Orange Coast College Electronics Technology

Syllabus Electronics 047 (3 units) Problem Solving Syllabus for Fall 2011 Project 0 Engineering Journal 1. Syllabus Handout 2. Contract (spreadsheet) 3. 5 Levels of understanding 4. Memory curve Linear Curves Exponential Curves 5. Algebra Table of Contents 6. Journal Pre-Algebra Project 1 Numbering systems 1. Decimal 2. Binary 3. Hexadecimal 4. Engineering Notation 5. Scientific Notation 6. S.I. units Empirical Metric Dimensional Analysis (unit conversion) Carnegie Unit Analysis Weekly schedule Journal Review Project 2 Logic 1. Obverse 2. Inverse 3. And 4. OR 5. Series 6. Parallel 7. Nand 8. Nor 9. Schematic Symbols 10. Wiring Diagram

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11. Truth Table 12. How to build a circuit Series Parallel Relay 13. Weekly schedule Journal Review Project 3 Pre- Algebra Review Algebra Project 4 Boolean Algebra 1. Laws 2. Rules Enable Disable 3. Simplify Proof Substitution 4. How to build a circuit 5. Test Procedure 6. Language of Mathematics 7. Technical Report I Project 5 Applications & Formulas 1. Laws of Physics 2. Laws of Electricity Power Law Ohms Law Resistance Project 6 Building Circuits 1. Simple Circuit 2. Other Circuits Series Parallel Kirchoff’s Laws Simultaneous Equations Voltage Divider Current Divider 3. Technical Report II A. Objectives

B. Bill of Materials C. Procedure Build Test Function Measure Volts Amperes Ohms Calibration D. Data Analysis Empirical (measured values) Table Graphs Axis Slope of Line Linear vs. Non-Linear Spectrum Analysis Logarithmic Semi-Log Graphs Calculations Deviation Tolerance Percent Error Color Code E. Analysis (Interpret the Data) Subjective vs. Objective Technical Explanation F. Glossary Project 7 Algebra Review

Pre – Calculus Project 8 Powers of Ten Exponents Part II Logarithms Project 9 Geometry Rectangular Coordinates Polar Coordinates

Area of: Square Triangle Circle Descriptive Geometry Z axis 3rd dimension Technical Report III Project 10 Trigonometry Sine Wave Rectangular graph Polar graph Tangent Law of Cosine Law of Sine Isosceles Triangle Conic Sections Hyperbola Ellipse circle Parabola Technical Report IV Project 11 Pre – Calculus Review

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: The student will be able to:

1. Solve Algebraic and trigonometric formulas necessary for success as a college student, electronic technician or engineer. 2. Demonstrate the learning skills necessary for success as a college student, electronic technician or engineer. 3. Demonstrate the critical thinking skills necessary for success as a college student, electronic technician or engineer.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

The student will be able to: 1. demonstrate a complete knowledge of single-variable algebra. 2. convert between powers of ten, scientific, and engineering notations. 3. evaluate right triangles when two sides, or one side plus one acute angle are given. 4. convert rectangular coordinates into polar, and polar into rectangular. 5. apply the principles of complex algebra to the four basic functions. 6. convert between ratios, percentages, and parts-per-million. 7. find logarithms and antilogarithms of numbers in base 10 and base e. 8. apply logarithm concepts to convert proportions into decibels and decibels into proportions. 9. solve mathematical problems using a scientific calculator.

Syllabus Continued Specifications

Deliverables The student will deliver the following components in a portfolio:  Student Contract (Mandatory Requirement) o This Syllabus o Spreadsheet Of Deliverables  Journal (Mandatory Requirement) Original Class Notes Lecture Lab Selected Chapter problems Attendance Record The student will document their individual effort in the form of a weekly progress report, the report will show billable hours. Total accumulated hours should match the modified Carnegie Unit formulae below. . Total Hours/Class/Week = 3.3 * Units/Class = 3.3 * 3 = 9.9 H/C/W  12 projects w/ Proficiency Assessment Scores for each project (Mandatory)  4 (Four) Project Reports (2 Mandatory) Use OCC ET approved format for technical reports Record of Work-In-Progress (versions) for each report Quality Assurance signature & date (Final Version) for each project

Note “Mandatory Requirements” must be delivered to receive a passing grade. If any of these mandatory components are missing, The client (student) is in violation of this contract and will not receive a passing grade.

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Specifications . All deliverable items are subject to and must pass Quality Assurance Inspection

. The student will submit the Work-In-Progress (WIP) for inspection by the instructor. This inspection will identify the students mastery of skills and provide specific and focused instruction for those skills that require more development. Frequent re-submittal of WIP ensures the highest quality of work.

. Student Contract with spread sheet for tracking the students’ progress is mandatory and must be approved by the third week of class.

. Delivery date per Technical Report no more than 3 days for first draft, no more than 10 consecutive days past project due date.

. Grade is based on: 1) Required deliverables received 2) Attendance and participation 3) Projects Completed 4) Proficiency Assessments Scores

Contact Information  Client (Student) Name ______Identification Number ______Phone Number ______Email address ______

 Consultant Professor R.R. Castaño 714-432-5745 [email protected] Office hours PST: M-W 11:30pm – 5pm, T-Th 2:30pm-5pm, F 6-9pm

Notarized receipt:

I ______(Print your name here) Have read and understand the requirements listed herein.

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