ETE 108; PRACTICAL ELECTRICITY, 3 CREDIT HOURS
DESCRIPTION: Basic concepts of electricity, electronic components, and the electrical profession will be covered in this course. Topics will include the basic electrical properties, using meters and oscilloscopes, building prototype circuits, soldering, and the basics of managing an electrical project. Lecture: 2 hours, Laboratory: 2 hours.
COMPETENCIES:
Upon completion of this course, the student can:
1) Define the basic electrical properties of Voltage, Current, Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance, and Power.
2) Define Ohm’s Law.
3) Apply Ohm’s Law to series and parallel resistive electrical circuits
4) Solve for electrical circuit values using calculators and computer simulation software.
5) Perform electrical measurements using Digital Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
6) Discuss the basic elements of the power distribution system.
7) Calculate the cost of electricity for a basic electrical system.
8) Identify electrical components.
9) Build electrical circuits according to a schematic.
10) Solder wires and components to circuit boards.
11) Explain the role of engineering technicians in industry.
12) List the steps involved in completing a project.
13) Schedule the completion of an electrical project.
14) Describe how to interview well for employment.
OUTLINE:
I. Basic Electrical concepts:
A. Charge
B. Voltage
C. Current
D. Resistance
E. Power
F. Capacitance
G. Inductance
II. Computer Simulation of Circuits
A. Resistive DC and AC circuits
B. Resistive/Capacitive DC/AC Circuits
C. Resistive/Inductive DC/AC Circuits
III. Usage of Electrical Measurement Devices
A. Digital Multi-Meters
B. Analog Oscilloscope
C. Digital Oscilloscopes
IV. Measurement of Voltage
A. DC Voltage
B. AC Voltage
C. Peak-to Peak Voltage
D. RMS Voltage
V. Consumer Power Distribution
A. Transformers
B. Power
C. Killowatt hours
D. Utility bills
VI. Construction of electrical circuits following a schematic
A. Identification of components
B. Component Specifications and Pin-outs
C. Usage of a prototype board
VII. Schematic Diagrams
A. Block Diagrams
B. Wiring Diagrams
C. Schematic Diagrams
VIII. Verification of Prototype circuits
A. Measurment of Voltage
B. Measurement of Current
IX. Practical Soldering
A. Wires
B. PC Boards
C. Prototype boards
X. The Electrical Profession
A. Resume
B. Interviewing Skills
C. Professional Presentations
XI. Project Management
A. Time lines
B. Check points
C. What-if strategies
D. Progress reports
SUGGESTED LEARNING RESOURCES FOR COURSE:
Introductory Circuit Analysis; Boylestad
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Revised 7/26/04