Course Syllabus

Syllabus ID: syllabus-45092f213e78

Course Syllabus
Structured Public Version

CETT 1409-11

DC-AC Circuits
Instructor
Bohn, George
Term
Fall 2026
Department
BAIT
Workflow Status
Published

Instructor Information

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.

Additional Contact Information:

Course Description

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.

Required Textbook & Materials

DC/AC Circuits by Schoolcraft Publishing SCP 535

Textbook Purchasing Statement

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Additional Materials/Resources

None

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites

None

Learning Outcomes

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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

•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

Lecture Topics Outline

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

 

Major Assignments Schedule

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

 


 

Final Exam Date

No Lab Final

Grading Scale

90 - 100=A  80 - 89=B    70 - 79=C     60 - 69=D     Below 59 = F

Determination of Final Grade

Attendance and participation.

Instructor Policies

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.

Attendance Policy

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.

Additional Information

TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform available 24/7 for Lamar State College Port Arthur students. Any enrolled student can use TimelyCare. There is no cost to students. Go to timelycare.com/LSCPA or download the TimelyCare app to access care.

Institutional Policies

MyLSCPA

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic Honesty

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.

ADA Considerations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

Facility Policies

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.

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

Clery Act Crime Reporting

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern

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

Department Information: Business and Industrial Technology

Chair: Cristina Lawson

Email: lawsonac@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6381