Fall 2026
DC-AC Circuits
Instructor: George Bohn
Email: bohngw@lamarpa.edu
Phone: 409-984-6391
Office: Umphrey Industrial Technology Center - Room: 201C
Office Hours: Office Hours: M 8 - 9 am, 3:30 - 5 pm, T - 3 - 5 pm, W 8 - 9 am, 10:30 - 12 am, R 9:30 - 11 am, 12 - 2 pm,
& 4 - 5.
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Fundamentals of DC circuits and AC circuits operation including Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws, networks, transformers, resonance, phasors, capacitive and inductive and circuit analysis techniques.
| DC/AC Circuits by Schoolcraft Publishing SCP 535 |
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| Students will analyze DC and AC circuits from simple to complex and make measurements with ohm meters, voltmeters and oscilloscope and describe the difference between an AC and DC Signal. |
| •Identify control panel indicators, calibration tools, electrical parts, and how they work. •Utilize a multimeter and oscilloscope to differentiate between two AC signals with respect to voltage, current, and power. •Apply electronic circuit fabrication techniques to industry standards. •Explain the static and dynamic aspects of processes. •Analyze level and gas measurements to determine proper operating parameters of specific process and electrical equipment. •Demonstrates standard safety procedures as required in industry |
| CETT 1409 – 1 Lecture Topics FALL 2026 “DC/AC Circuits” Instructor Bohn Introduction to the Class – Class Rules Chapter 1 Lecture Chapter 2 Lecture Chapter 3 Lecture Chapter 4 Lecture Chapter 5 Lecture - Writing Assignment Chapter 6 Lecture Chapter 7 Lecture Chapter 8 Lecture Make-up Day Chapter 9 & 10 Lecture Chapter 11 & 12 Lecture Chapter 13 Lecture Make-up Day Make-up Day Make-up Day Final Review |
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CETT 1409 – 1 Tentative Schedule
FALL 2026
“DC/AC Circuits” Instructor Bohn
Week 1 Introduction to the Class – Class Rules Chapter 1 Lecture
Week 2 Chapter 1 Questions due – Chapter 2 Lecture Chapter 2 Questions due – Chapter 1&2 Test review
Week 3 September 7 - Labor Day Holiday Chapter 1&2 Test Chapter 3 Lecture
Week 4 Chapter 3 Questions due – Chapter 4 Lecture Chapter 4 Questions due
Week 5 Chapter 3&4 Test review Writing Assignment Chapter 3&4 Test
Week 6 Chapter 5 Lecture
Chapter 5 Questions due – Chapter 6 Lecture
Week 7 Chapter 6 Questions due – Chapter 5&6 Test review Chapter 5&6 Test
Week 8 Chapter 7 Lecture
Chapter 7 Questions due - Chapter 8 Lecture
Week 9 Make-up Day Chapter 8 Questions due –Chapter 7&8 Test review
Week 10 Chapter 7 & 8 Test - Chapter 9 & 10 Lecture Chapter 9 & 10Questions due – Test review
Week 11 Chapter 9 & 10 Test – Chapter 11 & 12 Lecture Chapter 11 & 12 Questions Due – Test review
Week 12 Chapter 11 & 12 Test Chapter 13 Lecture and test review
Week 13 Make-up Day
Make-up Lab
Day Week 14 Make-up Day
November 25 - Energy Conservation Day - No Classes
November 26 - 27 Holiday
Week 15 Make-up Day
Final Review
Week 16 December 5 - 8
Final Exam
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December 4, 2026 - 5:00 PM Through December 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM
| 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B 70 - 79=C 60 - 69=D Below 59 = F |
There will be chapter exams, a comprehensive final exam, a combined lab quiz and homework grade. Home work must be completed when due. All late homework not turned in on time will be counted as a zero. It is your responsibility to keep up with your assignments and homework. The course grade will be based on the following percentages:, Homework 30%, Chapter Tests 30%, and Final 40%. Failure to complete the Final will result in an automatic F in the class. AI is not allowed in this class.
CELL PHONE POLICY - Please put cell phones out of sight and on mute during all class times. Using cell phones during class times is distracting to other students, if you must take a call or make a call, please go into hallway to do so. If there are repeated violations you will be dismissed from class for that day and counted as absent.
As class attendance is crucial to making a passing grade, after 5, 7, & 9 class periods have been missed a letter grade will be dropped after each and after 11 missed class days a Failure will be recorded for the overall grade. If you are late to class, you will be counted tardy unless you have a recognized excuse. You will need to meet with me after class if you are sleeping in class to discuss the importance of not sleeping in class. Class absences can also have recognized excuses, with each being handled on a one on one basis with the instructor.
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Institutional Policies |
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Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information: Business and Industrial Technology
Chair: Cristina Lawson
Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381