INSTRUCTOR'S NAME: Jim Richerson
OFFICE/HOURS: T-204
PHONE: 540-453-2328
CLASS MEETING: BRCC Distance Learning
e-mail: richersonj@brcc.edu
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Requires completion of a project or research report
related to the student's occupational objective and a study of approaches to the
selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit.
Laboratory 6 hours per week. 2
credit hours.
II.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE
OBJECTIVES:
This course is designed to tie together many previous computer & electronic courses and
allow the student to demonstrate their knowledge through the creation of an
individual project. The primary
objective of the project development is to simulate a typical technician's task
of taking an idea such as circuit design or device implementation from a supervisor, performing a comprehensive lab
evaluation and application as necessary; followed by acquisition of the final
cost for implementation of the product.
The student will select the project from the many
available with
consultation with instructor.
Ready made kits
or preconfigured devices are discouraged. Upon completion of
this course the student should be able to:
A.
Generate a detailed project task list for example: schematic, parts listing,
components, software and/or theory of operation.
B.
Identify and order parts and/or materials needed for project from
vendors.
C.
Understand the importance of a planning in project
development.
D.
Understand the importance of using your time wisely.
E. Demonstrate good computer, and electrical concepts in the performance of any project.
F. Feel at ease
when making a formal technical presentation to a group or on video.
III. TEXT MATERIAL: None
IV. EVALUATION POLICES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Attendance
Policy: The Electronics Labs (T212 or T210) will be made available to the ETR-298 student
on an appointment basis for use of equipment/software/facilities/etc.
Utilization of the BRCC electronics lab is not mandatory and project work
may be done elsewhere. However the
lab and equipment is available to the student as needed by appointment as
necessary.
Before ordering any parts or materials for your project you should check
with the Instructor since many local companies have donated large quantities of
miscellaneous parts which can be given to the student on at no-charge.
Grading Policy: The student will select a project and submit a project contract to the instructor for approval not later than 5:30 pm of the second week of the semester. Project contracts will NOT be accepted after this cutoff date and you should drop the course immediately!
The
final course grade will be derived as follows:
|
Type
of Evaluation |
Percent of Overall Grade |
|
Mid-Term Status Report |
20% |
|
Presentation-end of semester |
20% |
|
Project Quality |
10% |
|
Project Documentation |
40% |
|
Project Complexity/Success |
10% |
The final
letter grade will be derived as follows:
|
Percentage |
Letter Grade |
|
90-100% |
A |
|
80-89% |
B |
|
70-79% |
C |
|
60-69% |
D |
|
0-59% |
F |
V. HONOR POLICY: The functioning of an academic community depends on the integrity of all of its members. Blue Ridge Community College values truthfulness, respect for the property of others, and honesty in academic work." BRCC Honor Code
As members of this community, you are responsible for understanding and adhering to the Honor Code. Violations include (but are not limited to) cheating on tests and quizzes, unauthorized collaboration on assignments, and plagiarism. Your instructor is the ultimate source of policy on individual assignments; please consult him or her if you have any questions or concerns about what is permitted.
VI. DISABILITY SERVICES: If you have a disability for which you wish to be considered for an accommodation, please make an appointment with the Office of Disability Services located in the Houff Student Center.
The purpose of providing accommodations is to ensure that students with disabilities are granted the opportunity to access programs and services offered by the college. Requested accommodations are considered on a case by case basis by the Coordinator of Disability Services, who works with faculty to ensure both access and academic standards are maintained. Students requesting services must meet with the Disability Services Coordinator and provide sufficient documentation of the disability prior to receiving accommodations. Accommodations are not retroactive and do not result in modification of the essential academic elements of the course.
VII. Specific Requirements:
A. Status Report-Your typed 2 page Summary Report Of Project Status will contain
There will be a
mid-term status report due the week of Half-way point. This mid-term status report will comprise
20% of the course grade with
the remaining 80% determined by the final presentation and submission of the
project documentation. The
type-written status report should be at least two pages long and briefly
describe the progress of your project development.
The status report should address the following:
1.
Where you are in your project development.
2.
Problems that you have encountered in your project
development thus far and how you solved those problems or how you plan to solve
those problems.
3.
