EET 150 Introduction to Electrical Engineering Technology

SIUC Department of Technology

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will able to:

  1. Explain qualitatively the physical principles required to produce electricity
  2. Identify the basic quantities and components used in electric circuits.
  3. Explain the difference between ac and dc sources.
  4. Define and identify materials that are conductors and insulators.
  5. Use Ohm’s law formulas to compute circuit quantities.
  6. Use formulas to compute component power dissipation.
  7. List agencies and organizations responsible for electrical safety and product standards. 
  8. Identify and list types of personal protective devices used in industrial facilities and laboratories. 
  9. Identify the cause and physiological effects of electrical shock.
  10. Perform experiments and design projects safely.
  11. Identify electrical and electronic components.
  12. Determine the values and ratings of electronic components based on color codes and other markings.
  13. Use a digital multimeter to measure electrical quantities.
  14. Connect and adjust variable-output dc power supplies and batteries to achieve desired voltages and polarities.
  15. Connect power meters and measure device power and energy consumption.
  16. Explain how the subsystems of an analog oscilloscope work to make measurements.
  17. Use an oscilloscope to measure ac voltage magnitudes, frequency and phase shift.
  18. Adjust the waveform shape, frequency and amplitude of a function generator output.
  19. Explain the electrical limitations of function generator output.
  20. Identify schematic symbols used in electrical/electronic systems.
  21. Read and draw electrical diagrams.
  22. Assemble simple circuits using a solderless experimenters’ board.
  23. Assemble an electric/electronic circuit by soldering.
  24. Splice and connect wire using appropriate mechanical connectors.
  25. Identify inoperable circuit components using signal injection and tracing.
  26. Use basic test instruments to troubleshoot inoperable circuits.
  27. Verify the operation of a multistage circuit.
  28. Perform tests to verify circuit operation.

 

Instructor Contact Information

Mailing Address:

1230 Linclon Drive

Room D110

Carbondale, IL 62901

Phone: 618-453-7839

E-mail: powerguy@siu.edu

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