ASHLAND COMMUNITY & TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Class Syllabus

 

Course Name: Basic Electronics      

Room Number:    152                                            Prefix: EES101

Credit Hours:       4.0                                             Term:  Spring 11

Instructors:          Robert Chaffins,                        Class

Professor                                   Times: M, W;   1:15 pm-3:15 pm

Office:                   Building 5, Room 515                                                      

Office Phone:       (606) 326-2478              

Email Address:     robert.chaffins@kctcs.edu

Office Hours:       M-F 7:30-8:00am,  M-F  3:00-3:30pm

Prerequisites:       None

Textbook:             Delmar’s Standard Textbook of Electricity; Fourth Edition

Instructor’s Webpage Address:  http://webs.ashlandctc.org/rchaffins/ 

 

Course Description:  Provides the foundation for further study in technologies related to electricity or electronics.  Addresses the following areas: basic electrical components and their properties, quantities, and units of measurement; calculation of voltage, current, resistance, energy, and power using Ohm’s Law; construction and analysis of series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits; principles of magnetism and electromagnetism; alternating current and voltage; reactive components; construction and analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuits; sinusoidal and other waveforms. 

 

Course Objectives:          At the end of this course the student will demonstrate a basic understanding of the application of Electronics to the Power Industry.  The student will be able to discuss basic electrical components and their properties, quantities, and units of measurement; calculation of voltage, current, resistance, energy, and power using Ohm’s Law; construction and analysis of series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits; principles of magnetism and electromagnetism; alternating current and voltage; reactive components; construction and analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuits; sinusoidal and other waveforms. 

 

Upon completion of this course, the student can:

 

1.         Describe and define basic electrical components and their properties, quantities, and units of measurement.

2.         Demonstrate the ability to calculate voltage, current, resistance, energy, and power using Ohm’s Law.

3.         Describe the similarities, differences, and uniqueness in the construction and analysis of series, parallel, and series/parallel circuits.

4.         Describe and define the principles of magnetism and electromagnetism.

5.         Demonstrate a safe workplace attitude while performing assigned tasks in classroom and labs.

6.          Discuss the use, application, and relationship of alternating current and voltage.

7.         Describe the similarities, differences, and uniqueness in the construction and analysis of RC, RL, and RLC circuits.

8.         Describe the similarities, differences, and uniqueness sinusoidal and other waveforms.

  

 

 

 

Evaluation and Grading Policies: There will be five (5) tests given worth 100 points each (may be subject to change).  Your grade will be calculated on a strait percentage. Total all your scores and divide by the total possible.  (Ie:  90 + 95 + 85 + 90 + 90 = 450 / 500 = .9 or 90% which is an A).

 

Grading scale:        90-100         A

                              80-89           B

                              70-79           C

60-69           D

  0-59           E

 

Course Requirement:   Successful completion for an APT course requires the student to earn a minimum 70% score.   Failure of an APT student to earn a minimum of 70% will result in unsuccessful completion of EES101.

 

Attendance Policy:         

 

Attendance is very important in any APT course.  Your attendance is definitely a part of your grade.  For this reason, after 4 absences without documentation, your final grade will be lowered one letter grade, after 8 absences your final grade will be lowered 2 letter grades, etc.  Students are expected to be on time and remain the entire class period.  Please turn off your cell phone and or pager during class time.

 

Non-Discrimination Policy:

 

Ashland Community & Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in training or employment practices in accordance with Title VI, Title IX of the Vocational Education Amendment Act of 1976 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Inquiries concerning the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Title VI/IX/Section 504 Coordinator of the school.

 

Class Schedule**

 

First day of Class       January 10, 2011

 

Last day of Class        May 03, 2011

 

Finals                          May 11, 2011

 

**All coursework for EES101 must be completed by the Finals date.

 

Incomplete Grades:

 

            A grade of “I” (Incomplete) for this class will only be given under extreme circumstances and is solely at the discretion of the instructor.  If a grade of “I” is given to a student, that student must complete the course requirements within 2 weeks of the last class day of the semester.  If a student is unable to complete the course requirements and feels a grade of “I” is appropriate, the student must present a written explanation as to why they feel an “I” should be given to them.  Failure to submit this written explanation before the last class day of the semester will void the student’s right to appeal their grade and they will be given the grade they have earned up to that point.  Please note that only in extreme circumstances will this written appeal be granted.  

