EET 161 DC Principles of Electronics
CHRIS SANDERS
OFFICE HOURS:
Fall Quarter 2009
(206) 526-0089
email csanders@ sccd.ctc.edu
1541A Electronics Lab by appointment.
TEXT: Introductory Circuit Analysis; Boylstad, 11th edition (available at bookstore)
Experiments inCircuit Analysis to Accompany Introductory Circuit Analysis;
Boylstad, 11th edition (available at bookstore) OLDER VERSIONS are also ok.
COMPONENTS: Students are asked to purchase 3 sets of leads, needle nose pliers, and
wire strippers. These are available through the bookstore (BASIC TOOL KIT), or
from other local vendors.
CALCULATOR: a TI 84 or 86 or 89 or equivalent calculator is required for this class.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The first course in a series designed for an in-depth study of electronics. Performance
goals will equip the learner with the ability to analyze series and parallel circuits,
measure circuit values with electronic test instruments, construct AC and DC circuits and
solve for unknown circuit variables. Basic concepts of energy, work, power, current and
voltage are studied as well as Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws. The course ends with an
introduction to capacitance, transients and AC theory and circuit analysis. Computer
models will be used throughout as well as hands on labs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The following will be performed by each student while observing hygienic and safe
conditions and in a manner reflecting industry standards.
1.
Calculate and measure using SI system of units and scientific notation.
2.
Construct, measure, analyze, and mathematically solve linear and non-linear
resistor networks.
3.
Construct simple circuits from wiring and schematic diagrams.
4.
Differentiate between conductors, semi-conductors, and insulators.
5.
Identify component values from common coding systems used in industry.
6.
Apply electrical laws to solve resistor networks (e.g. Ohm's and Kirchoff's laws)
in DC and AC circuits.
7.
Estimate loading effects and energy consumption in resistive networks and
differentiate between energy, work, power, and force.
8.
Use multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes and signal generators during lab
assignments to test and measure AC and DC circuit parameters.
9.
Use software tools such as Electronic Workbench to model and predict lab
outcomes.
10.
Calculate and measure RC time constants and charge/discharge rates of
capacitors (i.e. transient analysis).
11.
Calculate and measure AC variables of voltage, current, and frequency.
12.
Model sine waves mathematically.
13.
Practice safety and proper workplace conduct.
COURSE CONTENT AND MAJOR TOPICS
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I.
History of electricity/electronics and workplace expectations.
A.
Safety
B.
Conduct
C.
Health, hygiene and ethics
II.
Units of measurement
A.
SI system
B.
Scientific and metric notation
III.
DC Electricity
A.
Current and voltage
B.
Linear Resistance
C.
Power and energy
D.
Measurement and test instruments
E.
Safety and hygiene
IV.
Circuits
A.
Series circuits
B.
Kirchhoff’s Voltage Law
C.
Parallel circuits
D.
Kirchhoff’s Current Law
E.
Series-parallel networks
F.
Shorts and opens
V.
Voltage sources and loading
A.
Voltage and current divider rules
B.
Meter loading
C.
Non-linear resistance and potentiometers
D.
Internal resistance of source
VI.
Meter movements and test instruments
A.
Voltmeter
B.
Ammeter
C.
Ohmmeter
D.
DMM, test leads, probes
E.
Oscilloscope
VII. Transients
A.
Capacitors and inductors
B.
RC time constants
C.
Capacitive networks
D.
RC series and parallel circuits
VIII. Sinusoidal Alternating Waveforms
A.
Current and voltage relationships
B.
Average and effective values
C.
Series and parallel AC resistive circuits
IX.
AC meters and Oscilloscope
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Course Schedule
Fall Quarter 2009
2
WEEK
1
Date
Sept. 28, 30
Content
Safety, Units,
Engineering notation
Chapter
1, 2
Lab
1
(self corrected)
2
Oct. 5, 7
Voltage, Current
2, 3
2
(due Oct. 14)
3
Oct 12, 14
Ohm’s Law, Power
4
3
(due Oct. 21)
4
Oct. 19, 21
Series circuits
5
4, 5
(due Oct. 28)
5
Oct. 26, 28
Parallel circuits
Test 1 (Ch. 1 – 5)
6
6, 7
(due Nov. 18)
6
Nov. 2, 4
Series-Parallel
circuits
6, 7
8, 9
(due Nov. 25)
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Nov. 9
No Class Nov. 11
Superposition
Thevenin
9
9, 10
(due Dec. 2)
8
Nov. 16,18
10
11
(due Dec. 9)
9
Nov. 23, 25
Test 2 (Ch. 5, 6, 7)
Capacitors and RC
transients
Capacitors (con’t)
10
10
Nov. 30, Dec. 2
13
11
Dec. 7, 9
Sinusoidal
Alternating
Waveforms
AC (con’t)
14
(due Dec. 14 )
AC 2
(optional)
12
13
Dec. 16, 18
Test 3 (Ch. 9, 10, 13)
Each test will be made up of two parts, a written and lab portion
Labs will be both simulated on Multisim, and breadboarded/tested
Note: November 11 is a holiday and class will not meet.
