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Great Basin College Electrical Systems Technology Fall Semester 2016

Student Syllabus for ELM 122B AC Theory- 4 Credits

Location and Time:

Room: DCIT Building 103, CTE Computer Lab, Main lab Time: Monday & Wednesday, September 28 – October 31, 2016 5:30 P.M. – 10:30 P.M.

Instructor Information:

Name: Clint Kelly Office: DCIT Building, Office 259 Office Hours: Mon. – Thur., 3 – 5 PM Friday: By appointment Email: [email protected]

Phone: Office (775) 753-2226 Home: (775) 388 -7963

Required Text:

Delmar’s Standard Textbook Of Electricity 6 th ed. Herman ISBN: 978-1-285-85270-6 Lab Volt Experiments in Electricty 5 th ed. ISBN: 978-1-1115-3917-7 (Furnished)

Course Description: Develop a basic understanding of Alternating Current theory, as it applies to the Electrical Systems Technology Program, for the Electrical Systems Technologist in industrial, commercial, and residential industries. Explore MSHA AC Theory practice problems and general theory as viewed from a mining perspective.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of ELM112B AC Theory (as part of the Electrical System Technology Program) taught at GBC, or Instructor’s approval.

Method of Instruction: Lecture, Lab, Student Participation Learning Outcomes (Objectives): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand and apply Electron Current Flow Theory. 2. Recognize Conventional Current Flow Theory. 3. Calculate for basic AC electrical properties including the: Volt, Amp, Watt, Ohm, etc. 4. Apply Ohm’s law to AC circuits requiring values of Resistance, Voltage, Current, Power. 5. Identify open, closed, and short circuits in basic AC voltage circuits. 6. Learn and apply Kirchoff's principles to series and parallel AC circuits. 7. Calculate power consumption in an electrical circuit. 8. Analyze and simplify complex series, and parallel circuits. 9. Connect parallel, series, and series-parallel circuits in lab applications. 10. Develop and apply competency using a “Volt-Ohm-Meter” . 11. Develop and apply competencies using “DVM, Clamp-On Ammeter, Watt-Meter, Power- Meter, Scope-Meter, Meg-Ohm Meter, etc.

Student Outcome Assessment Assessment Method Learner Outcomes Assignments and Tests 1 thru 8 Labs 7, 9, 10, 11

Evaluation and Grades: Grade A 90% - 100% B 80% - 89% C 70% - 79% D 60% - 69% F Less than 60% Weight of Activities: Lab Activities 25% Homework and Assignments 25% Mid. Term test 25% Semester Final Exam 25% 100%

Student Responsibility: In this course, as in the workplace, students must attend class, and turn assignments in on time. The final drop date for this class is Monday, October 17, 2016. Attendance will be taken daily and will count toward a final grade. Late assignments will be accepted when prior arrangements, between the instructor and the student, have been made. There is no cell phone use, including texting, during class.Two absences, lecture/lab, will be considered a WITHDRAWAL from this course. Tardiness will count as ½ absence. Each absence will reduce the final grade by 3%. Because this is a lab oriented course, student participation is essential. GBC policies on attendance and conduct must be observed by all students. Withdrawal from the course after the final drop date, will result in a grade of “F” and will not be changed to a “W” for the student’s official grade transcript,

Safety: All students participating in laboratory activities at GBC, or on-site will be required to review and sign Electrical System Technology, GBC Safety Procedures. No student use of laboratory/tools will be allowed unless authorized supervision is present, or special permission has been granted by the instructor.

NOTE: The instructor reserves the right to change certain aspects of the syllabi such as; objectives, schedules, assignments, grading procedures, materials, etc. No changes will be made without informing class members in a clear and timely manner. It is not expected that changes to the content of the course syllabi will occur. GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. If you have a disability and will be requiring assistance, please contact the ADA Office (Julie Burns) in Elko at 775.752.2271 for arrangements.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Disability Services Office, located in Leonard Student Life Center, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753.2271

Academic Honesty Statement

Great Basin College considers academic honesty one of its highest values. A student who obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort is being dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. Use of another’s ideas must be accompanied by specific citation and reference. In addition, a learner may not submit the same work for credit in more than one course. The disciplinary consequences of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty include non-acceptance of work submitted, a failing grade in the course, and/or other disciplinary action as outlined in Great Basin College’s Student Conduct Policy

Cell Phones and Texting: Cell phones must be turned off before class and left off during class. Neither phoning or text messaging is permitted. Repeated offenses to this policy will result in your dismissal from the class and a grade of “F for the assigned work that work day

AC Theory Competencies

VOM meter usage AC voltage checks “ DC voltage checks “ Resistance checks “ Current checks “ Power calculations (based on meter readings)

Power meter usage Demonstrate power meter readings “ Demonstrate power factor reading (inductive load) “ Demonstrate power factor reading (resistive load)

Phase rotation meter Demonstrate direction of current rotation “ Demonstrate motor hook-up for direction of rotation

Megger (manual) Demonstrate for shorts to ground

Megger (digital) Demonstrate for shorts to ground