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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/24/08 |
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AMS140
2009 Spring – 2012 Fall |
L+L |
4 Credit(s) |
6 Period(s) |
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Electric
Circuits |
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Graphical
and analytical analysis of electric circuits, transients, and sinusoidal
excitation. Applications of circuit theorems and computer solutions. |
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Cross-References:
SMT140 |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AMS140 2009 Spring
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Electric Circuits |
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Work effectively in collaborative groups. (I, II) |
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Apply the Scientific Method and other critical thinking
models to electrical circuits for hypothesis development, experimental
design, data acquisition, and data analysis. (I, II) |
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Design, construct, and analyze practical electrical
circuits. (I, II) |
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Troubleshoot malfunctioning electrical circuits. (II) |
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Apply logical, efficient, and effective problem-solving
techniques using graphical, mathematical, and written communications. (I, II)
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Use computers and other technical tools to model
electrical phenomena. (II) |
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Solve practical and meaningful problems that closely
represent real-world electrical situations. (II) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AMS140 2009 Spring
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Electric Circuits |
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I. Basic Electrical Device
and Circuit Characteristics A. DC/AC B. Current, resistance,
impedance, voltage, and power C. Conductors, resistors,
capacitors, and inductors D. Series and parallel
circuits E. Resonance, filters, and
frequency response F. Polyphase
circuits, power supplies, and transformers II. Device and Circuit
Analysis and Troubleshooting A. Device and circuit
measurement tools B. Computer analysis tools C. Network theorems D. Device and circuit
troubleshooting E. Device and circuit
applications |