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EST 52 - AC Fundamentals– 22257 - Fall 2021

WATCH:  INTRODUCTORY VIDEO

Welcome to the Fall 2021 semester! I'm excited to introduce you to AC (Alternating Current) Fundamentals. In this course you will be learning the basic construction and operation of AC circuits. This semester, like the Spring, is virtual and asynchronous (no set meeting times). We will have 4 Lab meetings on Campus. By the end of the course you will know how to safely construct, power, and test AC 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: 10/13/2021 - End Date: 12/08/2021

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 10/22/21

The Final shall be on 12/8/21

Textbook, 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.

Course Objectives
1. Describe and articulate applicable definitions for Alternating Current circuits.
2. Identify and describe the function of active and passive devices used in Alternating Current systems.
3. Measure voltage, current, resistance and compare to calculated values for various Alternating Current circuits.
CSLOs
1. Correctly compare Alternating Current electrical values (i.e. Voltage, Current, Impedance, etc) as well as perform a hands-on ability to correctly connect components, instruments for a circuit defined by the instructor.

Required materials:

Please have available text, pen/pencil, paper and calculator for each class activity. Please have completed all materials and readings associated with the Labs before they occur.

 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 or exams will not be accepted unless arrangements are made ahead of time at the instructor’s discretion.

All exams are timed and there is one attempt allowed. Please be cautious of opening and starting any exams.

By proceeding and remaining in this class you release the instructor and college from any liability associated with your own investigations stemming from classroom activities presented.

 

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: 

Please note due dates and submit all assignments on time for class.
Please note exams and take them by the required date.
As a college course no extra credit is not available.
Only students registered for the course are allowed to view and use the lectures and materials, no others please.
You may visit eLumen public login for a listing of the curriculum.
Please treat others with courtesy and respect in correspondences.
Silence and do not use cell phones and any other electronic devices while working on the course.
Please take notes as you watch the lectures and read the materials for the course.
Audio/Video recording of lectures and course materials is strictly prohibited.
Adhere to FCC’s policy of academic dishonesty and plagiarism.
All posts and assignments should be in your own words and your original content.
Assignments and work may given but not collected or graded.

Revisions to the Syllabus may happen at any time throughout the course.

 

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. Follow the weekly materials and assignments in Modules. You may be requested to create an account on at least one website. You may be requested to download free software. You will need to post responses about course lectures on Canvas, you may also receive links to additional course material. It is your responsibility to complete all posted information and resources for course discussion.

Revisions to the Syllabus may happen at any time throughout the course.
Course Outline
  1. Calculator Review
  2. Basic Definitions for AC Circuits
    1. Electricity and magnetism
    2. Voltage
    3. Current
    4. Resistance
    5. AC Electric Circuits
      1. Series
      2. Parallel
      3. Series-Parallel
  3. Ohm’s Law
  4. Kirchhoff’s Laws
  5. Electrical Calculations
    1. Voltage
    2. Current
    3. Resistance
  6. Basic Electrical Measurements
    1. VOM
    2. DMM
    3. Oscilloscope
  7. Right Triangle Applications
  8. Complex Numbers
    1. Forms
    2. Arithmetic
  9. Inductance
  10. Capacitance
  11. Reactance
  12. Impedance
  13. Circuit Analysis
    1. Series RL, RC and RLC Circuits
    2. Parallel RL, RC and RLC Circuits
    3. Combination RL, RC and RLC Circuits
  14. Resonance Circuits
    1. Series
    2. Parallel

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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