Revised: May 8, 2006
Electronics (Semester Class)
Fundamental
Electronic Theory
Diodes
Semiconductors
Transistors
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
1.
1.
1.
1.
Demonstrate correct
electrical safety
practices.
2. Identify three atomic
particles.
3. Explain Coulomb’s
Law.
4. Define electron theory.
5. List the common
sources of electricity.
6. Define electromotive
force, potential
difference, voltage and
amperage.
7. Draw the symbols for
electronic components.
8. Connect ammeter and
voltmeter using correct
polarity.
9. Apply Ohm’s Law to
circuits.
10. Define series, parallel,
combination circuits.
11. Define AC and DC
circuits.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Identify some common
electronic materials as
conductors or
semiconductors.
Predict the effect of
temperature on
conductors and
semiconductors.
Show the directions of
electron and hole
currents in
semiconductors.
Identify the majority
carriers in N-type
semiconductors.
Identify the majority
carriers in P-type
semiconductors.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Predict the
conductivity of
junction diodes under
conditions of forward
and reverse bias.
Identify the cathode
and anode leads of
some diodes by visual
inspection.
Identify the cathode
and anode leads of
diodes by ohmmeter
testing.
Identify diode
schematic symbols.
List several diode
types and applications.
2.
3.
4.
Identify the schematic
symbols for several
types of transistors.
Define the meaning of
amplification and
power gain.
Predict the correct bias
polarity for several
types of transistors.
Test bipolar transistors
with an ohmmeter.
Electronics (Semester Class)
Revised: May 8, 2006
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Resistors and
Capacitors
Soldering
Residential
House Wiring
Projects
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
Student will be able to:
1.
1.
1.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Identify the schematic
symbols for the
different types of
resistors and
capacitors.
Explain how a resistor
functions.
Explain how a
capacitor functions.
Calculate resistance in
circuits.
Calculate the value of
a resistor by knowing
the color codes.
Identify capacitors in a
circuit.
Identify resistors in a
circuit.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Demonstrate safe
practices in electrical
wiring.
Calculate the kilowatt
hours consumed by
home appliances.
Identify the systems
used to generate
electricity for
distribution.
Identify the systems
used to distribute
electricity to
customers.
Identify tools used in
electrical construction.
Determine the size and
type of conductor
required for different
applications.
Demonstrate proper
conductor preparation
for slicing or
connection to devices.
Identify purpose,
intent, and application
of the National
Electrical Code.
Construct 15 various
common line voltage
residential wiring
circuits.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Properly use the
correct size and type of
solder.
Tin a soldering tip.
Properly use the
correct size solder gun
for projects.
Demonstrate proper
soldering technique.
Properly use safety
techniques.
2.
3.
4.
Construct hands on
soldering project.
Construct one
electronic kit.
Construct a continuity
tester for a 110V
circuit.
Construct house wiring
circuits.