ELT 106

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COURSE SYLLABUS

1.	TITLE OF COURSE:	FUNDAMENTALS OF DC/AC
	PREFIX/NUMBER:	ELT 106	CREDIT HOURS:	3.0
2.	PREREQUISITE:	MAT 090, REA 090, ENG 090 or equivalent assessment

3.	RESOURCES NEEDED:
	TEXT:	Fundamentals of Electronics: DC/AC Circuits. David L. Terrell Fundamentals of Electronics: DC/AC Circuits Laboratory Manual. Ernest Arney
	SUPPLIES:	CALCULATOR: Scientific calculator as specified by instructor.
4.	COURSE DESCRIPTION:	Introduces the basic skills needed for many careers in electronics and related fields. Covers the operations and applications of basic DC and AC circuits consisting of resistors, capacitors, inductors, transformers and diodes. Emphasizes the use of common test instruments in troubleshooting.
5.	COURSE GOAL:	To familiarize the student with fundamentals of electronics circuits, and to develop laboratory experimental techniques.

6.	COURSE OBJECTIVES:
	When students have successfully completed this course, they will understand the following and be able to:
	(A)	Describe the types of tasks performed by electronics technicians, and engineers.
	(B)	Discuss the characteristics and structure of an atom, molecule and ion.
	(C)	Define potential, current, and resistance
	(D)	Diagnose the operation of the prototype board and measure circuit continuity.
	(E)	Become familiar with the operation of multimeters in making electrical circuit measurements.
	(F)	Understand the Resistor Color Code and demonstrate its use.
	(G)	Evaluate voltage distribution in a Series Circuit using Ohms Law and lab observations. (Practical Troubleshooting)
	(H)	Use of a calculator to solve circuit problems using metric prefixes, and powers of ten with scientific notation.
	(I)	Evaluate current division in a Parallel Circuit using Ohms Law and lab observation.
	(J)	Evaluate the operation of a loaded voltage divider and analyze circuit applications.
	(K)	Demonstrate and apply theories of power generation for AC and DC, including a study of batteries and magnetism.
	(L) <	Study and apply magnetism in practical systems. (Motors, Relays, Transformers)
	(M)	Define the characteristics of the AC Waveform, and demonstrate measurements of AC values using voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
	(N)	Define terms related to the study of RL circuits and the effects of capacitance in various AC circuits.
	(O)	Demonstrate applications of Inductance.
	(P)	Define effects related to the study of RC circuits and the effects of capacitance in various AC circuits.
	(Q)	Demonstrate applications of Capacitance.
	(R)	Study the effects of RLC Circuits to evaluate Integrators and Differentiators and frequency response characteristics.
	(S)	Understand the effects of Low Pass and High Pass filtering.

7.	EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
	Unit grades will be averaged along with laboratory experiments and final exams.
		All Laboratory experiments	1/3 of total grade
		All unit tests	1/3 of total grade
		Final Lab and Lecture exams	1/3 of total grade
		The instructor at the conclusion of each unit of study gives unit tests. All written tests will be completed during class periods. Calculators may be used.
		Grading Scale Raw Score Range	Letter Grade
		100 to 92	A
		91 to 84	B
		83 to 75	C
		74 to 68	D
		67 to 0	F

Special Remarks:
1.	Text References: Experiments are referenced to the appropriate page numbers in the text used in the lecture course or as listed by the instructor.
2.	Materials Required: All of the materials required to complete experiments are available in lab kits. Test equipment is available from equipment room or at workbenches.
3.	Attendance: College policy states that students may be dropped from enrollment when absent 20% of the scheduled class meetings. If enrolled from the beginning of the term, 15 hours will usually constitute 20% of a four-credit semester course which meets five hours per week. Reinstatement procedures are described in the PCC catalog.
4.	Tardy Policy: A student who is late three times (enters classroom after the instructor has taken roll) will be charged with one full absence unless the student can provide valid reasons for one or more of these tardies.
5.	Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility, whether present or absent, to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist. Makeup of quizzes is to be at the instructor's discretion.

8.	COURSE OUTLINE:
	Tentative Schedule

9.	METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
	To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and peer review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
10.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
	The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
11.	ADA NOTICE:
	Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.