COURSE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: CETT 1305- A.C. Circuits COURSE (CATALOG) DESCRIPTION A study of the fundamentals of alternating current including series and parallel AC circuits, phasors, capacitive, and inductive networks, transformers, and resonance. PRE-REQUISITES: Take CETT-1303(41052) or IEIR-1302(36320); Minimum grade C, CR. Instructor: Edwardo Leos Office: Bldg PM; Room 212 Office Hours: See Schedule on Moodle Phone: 956-364-4674 E-mail: eleos27255@tstc.edu STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to perform the following tasks: A. Operate test equipment. B. Identify various sources of electricity in alternating (AC) circuits. C. Analyze AC circuits using applicable mathematical formulas. D. Troubleshoot various AC circuits using schematic diagrams. LEARNING OUTCOMES BY UNITS: A. Introduction to AC circuit theory 1. Describe electromagnetism, electromagnetic devices, and sinusoidal waveforms 2. Analyze voltage, current, and angular measurements of sine waves 3. Analyze AC circuits B. Capacitors and RC circuits 1. Analyze capacitors in series/parallel configurations as well as in AC/DC circuits
2. Analyze series RC circuits 3. Analyze parallel RC circuits C. Inductors and RL circuits 1. Analyze inductors in series/parallel configurations as well as in AC/DC circuits 2. Analyze series RL circuits 3. Analyze parallel RL circuits D. Transformers and impedance matching 1. Analyze step-up and step-down transformers 2. Analyze reflected loads 3. Analyze transformers used in impedance matching E. Summarize AC circuit theory to evaluate complex 1. Analyze series RLC circuits 2. Analyze parallel RLC circuits 3. Analyze series/parallel resonant circuits COURSE SCHEDULE WEEK Lecture Topics Required / Recommended Readings / Electronic Resources 1 -Electromagnetism, Electromagnetic Devices, Sinusoidal Waveform. course. https://mycourses.tstc.edu/ 2 -Voltage, Current, and Angular Measurement of Sine Waves. -Lab 1 3 -Analysis of AC Circuits. -Lab 2 4 -Capacitors, Series Capacitors, Parallel Capacitors, Capacitors in DC and AC Circuits. -Lab 3 course. course. course. 5 -Analysis of Series RC Circuits. -Lab 4 -Unit Test #1 course.
6 -Analysis of Parallel RC Circuits. -Lab 5 -Lab Test #1 7 -Inductors, Series Inductors, Parallel Inductors, Inductors in DC and AC Circuits. -Lab 6 8 -Analysis of Series RL Circuits. -Lab 7 9 -Analysis of Parallel RL Circuits. -Lab 8 10 -Analysis of Series RLC Circuits. -Lab 9 -Unit Test #2 11 -Analysis of Parallel RLC Circuits. -Lab 10 -Lab Test #2 12 -Series Resonant and Parallel Resonant Filters. -Lab 11 13 -Basic Transformers, Step-up, Step-down Transformers. -Lab 12 14 -Impedance Matching, Reflected Load. -Lab 13 -Lab Test #3 15 -Final Exam
TEXTBOOK/REFERENCE MATERIAL/SUPPLIES: 1. Electric Circuits Fundamentals 8 th edition; by Thomas L. Floyd, Prentice Hall, 2010. ISBN-10: 013507293X, ISBN-13: 9780135072936. 2. Lab Kit#: TSTC-MC1 (call and ask for Savita; (800) 717-2272) or equivalent. 3. Scientific Calculator (TI-30 or equal). *Cell phones WILL NOT be allowed during any testing, only calculators. 4. SCAN-TRON for unit exams and final 5. Writing materials for taking notes. 6. Wire cutter / stripper tool (MANDATORY), needle nose pliers, screwdrivers (Multi-bit screwdriver optional). Students may vary in their competency levels on these abilities. You can expect to acquire these abilities only if you honor all course policies, attend classes regularly, complete all assigned work in good faith and on time, and meet all other course expectations of you as a student. GRADING CRITERIA Lab Practicals 40% Unit Exams.....35% Assignments......10% Final Exam.15% GRADING SCALE 90 100% = A 80 89 % = B 70 79 % = C 60 69 % = D 59% or less = F NOTE: The instructor may give up to three extra points, towards the final grade, for good attendance. 100-90%: 3 points, 89% - 80%: 2 points, and 79% - 70% - 1 point. MAKE UP OF LATE UNIT EXAMS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Make-up of late unit exams and assignments will be allowed. YOU have to notify the instructor, ahead of time, concerning which unit exam or lab practical you will be making up. There will be repercussions for late assignments, and they are as follows: A. 10 points deducted on late unit exams (late unit exams can only be made up on the day of the following unit exam). ANY bonus points towards any test will be forfeited if the test is late.
