Course Syllabus
EST 51 - DC Fundamentals– 40953 - Spring 2021
WATCH: INTRODUCTORY VIDEO
Welcome to the Spring 2021 semester! I'm excited to introduce you to DC (Direct Current) Fundamentals. In this course you will be learning the basic construction and operation of DC circuits. This semester, like the Fall, is virtual and asynchronous (no set meeting times). Some elements of the course will be different because we cannot be in the lab. Regardless, I'll endeavor to give you as close to the same experience you would have in an on campus course. By the end of the course you will know how to safely construct, power, and test DC circuits.
The basic structure of the course is simple. Each week you will be assigned a variety of learning activities such as:
- Something to read
- Something to watch
- Something to do
- An exam to assess your learning
This is a 9-week course, so you will be expected to move through the information quickly. Please obtain the text as soon as possible. The book is a good one, and you are expected to read it. In addition, I will provide online resources, webpages and videos, to supplement the assigned readings.
IMPORTANT: Work through all of the Assignments and materials in the course Modules this will be where you receive assignments and lecture material. Please watch Announcements as updates occur they will be posted here.
In order to support you through the online learning environment and a short-term course, I will make myself available for questions via email in addition to my regular virtual office hours. Please feel free to contact me via my email with any questions. The sooner you contact me, the sooner I'll be able to answer your questions.
Instructor: Russel Lane
Dates: Start Date: 01/11/2021 - End Date: 03/12/2021
Phone: 559.442.4600, ext. 8717
Division Office: 559.442.8273
E-Mail: russel.lane@fresnocitycollege.edu
Office Hours:
ZOOM video conference office hours.
M 5-6p
T 12-1p
W 12-1p
H 12-1p
F 10-11a
We can talk "face to face" and share screens through ConferZoom. I recommend downloading the app on your computer when you are prompted, as the program runs best using this. You should use Chrome or Firefox when working with Zoom.
The invitation follows:
Meeting ID
374 449 8459
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/3744498459
Attendance Policy
You should expect to invest 180 hours of time in the course as per eLumen. There is a participation component as part of your grade.
Attendance will be taken weekly based upon participation and assignment completion. You may miss no more than 2 weeks of class.
Drop Policy & Deadlines
Drop deadline is 1/27/21
The Final shall be on 3/11/21
Textbook, not required:
| Louis Frenzel | Contemporary Electronics: Fundamentals, Devices, Circuits, and Systems | McGraw-Hill Education |
Course Description: Emphasis on properties of conductors, insulators, and basic components and circuit theory.
Courses require a minimum of 3 hours of student work per week, per unit, including class time and/or demonstrated competency, for each unit of credit.
| 1. Correctly compare Direct Current electrical values (i.e. Voltage, Current, Resistance, etc) as well as perform a hands-on ability to correctly connect components, instruments for a circuit defined by the instructor. |
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Grading:
90% and above- A
80%-89%- B
70%-79%- C
60%-69%- D
59% and below- F
Quizzes/Assignments 40%
Participation 10%
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Final 20%
Late assignments will not be accepted unless arrangements are made ahead of time at the instructor’s discretion.
Academic accommodations: If an academic accommodation is required, prior documentation is required at the beginning of the course.
DSP&S Statement:
Fresno City College is committed to creating accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. To obtain academic adjustments or auxiliary aids, students must be registered with the DSP&S office on campus. DSP&S can be reached at (559) 442-8237 and is located in Building 1. If you are already registered with the DSP&S office, please provide your Notice of Accommodation form as soon as possible.
Classroom conduct and expectations:
As a college course extra credit is not available.
Please submit assignments and exams on time.
Only students registered for the course are allowed for lecture, no Visitors please.
You may visit eLumen public login for a listing of the curriculum.
Please treat others with courtesy and respect while interacting in class discussions.
Do not use electronic devices or other distractions while doing class work.
Please take notes on the materials presented and review them.
Audio/Video recording is strictly prohibited of the course materials and lectures.
Adhere to FCC’s policy of academic dishonesty and plagiarism.
Assignments and work may given but not collected or graded.
Online Requirements:
The course outline and topics covered will be provided on Canvas. Here you will find reading assignments, both from the text and other electronic resources. Homework and assignments will be listed here and given in lecture.
You must create an account at least one website. You will need access to the material contained on ecmweb.com. You will need to post responses about course lectures at on Canvas, you may also receive links to additional course material. It is your responsibility to read this information for course discussion.
Revisions to the Syllabus may happen at any time throughout the course.
- Electron Theory
- Basic Components of the Electric Circuit
- Moving Electrons
- Definitions of Circuit Components
- Reading Voltage
- Reading Current
- Rules for Series Circuit
- Voltage
- Current
- Resistance
- Ohm’s Law
- Kirchoff’s Laws
- Calculating Series Circuit Values
- Power
- Resistor Color Code
- Parallel Circuit Rules
- Voltage
- Current
- Resistance
- Calculating Parallel Circuit Values
- Solving Series-Parallel Circuits
School Holidays:
| Martin Luther King Jr | 01/18/2021 |
| Lincoln Day | 02/12/2021 |
| Washington Day | 02/15/2021 |
| Good Friday | 04/02/2021 |
| Memorial | 05/31/2021 |
Course Summary:
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