Electronics Course Outline

Introduction to Electronics 110

Course Content

Assigned Work Page

Note: Hand washing and sanitizing will be an integral part of courses in the lab and classroom areas due to students needing to share equipment.

Days based on 65 minute periods, 90 day term

Method:

The course will cover new material in a traditional way, through the use of notes, practices, questions & answers, problems, quizzes and tests. A final project will replace a final exam.

Content:

Students will build and test simple circuits to reinforce their knowledge of the theory presented and, in doing so, will build a firm base for further study and exploration of electronics. Students will identify circuitry and components by notes, computer simulations, and assembly of components in the lab. We will be using the information found on the New Brunswick Virtual High School, nbvhs.nbed.nb.ca, in lieu of a text. Units are as follows:

• Unit 1 - Fundamentals of Electronics

• Unit 2 - Current, Voltage and Resistance

• Unit 3 - DC Circuit Analysis

• Unit 4 - Magnetism

• Unit 5 - AC Theory and Devices

Textbook:

Introduction to Electronics, 5th Edition by Earl D. Gates.

Essentials of Electronics, 2nd Edition by Frank D. Pretruzella

On-line access to Introduction to Electronics from the New Brunswick Virtual High School

Material:

• A textbook may be issued for the course. We will be mostly using the on-line material found on the New Brunswick Virual Learning Center, formerly called the New Brunswick Virtual High School.

Supplies:

• On a daily basis you will need a pencil or pen and your binder. You will be working with an assigned computer workstation, lab materials (Digital/analog trainers) and measuring equipment. Come to class prepared each day to work.

Marking: Marking will be done from Student Home folders on the server & submitted assignments. Some marking will be done, by observation of task analysis, during class time.

• Assignments - 30% (practical everyday work)

• Quizzes - 20% (related themed projects)

• Tests - 30%

• Exam/Final Project - 20%

Course Requirements:

• Come to class prepared: Bring your 3-ring binder for this course only (with dividers), pen and pencil every day, and additional materials upon request.

• Complete daily assignments, pass work in on time, attend class regularly, participate, model respect and be present for all assessments.

• Policies and guidelines stated in the student handbook will be adhered to. Please take note of assignment and test/examination policy below. All posted rules must be followed. All students must have agreed to and returned their Policy 311 forms to their period 1 teacher or to me. If not, why are you in a computer class.

Assignment Policy:

• All assignments must be passed in. All work must be of a satisfactory quality. Deadline for assigned work is a week before final exams begin. Subject teachers will not tolerate a build-up of uncompleted assignments past their due date. Persistent refusal to hand in assignments may lead to disciplinary action by the administration. Assignments are considered complete when they meet the teacher's approval. Students who are not present on days when major assignments or projects are due are still responsible to pass assignments in on the designated due date or before. Pass it in early. Students will not receive a final mark in the course until all assignments or projects are submitted.

Test/Examination Assignment Policy:

• Quizzes may be held at any time. A quiz will not take a whole period to complete. Major tests will be announced at least two days in advance. In the event that a student is unable to be present to write a test or examination, parents are to phone the school to inform the subject teacher. Students missing test or due dates are required to contact me on their first day back to school. This must be followed up with an acceptable written excuse as outlined in the Student Handbook. Students who miss a test/examination and who do not have their parents phone in that day with an acceptable excuse will be given zero for that test/exam unless extenuating circumstances prevail. Students who are not present on days when major assignments/projects are due are still responsible to pass in assignments on the designated due date. Students will not receive a final mark in the course until all assignments/projects are submitted.

• If any student is having difficulty or requires extra help, please do not hesitate to arrange a time to see me.

STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS

Standards:

1. Be on time.

2. Tardiness - make up time, 20 minutes for the first time, time doubles after that.

3. Only water is allowed and only at the desks, not near computer equipment.

4. Electronic devices, unless needed for the course and permission obtained by the teacher are to be kept in bookbags, turned off and/or placed at the front of the class during class time. (Your electronic equipment including student laptops, cell phones or other personal equipment is the sole responsibility of the student. If a student chooses to use their phone in class, they risk consequences such as noon time, loss of other privileges and the phone sent to the office.

5. Discipline will be similar to "real world" work place.

6. Abuse/Misuse of school property will not be tolerated.

7. Remain seated.

8. Raise your hand if you need help and be patient.

9. Be quiet and remain quiet.

10. Maintain your Workstation, keep it neat, push in chairs, put things away, etc. (Marks on each report)

11. Be respectful.

Expectations:

1. Students are expected to stay on task and complete all mandatory exercises, in an efficient manner.

2. Students are expected to come to class prepared with all materials for that class.

3. Students will not be allowed to be excused during class time unless an emergency arises and then students must ask permission. No one is allowed to leave without permission unless they like to make up time. (10 minutes)

4. Students who require help during class time must raise their hands. All other times they are to remain seated and stay quiet.