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2021 - 2022 Cowley College Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

AGR1206 AG ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS COURSE PROCEDURE

AGR1206 AG ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

3 Credit Hours

Student Level:

This course is open to students of any major, high school, freshman or sophomore.

Catalog Description:

AGR1206 - Ag Electrical and Electronics (3 hrs.)

This course is design to introduce students to electricity and electronics used in farm equipment. Students will perform basic installation, running of equipment and troubleshooting of the electrical and electronic systems on farm equipment.

Course Classification:

Lecture

Prerequisites:

None

Controlling Purpose:

The purpose of this course is to give agriculture students an understanding of the concept and importance of electronics and its use in today’s agriculture.

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Explain basic electrical systems and electrical properties.
  2. Interpret schematics for electrical components for farm equipment.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to run analysis on electrical and electronic components.
  4. Interpret and apply basic troubleshooting techniques.
  5. Demonstrate ability for decision making in the repair and maintenance of equipment.
  6. Describe and apply basic skills in installation, collaboration and management of electronic components.

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.

UNIT 1: ELECTRICITY

Outcomes: Students will list, describe and explain the basic use of electricity in equipment.

  • Identify basic properties of electricity.
  • Define current terminology.
  • Develop and apply a basic knowledge of electrical systems.
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot a basic electrical system.
  • Discuss and describe Ohm’s law.
  • Demonstrate ability to use information gathered to make informed decisions.
  • Describe basic electrical hardware and software systems used on equipment.
  • Explain basic codes associated with electrical components.

UNIT 2: SCHEMATICS

Outcomes: Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of schematics and its use in maintenance and installation decisions.

  • Identify and interpret basic electrical system schematics used in equipment.
  • Explain and demonstrate the usage of the schematic for electrical and electronic installation and maintenance systems.
  • Recognize and interpret basic data received from the schematics.
  • Demonstrate the use of a schematic in the field setting for decision making.
  • Discuss the applications and usage of different hardware and software systems in precision agriculture.

UNIT 3: ELECTRONICS

Outcomes: Students will be able to perform basic duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of electronics.

  • Explain basic electronic operation.
  • Describe the process of electricity in electronics.
  • Explain circuits and their function in electronics.
  • Explain components of electronic devices and their function to make the device work.
  • Describe electronic signals, switches, logic gates and PLC’s.
  • Demonstrate decision making skills in maintenance, repairs, troubleshooting and replacement of electronic equipment.

UNIT 4: ELECTRICAL SOURCES

Outcomes: Students will demonstrate knowledge of different types and processes found in batteries and other electricity producing equipment on machinery.

  • Identify types of batteries and their function.
  • Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot battery issues.
  • Describe the relationship of batteries and alternators for delivery of electricity.
  • Demonstrate the ability to replace, maintain and depose of batteries and electrical producing devices on equipment.
  • Demonstrate how batteries work and how they deliver electrical current.
  • Demonstrate ability to wire and attach electronic equipment.
  • Define the process of battery recharging.

UNIT 5: OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND DECISIONS

Outcomes: Students will be able to apply systems to the management phase of the operation of electronic equipment.

  • Define and identify the difference in system types and usage in the production process and their demand for electricity.
  • Identify and explain each system and is use in the overall management of the operation.
  • Explain the process and need of each system and its relationship to the overall production.
  • Interpret each type of electronic system and the use of that system to enhance production.

Projects Required:

Varies, refer to syllabus.

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size:

Based on classroom occupancy.

Course Time Frame:

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college.  A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time.  The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program: 

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability.  If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.