COURSE OUTLINE
SECTION I
SUBJECT AREA AND COURSE NUMBER: EET 1084
COURSE TITLE:
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
CREDITS: 3
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals, terminology, and applications
used in the electronics industry. The topic coverage will include circuit theory principles,
electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies, digital logic techniques, and
electronic instruments. Topics include: electric circuits, DC electric circuits, AC, transistors,
amplifiers, wave shaping, digital logic, instruments and measurements.
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: Approximately 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 0
PREREQUISITE: None
GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Student will:
1. Use appropriate grounding techniques.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC theory.
3. Solve circuit problems using unit conversion and scientific notation.
4. Solve problems involving electric charge, electric current, potential difference, energy and
Ohm's Law.
5. Solve problems in electric circuits involving work and power.
6. Solve problems involving series and parallel resistance circuits.
7. Solve problems involving capacitance in DC circuits.
8. Solve problems involving magnetic circuits.
9. Solve problems involving inductance in DC circuits.
10. Solve AC problems involving peak value, instantaneous, average value and RMS value of a
sine wave.
11. Solve problems on factors governing reactance in AC circuits.
12. Solve impedance problems in AC circuits.
13. Prepare and complete concise, neat and accurate lab reports.
SECTION II
1.
COURSE CONTENT AND SCOPE:
A.
OUTLINE OF TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE COURSE
1. Introduction: quantities, measurements, and units, accuracy, rounding, and significant digits,
powers of ten and scientific notation, conversion between systems of units, engineering prefixes
2. Current and voltage: atomic structure, crystals, current, coulomb force law, potential
difference and voltage
3. Conductors, insulators, and resistors: conductors, insulators, conduction in non-metallic
mediums, the nature of resistance, ohm's law and resistance, resistivity, temperature and
resistance
4. Power: energy, work, power, conversion of units, efficiency
5. Circuits and circuit laws: series connections, resistors in series, voltage rises and drops,
Kirchhoff's voltage law, characteristics of series circuits, voltage dividers, power in series
circuits, parallel connections
6. Capacitance: charges and electric fields, capacitors and capacitance , dielectrics and the
dielectric constant, capacitors in series, capacitors in parallel, capacitive time constants, universal
time constant chart, capacitive energy
7. Magnetism: electricity and magnetism, magnetic fields, magnetomotive force, reluctance and
permeability, flux density and magnetic field intensity, magnetic materials
8. Inductance: electromagnetic induction, faraday's law, Lenz's law, inductors and inductance
9. Alternating current and reactance, basic generator construction and operation, the sinusoidal
voltage wave, average and RMS values, reactance, phase differences
10. Impedance: resistance and reactance in series, resistance and reactance in parallel,
conductance, susceptance & admittance
11. AC power: resistance power , reactive power, apparent power
12. Transformers: construction and operation, turns ratio, reflected impedance, leakage and
power losses, efficiency, types of transformers.
B.
C.
D.
E.
APPROPRIATE READINGS: None
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS: None
APPROPRIATE OUTSIDE ASSIGNMENTS: None
APPROPRIATE ASSIGNMENTS THAT DEMONSTRATE CRITICAL
THINKING: TBD
2.
METHODS OF EVALUATION: Verification of skills by direct observation, exams
3.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture and demonstration.
4.
REQUIRED TEXTS AND SUPPLIES: Introductory DC/AC Circuits, Sixth Edition,
Nigel P. Cook, Pearson Prentice Hall. Scientific Calculator; Sharp or TI-30.
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Syllabus
INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS
(EET 1084)
(Spring 2010)
Instructor:
Staff
Department of Engineering and Process Technology
Office:
Hrs:
Phone:
Email: name@lakecitycc.edu
Required Textbooks: Introductory DC/AC Circuits, Sixth Edition, Nigel P. Cook, Pearson
Prentice Hall.
Additional References: None
Course Description: This course provides an introduction to the basic fundamentals,
terminology, and applications used in the electronics industry. The topic coverage will include
circuit theory principles, electronic components, transistor usage, amplifiers, power supplies,
digital logic techniques, and electronic instruments. Topics include: electric circuits, DC electric
circuits, AC, transistors, amplifiers, wave shaping, digital logic, instruments and measurements.
