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ELIZABETHTOWN COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE
BASIC ELECTRCITY LAB ENGT 111/113
Instructor: Jerry Brown
Class Meeting Time: Tuesdays/Thursdays, 7:30-10:20PM
Room Number: 423
School Phone: 706-8666
e-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: 3-4 PM Monday - Friday (Room 425)
Corerequisite: Must be taking Basic Electricity for Non Majors, BEX 100
Course Description
This laboratory course provides practical experiences in the study of
basic electricity theory, basic electrical schematic reading, building basic
electrical circuits, electrical symbols and basic calculations. Topics covered
in this course include, but are not limited to, ohm’s law, resistors, series
and parallel circuits, combination circuits, magnetism, switches, relays,
diodes, transistors, and capacitors. Safety will be emphasized as an integral
part of the course.
Course Objectives
1. Practice electrical safety.
2. Solve circuit problems using ohm’s law.
3. Measure voltage, amperage, and resistance using a multimeter.
4. Diagnose electrical circuits using a wiring diagram.
5. Construct electrical circuits using motors, resistors, inductors, diodes,
transistors, and capacitors.
Class Requirements
Notebook, folder and calculator with Trig functions (A MUST)
Specifics About Class
You are expected to be present at every class meeting with the exception
of certain weather conditions. Note: Follow instructions for ECC weather related class late
schedules or closings. It is the responsibility of the student to inform the
instructor of an absence and to find out what was done in class or to make
arrangements the first day back to make up a missed exam or a grade of “0” will
be entered for that exam. (See page 17 the “Student Handbook”) Make up exams
will be taken in the Assessment Center at a time determined by the Center. If
student should fail to take the make-up exam at the time assigned, without a
valid cause, a grade of zero would be entered for that exam. Classroom work,
including quizzes, not turned in on time shall receive a grade of zero. See pages
16 - 24 in the Student Handbook for further information.
Textbook
ELECTRICITY, Second or Third Edition by Delmar ISBN: 1-4018-2565-6 (BEX 100)
Classroom and Lab Policies
For reasons of safety and hygiene, no food or drinks will be allowed
class. Smoking is permitted only in smoking areas. The instructor may modify
rules and policies as necessary. Anyone who thinks he or she may have a work
conflict with any of the class meetings MUST see the instructor on the first
day of class. Safety glasses are to be furnished by the student and MUST be
worn in lab at all times.
Student Code of Conduct
Students are expected to abide by the Student Code of Conduct referred to in
the Student Handbook. Complete copies of the Student Code of Conduct are
available in Student Affairs.
"If you need accommodation because of a documented disability (psychological
disability, medical disability, learning disability, and/or physical
disability), you must register with Disability Resources each academic
term you are enrolled. To register, contact Noel Helm, Manager of
Disabilities Resources, in Room 102AT, or call 270/769-2371, ext. 4263. In
the event of an emergency while you are on campus or attending class at an
off-campus location, notify Disability Resources immediately if you
require assistance."
Grading Policy
Your grade will be determined by:
(1) Up to four one-hour exams worth 50% of the total grade. (Average
of the all of the exams multiplied by 50 percent)
(2) Classroom work 50% of the total grade.
(Average of all graded
classroom work multiplied by 50 percent)
For additional information, and grade scale, see page 17 of the student handbook.
NOTE: Every student has officially received a written warning by the
instructor regarding the wearing of safety glasses in the lab. Therefore, each
time a student is in the lab not wearing his or her safety glasses, their
final grade shall be reduced by .5 points per infraction!
NOTE: Students will be responsible for keeping a record and date of their Class
work and Exams. Record them on this syllabus.
Exam Grades ________________________________
Class Grades ________________________________
Introduction and Safety
Tentative Schedule
Electrical Quantities and Ohm’s Law
Static electricity
Magnetism and electromagnetism
Resistors
TEST 1
Measuring Instruments
Series Circuits
Parallel Circuits
Combination Circuits
More Combination Circuits and Review
TEST 2
Alternating Current
Inductance
Inductance in AC circuits
Capacitance
TEST 3
Motors
Switches and Circuit Protection Devices
Transformers
Conductors and Wire Sizes
Semiconductors, Diodes, Transistors and Integrated Circuits
TEST 4
Lab Cleanup
2
TASK LIST
1
Use wiring diagrams during diagnosis of electrical circuit problems
2
Check electrical circuits with a test light; determine needed repairs
3
Check voltages and voltage drops in electrical/electronic circuits using a digital multimeter (DMM);
determine needed repairs
4
Check current flow in electrical/electronic circuits and components using an ammeter; determine needed
repairs
5
Check electrical circuits using jumper wires; determine needed repairs
6
Find shorts, grounds, opens, and high resistance problems in electrical/electronic circuits; determine
needed repairs
7
Measure and diagnose the cause(s) of abnormal key-off battery drain; determine needed repairs
8
Inspect and test fusible links, circuit breakers, and fuses; replace as needed
9
Inspect and test switches, connectors, and wires of electrical/electronic circuits; repair or replace as
needed
10
Practice electrical safety
11
Measure ohms with an ohmmeter
12
Measure voltage with a voltmeter
13
Measure amps with an ammeter
14
Measure watts with a wattmeter
15
Solve electrical circuit problems using Ohm's Law
16
Draw and interpret electrical symbols
17
Construct series circuits
18
Construct parallel circuits
19
Construct series-parallel circuits
20
Connect, operate and identify the types of single-phase motors
21
Measure the resistance of windings in a split-phase motor and identify the start/run windings
22
Test capacitors
23
Select wire and fuse sizes
24
Test transformers
25
Locate faults in electrical circuits
26
Identify types of 3-phase power supplies
27
Troubleshoot magnetic motor starters and coils
3