Your assessment of the probability of completing the
project ON-Time.
B.
Final Project Presentation-Plan on a 15 minute time block
in which to describe your project, circuitry, lessons-learned, theory of
operation, and demonstrate your project.
The oral presentation will comprise 20% of your grade.
You are encouraged to use handouts, overheads, LCD display with
PowerPoint or Internet resources.
Another addition to this is to create a short video of
yourself with your project that can be shown to others.
The student is responsible to get in
contact with the instructor to make sure they give their presentation.
Project Quality will comprise 10% of your grade and reflect both the electrical
and mechanical workmanship of your prototype or the setup fo the device.
Students are encouraged to use proper enclosures, fasteners,
connectors, etc. to yield a functional and aesthetic prototype.
Project Documentation will comprise 20% of your grade and should include rough
and final drawings, schematics, component layout, PCB artwork, parts list,
vendor, vendor stock number, cost each, theory of operation, calibration, and
final specifications such as voltage, power consumption, current draw, battery
life, etc.
Complexity/Success of the project will comprise 10% of your grade.
The complexity of the project is determined by many factors such as was
it a kit, was it built and designed from scratch, if it was a kit what other
enhancements did the student develop, etc.
The success of the project is straightforward, Does it Work and Function
According To The Specification??
VIII. IMPORTANT DATES: Important Dates to remember: BRCC Academic Calendar
IX. Canvas Course Access:
https://learn.vccs.edu
X. COURSE RECORDINGS:
Meetings of this course might be recorded; these recordings will be available to
students registered for this class and are intended to supplement the classroom
experience. Students are expected to follow appropriate BRCC policies and
maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Recordings
may not be reproduced, shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other
online environments without prior written instructor permission; doing so would
be a breach of the BRCC Honor Code. If the instructor or any other BRCC
personnel or departments plan for other uses for the recordings beyond this
class, students identifiable in the recordings will be asked for consent prior
to such use.
XI. BRCC POLICIES:
A.
Academic Honesty:
As a college student, you are expected to show integrity in your work and
interactions with others.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/honor-code/index.html
B.
Academic Support:
BRCC is committed to making sure you get responsive, effective answers to your
questions. We’re here to help you succeed online. Click the link below to see
resources available to you.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/academic-support/index.html
C.
NON-ATTENDING POLICY;
Attendance is considered a measure of progress as
defined by federal financial aid regulations. In order to maintain eligibility
for financial aid, Blue Ridge must proactively monitor course progress.
Non-attendance will be reported to the Dean of Student Services at the
conclusion of the first week of the course, at midterm, and at the conclusion of
the course. Students who receive federal financial aid and are not attending
classes may be administratively withdrawn from the course.
Failure to
demonstrate active participation within the first seven days of an online class
may result in administrative withdrawal from the course. For online courses,
never attending is defined as never participated in any class discussions, blog
postings, or other learning activities. If the student has logged into
Canvas less than 2 times and has never contributed, they may be counted as
never attending.
D.
Disability Services:
We provide academic accommodations and support for students with
documented disabilities.
Students must submit current documentation of a disability by a qualified
professional to Disability Services before academic accommodations can be
requested. Qualified professional evaluations by physicians, psychologists,
audiologists, etc., must have been completed within the last three years.
http://www.brcc.edu/services/disability/index.html
E.
Final Course Grade Appeal Policy:
1.
The student should submit his/her complaint in writing to the appropriate
administrative unit.
2.
The College will respond in writing within the designated time frame.
3. Documentation of written complaints and the College's written response will be kept in a secure location for three years and then will be destroyed. BRCC Complaints
F. Faculty Expectations:
Enrolling in classes at Blue Ridge Community College is a serious investment of
money, time, and effort. To be successful, students must be aware of the
challenges ahead of them and be willing and able to work toward meeting those
challenges. Knowing what faculty expect helps students get the most out of the
learning experience in the classroom and online.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/faculty-expectations/index.html
G. Student Expectations:
College instructors have encountered most of the challenges, frustrations,
stresses, and triumphs that students will face. Faculty members know what
students need to do to succeed in their courses and will work with students to
that end.
http://www.brcc.edu/academics/expectations/student-expectations/index.html
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