ELECTRONICS IV

PASSAIC COUNTY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE

Revised April 2006

COURSE NUMBER & TITLE: Electronics Technology Training IV

PROGRAM AREA: Electronics Technology Training

CREDITS: 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Electronics IV is a senior level course designed for enabling students to obtain a Federal
Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL). Successful
candidates are eligible for career opportunities in aeronautics, Communications, and Radar
Technology. GROL licensees are authorized by the Commission to maintain, calibrate, and
repair commercial communication equipment in the United States. With emphasis on the GROL,
the course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to identify components, prototype and
mathematically analyze circuits, and utilize test equipment in investigating circuit parameters.

Course Recommendation:

• Students are recommended to pursue career related mathematics in Electronics

Technology. Appropriate courses will include Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Pre-
Calculus, Calculus, and Statistics.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/SOFTWARE/MATERIALS:

Recommended Materials, Supplies workbook, Test instruments, Projects and Software

• Equipment and Trainers

PAD-234 Digital/Analog Trainer Kit
Dual Trace Oscilloscope
VOM/DMM
Signal Generator

• Software
Altium Electronic Design Explorer (DXP)

• Projects

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Analog (TBA)
Digital (TBA)
Circuit Simulations (TBA)

INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES:

Various teaching methods are used in this course. Instruction will be given using prepared
customized projects, class notes and software. Classroom demonstrations and lab activities will
be included. Group activities and cooperative learning will be used.

Evaluation:

Students are evaluated using the following criteria:

1. Class participation
2. Attendance
3. Lab Reports
4. Projects
5. Class assignments

The following major topical units are presented in the Electronics Program.
Standard 5: All Students Will Apply Safety Principles. ........................... 5.1, .2, .4

TOPICS:
The following major topical units are presented in the Electronics Careers Program.

ELECTRONICS CAREER PROGRAM I

2033.00 Safety/Basic Concepts
2033.01 Self Management Skills
2033.02 Electrical Concepts
2033.03 Technical Mathematics
2033.04 Basic Circuits, Loads and Measurements

VII. OBJECTIVES:

Students will understand that the process of designing an electronic circuit

takes into account many factors, including environment concerns, and will be familiar
with precautionary measures.

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2033.00 SAFETY CONCEPTS

01. List rules for personal safety.

02. List rules for general shop safety.
03. List the safe use of tools and equipment.
04. Identify safety equipment.
05. Explain how to use safety equipment.

Utilizing Standard 3.2, all students will be able to write in a clear, concise, and
organized language that varies in content and form for various audiences and
purposes.......A.4-.5

2033.01 Self Management Skills

01. List the names of the most famous scientist, latest inventions and Inventor.
02. List a variety of different career opportunities
03. Describe the function of each listed component.
04. List the names of the most common components
05. List the names of the most common test instruments.
06. Describe the main function of Electronic test instruments

2033.02 Electrical Concepts

01. Multistage BJT amplifier project(s).

02. Field Effect Transistor (FET) operation and application.
03. Multistage FET amplifier project(s).
04. Amplifier design using Operational Amplifiers (OP Amps).
05. OP Amp amplifier project(s).
06. Alarm clock project.
07. Frequency counter project.
08. Thyristor operation and application.
09. Burglar alarm project.
10. Unijunction transistor (UJT) operation and application.
11. Oscillator project(s).
12. Filter project(s).
13. Resonant circuit project(s).
14. Meter circuit project(s).

2033.03 Technical Mathematics

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STANDARD 4.4 (DATA ANALYSIS, PROBABILITY, AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICS) ALL STUDENTS
WILL DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES OF DATA ANALYSIS,
PROBABILITY, AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICS, AND WILL USE THEM TO MODEL SITUATIONS,
SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND ANALYZE AND DRAW APPROPRIATE INFERENCES FROM DATA

01. Algebraic substitution and circuit applications.

02. Inverse operations and circuit applications.
03. Number System Conversions and circuit applications.
04. Exponents and circuit applications.
05. Radicals and circuit applications.
06. Trigonometric operations and circuit applications.
07. Logarithm functions and circuit applications.

2033.04 Basic Circuits, Loads, and Measurements

01. Measure tap voltages, using DMMs, to evaluate voltage division.

02. Measure branch currents, using DMMs, to evaluate current division.
03. Establish Q point in amplifier circuits and verify using the DMM.
04. Establish circuit performance of various amplifier configurations.
05. Use Operational Amplifiers in various analog applications and evaluate
Circuit performance using the DMM and Oscilloscope.
06. Establish timing relationships in various digital applications using the oscilloscope.
07. Evaluate series and parallel resonance using the DMM and Oscilloscope.
08. Plot Frequency response of filter circuits using the DMM and Oscilloscope.

