ELE 201: Digital Electronics for Telecomm I

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ELE 201 Syllabus

• Instructor: Ron Poland
• Office Number: Room 530
• Telephone: 562-4194
• Email: ron.poland@clinton.edu
• Credit Hours: Three

Appointments are easily available outside of these hours. Contact the instructor to arrange an appointment.

Course Name and Title: ELE 201: Digital Electronics for Telecomm I

I. Course Description:

Students will learn the basic functions of common hardware components of an IBM compatible Personal Computer. Students will learn basic PC troubleshooting skills and become familiar with basic test equipment and diagnostic software. Appropriate personal safety measures when working on a PC will also be introduced. This course covers most objectives for the Core portion of CompTIA's A+ Service Technician exam.

II. Course Prerequisites:

Satisfactory progress in the Verizon Next Step program.

III. Textbooks and Supplies:

Enhanced A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining your PC
6th Edition. Jean Andrews

IV. Course Objectives and Methods of Instruction:

In accordance with the Verizon Next Step program, upon completion of this course students shall be able to:

• Simulate a simple DC circuit using a software application. Simulate simple logic circuits and identify inputs and outputs.
• Describe the behavior of voltage, current, and resistance, in series and parallel circuits.
• Convert numbers among the binary, decimal, octal, and hexadecimal numbering systems.
• Describe the relationship between digital and analog quantities.
• Describe digital computer organization and operation including the CPU, motherboard, and memory.
• Explain different types of primary and secondary storage devices.
• Describe and verify the proper operation of peripheral devices.
• Use the library, internet and other sources to collect supplemental information to write a technical report which includes an introduction, main body, summary.
• Develop a formal laboratory report including objectives, theory, procedures, equipment, schematics, calculated/ measured data, and conclusion.
• Listen and think critically, apply mathematical procedures and quantitative methods, logically troubleshoot electronic circuits and propose corrective measures.
• Given the specifications for a hardware project, students shall:
  • Work productively as a team, practicing project leadership, interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution.
  • Practice problem solving via the planning and organizing of the project.
  • Obtain materials needed for the project and construct the unit.
  • Test the unit to project specifications, and create necessary documentation.
  • Assess the overall quality of the teamwork, and of the project.
  • Demonstrate leadership.
  • Develop and deliver to his/her colleagues a 10-minute oral presentation.

V. General Education Objectives met:

None

VI. Course Outline and Schedule:

ELE 201 Fall 2007 Schedule

Week Number	Date	Topics/Activities Assignments Due	Quizzes
1	8/28	Class Intro Values, Number Systems & Logic Test PCs	None
2	9/4	Logic Circuits, Start Module 1 Module 1 Assignment	Values, Number Systems & Logic Quiz
3	9/11	Module 1	Module 1 Quiz
4	9/18	Module 2 Module 2 Assignment	None
5	9/25	Module 2 Module 3 Assignment	Module 2 Quiz
6	10/2	Module 3	Module 3 Quiz
N/A	10/9	No Tuesday Class	Follow a Monday Schedule
7	10/16	Module 4 Module 4 Assignment	None
8	10/23	Module 4	Module 4 Quiz
9	10/30	Module 5 Module 5 Assignment	None
10	11/6	Module 6 Module 6 Assignment	Module 5 Quiz
11	11/13	Module 7 Module 7 Assignment	Module 6 Quiz
12	11/20	Module 8 Module 8 Assignment	Module 7 Quiz
13	11/27	Module 9 Module 9 Assignment	Module 8 Quiz
14	12/4	Module 10 Module 10 Assignment	None
15	12/11	WebQuest Due Proficiency Test	Module 10 Quiz

VII. Assignments and Attendance:

• All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified date, they may not be turned in late.
• Assignments may be emailed but they must be emailed using the CCC student account.
• Assignments must be word-processed. College-level, business-quality work is expected.
• Students are expected to follow the college's attendance policy. Failure to do so with result in involuntary withdrawal from the class. There are no excused absences; failure to attend class for any reason is an absence. Arriving late for class or leaving early will count as half an absence.
• Students absent from a scheduled assessment because of some unavoidable circumstance may be allowed a make-up by presenting written documentation explaining the absence. The instructor will determine the time for the make-up. Students who miss quizzes or the exam for other reasons will not be allowed a make-up.

VIII. Evaluation, Grading, and Makeup Policy:

Students will be evaluated by 10 assignments, 10 quizzes, 1 WebQuest and a proficiency test. Makeup quizzes will be allowed if documentation is presented for the absence OR previous arrangements were made with the instructor. Everything shall be graded on a scale of 0 - 100.

Final grade point distribution is as follows:

• Quizzes 40%
• Written Assignments 40%
• WebQuest 10%
• Proficiency Test 10%

Percentages for the final grade will be rounded to the nearest whole point, and a letter grade will be assigned. The grading scale is as follows:

95 - 100=A, 90 - 94=A-

86 - 89=B+, 83 - 85=B, 80 - 82=B-

76-79=C+, 73 - 75=C, 70-72=C-

65 - 69=D+, 60 - 64=D, 0 - 59=F

IX. Student Ethics:

Any form of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of zero on said assignment, quiz or test. Repeat offenders may be subject to formal proceedings. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to) handing in work that you did not do, attempting to use another student's answers during an exam, copying material from another student, and allowing another student to use your work. It is not acceptable to work with another student and each turn in the same work.

The classroom PCs and equipment represent a tremendous investment of resources in both financial terms and instructor support time. The computers may not be used for anything except class work during class time. Any student observed using the PCs for other than class work or deviating from the assigned lab procedure will be dismissed from class immediately and marked as absent for the day. There shall be no warnings and no second chances. Do not hesitate to ask the instructor for clarification prior to using the PC for an activity that may be deemed a violation of this policy. The intent of this policy is to focus students on the procedure at hand and not allow one or more individuals to steer the group's focus to areas that are not beneficial to the subject. Examples include but are not limited to: assigning incorrect passwords and usernames, performing commands on the PC that have no relationship to the subject at hand, incorrectly or unsafely using the tools and test equipment, and otherwise making adjustments to the PC's settings that have little to no useful value. When in doubt, ask the instructor.

X. Student Needs:

As per Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, if an accommodation is needed, contact me privately after class or during my office hours as soon as possible so I can help you obtain any assistance you may need to successfully complete this course. Laurie Bethka, Room 420M in the Academic Assistance Center, may also be contacted for further assistance.

XI. Emergency procedures:

School cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on local radio stations as listed in the CCC student handbook. Class cancellations due to instructor absence will be posted on the class web site, placed on my telephone answering service and posted on the classroom door. Room changes will be announced in advance whenever possible and posted on the classroom door.