Text and References:

Supplies:

Course Assignments

• *Complete written safety test requirements
• *Interpret Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Determine general safety procedures
• Select methods of construction & repair for PC boards
• Analyze the operational characteristics for semiconductor diodes
• Determine the operation principles for Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR)
• Differentiate various solid state transducers
• Describe the effects of using transistors as a DC switch
• Determine the operating principle for single-phase DC power supplies
• Compare the operational characteristics for TRAIC, DIAC, & UNIJUNCTION devices
• Describe how transistors are used as AC amplifiers
• Compare types of amplifiers, Field Effect & Multistate etc.
• Describe the operational features for Integrated circuits (IC)
• Compare the installation procedures for Fiber Optic Cable

Course Projects

• *Demonstrate workplace safety skills
• Inventory a tool box.
• Perform splicing conductors exercise
• Test resistors using an ohmmeter
• Test capacitor using an ohmmeter
• Test solid state diodes using an ohmmeter
• Test a full-wave bridge rectifier circuit
• Construct a diode logic OR gate circuit
• Construct a diode logic NOR gate circuit
• Construct a diode logic AND gate circuit
• Construct a diode logic NAND gate circuit
• Determine transistor condition
• Test a unijunction transistor
• Test an SCR circuit
• Test the condition for a TRIAC
• Construct a transistor switch (HI condition)
• Construct a transistor switch (LO condition)
• Install a transistor amplifier circuit
• Develop an OR gate using Bipolar transistors
• Develop a NOR gate using Bipolar transistors
• Develop an AND gate using Bipolar transistors
• Develop a NAND gate using Bipolar transistors
• Develop a NOT, (inverter) gate using Bipolar transistors
• Develop a bridge voltage doubler circuit

Workplace Skills

• *formulate personal electrical-field career strategy
• display self-management skills
• perform team member participation
• demonstrate social skills
• *demonstrate effective reading and listening skills
• exercise work site leadership
• *update personal electrical-field career strategy

North Lake College is determined to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's dynamic work environment. Towards this end, the following workplace competencies and foundation skills have been designed into the curriculum for this course:

COMMON WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Exhibit Interpersonal Skills: Work on teams / Lead work teams

Work with Information: Acquire & evaluate data / Interpret & communicate data

Use Technology: Apply technology to specific tasks / Maintain & troubleshoot technologies

FOUNDATION SKILLS

Demonstrate Basic Skills: Reading / Listening

Demonstrate Thinking Skills: Thinking logically

Exhibit Personal Qualities: Sociability / Self-management

Any form of disruptive behavior or scholastic dishonesty, such as plagiarism or cheating, as defined in the Student Code of Conduct, will not be tolerated and may result in a failing grade, loss of credit, or other appropriate action.

It is the policy of North Lake College to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals who are students with disabilities. This college will adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's responsibility to contact Disability Services at (972) 273-3165, Room A-438 in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate accommodations.

Your instructor for this course is charged with the responsibility of maintaining an appropriate classroom environment which is both pleasant and conducive to learning. Behavior which detracts from the educational environment is detrimental to the learning experience of all students and has no place in the college classroom. The following guidelines are intended to provide for a more efficient class where all students feel welcome and have an equal opportunity to succeed. Your cooperation in this effort will be greatly appreciated.

1. Arrive on time. Late entrances distract others and disrupt the class. While no one is expected to be perfect, tardiness to class should be the exception, not the rule.



2. Stay put. Once class has begun, do not leave the classroom for any reason other than real emergencies.



3. Be sensitive and considerate to other cultures. Absolutely no degrading jokes or demeaning language concerning sex, religion, ethnicity, or race will be tolerated!



4. Be courteous. Do not carry on a conversation with another student while your instructor is calling roll, explaining an assignment, or presenting a lecture.



5. Class time is for this course. Do not ask to be dismissed from class to run an errand or make up work for another instructor's course.
6. Class is work time. Do not take a nap, spread out your lunch, or read a newspaper or magazine during class (unless, of course, the newspaper or magazine article is part of the class work).



7. Dress appropriately for class. Tee shirts with vulgar or suggestive pictures or language are not appropriate attire for class. Your right to freedom of expression does not supercede another's right to freedom from offensive language or graphics. Gentlemen should remove hats and caps while in the classroom.



8. It's business, not personal. Let us agree to disagree on issues without being disagreeable. Personal attacks on others, either verbal or physical, will not be tolerated.



9. Turn off the high tech. Please turn off your pagers, cell phones, and/or any other electronic equipment which might disrupt class. If you are expecting an emergency call, please make arrangements with your instructor before class.



10. No smoking, dipping, or chewing. The use of tobacco products of any type in the classroom is not permitted.

INSTRUCTIONAL METHOD

This course will be taught by a combination of self-study and lecture/discussion. Laboratory courses will include

demonstration and hands-on tasks performed by students.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

You are expected to attend class regularly and to consult with me whenever an absence is necessary. If you are unable to complete this course, you must withdraw from it by . Withdrawing from a course is a formal procedure which You must initiate; I cannot do it for you. You may do this in Admissions or Counseling. If you stop attending and do not withdraw, you will receive a performance grade, usually an "F".

Students sometimes drop courses when help is available that would enable them to continue. I hope you will discuss your plans with me if you do feel the need to withdraw.

OFFICE HOURS

Office hours will be posted in the Technology Division office (T 134). Instructors for your individual class should be informed of any specific problems you have and will attempt to resolve them. In the event the problem is of a nature that additional help is needed contact Larry Blevins, Electrical Technology Program Coordinator at phone number (972) 273-3456.

Note: Part time instructors are not required to maintain office hours.

Student Contributions:

Each student will spend at least 3 hours per week preparing for class. Attendance is critical in this class.

	The following rules will apply in any course where students participate in hands-on work assignments or tasks involving the use of tools and/or equipment in the laboratory:
You will follow recognized safety practices. Posted safety rules will be followed. You will pass a safety test. Failure to comply with safety rules and repeatedly endangering yourself and/or other students will result in your removal from the course. Safety glasses are required to be worn when hazards to the eyes may exist. Glasses may be purchased at the North Lake College Bookstore.

Course Evaluation:

Review the information contained in the class schedule to determine testing dates. It is your responsibility to be prepared for each class by reviewing the material to be covered on the dates indicated in your course schedule.

NOTE:

Written exams, lab projects, and assignments must be satisfactorily completed in order to receive a passing grade in the course.

The project score may be reduced due to safety violations which includes failure to participate in shop clean-up activities, and returning of supplies and tools to the proper storage area. Also a reduction may result because of a student using a trial and error method to correcting drawings and project wiring.

No make-up of Quizzes will be permitted.

Any major test taken a other than the normally scheduled time will result in a 5 point reduction of that score

You must purchase Scranton answer sheets for most courses. It is your responsibility to have the proper forms available for spot exams as well as major exams.

The instructor will inform you as to whether your course requires these forms. Forms may be purchased at the college book store.

Class participation is important and it is your responsibility to sign an attendance roster for each class period.