Course Content:
Course Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
1. Use appropriate grounding techniques.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of AC/DC theory.
3. Solve circuit problems using unit conversion and scientific notation.
4. Solve problems involving electric charge, electric current, potential difference, energy and
Ohm's Law.
5. Solve problems in electric circuits involving work and power.
6. Solve problems involving series and parallel resistance circuits.
7. Solve problems involving capacitance in DC circuits.
8. Solve problems involving magnetic circuits.
9. Solve problems involving inductance in DC circuits.
10. Solve AC problems involving peak value, instantaneous, average value and RMS value of a
sine wave.
11. Solve problems on factors governing reactance in AC circuits.
12. Solve impedance problems in AC circuits.
13. Prepare and complete concise, neat and accurate lab reports.
Course Objectives:
1. Introduction: quantities, measurements, and units, accuracy, rounding, and significant
digits, powers of ten and scientific notation, conversion between systems of units , engineering
prefixes
2. Current and voltage: atomic structure, crystals, current, coulomb force law, potential
difference and voltage
3. Conductors, insulators, and resistors: conductors, insulators, conduction in nonmetallic mediums, the nature of resistance, ohm's law and resistance, resistivity, temperature and
resistance
4. Power: energy, work, power, conversion of units, efficiency
5. Circuits and circuit laws: series connections, resistors in series, voltage rises and drops,
Kirchhoff's voltage law, characteristics of series circuits, voltage dividers, power in series
circuits, parallel connections
6. Capacitance: charges and electric fields, capacitors and capacitance , dielectrics and
the dielectric constant, capacitors in series, capacitors in parallel, capacitive time constants,
universal time constant chart, capacitive energy
7. Magnetism: electricity and magnetism, magnetic fields, magnetomotive force,
reluctance and permeability, flux density and magnetic field intensity, magnetic materials
8. Inductance: electromagnetic induction, faraday's law, Lenz's law, inductors and
inductance
9. Alternating current and reactance, basic generator construction and operation, the
sinusoidal voltage wave, average and RMS values, reactance, phase differences
10. Impedance: resistance and reactance in series, resistance and reactance in parallel,
conductance, susceptance & admittance
11. AC power: resistance power , reactive power, apparent power
12. Transformers: construction and operation, turns ratio, reflected impedance, leakage
and power losses, efficiency, types of transformers.
Evaluations: Verification of skills by direct observation, exams.
Attendance: Students are expected to be in class and on time every day the class meets.
Excused absences will be granted for emergencies and other situations at the discretion of the
instructor. It is the students responsibility to make-up any missed work, including classroom
activities and assignments.
Schedule of class events:
TBD
Grading System:
Scale
90+
80-89
70-79
60-69
00-59
A
B
C
D
F
Weights
Tests
Lab Skills Reviews
Attendance
Daily Assignments
Assignments are due the beginning of each class on the due date.
40%
40%
10%
10%
Grading Scale:
A
B+
B
C+
90-100
85-89
80-84
75-79
C
D+
D
F
70-74
65-69
60-64
59 and below
Academic Honesty: You may not purposefully deceive any official of the College by cheating
on any assignment, examination, or paper. Cheating is the use of anyone else’s work, whether
he/she is a student or not, as your own. A student may be withdrawn from this course with the
grade of ―”F” if found to have cheated on any course assignments or tests.
ADA Statement: Lake City Community College seeks to provide reasonable accommodations
for all qualified individuals with disabilities. The college will adhere to all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to
register with the Office of Disabled Student Services, located in Building 015, Room 130.
(386) 754-4393, and to contact the faculty member in a timely manner to arrange for appropriate
accommodations.
Withdrawal Procedures: See your Instructor and the current College Catalog for the proper
procedures for withdrawing from a class. Also, see the Critical Dates Calendar for information
on withdrawal.
Proposed Class Schedule: TBD
I, _______________________________, understand and agree to the terms in this syllabus.
I am also aware that this syllabus is a tentative schedule and may change with
circumstances that happen throughout the semester. I must complete the assigned reading
and exercises prior to each class in order to be prepared. Attendance is important as this is
a clock hour program. I understand the attendance policy for this course.
Student Signature: ___________________________
Date: ____________________
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