COURSE OUTLINE SCHOOL: DEPARTMENT: PROGRAM: COURSE TITLE: COURSE CODE: School of Engineering Technology & Applied Science Advanced Manufacturing & Automation Technology (AMAT) Mechanical Engineering Technology & Mechanical Engineering Technician Applied Electricity MT-256 TOTAL COURSE HOURS: 45 (2-hr lecture/wk + 1-hr lab/wk = 3-hrs/wk) (3-hrs/wk x 15 wks = 45-hrs) PRE-REQUISITES/CO-REQUISITES: MATH 178/180 COURSE ELIGIBILITY FOR PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT AND RECOGNITION (PLAR): Yes ORIGINATED BY: Enzo Bevilacqua (2004-05-01) REVISED BY: Enzo Bevilacqua REVISION DATE: 2008-08-11 APPROVED BY: Chairperson/Dean ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008-2009 NOTE: Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies. SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This theory and lab course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts, principles and theorems of applied electricity and circuit analyses in both DC and single phase AC systems. Additionally, the course will deal with such topics as energy sources, reading and understanding electrical schematics, circuit calculations, Ohm s Law, electrical components & devices (resistive, capacitive & inductive) and their behavior in various circuit configurations. In the lab, students will gain practical experience in building and testing basic electrical circuits utilizing different pieces of equipment such as analog meters, digital multimeters (DMM), power supplies, function generators and frequency counters. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon successful completion, students will have reliably demonstrated the ability to: Apply a working knowledge of the basic principles of DC & AC electricity. Identify and utilize the key techniques required to solve series and parallel resistive circuits. Recognize the nature of various electrical components and how they are affected by AC versus DC. Interpret the resistor colour code. Use electronic test equipment to measure various aspects of electrical circuits, document these results both algebraically and graphically and be able to interpret these test results to verify basic electrical principles and theorems. ESSENTIAL EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (EES): This course supports the students ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfills the purpose and meets the needs of audiences. Reframe information, ideas and concepts using the narrative, visual, numerical and symbolic representations, which demonstrate understanding. Use a variety of computer hardware and software, and other technological tools appropriate and necessary to the performance of tasks. Create innovative strategies and/or products that meet identified needs. Manage the use of time and other resources to attain personal and/or project-related goals. Take responsibility for his or her own actions and decisions. PRIOR LEARNING ASSESSMENT & RECOGNITION PROCESS (ES): This course is eligible for PLAR through the Registrar and SETAS offices. Assessment of portfolio and/or testing may be discussed with faculty. SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 2
EVALUATION & GRADING SYSTEM: Evaluation Policies: Attendance to all classes is mandatory. Students are expected to punctually attend all lectures and to complete all assignments in the allotted time specified for each*. Failure to attend 20% or more (lectures & labs) may result in the student not being permitted to write the final exams. If one term test cannot be written because of documented medical or compassionate reasons, the weight of the final exam will be proportionally increased. Note that a mark of zero will be recorded in cases where no reason, acceptable to the professor, is provided. Students must write and pass the final exams in order to pass the course regardless if sufficient marks have already been obtained in the semester. (Note: any student, who is otherwise passing the course but will fail as a result of failing the final examination, will be permitted to write one supplemental examination. This supplemental examination will normally occur within approximately two weeks after the final grades are posted.) This course does not prescribe to re-writes except in such cases as discussed in the Student Accommodation section. Evaluation and Grade Allocation: Lab Work (Attendance and submission of Lab Reports from experiments)* 15% Term Test No.1 (Material from week 1 thru 4) 15% Term Test No.2 (Material primarily from week 6 thru 8) 15% Take-Home Assignment (Material primarily from week 10 thru 12) 15% Final Test (Comprehensive) 40% TOTAL: 100% *Lab Reports are usually due at the end of the lab session or at the start of the next. IMPORTANT NOTE: Plagiarism and copying will not be tolerated. All copied work (assignments/drawings/tests), including the original, will receive a zero grade. No exceptions! (Refer to the College s Plagiarism Policy on Page 5.) Method of Instruction: Three hours per week divided as follows: [1 2-hour lecture] + [1 1-hour lab session*] *Note: all lab sessions held in Room D3-06 SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 3
