COURSE DESCRIPTION

• Credit Hours: 4
• Classroom Contact Hours per week: 3
• Laboratory Contact Hours per week: 3

COURSE RATIONALE

The course focuses on reading diagrams, schematics, layouts and wiring diagrams associated with three-phase motor controls.

We also analyze general electronic schematics, including power supplies, signal conditioning, RF communications, consumer equipment, and pneumatics and hydraulics.

PREREQUISITES

CETT 1429 Solid States or department approval

REQUIRED TEXTS/MATERIALS/SOFTWARE

Textbook: No Textbook

Lab Kit: Adafruit Parts Pal - http://www.adafruit.com/product/2975 - Supplied by the Dept.

Scientific Calculator: Example Included: Texas Instruments Model: TI-30Xa, Casio fx-260, TI 36X Pro, or Sharp EL-W516XBSL 556 Scientific Calculator 

Thumb Drive: 2 GB or larger

Class soldering project required. A Soldering Iron and Digital Multimeter is required for class soldering projects. Student needs to purchase a soldering kit or design their own project and use a traceless soldering board from GikFun. You can buy the GikFun board from:

GikFun link is http://www.gikfun.com/electronic-pcb-board-c-60/5pcs-solderable-breadboard-gold-plated-finish-proto-board-pcb-p-712.html )

Microsoft Visio is required. This can be obtained from the Department.

Optional Hand Tools: (Example: Jo-Ann Fabrics – in the bead dept.)

            - Wire side cutter (e.g. Multi-strand (flush) Wire Cutter) (≈$10)

            - Needle Nose Pliers (e.g. Bent Chain Nose with spring) (≈$10)

            - Spool of Stainless Steel Bead wire (22 gauge)   

Please note that schedule changes may occur during the semester.  Any changes will be announced in class and posted as an email.

Topics covered in week number:

1. Syllabus, Projects, and Introduction to Simple Schematics  
2. Intro to Schematics and Troubleshooting Presentation, and more schematics
3. Dryer Appliance Schematics and Operational Amplifier
4. Fundamental of Schematics
5. 3 Phase Circuit and Rotary Lifts
6. Industrial Sensors and Labs
7. Robotics and Other Schematics
8. Review and Midterm Exam 
9. Course Projects
10. Course Project Presentations
11. Pneumatics and Hydraulics
12. Pneumatic Labs 
13. Intermediate Schematics 
14. Intermediate Schematics continue
15. Motors
16.  Review & Final  (Final Exam is not comprehensive) 

Required Textbook: None

This course will feature schematic diagrams and PowerPoint/PDF Slides, typically provided during class.

Lecture and lab exercises will be the primary forms of instruction.

• Introduction to Simple Schematics and Electrical Plans
• Schematics and Troubleshooting Presentation, and more schematics
• Dryer Appliance Schematics and Operational Amplifiers
• Various schematics
• Fundamental of Schematics 
• 3 Phase Circuit and Rotary Lifts
• Industrial Sensors and Labs
• Robotics and Motors
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics 
• Pneumatic Labs
• Intermediate Schematics  
• Intermediate Schematics continue

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

The methods of instruction include hands-on training as well as classroom instruction.

Labs will be performed during class time.

Classroom instruction will consist of interactive lectures, class discussions, exercises, PowerPoint presentations, and video illustrations. It will be based on the assumption that the student has done the reading assignments before class.

In order to be successful in this class, the student is expected to spend 1 to 2 hours per hour spent in class. 

Computers with internet access are available in the classroom for in-class exercises.  Homework will primarily be reading assignments, pre-lecture review questions, post-lecture problem sets, and internet research.

GRADING SYSTEM

Participation, Teamwork, and Attendance will primarily consist of attendance on all class days.  There are a number of in-class exercises and labs where working in groups is very important for a successful outcome. In these settings teamwork, cooperation, and patience is essential for success. 

Homework/Labs/pop quizzes include the grading of formal lab reports and textbook chapter pop quizzes.

• Homework –  The homework needs to be submitted one hour before class to receive a grade. If you submit it after that, the homework will not be graded and you will receive a zero. The student will present via Zoom their homework. Failing to attend class even if they do not present the homework will result in a 20-point deduction for that homework submission. 
• Lab Results– These lab reports are used to document the results of the in-class lab experiments. The lab handout provides the background and procedures for conducting the lab experiment along with the criteria for documenting the lab results in a specific formal report. Grading is based on correctly answering lab-related questions and meeting all of the objectives as described in the lab handout. The instructor reserved the right to return the lab report as incomplete and request resubmission for any omissions on the report. Failing to attend lab days will result in point deductions for that lab submission. There will be no make-up for labs.
• Pop Quizzes – These are typically one or two-question quizzes that can be given at any time during in-class time. These pop quizzes are unannounced and can occur anytime during the class period.  

