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Mitchell Technical Institute

IC-101  IC-101 Electrical Theory

Syllabus

Instructor and Class Information

 | Instructor Name | Dale Moke
 | Email | Dale.Moke@mitchelltech.edu
 | Start Date | 1/7/2014

Course Information

 | Course Number | IC-101
 | Course Title | IC-101 Electrical Theory
 | Course Description
 | This course is the study of direct current theory and fundamentals of series and parallel networks. A basic introduction to the concept of electricity and its behavior with respect to conductors and resistive devices are introduced. Familiarization of AC circuitry including frequency and time and their effect on inductance and capacitance, as well as power factor and testing devices will be examined.
 | Total Credits | 2.00

Textbooks

Kuphaldt, Tony R.         Lessons in Electric Circuits Vol. I and Vol. II
 | On-line Textbook (No Purchase)

Herman, Stephen L.      Electrical Wiring Industrial          14th Edition
Learner Supplies

Scientific Calculator

Course Competencies

1 | Describe basic structure of an atom relating to electric charge
2 | Explain a basic of an electric circuit
3 | Calculate for Ohm's Law
4 | Calculate circuit power
5 | Outline series circuit characterisics
6 | Apply Ohm's law and power law in series circuits
7 | Outline parallel circuit characteristics
8 | Apply Ohm's law and power law to parallel circuits
9 | Analyze series-parallel circuits
10 | Break down sinusoidal waveforms
11 | Determine sinusoidal waveform measurements
12 | Identify characteristics of non-sinusoidal waveforms
13 | Summarize basic structure and characteristics of a capacitor
14 | Analyze series and parallel capacitance
15 | Describe capacitors in AC operation
16 | Analyze series and parallel RC circuits
17 | Summarize basic structure and characteristics of an inductor
18 | Analyze series and parallel inductance
19 | Explain transformer construction and operation
20 | Describe inductors in AC operation
21 | Analyze series and parallel RL circuits
22 | Explain RC and RL time constants
23 | Determine power factor

Course Grading Information

100% - 90%        = A

89% - 80%        = B

79% - 70%        = C

69% - 60%        = D

59% and Below = F

Course Schedule

Week 1

Worksheet                               10 pts

Lab Simulation Intro                 10 pts

Wiring Test CC                        10 pts

Ohm’s Law CC                        10 pts

Electric Power CC                    10 pts

Test                                        60 pts

Week 2

Series Lab                               15 pts

Parallel Lab                              25 pts

Series Problems CC                  10 pts

Parallel Problems CC                10 pts

Series Troubleshooting CC        10 pts

Parallel Troubleshooting CC      10 pts

Test                                       50 pts

Week 3

Meter Report                           25 pts

Series/Parallel Lab                    25 pts

Series/Parallel Problems CC      10 pts

Ser/Par Troubleshooting CC     10 pts

AC Worksheet                         15 pts

Test                                        60 pts

Week 4

Cap Reactance Lab                    5 pts

Cap Charge/Discharge Lab         5 pts

Inductive Reactance Lab            5 pts

RL Circuit Lab                          5 pts

RC Series CC                          10 pts

RC Parallel CC                        10 pts

RL Series CC                          10 pts

RL Parallel CC                        10 pts

Transformers CC                    10 pts

Test                                       60 pts

Week 5

Final Project                           30 pts

Final Test                             100 pts

Total            645 pts

Online - Communication
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ADA Statement
I wish to fully include persons with disabilities in this course. Please let me know if you need any special accommodations in the instruction or assessments of this course to enable you to fully participate. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal antidiscrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with documented disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the MTI Disabilities Coordinator at 995-3023 to further coordinate accommodations.
Online - Instructor Role and Responsibilities
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