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION: All students have the right to study in an environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment. It is College Policy to provide accommodation based on grounds defined in the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation may include changes or modifications to standard practices. Students with disabilities who require academic accommodations must register with the Centre for Student with Disabilities. Please see the Centre for Students with Disabilities for details. Students requiring accommodation based on human rights grounds should talk with their professors as early as possible. Details are available on the Centennial College website (www.centennialcollege.ca ). If students are unable to write an examination due to a medical problem or unforeseen family problems, they should immediately contact their professor or program Chair for advice. In exceptional and well documented circumstances (e.g. unexpected family problems, serious illness, or death of a close family member), students should be able to write a make-up examination to replace an examination missed. TEXTS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING MATERIALS: Electrical Theory Notes (for both AC & DC) are available (in.pdf format), for downloading, on the college network. It is advised that the pertinent chapters, in these notes, be downloaded and printed (if possible) prior to the appropriate class for reference purposes. MT-256 Basic Electricity Text: DC Theory... Chapter #1: Basic Concepts of Electricity Chapter #2: Ohm s Law Chapter #3: Electrical Safety Chapter #4: Scientific Notation & Metric Prefixes Chapter #5: Series & Parallel Circuits Chapter #6: Divider Circuits & Kirchhoff s Laws Chapter #7: Series-Parallel Combination Circuits Chapter #10: DC Network Analysis Chapter #11: Batteries & Power Systems Chapter #12: Physics of Conductors & Insulators Chapter #13: Capacitors Chapter #14: Magnetism & Electromagnetism Chapter #15: Inductors Chapter #16: RC & L/R Time Constants AC Theory.. Chapter #1: Basic AC Theory Chapter #2: Complex Numbers Chapter #3: Reactance & Impedance - Inductive Chapter #4: Reactance & Impedance - Capacitive Chapter #5: Reactance & Impedance - R, L & C Chapter #6: Resonance Chapter #8: Filters Chapter #9: Transformers Chapter #11: Power Factor Chapter #12: AC Motors Reference Texts: Principles of Electric Circuits: Conventional Current Version, 8 th Edition [Or equivalent.] by: Thomas L. Floyd Publisher: Prentice-Hall ISBN: 978-0131701793 USE OF DICTIONARIES: Dictionaries are not permitted during tests or exams in this course. SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 4
POLICY STATEMENTS College Policies The following statements are selected from Centennial College policies approved by the Board of Governors. Student Responsibilities Students are expected to know the contents of the course outline and to discuss with the professor any areas where clarification is required. Students should keep all course outlines for each course taken at Centennial College. These may be used to apply for transfer of credit to other educational institutions. A fee may be charged for additional or replacement copies. Other Policies Students should familiarize themselves with all College Policies that cover students rights, responsibilities, and the Academic Appeal process. For further information, consult the Academic Matters Section in the full-time and Continuing Education calendars. The Academic Appeal Application form is available from any Enrolment Services Office. Proof of Student Status Students must produce official photo identification at any time during the semester when requested to do so by any professor. (The official piece is the Centennial Student Card.) Continuing Education students do not have Centennial Student Cards, and so they may use other forms of photo identification, such as a driver s license, health card, or other government-issued photo identification. Final Examinations When writing a test or examination, students must put their official photo-id cards in full view for review by the invigilator. Students who do not have official photo-id will be permitted to write the examination with a substitute photo-id, but they will be required to produce photo-id at the program or department office within 24 hours or the next business day following the examination, or else the examination results will be void. More Final Examination Policies are available at http://my.centennialcollege.ca. Cheating Any student who, in an examination, copies from the work of another person in the examination room, or who uses notes or other memory aids without the permission of the invigilator, or who permits such copying, or supplies such