Requirements

1. 1

   1. Electrical Safety

   Safety Precautions

   Describe the safety precautions you must exercise when using, building, altering, or repairing electronic devices.
2. 2

   2. Schematic Diagrams

   Reading & Drawing Schematics

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Draw a simple schematic diagram

      Draw a simple schematic diagram. It must show resistors, capacitors, and transistors or integrated circuits. Use the correct symbols. Label all parts.
   2. b.

      Tell the purpose of each part.

3. 3

   3. Soldering Skills

   Soldering Techniques

   Do all

   Do the following:

   1. a.

      Show the right way to solder and desolder.

   2. b.

      Show how to avoid heat damage to electronic components.

   3. c.

      Tell about the function of a printed circuit board

      Tell about the function of a printed circuit board. Tell what precautions should be observed when soldering printed circuit boards.
4. 4

   4. Circuits & Digital Logic

   Do the following:

   Do all

   1. a.

      Control, Logic & Analog

      Do all

      Discuss each of the following with your counselor:

      1. How to use electronics for a control purpose.

         1 How to use electronics for a control purpose.

      2. Explain the basic principles of digital logic.

         2 Explain the basic principles of digital logic.

      3. How to use electronics for three different analog applications.

         3 How to use electronics for three different analog applications.
   2. b.

      Binary & Decimal Conversion

      Show how to change three decimal numbers into binary numbers and three binary numbers into decimal numbers.
   3. c.

      Build a Circuit Project

      Choose 1

      Choose ONE of the following THREE projects. For your project, find or create a schematic diagram. To the best of your ability, explain to your counselor how the circuit you built operates.

      1. 1

         A control device

      2. 2

         A digital circuit

      3. 3

         An analog circuit

5. 5

   5. Measurement & Components

   Do the following:

   Do all

   1. a.

      Ohm's Law

      Show how to solve a simple problem involving current, voltage, and resistance using Ohm’s law.
   2. b.

      Test Equipment

      Tell about the need for and the use of test equipment in electronics. Name three types of test equipment. Tell how they operate.
   3. c.

      Resistor Color Codes

      Demonstrate to your counselor how to read the colored bands of a resistor to determine its resistance value.
   4. d.

      Through Hole vs. Surface Mount

      Explain the differences between Through Hole and Surface Mount assembly technologies and give three advantages of each.
6. 6

   6. Electronics Careers

   Career Exploration

   Identify three career opportunities that would use skills and knowledge in electronics. Pick one and research the training, education, certification requirements, experience, and expenses associated with entering the field. Research the prospects for employment, starting salary, advancement opportunities and career goals associated with this career. Discuss what you learned with your counselor and whether you might be interested in this career.