College of Education

School of Teaching and Leaning

Technology Education Program Area

Course Description

             A study of the fundamental knowledge of techniques necessary for the application of electronics to industrial activities and practices utilized in fabricating and servicing electronic systems.  Special emphasis on the areas of digital electronics and communication systems.

Autumn 2004

             Class Meetings:  MTWRF  9:30 am - 11:18 am        KI 120 & 340

                         Instructor:   Paul Post

                           Office: 1100 Kinnear Road, Room 100D   

                           Office hours: By Appointment

                           Office phone: 292-7471

                           Email: post.1@osu.edu

Course Objectives:

Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.   define the broad uses of electronics in industry and society.

2.   identify and apply the basic building blocks of digital electronics including microprocessors.

3.   identify and skillfully use common electronics test equipment.

4.   design and fabricate an electronic circuit.

5.   describe the historical contributions to civilization made by advancing electronics technology.

6.   discuss the careers available in the electronics industry.

7.   describe the principles of amplification and modulation.

8.   describe the principles of optoelectronics, fiber optics and lasers.

9.   describe the basic components of an electronic communications system.

10.   present a lesson on electronics.

Textbooks:

Required:

Gerrish, H. H., Dugger, W. E., Jr., & Roberts, R. M. (2004). Electricity and electronics. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Roberts, R. M., Gerrish, H. H., & Dugger, W. E., Jr., (2004). Electricity and electronics: Study Guide with Laboratory Activities. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Required materials:

Cassette Tape

VHS Video Tape

CD-R

Parts for project

Miscellaneous

Attendance:

Attendance is very important due to the breadth of material to be covered and limited facilities.  Even missing one class may cause an assignment to be incomplete and affect your grade.  In general there will be no makeup exams or credit for late assignments.

Cleanup:

Each student is responsible for cleaning any mess they make.  All parts must be returned to their proper storage area when you are finished with them.  The last lab session will be a mandatory full session cleanup and packing period (50 points deducted for not showing up).

Maintenance:

Each student is responsible for at least 2 hours of laboratory maintenance authorized and approved by the instructor.  Equipment and storage facilities need periodic attention.  Maintaining equipment, organizing materials, and cleaning the laboratory are necessary for efficient and safe instructional conditions.

Grades:

This course is under development and all the projects are not yet complete.  The exams and papers will count for half the grade and the labs will count for half the grade.  It is anticipated that the final grade will break down thus:

                                                                

	Percent
Labs	50
Papers	10
Presentation	10
Exams	30
Total	100

 

Exams:

There will be 3 exams.  Two at the 1/3 and 2/3 points in the quarter and an exam at the time scheduled during the final week of classes.

Assignments:

Reading cards, papers, presentations, homework, and labs will be assigned on separate sheets.  Their relative values toward the final grade are listed on the following grade record sheet.

Academic Misconduct
• Faculty Rules 3335-5-54, which states, “Each instructor shall report to the Committee on Academic Misconduct all instances of what they believe may be academic misconduct” will be followed.
• Academic misconduct includes substituting another person’s work as your own, either in written or product form.
• If you have any questions regarding a behavior that might constitute academic misconduct consult your instructor or visit the Committee on Academic Misconduct web site http://oaa.osu.edu/coam/home.html.

Syllabus Available in Another Format

Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Please contact the Office for Disability Services at 614-292-3307 in room 150 Pomerene Hall to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities.

Grade Record Sheet

Name:_______________________

Labs	Points Possible	Earned	Date Due
0 RLC Circuits and Oscillation	30
1 Amplifiers & Op-Amps	30
2 Audio Systems	30
3 Video Systems	30
4 Telephone Systems	30
5 Power Control	30
6 Digital Logic	30
7 Microprocessors and Controllers	30
8 Computer Systems	30
9 Optoelectronics/Fiber Optics/Lasers	30
10 Project	30
Total Lab Points	300
Exams, Presentations, and Papers
Paper	25
Presentation	25
Reading Report 1	10
Reading Report 2	10
Reading Report 3	10
Reading Report 4	10
Reading Report 5	10
Quiz 1
Quiz 2
Quiz 3
Quiz 4
Exam 1
Exam 2
Exam 3
Total Exam, Presentation, and Paper Points	300
Required Check-offs
Daily Cleanup
Maintenance (2hrs)
Final Cleanup (-50)
Total Points	600

 

Readings From Text:

Chapters 14 - 26

Lab Activities:

From workbook unless specified otherwise.