There will be two Exams each covering material from the previous weeks.  The exam times and content are announced in advance of the exam. Students are expected to take the exam at the scheduled time and place   

For the Semester Project, each student is to pick out, purchase, build, and demonstrate to the class a small inexpensive (< $100) electronic kit that requires soldering. The semester project will be assigned on the first day of class and is due on the specified date towards the end of the semester. A separate grading sheet will be provided to the student explaining the criteria for grading. Some of the high-level expectations are for the student to demonstrate proficiency with soldering and debugging a small electronic circuit and to be able to present the findings and project to the rest of the class. This is also an opportunity to develop skills with presentation enabling software like Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.    

The Discipline Assessment Cycle (DAC) is the process whereby Austin Community College documents the extent to which students have attained the learning outcomes and objectives set before them. The framework of the DAC is designed to promote meaningful assessment. The data gathered is then forwarded to other processes and bodies within the College where such information is needed. A DAC evaluation is embedded within this course and is included as part of the expected course work.

The Non-Comprehensive Final Exam will occur on the last week of class and cover concepts and problems from the lectures. Students are expected to take the exam at the scheduled time and place.                                                                                                    

Based on the total course score calculation as specified above, the final course grade will be as follows:

90% ≤   “A”   ≤ 100%

80% ≤   “B”   < 90%

70% ≤   “C”   < 80%

60% ≤   “D”   < 70%

0%   ≤   “F”   < 60%

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance/Class Participation

Attendance is very crucial and may make the difference between successfully completing this class or not. All students are expected to attend every class and to be punctual. If you are late, leave early or come in and out of the classroom, this will count as an unexcused absence. Coming in and out of the classroom is disruptive to the other students and the professor.  If more than three unexcused absences or unsatisfactory compliance with other course policies, the instructor may withdraw students from the class. If you cannot attend a particular class session, please discuss the conflict with me in advance (in person, via phone or email). Lectures are not covered in an assigned textbook.

Interpersonal skills are critical to both working with peers and leading others. It is expected that you will be respectful of the opinions and property of others. Be aware of and responsive to one’s behavior toward others and work with others to resolve problems.

Withdrawal Policy

If circumstances arise such that a student cannot complete this course, it is to your advantage to withdraw from the class by the deadline to avoid getting an unsatisfactory grade on your permanent school record. The student or the instructor may initiate a withdrawal anytime during the semester before the official withdrawal deadline.

Students may be withdrawn from the course by the instructor.  However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to initiate the withdrawal process if they are unable to attend or complete their coursework as required. Failure to withdraw by the established deadline will result in a grade of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F”, based on the student’s recorded performance in the course. Withdrawal forms are available from campus Admissions and Records offices or a student may withdraw from the course by using online services.

The last day to withdraw is 02/22/2024.

Missed Exam and Late Work Policies

The missed exam and late work policies are as follows:

 This is a senior-level course. Attendance and being on time are mandatory and do affect your grade. Students who have three or more unexcused absences may be dropped from the course or will result in 10 points be deducted from the final class grade. An unexcused absence is the following: If you are late more than 15 minutes, leave early (more than 30 minutes) or come in and out of the classroom where you disrupt the other students and the class lecture.  

These grading criteria may be modified as needed for the class during the semester. I expect a very high level of professionalism in class and at outside sites. Take advantage of this course to your fullest because it will best replicate and prepare you for work in many industries.

• Missed or Late Homework or Lab Results – Please turn in the homework and lab results on the date specified. Late homework and/or will not be accepted unless the instructor allows it.
• Pop Quizzes – These are not announced beforehand and there is no make-up for a missed quiz. Missed quizzes result in a zero being entered into Grade Center. 
• Midterm Exam – NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN unless a written medical or personal reason is submitted to the instructor “prior to Exam date”. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to allow a make-up exam or not. If a make-up exam is allowed, it may be the same or a similar exam and it might be administered at any of the ACC testing centers. 
• Course Project – Failure to present a semester project will result in the instructor, at his or her discretion, assigning an automatic “Incomplete” or an “F” for a final grade. In other words, this item is required for the successful completion of this course.     
• Final Exam - NO MAKE-UPS WILL BE GIVEN unless a written medical or personal reason is submitted to the instructor “prior to Exam date”. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to allow a make-up exam or not. If a make-up exam is allowed, it may be the same or a similar exam. 

Incompletes

A student, under very rare and extreme circumstances, may receive an incomplete as the final grade for this course. It is highly recommended that students should withdraw from the class if they know prior to the withdrawal date that they will be unable to finish the course. See the section on “Withdrawal Policy” for this course. 

A final grade of incomplete is a temporary grade that allows the student additional time to complete the required coursework. The time allotted is typical until the course withdrawal date of the following semester. If the incomplete status has not been changed to a regular grade by this date, the grade is automatically changed to an “F”.   

