This course requires 2 options.
12 Electronics (12ELT)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Vincent Brannigan.
12 Electronics
Be a hands-on problem solver and innovator. Electronics enables engineers and inventors to create solutions that tackle global problems and improve lives.
This course is based on ETITO unit standards.
Course Components
- Design circuits using electronic components
- Learn the symbols and language of electronics
- Make prototype circuits to discover how components work
- Investigate current voltage and effects of components on circuits
- Students who complete the core unit standards can also take part in our robotics or Electric vehicle programs which is co-taught with Hard materials
Course Overview
Term 1
US 18239: Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics.
Term 2
US 18240: Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components.
US 18241: Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems.
When students have completed all unit standards above, can start on a student-based project. This could be a robotics project, construct an electronic product, or taking part in Evolocity.
Term 3
US 18243, Construct a simple electronic product from a supplied circuit schematic.
Recommended Prior Learning
Entry Requirements
Basic computer literacy
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students who wish to take home there electronics project need to pay a material cost estimated to be $100.
Assessment Information
Possible Credits (subject to change)External - 0 credits
Internal - 15 credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
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