B. 10 points deducted on late lab practicals (late lab practicals can only be made up on the day of the following lab practical). Late Lab practicals can only be made up within two weeks of the due date. ANY bonus points towards any lab will be forfeited if the lab is late. C. 5 points deducted on late assignments. Late assignments can only be made up within two weeks of the due date D. NOTE!!! 20 points will be deducted if the student does not put away all the materials used for lab at the end of the lab session. E. No further late work will be accepted two weeks prior to finals; consequently, this will automatically constitute a zero grade on the late assignment. DEPARTMENT PARTICIPATION POLICY: It will be the student s responsibility to read all assigned materials, complete all homework or class assignments as well as all laboratory exercises. The student will be expected to attend all lectures. There will be open discussion and analysis of all circuitry in which your participation is expected. You are expected to attend all classes - both theory and labs. Arrive on time, the instructor is not required to provide the student with missed lecture material if he/she does not attend the class/lab session or has not made arrangements prior to the absence. Failure to comply with lawful direction of a classroom instructor is a disruption for all students enrolled in the class. Cheating violations include, but are not limited to: (1) obtaining an examination, classroom activity, or laboratory exercise by stealing or collusion; (2) discovering the content of an examination, classroom activity, laboratory exercise, or homework assignment before it is given; (3) using an unauthorized source of information during an examination, classroom activity, laboratory exercise, or homework assignment; (4) taking an examination or turning in homework for another person; (5) using any unauthorized form of electronic communication device during an examination, classroom activity, or laboratory exercise; (6) Plagiarism. Plagiarism is the using, stating, offering, or reporting as one s own, an idea, expression, or production of another person without proper credit. If caught cheating you will get a zero! Instructors cannot drop students or award grades of W based on non-attendance. If you fall behind during the semester and are unable to catch up, it is the student s responsibility to drop the course prior to the last day for withdrawal, without incurring a grade of F. The withdrawal process will not be initiated by the instructor.
Protocol for Course Grievances If for any reason a student finds or feels that they have a concern about this course the steps as outlined must be followed consecutively if they are not the student will be sent back to the previous step. Step 1. Any concerns that a student may have needs to be addressed in written form. Each item of concern will be in bullet format so that the instructor can address each concern. The concern(s) must be given to the instructor so that he/she is aware of the concern(s). If more than one student has a concern each student will have to submit the concern that they have in written form. The instructor will have three days to address the concerns and write a response. The instructor and student will meet in the instructor s office to address each concern and draw a satisfactory resolution. If a satisfactory resolution is not reached then the concerns move to Step 2. Step 2. Any concerns that have not reached a satisfactory resolution will need to be submitted to the Department chair. Each item of concern that did not reach a satisfactory resolution will be submitted in bullet form and an explanation of why it was deemed unsatisfactory. The Department Chair has three day to review the concerns. The Department Chair will call a meeting with the student and instructor. Only extreme concerns will be at the Division Director level or higher. ELECTRONIC DEVICES: Pagers, cell phones, music players etc... are not to be used during lecture. Cell phones and pagers will need to be turned off or set to vibrate. You may use cell phones, but only in the hallway. Be considerate of the distraction caused to others by these devices. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: It is expected that... 1. Your behavior is pleasant and courteous to everyone. 2. You do not eat or drink while at the lab bench. 3. You keep your work area clean (pick up after yourself). 4. You put equipment, Components (resistors, capacitors, coils, relays, LEDs, manuals, cables, meters, ETC ), away when you have completed your tasks. 5. You do not hold personal conversations during lecture. 6. You practice SAFETY!!!
TREATMENT OF THREATS: "TSTC Harlingen faculty, staff, and students are asked to report all threats, perceived or real, immediately to College Police located in the Auxiliary Building. If the threat is imminent, the College Police emergency phone line at: (956-364-4220 or 911) from a cell phone or (ext. 4220 or 9-911) from a land-line phone on campus should be called. College Police will then coordinate the proper response in accordance with State and federal laws and TSTC System/College rules and regulations. After hours (after 5pm) or on weekends, the (956) 364-4220 number automatically rolls over to the COPS Line (956) 873-2677. All buildings now have the emergency numbers on the entrance doors. All other issues pertaining to student conduct, standards, policy and expectations will be in accordance with TSTC Student Handbook. ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: If you have a documented disability which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as the instructor has outlined and/or if you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact (956) 364-4520 or visit Support Services Office located in Tech Prep Bldg. P as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. Copyright Statement: The materials used in the course (textbooks, handouts, media files (podcast, MP3, Videos, RSS Feeds), and all instructional resources on the colleges Learning Management System (Moodle) are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in this course, and are only to be used for instructional use, activities associated with, and for the duration of the course. By "handouts," this means all materials generated for this course, which includes but are not limited to syllabi, quizzes, exams, lab problems, in-class materials, review sheets, and any additional materials. These materials may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act. These materials may not be reproduced, displayed, modified or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder or TSTC. For further information contact your instructor. Communicating with your instructor (MyMail Email System): The use of Your Mymail TSTC College student e-mail account will be the only way to receive official notices from the college. When communicating with instructors and/or employees of the college you are required to use your TSTC Mymail student e-mail address. If you choose to forward your e-mail to another account, please be advised that all communication from and within the college will use your Mymail student e-mail. Student Success Office:
Students can go to the Student Success office for information on tutoring and supplemental instruction schedules. The Student Success Office provides a variety of programs to enhance student's learning to achieve educational success. The following website can also be accessed for more information http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu/oss/ossprograms.aspx Office_of_Stud_Suce s_info.doc Emergency/Safety Notice: In the event of an emergency, students should familiarize themselves with building and classrooms emergency exits/evacuation routes and be able to locate the nearest fire extinguisher. When an emergency alarm is activated, students should immediately leave the classroom, exit the building, and go to a designated safe area until clearance is given to go back into the building. Students should also register and be familiar with the Emergency Notification System. NOTE: Any changes to this Course Information Sheet will be provided in writing to the student.