A student may receive a temporary grade of “I” (incomplete) at the end of the semester only if the following conditions are satisfied:

1. The student is unable to complete the course during the semester due to circumstances beyond their control. (e.g. major illness after the withdrawal date, etc.)  Student time management-related issues (job, family, etc.) are not accepted circumstances for requesting an incomplete.
2. The student must have a “weighted grade total” of a “C” or better out on Blackboard Grade Center on the course withdrawal date. 
3. Prior to the end of the semester, the student must request from the instructor that the final grade of an “I” (incomplete) be awarded.  This request must take the form of an ACC email and the dept. the chair must be copied on the email.
4. It is up to the instructor’s discretion to allow an “I” (incomplete) grade to be awarded or not.  

To convert the incomplete “I” into a grade, the student must submit for grading all work required to complete the course to the instructor by a date specified by the instructor within the following semester, but absolutely no later than 1 week prior to the withdrawal date of that semester.

Under no circumstances

• will an “I” (incomplete) status be extended to a second semester for a student to complete the coursework.
• will an “I” (incomplete) status be used to bureaucratically withdraw a student from the course after the withdrawal date.

MISC. COURSE POLICIES

Food and Beverages

Food and beverage items are prohibited in the classroom and laboratory.

Dress Code

During the lab, students are required to wear closed-toe shoes at all times. Open-toed footwear (flip-flops, sandals, etc.) are not permitted. 

Personal Electronic Media devices

• Cell/Smartphones are to be turned off or muted during lab and class time unless the instructor specifically requests their use for a class related activity. No text messaging is allowed in class unless specifically requested by the instructor.  If you need to make or take a phone call, please step out of the classroom to do so. 
• iPod/MP3 players are not allowed during lab and class time.
• Video recording is not allowed in the class.
• Lecture audio recording is not permitted. 
• Laptops, IPads, and kindle type devices are allowed but limited for note-taking and instructor-requested activities.   

Teamwork

There are a number of in-class exercises and labs where working in groups is very important for a successful outcome. In these settings teamwork, cooperation, and patience is essential for success. 

Discipline Assessment Cycle (DAC)

The Discipline Assessment Cycle (DAC) is the process whereby Austin Community College documents the extent to which students have attained the learning outcomes and objectives set before them. The framework of the DAC is designed to promote meaningful assessment. The data gathered is then forwarded to other processes and bodies within the College where such information is needed. DAC evaluations are embedded within this course and are included as part of the expected coursework.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES, GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES, AND SCANS

Student Learning Outcomes:

This course will focus on the understanding and usage of various types of schematics. This course will focus on troubleshooting at the system and sub-system level of different types of machines and equipment used in industry. An in-depth coverage of electronic systems, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair will be performed. Topics will include symptom identification, proper repair procedures, repair checkout, and preventative maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on safety and proper use of test equipment. The course will cover the troubleshooting of various types of industrial equipment including mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems and their control devices. Emphasis will be placed on the use of schematics and diagrams in conjunction with proper troubleshooting procedures.

This class will focus on reading, interpreting, and using schematics. The schematics used will represent a large array of actual equipment used in the industry. The class will cover electrical, electronic, electrochemical, and system fundamental concepts. The course will then cover topics such as motors, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other topics. This course covers many topics and missing one class would be detrimental to your learning and keeping up with this class. 

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to...

1. Do breadboarding and soldering
2. Identifying and reading various electrical components found in schematics
3. Troubleshooting of electrical, pneumatics and hydraulic systems
4. Identify different power sources
5. Identifying and reading various pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
6. Use measuring instruments to measure voltage, resistance, current, inductance, and capacitance.
7. Present to the class the results of a semester project which involves the selection, purchase, assembly, soldering, and debugging of a project electronic kit.

To see the ACC College Policies, please click on the “College Policies and Student Support Services” link found in the Blackboard main menu. 

• Students in the Department of Engineering Technology who are seeking a degree or certificate in any speciality area, should visit with one of our area-of-study student advisors; Vidal Almanza, (Hays Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 262-6533; vman@austincc.edu) or  Eriko Tyner (Riverside Campus, Bldg. G, Student Affairs office, (512) 223-6319; eriko.tyner@austincc.edu); C. Alex Rawlins (Round Rock Campus, Student Affairs office, (512) 223-0042; calexan4@austincc.edu), Laura Garcia (HLC, Student Affairs office, (512) 223-9485, laura.garcia@austincc.edu). 

           Additional Area-Of-Study advisors can be found using this link:  https://students.austincc.edu/advising/         

           For online advising, please go to the following site: https://students.austincc.edu/advising/online-advising/

          High School students taking classes in dual enrollment or as part of an academy or institute will have different advisors and counselors assigned to them.

• All Engineering Technology students must check their ACC Gmail regularly throughout the semester. We will be sending pertinent information about scholarships, job opportunities, Microsoft Azure, free student software programs, career fairs, special events, etc. through the student Gmail system. Your instructor will also be communicating with you in this way.