GREAT BASIN COLLEGE
Electrical Systems Technology
Spring 2015
Student Syllabus for ELM 120 Low Voltage Systems (Voice, Video and Data)– 3 credits
Location & Time:
Room EIT 103, Computer Lab, Main Lab
Time: Noon - 5 PM Friday
Instructor Information:
Name: Clint Kelly
Office: 253
Office Hours: Posted
Phone: Office: Work (775) 753 - 2226 (775) 388 - 7963
Required Text:
National Electrical Code, 2014 with Code Tabs
National Fire Protection Association
Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, 3rd Edition
Rosenburg, Hayes - Cengage
Course Description & Learner Outcomes (Objectives)
An introduction to low voltage systems which are used to distribute, carry, capture, and display voice, video, audio, and data signals. Topics include: entertainment (video and audio media systems,) communications (telephone, fax, modem, networks and public address systems, life safety (access control, alarm systems and video surveillance,) environmental control (HVAC and energy management,) and automation controls (residential and commercial buildings.)
Prerequisite: None
Competencies
1. Safety Standards
2. Handtools
3. Low Voltage cable tray bonding
4. Media Identification (copper)
a. Type/Characteristics/Bandwidth
b. Shielded/ Unshielded
c. Conductors
5. Cable Pulling Tension
6. RJ11 connectivity/termination
7. RJ45 connectivity/termination
8. CCTV connectivity/ termination
9. Telephone connectivity/ termination
10. Circuit Protection Identification
Student Outcome Assessment
Assessment MethodLearner Outcomes
Assignments & Tests1 thru 10
Classroom Discussion1 thru 10
Competency Completion1 thru 10
Evaluation and Grades:
GradeA 90%-100%
B80% - 89%
C 70% - 79%
D 60% - 69%
F less than 60%
Weight of Activities:
Lab Activities 30%
Homework and Assignments 30%
Interim Tests / quizzes 40%
100%
Student Responsibility:
In this course as in the workplace students must attend class and turn assignments in on time. Attendance will be taken daily and will count towards final grade. All assignments must meet designated deadlines (no late assignments.) Late assignments will be accepted only by prior arrangement. If a class must be missed because of an emergency, the student must notify the instructor in advance. Absenteeism and tardiness will reflect on the final grade. Two (2) absences, lecture / lab, will be considered a WITHDRAWAL from the course. The withdrawal date for this course in January 29, 2014. Withdrawal after this date will result in a grade of “F”. Tardiness will count as one-half of an absence. Each absence will reduce the final grade by 3%. Because this is a lab oriented course, student participation is essential. School policies on attendance and conduct must be observed by all students.
Safety:
All students participating in laboratory activities at school or on site will be required to review and sign Electrical Technology GBC Safety Procedures. No student use of laboratory / tools will be allowed unless authorized supervision is present or special permission has been granted by the instructor.
Note:
“GBC supports providing equal access for student with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Office (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at
775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accomodations.