EEM 117 - AC/DC Circuits I

Class: 2 Lab: 6 Credits: 4
This course is a study of direct and alternating theory, Ohm’s Law, series, parallel, and combination circuits. Circuits are constructed and tested.

Course Topics:

DC Theory
Resistors
Magnetism
Batteries
Ohms Law
Circuit Computations

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site

Required Materials:

CAMIT Basic Toolkit which includes tools, meter, safety glasses, calculator, etc. Will be used throughout various CAMIT classes.

Grading System:
A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:

Calculate the values of Ohm’s Law and Circuits.
Solve combination circuits.
Compare batteries to energy.
Select proper wire size per application.
Analyze magnetism.
Differentiate Alternating Current from Direct Current.
Measure values in circuits.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Academic Misconduct
Add/Drop period
Appeals Process
Class Attendance
Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
Classroom Conduct/Expectations
Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Withdrawal Policy

Official Course Syllabus
2020-2021