Course Name: ELECTRONICS
Course Number: 80110
Open to: Grades 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credits: 1/2 credit
Prerequisite: None
Content: Would you like to know how the electronic things around you work? Well, take this course and find out. This course introduces students to the communications industry including the products and impacts of electronic communications systems. The areas of study will include electrical writing, house wiring, printed circuit theory, energy sources, and magnetism.
Content and objectives are arranged to stress basic information and introductory skills. Students will explore career opportunities in fields employing current and futuristic electronic communications technologies.
Activities: Classroom discussion will be supplemented by hands-on laboratory experiences employing electronic communication systems. Some activities will include the construction of power supplies, soldering, and residential house wiring. Students will use electronic trainers and computer-aided instruction to gain hands-on experience with electronic circuits. Visits to community businesses and industries will supplement school laboratory experiences.
Cost: $30 Lab fee for student projects