 

Withdrawal from Class:

A student may withdraw from class and receive no grade if they officially drop the course by

            January 14, 2011.

 

            A student may withdraw from class and receive a grade of “W” if they officially drop the course by March 02, 2011

  

            A student, at the discretion of the instructor, may withdraw from class and receive a grade of “W” if they officially drop the course by May 02, 2011.  Please note that the student will not be allowed to withdraw from this class after this date unless it is under extreme circumstances. If a student is allowed to withdraw after this date for any reason, they will receive either a “W” or “I”; whichever is appropriate for that student based on the grades they have received up to the point of the withdrawal date.  

 

Student code of conduct:

Students are required to adhere to the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct.  This can be found at www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm.  There is also a hard copy in the APT office.

 

Return to Title IV:

 If you are receiving Title IV funds (Financial aid, grants, or loans) and you do not complete or prematurely withdraw from this course, you could owe a portion of the money back!  Please check with the Financial Aid office BEFORE dropping this or any class.  

   

2.1 Academic Honesty Policy:

 

The KCTCS faculty and students are bound by principles of truth and honesty that are recognized as fundamental for a community of teachers and scholars. The college expects students and faculty to honor, and faculty to enforce, these academic principles. The college affirms that it will not tolerate academic dishonesty including, but not limited to, violation of academic rights of students (section 2.2) and student offenses (section 2.3).

 

Students may refer to Section II of the Kentucky Community and Technical College Code of Student Conduct for information on Academic Rights, Academic Offenses and the student’s right to appeal. http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm

 

Since the nature of the training is for securing of a job, it is imperative that the student present themselves with honesty and professionalism.  The workplace will not tolerate any type of dishonesty. With this in mind, any student violating the academic honesty policy will receive a failing grade for the course.  If the instructor chooses the sanction which assigns a failing grade for the course, the instructor shall notify the division chair, the chief executive officer or designee, and the registrar.

 

Disabilities Statement:

Ashland Community and Technical College is committed to ensuring that all students with disabilities have an equal opportunity in the pursuit of their educational objectives.  If you have any type of disability and need accommodations, contact the Disabled Student Services Coordinator at 606-326-2051 or in Room 220B.  You MUST also inform your instructor(s) of your special needs at the beginning of the semester.

 

Note: If you have a disability that requires any type of accommodation, please see me as soon as possible. If you have not already done so, I will direct you to “Disabled Student Services” to meet with ACTC’s DSS coordinator. At that time, the three of us will discuss any appropriate accommodation(s) that need to be made.

 

 

Instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to the syllabus during the semester.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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While no influenza pandemic exists at present,

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This flyer lists measures that you can take to protect yourself and your family from annual

flu and in the event of an influenza pandemic.

 

PROTECT YOURSELF

AND THOSE AROUND YOU

 

• Get annual influenza injections for yourself and your family members.

• Cover nose and mouth with tissue when sneezing, coughing,

   or blowing your nose.

• Frequently wash hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer.

• Avoid crowds at school or at work.

• Stay home if you are sneezing, and have cough and fever.

• See a health care provider if you are sneezing and have cough and fever.

   Follow his or her instructions.

• Get plenty of bed rest.

 

PREPARE

Have on hand the following:

 

• Fresh water

• Canned and/or dried food

• Can opener

• Baby food and formula

• Diapers

• Medications

• First aid equipment

• Warm blankets

• Cell phone with batteries

• Battery-powered radio with extra batteries

• Personal comfort items

• Children’s entertainment items

• Face and nose protection

• Large trash bags with ties

• Pet supplies

 

PLAN

 

• Have a family emergency plan for work and school.

• Have record of medical histories.

• Have on hand social security numbers.

• Have contact information for children and family members.

• Check on your neighbors and the elderly.

• Locate the ACTC web-site for information and closing updates.

• Listen to television, radio for closing updates.

 

 

Robert Chaffins

robert.chaffins@kctcs.edu                     606.326.2478

 

 

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