The last day of the quarter is Thursday, Dec 17.
In case of inclement weather, call my office number for class cancellation information
Reading Assignments and Recommended Homework
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Each week you will be asked to participate in graded Engineering Team assignments, as
well as individual hand in graded assignments (homework and take home quizzes).
The following recommended reading and homework assignments will assist you in
preparing for these, as well as other graded assignments such as quizzes and mid-term
tests.
Week 1
Read Chapter 1 as background information.
Recommended homework: Page 29, Section 1.6 #13 - 16
Section 1.7 # 23, 24.
Read Chapter 3 (Pages 78 - 88 only).
Recommended homework: Page 99, Section 3.8 (all)
Read Chapter 2 as background information.
Recommended homework: Page 60, Section 2.6 #24, 25, 26, 27.
Week 2
Read Chapter 4. Ohm’s Law, Power and Energy are critical.
Recommended homework: Page 127, Section 4.2 # 1 – 12.
Week 3
Chapter 4 (con’t). Recommended homework: Page127, Section
4.3 # 15, 16, 17. Section 4.4 # 26 – 33.
Weeks 4, 5, 6
Chapters 5, 6, 7. These three chapters cover the most important
material for the quarter. You should attempt to do as
many of the questions at the end of these chapters as you
can.
Week 7, 8
Chapter 9. Read Superposition, page 346 -348, and, Thevenin’s
Theorem and Maximum Power Transfer, page 353 – 363,
P 367 – 376.
Recommended homework: Page 388- 392 #1, 3, 7, 9, voltage
supplies only).
Week 9, 10
Chapter 10. Read for background.
Recommended homework: Page 454, #21 - 33.
Week 11
Chapter 13. Read pages 539 - 545, and pages 566 - 570.
Recommended homework problems: Page 581, #1- 9.
Grade Breakdown
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EET 161
Quizzes, homework and labs
3 Written Tests
3 Lab Tests
Weekly Engineering team
participation and performance
TOTAL
30 pts.
30 pts.
30 pts.
10 pts.
100 pts.
Labs are to be turned into instructor by 2:20 PM, Wednesdays (See calaendar). Each lab
must be signed off by instructor as it is completed, no credit will be assigned to labs not
signed off at the time of their completion.
Extra credit will be assigned for any assignment that is corrected and resubmitted
2 points will be deducted each day homework, labs or other assignments are late
without prior approval (stuff happens).
As EET 161 is a career preparation course, your attendance, as on any job, is
mandatory. If you are unable to attend class please contact me by phone or email
prior to class. Up to ten points may be deducted from your score for lack of
attendance without prior approval.
Grade Assignment
98 - 100 points
4.0
96 - 97
3.9
94 -95
3.8
92 -93
3.7
90 - 91
3.6
88 - 89
3.5
87
3.4
73
2.0
86
3.3
72
1.9
85
3.2
71
1.8
84
3.1
70
1.7
83
3.0
69
1.6
82
2.9
68
1.5
81
2.8
67
1.4
80
2.7
66
1.3
79
2.6
65
1.2
78
2.5
64
1.1
77
2.4
63
1.0
76
2.3
62
.9
75
2.2
61
.8
74
2.1
60
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Additional labs and homework may be assigned during the quarter.
Students may make up missed tests and exams only with prior approval.
A few helpful sites
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tons o’ great electronics
North Seattle Community College
interesting overviews
more
where to find virtually any
component
http://www.engplanet.com/
Tutorials, conversions, and much
more
http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/dogs/
Tim’s web page
www.aeanet.org
American Electronics Association
www.twysted-pair.com
electronics info
www.ee.washington.edu/eeca
tons o’circuits
www.prenhall.com/electronics
your text book
www.bmet.org
Biomed home page
www.isajobs.org
Instrumentation, Systems and
Automation Association
www.callabmag.com
International Journal of Metrology
www.ncsli.org
Metrology and Measurement
Standards
www.sourceESB.com
Part number search/distributors
http://northonline.sccd.ctc.edu/pwebpaz/Media/SubjElectricity.html
listing of videos/cd/dvd for
electronics
http://mathematicshelpcentral.com/
Graph Paper, lots of Math help
http://www.doctronics.co.uk/design.htm
http://www.northseattle.edu/
www.howstuffworks.com/
http://howthingswork.virginia.edu/
www.partminer.com
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