Industrial Electronics Syllabus for 2022-2023
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Course

ELMT-2333-0020 Industrial Electronics

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: IEIR 1312 - minimum grade of C

Course Description

Devices, circuits and systems primarily used in automated manufacturing and/or process control including computer controls and interfacing between mechanical, electrical, electronic and computer equipment. Includes presentation of programming schemes.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Electronics for Electricians 7th Ed.

Author: Stephen L. Herman

Publisher: Cengage Learning

ISBN: 1-305-50599-9

Supplies

Student will be required to have a spiral notebook or binder, and pens or pencils to maintain class lecture and lab notes. 

Tool List.

DMM capable of measuring from .001ma to 10ma with high impediance.

Safety Glasses or goggles.

work gloves (preferably leather)

Pocket Screwdriver with reversible shank, ie phillips, common head.

4 inch shank #2 phillips screwdriver.

4 Inch Shank 1/4 inch tip common Screwdriver.

8 inch wirestripper #22 awg thru 310 ( close to that range)

6 inch needle nose pliers.

Required Safety attire - Labs Only

Long pants

Closed toe shoes

Tucked in shirts

Safety glasses

ALSO NOTE:  NO JEWELRY WILL BE WORN IN THE LABS

Student Performance

The student shall demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the Industrial Electronics involved in the operation of automated processes in manufacturing and production of  goods and products. This will include the operation of automatic control systems for service systems, monitoring, security, and general solid state technology. 

1. Utilize and interpret sensor process sensor data
2. Display the ability to display and utilize smart controller

     3. Explain the operation and the circuitry of fuzzy logic and draw a simple circuit

End-of-Course Outcomes:

• Describe how electronic input and output circuits are used to control automated manufacturing and/or process systems;
• identify basic elements used for input, output, timing, and control;
• define how programmable electronic systems use input data to alter output responses;
• troubleshoot a representative system;
• demonstrate how system operation can be altered with software programming.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

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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

Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices are to be silenced during lectures and labs, and put away during exams.

Food and drinks will be allowed in non-computer classroom, but will 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.

Grading Criteria

Course Evaluations:

Students should complete all performance tasks on time at REQUIRED MASTERY LEVEL. Tasks, projects, and various assignments will be scored based on time; accuracy; neatness; completeness; procedure; skill; detail; motivation and attitude; safety practices; clean up; care of manuals, logbooks, and references; and other grading criteria. No task shall be rated until assignment is complete. Complete shall include condition and cleanliness of equipment; clean up of work areas; tool condition and return; all projects, supplies and materials being stored properly. Failure to bring books, notes, notebook, and equipment for a given class may result in a failing grade for that class period.

Final (Overall) Grade Policy:

The final overall grade will be computed by using the percentages as follows:

Attendance/Professionalism   10%

Homework 15%

Quizzes  20% (Cell phones must be put away during quizzes. Students caught using a cell phone during the quiz will receive a failing grade for that quiz.)

Labs/Activities   35%

Final exam   20%*(Cell phones must be put away during the final. Students caught using a cell phone during the final will receive a failing grade for the final.)

* A grade of 70 (C) or better must be made on the final for successful completion of the class.

  Students are responsible for getting notes from other students when absent. Lab activities will continue on schedule. There will not be special lab sessions for making up missed assignments. 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.

Attendance

Attendance in class is regarded as a requirement and obligation for learning. Students are expected to regularly attend scheduled classes. Students will start each class with 100 points towards their Attendance/Professionalism grade. 40 points will be deducted for being tardy/late. 40 points will be deducted for leaving before the Instructor releases the class for that day. 30 points will be given for an absence if notice of the absence is given before the beginning of class. This can be in the form of an E-mail with a time stamp showing that it was received before class start time, a voice mail with a time stamp showing the call was made before the start of class, or in person to the Instructor. 50 points will be deducted for not wearing the required AC logo shirt. 40 points will be deducted for not having the required tools or materials ready for use in class.

The deadline for dropping this course is in the course catalog and in the "Additional Information" section at the end of this syllabus.  If you stop attending class and do not officially drop the course by this deadline, you will receive an “F” for the course.

Four (4) or more absences in any one semester may be cause for students to receive a failing grade for the course.

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.

If you are going to be late or absent, please notify the instructor as soon as possible.

Calendar

Additional Information

First Day of Class  05/22/2023

Final Exam 06/30/2023

Last Day to Withdraw  06/