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South Central College
ENGR 2231 Circuits I
Common Course Outline
Course Information
Description
This course provides an exploration of the basics in electricity and electronics. Topics
include an overview of direct current, circuit laws, components, and use of test
equipment. Students learn the basic technique of troubleshooting electric circuits,
including measurement techniques, analysis of faults, and repair procedures. This
course will cover standard ABET professional outcomes a and b. Prerequisite: Math
131 and ENGR 1110.
Career
Cluster
Engineering, Manufacturing & Technology
Total Credits
4.00
Total Hours
80.00
Developer: Jay Stencel
Types of Instruction
Instruction Type
Credits
Lecture
3
Lab
1
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite
Math 131 and ENGR 1110.
Institutional Core Competencies
1
Analysis and inquiry: Students will demonstrate an ability to analyze information from multiple sources
and to raise pertinent questions regarding that information.
2
Critical and creative thinking: Students will develop the disposition and skills to strategize, gather,
organize, create, refine, analyze, and evaluate the credibility of relevant information and ideas.
3
Teamwork and problem-solving: Students will demonstrate the ability to work together cohesively with
diverse groups of persons, including working as a group to resolve any issues that arise.
4
Written and oral communication: Students will communicate effectively in a range of social, academic,
and professional contexts using a variety of means, including written, oral, numeric/quantitative, graphic,
and visual modes of communication.
Course Competencies
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1
Learn basic concepts.
Learning Objectives
Review work, energy and energy conversion.
Apply energy conversion and efficiency.
Identify structure of matter, electric charge and valence electrons.
Describe ions, static charge and static discharge.
2
Calculate electrical quantities and units.
Learning Objectives
Comprehend charge, current and current carriers.
Explain the unit of current, unit of voltage and the unit of resistance.
Explain conductors, insulators and semiconductors.
Review power and energy.
3
Interpret basic circuits, laws and measurements.
Learning Objectives
Describe circuit essentials.
Explain circuit symbols and diagrams.
Demonstrate how to calculate electrical quantities.
Demonstrate how to measure electrical quantities.
4
Apply Ohm's law while conducting circuit analysis.
Learning Objectives
State ohm's law with reference to current, voltage, and resistance.
Use ohm's law in various circuit configurations.
Explain special units and conversion.
5
Define Multiple-Load Circuits.
Learning Objectives
Identify series circuits.
Identify parallel circuits.
Describe power in multiple-load circuits.
Explain conductance.
Explain series - parallel circuits.
Demonstrate the use of voltage dividers and regulators.
6
Explain complex-circuit analysis.
Learning Objectives
Explain simultaneous equations.
Know loop-equations technique.
Know node voltage technique.
Identify superposition theorem.
Identify Thevenin's and Norton's theorem.
Explain first order circuits.
7
Discuss magnetism and electromagnetism.
Learning Objectives
Explain magnetism, magnets, magnetic fields, flux and poles.
Identify electromagnetism, magnetic materials, and magnetomotive force.
Identify reluctance.
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Describe dc motor operation, solenoids and relays.
8
Summarize capacitance and inductance in dc circuits.
Learning Objectives
Describe basic capacitor action.
Example voltage rating and specifications.
Explain types of capacitors and symbols.
Demonstrate capacitors in series and parallel circuits.
9
Operate electrical measurement meters to determine voltage, current, and resistance.
Learning Objectives
Operate a voltmeter.
Use an ammeter.
Operate an ohmmeter.
Describe the advantages/disadvantages of DMMs and VOMs.
List the safety precautions for using electrical meters.
10
Troubleshoot to find common device and circuit problems.
Learning Objectives
List common technician tools used for troubleshooting electrical circuits.
Explain the safety procedures to protect the technician and circuits.
Discuss the importance of electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Develop common troubleshooting techniques.
Identify open and short circuits.
Demonstrate the importance of documentation as part of the troubleshooting process.
11
Learn alternating current and voltage.
Learning Objectives
Review ac terminology.
Define types of ac waveforms.
Analyze the sine wave.
Review ac generator.
Demonstrate three-phase alternating current.
12
Explain power in ac circuits.
Learning Objectives
Measure power in resistive ac circuits.
Analyze power in out-of-phase circuits.
Explain true power and apparent power.
Review power factor.
13
Demonstrate transformer knowledge.
Learning Objectives
Describe transformer fundamentals.
Explain efficiency of transformers.
Demonstrate how to wire a transformer.
Know the different types of transformers.
Calculate transformer ratings.
Explain three-phase transformers.
14
Review power devices in ac circuits.
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Learning Objectives
Demonstrate the use of triacs in ac circuits.
Demonstrate the use of SCRs in ac circuits.
Use ac power terminology.
Explain operational amplifiers.
Demonstrate the use of diodes, diacs and transistors in circuit and other p-n junction devices.
15
Create a final capstone project.
Learning Objectives
Develop a design strategy, including a plan of project execution and willingness to explore multiple options in the
course of completion.
Assemble necessary components needed for project.
Present and demonstrate the final project.
SCC Accessibility Statement
If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in the course activities, please contact your
instructor as soon as possible. This information will be made available in an alternative format, such as Braille,
large print, or cassette tape, upon request. If you wish to contact the college ADA Coordinator, call that office
at 507-389-7222.
Disabilities page http://southcentral.edu/academic-policies/disability-rights.html
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