ELET 1510 - DC Electricity

Academic Division: Business, Industry and Technology
Academic Discipline: Electronic Engineering Technology

Assistant Dean: Vincent Palombo PhD

3 Credit(s)
Elements of DC Circuits is an introductory course in direct current circuit theory that includes the basic concepts of voltage, current, resistance and power. (CTAG = CTEET001 and TAG = OET01) UG OET001

2 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take MATH 1110

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcomes	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking	Class discussions, class activities, tests, and labs - weekly
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy	Class discussions, class activities, tests, and labs - Regularly throughout the semester

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Demonstrate knowledge in the areas of basic electronics units of measure.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during the first two weeks and throughout the remainder of the semester.
2. Identify and explain the symbology used in electronic diagrams.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes in weeks 2, 3, and 4 and throughout the remainder of the semester.
3. Use meters to safely measure V, I, and R values.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes in week 2 and throughout the remainder of the semester.
4. Demonstrate knowledge and use of the resistor color code.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes in week 2 and throughout the remainder of the semester.
5. Analyze and calculate fundamental electronic circuit configurations using Ohm’s Law and power formulas.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes in weeks 3 and 4 and throughout the remainder of the semester.
6. Analyze and calculate V, I, and R in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during weeks 4 through 7 and throughout the remainder of the semester.
7. Demonstrate the ability to use Norton’s and Thevenin’s theorems to solve circuit problems.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during week 7.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use nodal analysis to solve circuit problems.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during week 8.
9. Explain and use magnetic terms and units of measure.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during week 9.
10. Define the properties of capacitance and the behavior of capacitors in DC circuits.	Lecture, Labs, and Quizzes during weeks 9 and 10.

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

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