p until 9:50p.
Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement and obligation for learning and successful completion of the class. Students are expected to regularly attend scheduled classes. Students will be credited as being in attendance when in the classroom, and/or lab, when roll is taken, and still being in attendance until the class, and/or lab, is dismissed by the instructor. Class will start at the time printed in the official Amarillo College Schedule of Classes.A daily attendance/professionalism grade will be given. Daily attendance/professionalism grade is 100 points. 20 points will be deducted for being late to class. 20 points will be deducted for leaving early. 40 points will be deducted for not wearing an appropriate AC logo shirt.
There will be no free absences and each absence will be counted against a student's grade for the course. Historically, every two absences will lower the student letter grade by one grade level.
It is the responsibility of the student to make up any work missed due to absences and to gain missed lecture notes through outside reading and/or notes from classmates.
The deadline for officially dropping this class is printed in the Amarillo College Schedule of Classes (December 6, 2017). If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.
If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.
Day 1 - Course syllabus and expectations, lab safety practices and Vocabulary.
Day 2 - Chapter 1- Data communications, Networking overview. Lab activity 1.
Day 3 - Chapter 2- Networking, WAN systems
Day 4 - Chapters 3 - Network Models, Chapter 4 - Networking in Automation, SCADA, Quiz 1 review.
Day 5 - Quiz #1, Chapter 5 - Fieldbuses, Chapter 6- HART I
Day 6 - Chapter 6- HART II, Cabling Types
Day 7 - Chapter 17- Wiring, Installation and Commissioning
Day 8 - Chapter 18 Wireless Communication, Chapter 19- Wireless HART, Quiz 2 review.
Day 9 - Quiz #2, Chapter 7- Foundation Fieldbus
Day 10- Chapter 8- Profibus
Day 11- Chapter 9- Modbus & Modbus Plus, Chapter 10 - CANbus
Day 12- Quiz #3, Chapter 11- Devicenet, Chapter 12 - AS-i
Day 13- Chapter 13- Seriplex, Chapter 14 - Interbus-s, Chapter 15 - Control net
Day 14- Chapter 16- Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus Systems
Day 15- Final Review, Finish Trainer circuits.
Day 16- FINAL EXAM – 07/15/2021
*Course calendar may be altered due to severe weather, campus closings, and special events.
**Field trips will be scheduled as available. All students participating in any field trip must have completed a Student Liability Waiver prior to trip date.
Last day to drop July 2, 2021
Final Exam July 15, 2021
06/03/21 5:37 PM
06/03/21 5:42 PM