Engineering Technology 271, Basic electronics
Western Illinois University, College of Business and Technology
Engineering Technology Department
CLASS LOCATION: KH 334
CLASS HOURS: 10:00-11:50 am, Tuesday and Thurssday
William R. Cupples, Ed.D., Instructor
OFFICE PHONE: 309-298-2386
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday through Thursday 9:00-10:00 am
HOME PHONE: 309-837-5182
E-MAIL: WR-Cupples@.wiu.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides a comprehensive study of electronic theory, practices, and fundamentals. Laboratory
activities explore the underlying principles of DC and AC circuitry through measurement analysis and problem
solving strategies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to:
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explain in general terms the physical nature of electricity.
properly assemble and analyze electronic circuits using dc power supplies, function
generators, analog and digital multimeters, oscilloscopes and linear components .
use Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s circuit laws to perform series, parallel, and series-parallel circuit
analysis.
properly assemble and analyze residential circuits.
explain the principles of induction and AC power generation.
discuss transformer applications.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Electricity
2. Resistors
3. Ohm’s Law
4. Series circuits
5. Parallel circuits
6. Combination circuits
7. Written Exam
8. Residential wiring techniques
9. Residential wiring techniques / Practical Exam
10. Soldering techniques
11. Soldering techniques / Practical Exam
12. Electro-magnetic induction
13. Alternating voltage and current
14. Oscilloscope
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15. Capacitance
16. Final Exam
ASSIGNMENTS AND TESTS:
1. Homework will be assigned at the end of most lecture periods. It will be due at the next lecture
period.
2. Each student will be assigned to a lab group consisting of two students. Lab exercises will be
completed and one lab per group will be submitted. Both names of the lab group will be placed on
the front sheet of the lab.
3. There is no extra credit work available in this course.
4. Exams will occur as listed on the outline of this course. Some of the exams will contain both written
and practical components. Exams may be made-up only if there is an excused absence.
5. Unannounced quizzes may be given at any time.
GRADING AND ATTENDANCE:
Regular class attendance is essential if one is to successfully complete course materials in the time allotted.
Every student=s activity and participation will be graded each class session. These grades will constitute
approximately forty percent of your final grade. In addition quiz and final exam scores along with lab activities
will constitute the remaining sixty percent your grade. If you must be absent from class, please inform me so
that arrangements can be made for you to make up missed work.
Each assignment will be assigned points based on it’s complexity. Students will earn a percentage or all of
the points based on the quality and timeliness (Work submitted one day after the due date will receive half
credit, and two days after, zero credit) of work submitted. Final grades will be determined by dividing the
number of points earned into the total points. The calculated decimal will be converted to a percent
equivalent. Those percentages will be converted to an equivalent letter grade according to the scale shown
below:
96-100%=A
86-95%=B
76-85%=C
66-75%=D
65% & below=F
TEXT:
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Schultz, Mitchell E. (2007). Grob’s Basic Electronics (10 ed.). New York:
McGraw-Hill.
Instructor distributed materials.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
If there is any student in this class who has need for test-taking, or other accommodations due to a disability,
please feel free to discuss this with your instructor.
COURSE CHARGE:
A non-refundable materials usage charge of $10.00 is assessed to each student that partially covers the cost
of copying and expendable materials used during the course. This is due by the end of the second week of
class.
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