AMG3352 BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR AVIATION
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students on the college level in either the Freshman or Sophomore year.
Catalog Description:
AMG3352 - Basic Electricity for Aviation (3 hrs.)
This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of electricity. Methods of generating alternating and direct current are studied. Students will learn the proper methods of measuring voltage, current, resistance and continuity; calculating capacitance and inductance; and reading and interpreting electrical circuit diagrams, drawings, system schematics (including solid state devices and logic circuits) and associated symbols. Students will also learn how to inspect and service batteries.
Course Classification:
Lecture/Lab
Prerequisites: None
Controlling Purpose:
As part of the Aviation Mechanic - Powerplant program as outlined by the FAA Part 147 document, a minimum of 400 hours of General Curriculum training is required. This structure of this course is designed to provide a minimum of 75 hours of Basic Electricity curriculum as outlined in Appendix B to Part 147 - General Curriculum Subjects.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance.
- Calculate and measure electrical power.
- Measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
- Determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.
- Read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions.
- Inspect and service batteries.
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: Introduction to Electricity
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate knowledge of electrical theory and basic electrical components.
- Explain electron theory and the structure of matter
- Explain electrical charges and the concept of current
- Describe insulators, conductors, and semiconductors
- Demonstrate the direction of the electrical flow
- Assemble a simple electrical circuit
- Demonstrate safe practices when working with electrical systems
UNIT 2: Electrical Relationships
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully calculate and measure electrical power.
- Define Amperes, Ohms, and Volts
- Define Electromotive Force (EMF)
- Explain the five ways to produce electricity
- Demonstrate the proper application and calculation of Ohm’s Law
UNIT 3: Drawings, Schematics, and Associated Symbols
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions.
- Define the use of logic circuits
- Define the use of circuit diagrams
- Describe solid state devices and their use
- Demonstrate the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Demonstrate the ability to determine power consumption of electrical load
- Analyze electrical diagrams and explain the circuit operation and purpose
UNIT 4: DC Current
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of direct current (DC) electrical systems.
- Differentiate between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) electrical systems
- Demonstrate the flow of electricity through a series circuits
- Demonstrate the flow of electricity through a parallel circuits
- Demonstrate the flow of electricity through a series-parallel circuits
- Demonstrate the proper application and calculation Kirchoff’s law
- Demonstrate the flow of electricity through a circuit with two power sources
- Demonstrate the flow of electricity through a bridge circuits
UNIT 5: AC Current
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully calculate and measure capacitance and inductance.
- Define key alternating current terms and values
- Explain capacitance in AC circuits and how it is measured and calculated
- Explain inductance in AC circuits and how it is measured and calculated
- Explain resistance in AC circuits and how it is measured and calculated
- Demonstrate the proper calculation of Power in AC circuits
- Explain electromagnetic induction and how it is calculated
- Explain circuits with resistance, inductance and capacitance (RCL circuits)
- Define resonance in AC circuits
UNIT 6: Electrical Circuit Components
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully measuring voltage, current, resistance, and continuity
- Demonstrate proper use of electrical measurement instruments
- Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams
- Explain the purpose and use of resistors
- Explain the purpose and use of Switches; relays and solenoids
- Demonstrate the use of circuit protective devices; fuses and circuit breakers
- Explain the purpose and use of capacitors, inductors, transformers, and rectifiers
UNIT 7: Batteries
Outcomes: Upon completion of this unit, the students will be able to successfully inspect and service batteries.
- Explain electro-chemical action and the role of electrolytes
- Compare and contrast primary and secondary cells
- Compare and contrast lead-acid and nickel-cadium batteries
- Demonstrate proper maintenance and charging of batteries
- Demonstrate proper battery installation and inspection
- Demonstrate proper selection and rating of batteries
- Demonstrate safety practices used during installation, maintenance, inspection of batteries
Projects Required:
Task Number: GA1, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Calculate and measure capacitance and inductance.
Task Number: GA2, Teaching Level: 2, Task: Calculate and measure electrical power.
Task Number: GA3, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Measure voltage, current, resistance, and continuity.
Task Number: GA4, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Determine the relationship of voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.
Task Number: GA5, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Read and interpret aircraft electrical circuit diagrams, including solid state devices and logic functions.
Task Number: GA6, Teaching Level: 3, Task: Inspect and service batteries.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Materials/Equipment Required:
None
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 and which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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