High School Electronics Core Standards
 

NOTE:  These Core Standards have been replaced by the State Standards listed elsewhere on this web site.  Use these Core Standards only as a general guide for high school electronics technology currilculum development.  The State Standards need to be referenced in your official course and program outlines.

 
1.  Safety

Students will understand requirements of personal and
equipment safety in the working environment. They
will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Passing a written safety test.
b.  Creating a safety checklist.
c.  Helping to develop safety policies based on
     classroom events and observations.
d.  Completing tasks while maintaining a safe
     environment.


2.  History of Electricity and Electronics

 The student will understand the historical developments
in electricity and electronics. They will demonstrate
content proficiency by:

a.  Creating a time line that depicts developments in
     technology.
b.  Explaining the major events of historical
     developments as they relate to current technology.


3.  Units of Measure

Students will understand the use of electronic test
equipment and units of measure. They will demonstrate
content proficiency by:

a.  Selecting and applying appropriate equipment or
     tools.
b.  Analyzing and applying observed measurements.
c.  Utilizing engineering notation in unit conversion.


4. Mathematics for Electronics

 Students will understand the mathematical processes
and applications that lead to solutions of electronic
problems.  They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Solving Direct-Current (DC) circuit analysis
     problems using Ohm's Law.
b.  Calculating fundamental Alternating Current (AC)
     parameters.
c.  Manipulating scientific notation in problem
     solutions.
d.  Manipulating engineering notation in problem
     solutions.
e.  Deriving algebraic equations to determine unknown
     values in circuits.
f.  Utilizing a scientific calculator as a tool for
     problem solving.
g.  Solving multi-step problems including word
     problems using linear equations in one variable.


5.  Science of Electricity and Electronics

 Students will understand fundamental scientific
principles involved in electricity and electronics.
They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Describing the relationships between atomic
     structure of the atom, electricity, electronics
     and the periodic table of elements.
b.  Clarifying the differences between conventional
     theory and electron theory.
c.  Defining the Laws of Charges and Magnetism
d.  Completing a project incorporating the conductive
     and insulative properties of electron flow.
e.  Converting electricity from friction, chemical,
     solar, pressure, mechanical (magnetism), and
     thermal sources.
f.  Explaining the differences between electron flow
     and hole flow as it occurs in semiconductor
     materials.


6.  Electronic Components

Students will discern characteristics of commonly used
electronic components.  They will demonstrate content
proficiency by:

a.  Identifying symbols and component characteristics.
b.  Determining resistor's values by identifying color codes
c.  Drawing schematic diagrams.
d.  Using diagrams to interpret circuit characteristics.
e.  Utilizing cross-reference resources.


7.  Direct-Current (DC) Circuits

 The students will understand relationships between
voltage, current, resistance and power as pertaining
to direct-current circuits. They will demonstrate
content proficiency by:

a.  Calculating solutions to Ohm's Law problems.
b.  Constructing and measuring sample DC circuits.
c.  Comparing predicted outcomes to measured outcomes
     with lab activities.
d.  Analyzing data gathered from simple and complex
     DC circuits.


8.  Alternating-Current (AC) Circuits

 The students will understand the theory of alternating
current.  They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Defining the terms and measurements associated
     with an AC sine wave.
b.  Using an oscilloscope to observe a sine wave to
     calculate pertinent values.
c.  Comparing an oscilloscope measurement of a sine
     wave to measurements made by other instruments.


9.  Introduction to Digital Electronics

 The students will understand fundamental concepts of
digital electronics.  They will demonstrate content
proficiency by:

a.  Drawing and labeling the seven basic logic gates
b.  Deriving the truth tables of the seven basic
     logic gates.
c.  Constructing logic circuits using discrete
     components to emulate the seven basic gates.


10.  Electronic Assembly

The students will understand the procedures and
processes related to electronic assembly.  They will
demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Constructing an electronic device following a
     schematic diagram as a sole reference.
b.  Demonstrating the ability to use soldering
     techniques.
c.  Identifying tools commonly used in the electronic
     assembly.
d.  Using tools for their intended applications.


11.  Employability Skills

 The students will understand how the development of
personal skills affects their employability.  They
will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Exhibiting positive attitudes, self-confidence,
     honesty, perseverance, self-discipline, and
     personal hygiene.
b.  Researching and identifying career paths and
     strategies for obtaining employment.
c.  Applying the principles of effective communication
     to convey and obtain information.
d.  Exhibiting critical and creative logical
     reasoning and problem solving skills.



Draft Electronics Standards - Beyond the Core

1.  Alternating Current (AC) Circuits

 The student will understand how the principles and
concepts of alternating current (AC) is generated
and applied in electrical and electronic devices.
They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Identifying the parts of a waveform.
b.  Calculating frequencies and associated
     amplitude levels using an oscilloscope.
c.  Defining the (AC) characteristics of tuned
     and resonant circuits.
d.  Analyzing properties of waveforms.
e.  Measuring frequency with test equipment.
f.  Using calculations and the principles of
     (AC) to design circuits.
g.  Describing the properties of the frequency
     spectrum.