COURSE POLICIES:

A. Attendance: Attendance and punctuality are expected for each

student. Excessive absences will affect the student’s performance and grade
in this course.
B. Laboratory Activities: Students are responsible for all course
material and activities covered in class. Project Task Sheets are utilized
extensively for recording student projects. Absences do not exclude students
from based extensive absences are reflected in a student’s percentage of
entry level skills.
C. Homework Assignments: Students are required to complete a
given number of assignments outside class. All assignments must be
completed by the due date. Assignments that are missed will be reflected in
ability to score well in the formal test area.
D. Use of Equipment: Safety is the predominant objective in all
training. Appropriate clothing and work shoes are required in all areas. Prior

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to the beginning of any project utilizing equipment, a student must write

the safety precautions to be taken on the "Project Task Sheet".
E. Working Area: Working areas should be free of discarded papers
or any other unnecessary objects. The student is responsible for maintaining
and leaving the working area neat and clean.
F. Safety: The student must pass a general written safety test with a
100%, prior to starting class. The test will be placed on the student's folder.
All projects must incorporate a safety statement written by the student and
initialed by the instructor, prior to beginning the project on each task sheet.
G. Unit Test: Students are required to complete unit test on each
topic. Students will be offered 3 trails to achieve their best scores. This is
required in the CBE grading system. (Typical for each section).
H. Expectations for Student Behavior: All students are expected
to fulfill the behavioral expectations of the school community, and to:
*Prepare themselves mentally and physically for the process of
learning.
*Demonstrate respect for people and property.
*Take responsibility for their own behavior and learning.
*Use time and other resources responsibly.
*Share responsibilities when working as members of a group.
*Meet the unique requirements of each class.
*Monitor their own progress toward objectives.

SPECIAL PROJECTS/ACTIVITIES:

• Field trips to related industries.

• Parent’s Night Display.

• Instructors are expected to encourage students to enter their final project in

trade competition i.e., Craftmans Fair and VICA.

• Students will maintain “Project Task Sheets” on all projects which are assigned
by the instructor.

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SCOPE AND SEQUENCE:

Key: I= Introduced
D= Developed in Depth
R= Reinforced

SKILL TO BE LEARNED

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Understand and use Engineering Notation DR
Differentiate between and Atom and an Ion DR
Understand how to read resistor color codes DR
Understand how to use a Digital Multi-meter and DR
Power Supply
Understand how to identify component symbols DR
Understand how to read schematic DR

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Understand how to use a breadboard DR

Understand the principles of Ohm’s Law DR

Understand the difference between a short and open DR
circuit.
Understand how to troubleshoot properly DR
Understand Safety Rules DR
Understand how to use Test Equipment properly DR
Understand Electronic controls and devices DR
Differentiate between a potentiometer and a rheostat DR
Differentiate between Inductors and Capacitors DR
Differentiate between Transistors and Diodes DR
Differentiate between Fuses and Circuit breakers DR
Differentiate between Buzzers and Speakers DR
Understand how to design a Printed Circuit Board DR
Understand how to use software design program DR
Analyze Series and Parallel Circuits DR
Analyze Series / Parallel Circuits DR
Understand Kirchoff’s Law DR

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Electronics IV is a senior level course designed for enabling students to obtain a Federal
Communications Commission General Radiotelephone Operators License (GROL). Successful
candidates are eligible for career opportunities in aeronautics, Communications, and Radar
Technology. GROL licensees are authorized by the Commission to maintain, calibrate, and
repair commercial communication equipment in the United States. With emphasis on the GROL,
the course is designed to enhance the student’s ability to identify components, prototype and

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mathematically analyze circuits, and utilize test equipment in investigating circuit parameters.

PROFICIENCIES

Upon successful completion of the requirements of this course, the student will be able to:
Understand and use Engineering Notation
Differentiate between and Atom and an Ion
Understand how to read resistor color codes
Understand how to use a Digital Multi-meter and
Power Supply
Understand how to identify component symbols
Understand how to read schematic
Understand how to use a breadboard
Understand the principles of Ohm’s Law
Understand the difference between a short and open
circuit.
Understand how to troubleshoot properly
Understand Safety Rules
Understand how to use Test Equipment properly
Understand Electronic controls and devices
Differentiate between a potentiometer and a rheostat
Differentiate between Inductors and Capacitors
Differentiate between Transistors and Diodes
Differentiate between Fuses and Circuit breakers
Differentiate between Buzzers and Speakers
Understand how to design a Printed Circuit Board
Understand how to use software design program
Analyze Series and Parallel Circuits
Analyze Series / Parallel Circuits
Understand Kirchoff’s Law

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