EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Please
see page 7 for more detail. Students deciding to enter the field
of electronics are instructed in trade-specific safety. Students
begin their training covering the following topics: proper use
of hand tools and common electronic equipment; soldering; parts
identification and schematic symbols; Ohm’s law and very
basic direct current (DC) circuits; project assembly; and introduction
to computers and software. Technology-related mathematics in
the Math Lab, reading in the Language Arts Lab writing, vocabulary,
electronics schematic reading and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
DIRECT CURRENT/ALTERNATING CURRENT (DC/AC) CIRCUITS (3 credits)
In Grade 10, students delve into a wide range of topics in the
realm of basic electronics theory. Specific topics include
series and parallel circuits; direct current (DC) circuits;
alternating current (AC) circuits; magnetism and electromagnetism;
capacitors, inductors and transformers; instruments and measurements
and computer applications. Students continue to receive instruction
in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety practices.
Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary,
electronics schematic reading and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
ANALOG ELECTRONICS (3 credits)
In Grade 11, students advance from learning individual components
and test circuits to combining each of these into larger circuits.
Specific topics include semiconductors; operational amplifiers;
oscillators and power supplies; advanced audio circuits and
introduction to video electronics; troubleshooting techniques
and computer applications; and introduction to integrated circuits.
Students will perform in-school electronics projects for customers.
Students continue to receive instruction in safety requirements
and demonstrate sound safety practices. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work
Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, electronics schematic
reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (3 credits)
In Grade 12, students begin their final year with the study of
digital electronics. They design digital circuits to perform
to certain criteria. Emphasis is placed on innovative and creative
approaches to problem resolution in their designs. Specific
topics include digital electronics, including logic gates;
counters, shift registers and memory devices; combinational
and sequential logic circuits; industrial microprocessors;
basic computer theory; troubleshooting and repair and LAN fundamentals.
Special projects are designed to meet the needs of local employers
and the interests of the students. Students continue to receive
instruction in safety requirements and demonstrate sound safety
practices. Students will perform in-school electronics projects
for customers. Students will demonstrate the ability to complete
a job application and interview, and to perform entry-level
job readiness and trade skills as evidenced by their portfolio.
Each student will take the National Occupational Competency
Testing Institute (NOCTI) exam, which is a performance-based
test. Students reaching an acceptable level
of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based Learning (WBL). Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary, electronics schematic
reading and science are integrated throughout the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two year engineering technology degree at state
colleges and universities or go on to a four year electrical
engineering degree. Students can obtain immediate employment
in the electronics field. Jobs include: engineering
assistant; sales; alarm system technician; quality control;
and, many others. Students graduating from Electronics
Technology also find great success in the military in fields
such as communications, information systems and avionics, to
name but a few.
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College Career Pathways – Students
successfully completing this program can receive advanced
college credit.