2.  Motors and Generators

Students will understand the principles, concepts
and applications of motors and generators.  They
will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Explaining how mechanical energy can be
     converted to electrical energy.
b.  Identifying types of generators.
c.  Describing the construction and function
     of a generator.
d.  Plotting a sine wave in relation to how
     it is generated.
e.  Comparing generators to motors.
f.  Listing the types of DC motors.
g.  Describing the characteristics of (AC) motors.


3.  Active Devices

Students will understand the fundamentals of the
science of semiconductors, and the characteristics
and uses of active devices.  They will demonstrate
content proficiency by:

a.  Researching and reporting in the fundamentals
     of the science of semiconductors.
b.  Constructing circuits using active devices.
c.  Identifying active devices and their uses.
d.  Designing circuits utilizing mathematical and
     scientific concepts of active devices.
e.  Utilizing discrete active devices to emulate
     integrated circuits.


4.  Digital Electronics

Students will understand the concepts of logic and
sequential digital electronic circuits. They will
demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Defining logic and sequential circuits.
b.  Constructing both logic and sequential circuits
     for a given application.
e.  Exploring logic functions and memory circuits
     through lab activities.
f.  Troubleshooting digital systems to the
     individual chip level.
g.  Explaining the operation of digital logic gates.
h.  Naming the major components used in
     implementing digital circuits.


5.  Instrumentation

 Students will understand how electrical and
electronic instruments are used to test, analyze
and repair electrical and electronics systems. 
They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Selecting and using proper instruments to make
     measurements of circuit parameters.
b.  Applying the fundamental theories of analog and
     digital instruments to test and analyze
     electrical and electronic systems.
c.  Referencing the measurement benchmarks as
     outlined in the National Institute of Standards
     of Technology (NIST).
d.  Obtaining resolution and accuracy in reading,
     interpreting and calibrating selected instruments.
e.  Describing analog-to-digital (A-to-D) and
     digital-to-analog (D-to-A) conversions as
     applied to instruments.


6.  Industrial Electronics

Students will understand the principles of
electronics systems used in industrial applications.
They will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Utilizing transducers, sensors and
     electromechanical controllers.
b.  Applying the theory of (AC),(DC) and stepper
     motors and their controls.
c.  Diagnosing and designing ways to solve
     industrial electrical problems to restore
     operations or increase systems' performance.
d.  Fabricating electrical systems utilizing
     industrial programmable logic controllers


7.  Residential Wiring

Students will understand and have a fundamental
knowledge of electrical wiring principles, common
practices and the National Electrical Code as they
pertain to residential wiring.  They will
demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Fabricating electrical circuits that meet
     applicable codes and industry standards.
b.  Reading and interpreting blue prints and wiring
     diagrams.
c.  Wiring electrical power, signaling and automation
     circuits.
d.  Utilizing electrical instruments to troubleshoot
     electrical circuits.


8.  Computer Systems

Student will understand fundamental hardware
and software applications in computer systems. They
will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Identifying hardware components of a given system.
b.  Describing the operation of a microprocessor.
c.  Analyzing system operation to determined the
     functional status.
d.  Restoring a computer system by identifying and
     correcting faults.
e.  Applying the proper software to operate the
     computer system.
f.  Using software diagnostics to troubleshoot the
     computer system.
g.  Writing, storing, editing, and retrieving programs
     to solve electronic and mathematical problems.
h.  Identifying the major Electronic Industries
     Association (EIA) and Institute of Electrical
     and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) standards
     currently in use for synchronous (SYNC) and
     asynchronous (ASYNC) devices; network levels;
     protocols; and packet switching.
i.  Assembling and preparing a personal computer
     (PC) for an end user.


9.  Home and Consumer Product Servicing

Students will understand entertainment, appliance
and control systems.  They will demonstrate content
proficiency by:

a.  Performing basic troubleshooting techniques on
     home and consumer products.
b.  Completing repair order.
c.  Estimating repair costs.
d.  Procuring components to facilitate restoration.


10.  Automation

Students will understand fundamental automation
modules and systems.  They will demonstrate content
proficiency by:

a.  Identifying terminology and devices used in
     automated systems.
b.  Using computer programs to control an automated
     system.
c.  Utilizing selected sensors for inputs.
d.  Utilizing selected motors and other devices as
     outputs.
e.  Assembling and testing an automated module.


11.  Microelectronics

Students will understand the processes associated
with microelectronic technology.  They will
demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Identifying terminology and devices included in
     the field of microelectronics.
b.  Planning a process that could result in the
     manufacture of a microelectronic device.
c.  Fabricating a device that utilizes surface
     mount technology (SMT).


12.  Optoelectronics

Students will understand the fundamentals of
optoelectronic circuitry, the properties of light,
light sources, light amplification and the integration
of optical systems into electronic systems.  They
will demonstrate content proficiency by:

a.  Analyzing the properties of light.
b.  Listing light sources.
c.  Defining fundamental optical terms and concepts.
d.  Listing and describing the types of optoelectronic
     displays and their driver and multiplexing
     requirements.
e.  Analyzing the principles, characteristics and
     operations of light reactive devices.
f.  Describing the theory and operation of a fiber
     optic communications link.