notes or memory aids to another, breaches proper conduct and is liable to a sanction under this Academic Honesty and Plagiarism Policy and Procedures. This type of action may also be subject to an academic sanction such as a failing grade. Plagiarism Any Student who, in an assignment, submits work that is substantially copied from the work of another person, without attribution, and represents that such work is his or her own, breaches proper conduct and is liable to a sanction under this Policy. This type of action may also be subject to an academic sanction such as a failing grade. Academic Progression Policy for Diploma and Certificate Programs College Academic Standings will be applied. Please see Academic Policies and Procedures, Full-Time Calendar. Faculty Consultation Professors are available to see students outside of class time. Students can contact professors via voice mail, email, or through their program or department office. Information regarding how to contact teachers will be provided at the beginning of the course and is also available in the program or department office. Human Rights Statement It is the policy of the College that all programs will strive for a learning, teaching, and working environment that promotes inclusion, understanding, and respect for all students and employees, consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Centennial College's Statement of Diversity. SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 5
Wk Topic/Content* Instructional Objectives Tests and Assignments 1 Introduction to the course. Peruse course outline. Discussion of fundamental course objectives and learning outcomes 2 Quantities and units Scientific & engineering notation. Basic electrical units: voltage, current, resistance. History of electricity. Batteries: Primary and secondary cells. Current flow electron flow vs conventional flow. Resistor color code. The basic electric circuit. LAB #1: Lab Requirements, Lab Safety, Lab Equipment, Reading the VOM. 3 4 5 6 7 Ohm s Law Series Circuits Series Circuits (cont d) Parallel Circuits Combination Series-Parallel Circuits Magnetism and Electromagnetism Intro to AC Calculating current, voltage and resistance. Relationship between I, E and R. Energy and power. Resistor power ratings. Resistors in series circuit configurations. Total resistance, voltage and current in a series circuit. Concept of voltage drops Kirchhoff s Voltage Law. Voltage divider circuits. Power in a series circuit maximum power transfer. Theory Test #1 - Multiple Choice Test discussion and review. Resistors in parallel circuit configurations. Total resistance, voltage and current in a parallel circuit. Concept of branch current - Kirchhoff s Current Law. Current divider circuits. Power in a parallel circuit. Resistors in combination series/parallel configurations. Ladder diagram basics. Fundamentals of magnetism and electromagnetism. Generation of AC. Electromagnetic induction. Relays and solenoids. LAB #2: Use of DMM - Investigation of resistor color code [Part #1]. LAB #3: Use of DMM - Investigation of resistor color code [Part #2]. Test #1 = 15% (1 Hr) LAB #4: Series resistors. Parallel resistors. LAB #5: Ohm s Law & Series circuits. LAB #6: Maximum power transfer. Continued 2008-08-16 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 6
Wk Topic/Content* Instructional Objectives Tests and Assignments AC Fundamentals Rectification The sine wave. Sinusoidal sources. LAB #7: Voltage divider circuits. Parallel Circuits. 8 Voltage, current and resistance in AC circuit Ohm s Law. RMS Concepts of half and full wave rectification. 9 Circuit Concepts Theory Test #2 - Multiple Choice Test #2 = 15% (1 Hr) Test discussion and review. LAB #8: Series-Parallel circuits. Capacitors Capacitor theory. LAB #9: Series RC circuits. Capacitors in series and parallel configurations. 10 Capacitors in DC circuits charging and discharging. RC circuits. Capacitors in AC circuits reactance. Capacitor use in power supplies ripple, filtering. 11 Capacitors (cont d) Basic inductor theory. LAB #10: Parallel RC circuits. 12 13 14 Inductors and coils Inductors (cont d) RLC Circuits Transformers Inductors in series and parallel configurations. Inductors in DC circuits. RL circuits. Inductors in AC circuits reactance. RLC circuits - series and parallel resonance. Basic filters Individual Take Home Assignment. Mutual inductance. Basic transformer theory: step-up & step-down. Reflected load & impedance matching. Motors and generators LAB #11: Series and Parallel RLC circuits. LAB #12: Resonance. Take Home Assignment = 15% ( 1 week due date.) Make-up Lab Session 15 Final Test ~ COMPREHENSIVE Final Test reflecting all material covered in lectures & labs. Final Test = 40% (2 Hrs) [NOTE: Course content including drawing assignments and/or tests may be added, changed or deleted because of extenuating circumstances.] SETAS: 2008-08-11 THIS COURSE ADHERES TO ALL COLLEGE POLICIES (See College Calendar) Page 7