Basic Electronics WVEIS Code 1761

This course will introduce students to the analysis of basic AC and DC circuits, electronic
devices, and basic electronic circuits.

Standard 1: Analyze basic DC and AC circuits. (1761.S.1)

DC and AC Circuits Objectives

Students will:
1761.1.1 Explain the purpose of resistors and resistive circuits.
1761.1.2 Solve electronic problems using Ohm’s Law and power formulas.
1761.1.3 Construct and analyze series, parallel, and combination resistive circuits.
1761.1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of voltage and current dividers.
1761.1.5 Demonstrate AC and DC test equipment usage.
1761.1.6 Utilize Kirchoff’s Laws to solve multi-source circuits.
1761.1.7 Demonstrate knowledge of network theorems.
1761.1.8 Demonstrate knowledge of magnetism, magnetic units, and electro-magnetic induction.
1761.1.9 Construct and analyze AC and DC circuits.
1761.1.10 Solve for inductance and inductive reactance.
1761.1.11 Solve for capacitance and capacitive reactance.
1761.1.12 Construct timing circuits and solve for time constants.
1761.1.13 Solve for resonance and resonant circuit parameters.
1761.1.14 Construct various filter circuits.

Standard 2: Identify and use electronic devices. (1761.S.2)

Electronic Devices Objectives

Students will:
1761.2.1 Describe semiconductor materials.
1761.2.2 Explain the PN junction.
1761.2.3 Explain semiconductor diode construction and operation.
1761.2.4 Describe PNP and NPN transistor operation.
1761.2.5 Explain Field-Effect Transistor (FET) operation.
1761.2.6 Use thyristors for voltage control devices.
1761.2.7 Cross-reference semiconductor type numbers and case styles.
1761.2.8 Use special purpose diodes and analyze their operation.
1761.2.9 Explain visual character displays.
1761.2.10 Demonstrate testing of diodes, transistors, and thyristors.

Standard 3: Construct electronic circuits. (1761.S.3)

Electronic Circuits Objectives

Students will:
1761.3.1 Illustrate analog and digital signals.
1761.3.2 Calculate amplifier gains.
1761.3.3 List and explain characteristics of amplifier circuits.
1761.3.4 Construct amplifiers and observe their outputs.
1761.3.5 Construct oscillators and observe their outputs.
1761.3.6 Construct multivibrators and observe their outputs.
1761.3.7 Explain modulation of amplitude, frequency, and pulse-code.
1761.3.8 Construct diode and I.C. rectifiers and compare them to I.C. rectifiers.
1761.3.9 Troubleshoot power supplies.
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1761.3.10 Describe circuit configuration for various amplifier systems.
1761.3.11 Explain class A, B and C operation of amplifier.
1761.3.12 Give analysis of the Common-Emitter (CE) amplifier configuration.
1761.3.13 Explain types of output distortion.
1761.3.14 Troubleshoot amplifier circuit inputs and outputs.
1761.3.15 Analyze inputs and outputs of OP-Amps.

Standard 4: Apply digital fundamentals to electronic circuits. (1761.S.4)

Electronic Circuits Objectives

Students will:
1761.4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of binary numbers and arithmetic.
1761.4.2 Demonstrate knowledge of octal numbers and arithmetic.
1761.4.3 Convert between numbering systems.
1761.4.4 Interpret logic diagrams.
1761.4.5 Draw symbols for basic logic gates.
1761.4.6 Construct basic logic gates from discrete components and I.C’s and monitor their outputs.
1761.4.7 Construct and analyze basic logic circuits.