Electronics 1
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Course Introduction

 

Core Standards of the Course

Strand 1
Students will follow safety practices.

Standard 1
Identify potential safety hazards and follow general laboratory safety practices.

1. Assess workplace conditions regarding safety and health.
   
2. Identify potential safety issues and align with relevant safety standards to ensure a safe workplace/jobsite.
   
3. Describe typical electric shock hazards in industry.
   
4. Describe the effects of electricity on the human body.
   
5. Locate and understand the use of shop safety equipment.
   
6. Select appropriate personal protective equipment.
   

Standard 2
Use safe work practices.

1. Use personal protective equipment according to manufacturer rules and regulations.
   
2. Follow correct procedures when using any hand or power tools.
   
3. Ref: https://schools.utah.gov/cte/engineering/resources under the Safety Program and Management tab.
   

Standard 3
Complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or shop equipment.

Strand 2
Students will understand the proper use of test equipment.

Standard 1
Understand the proper configuration, handling, and storage of the following:

1. Volt meter
   
2. Ammeter
   
3. Ohm meter
   
4. Bench power supply
   

Strand 3
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate how to use, test, and select electronic components.

Standard 1
Identify the following components and draw their schematic symbols:

1. Resistor
   
2. Potentiometer
   
3. Capacitor
   
4. Variable capacitor
   
5. Relay switch
   
6. Transformer
   
7. Diode
   
8. Antennae
   
9. Transistor
   
10. Microphone
    
11. Speaker
    
12. Batter
    
13. AC power supply
    
14. Terminal post
    
15. Normally-open switch
    
16. Normally-closed switch
    
17. Incandescent light bulb
    
18. Induction coil
    
19. Light emitting diode
    
20. Earth ground
    
21. Chassis ground
    
22. Single-pole single-throw switch
    
23. Single-pole double-throw switch
    
24. Ammeter
    
25. Volt meter
    
26. Ohm meter
    

Standard 2
Determine the values for electronic components from their markings and physical characteristics.

Standard 3
Describe the operation of and procedures for testing resistors and capacitors in both a series and in a parallel circuit.

Strand 4
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic electrical theory.

Standard 1
Describe basic principles of electrical theory.

1. Describe the atomic structure of matter.
   
2. Describe the units of electrical charge, voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and power.
   
3. Describe the factors that affect the movement of electrical charges.
   
4. Clearly distinguish between direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC).
   

Standard 2
Verify Ohm's Law.

1. State Ohm's Law and graph the relationships between current, resistance, and voltage in circuits.
   
2. Describe the effect on current when changing voltage or resistance.
   
3. Use formulas and basic mathematics to solve problems involving Ohm's Law.
   

Standard 3
Verify Watts Law.

1. State Watts Law and graph the relationships between voltage, current, and power in circuits.
   
2. Describe the effect on power if voltage, current or resistance is changed.
   
3. Use formulas and basic mathematics to solve problems involving Watt's Law.
   

Standard 4
Construct, measure and analyze simple series resistive circuits.

1. Describe the principles of a series circuit.
   
2. State and use Kirchoff's voltage law and the voltage divider formula to solve a series circuit problem.
   
3. Calculate the theoretical values of voltage, current, resistance and power in all parts of a series circuit.
   
4. Use a VIRP table to predict the voltage, current, resistance, and power in all parts of a series circuit from a schematic diagram.
   

Standard 5
Construct measure and analyze simple parallel resistive circuits.

1. Describe the principles of a parallel circuit.
   
2. State and use Kirchoff's current law and the current divider formula to solve parallel circuit problems.
   
3. Calculate the theoretical values of voltage, current, resistance, and power in all parts of a parallel circuit.
   
4. Use a VIRP table to predict the voltage, current, resistance, and power in all parts of a parallel circuit from a schematic diagram.
   

Strand 5
Students will demonstrate the ability to successfully solder components to and desolder components from a printed circuit board.

Standard 1
Describe aspects of soldering techniques such as tinning, physical connections, temperature selection, and cleaning.

Standard 2
Describe the necessary precautions to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) during soldering.

Standard 3
Show appropriate use of heat sinks on solid state components.

Standard 4
Solder and desolder wires and discrete components on a printed circuit board.

Performance Skills

1. Create and utilize an engineering notebook per established conventions.
   
2. Demonstrate practice of the Technology & Engineering Professional Workplace Skills.
   
3. Participate in a significant activity that provides each student with an opportunity to render service to others, employ leadership skills, or demonstrate skills they have learned through this course, preferably through participation in a Career & Technical Student Organization (CTSO) such as the Technology Student Association (TSA).
   

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