Course Content

The content of the course is organised into the following five themes:

• Electronic Systems

• Principles of Electricity

• Analogue Electronics

• Digital Electronics

• Engineering Design Process

Apart from the science of electronics, this course aims to equip students with practical knowledge of how to use electrical and electronic components correctly and safely. Detailed explanations are provided on the interpretation of data in component specification sheets during lessons.

This course will help students develop systems thinking – an essential skill in electronic engineering. By viewing electronic circuits as systems, students can break down larger systems into subsystems in order to analyse, design, build and test electronic circuits effectively.

As an introductory engineering course, GCE O-Level Electronics offers students multiple opportunities to develop 21st century competencies. For example, comprehensive explanations of the engineering design process help students develop the ability to specify a problem clearly, draft questions to guide their research and evaluate ideas. The importance of acknowledging sources of information used in one’s work is also highlighted. These are key information and communication skills that are transferrable to other fields of study.