Electrotechnologies 11: 2014
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@MrHirtle - Room 135
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Exam: Process (2 days) and non-exemptible
Electrotechnologies 11 enables students to gain an understanding of electrical and electronic systems and subsystems. Students will explore the world of electronics through hands-on experiments, circuit construction and computer simulation software. Students will build and study over fifty circuits to discover how electronic components function and work together. Students are motivated to learn by studying such systems in an activity-oriented environment. To fully understand electrotechnologies there are also substantial math and physics components to this course.
Module 1: Components and Concepts (45%)
Students examine a range of circuits and construct their own, both real and simulated through software to establish an understanding of how electricity behaves and to develop skills in the use of technology commonly found in electronics laboratories and workplaces.
Module 2: Power Distribution and Conversion (15%)
Students will develop skills in working with electronic components to construct devices for power distribution and conversion. By enquiring into the form and function of such devices, they will develop knowledge based on real world devices and will extend that knowledge to develop a greater understanding of the behavior of electricity and of magnetism and of the relationship between them.
Module 3: Digital Technology (15%)
Students develop an understanding of the range of applications for solid-state electronics and of the career options associated with digital technology. Students apply their understanding to develop a model to describe the behaviour of logic gates and circuits and to account for the structures and behaviours of logic gates.
Module 4: Control Systems (Bundled with Module 5)
Students investigate residential and industrial applications of control systems, determine the principles and processes that explain their function and apply their knowledge in designing and constructing systems that solve real problems in built environments.
Module 5: Electrotechnologies Project (25%)
This module offers the students flexibility in developing learning experiences which meet the needs of individuals and which give students practical experience in working with others in settings that resemble the workplace.
Important Information
1. Preferred method of contact is email:
2. Plagiarism will result in the loss of assignment value due to theft of intellectual property
3. The evaluation scheme above represents 100% of your term mark. Your final grade will consist of 80% of your term mark and 20% of your final exam (Process)
4. Notes and important information for this course will be provided on my through Moodle. You can access Moodle by going to http://nsvs.ednet.ns.ca/. You will need a valid student e-mail account which is student created through NSPES (google it).
5. Computers will be utilized during the class; students must have a valid username and password.
6. If anyone is acting inappropriately in the lab (classroom), they will be asked to leave for the duration of the lab period and receive zero for that lab or assessment. There will be zero tolerance in the lab.
7. It is the responsibility of the student to make up missed work for any type of absence, excused or unexcused by discussing a plan within a reasonable amount of time.
8. If a summative assessment (test, major project, presentation etc…) is missed, a note from home is needed or else a mark of zero will be given. You are expected to write the assessment on the date of your return, unless otherwise discussed with your teacher.
9. Unit assessments will consist of multiple opportunities for a student to demonstrate their understanding of the outcomes. Such opportunities include, but are not limited to: Tests and Quizzes (very few of both), Assignments, Textbook Questions, Online Challenges, Labs, Projects, Portfolios, Lab Safety.
10. Teachers will employ formative and summative assessments to determine a student’s grade.
11. No one method of assessment will be worth more than 50% of the unit.
12. Student’s progress and attendance are available through POWERSCHOOL and it is the students and parents responsibility to stay up to date on both and address any issues in a timely manor.
In Class Resources
Textbook: “Essentials of Electronics” Second Edition by Frank D. Petruzella, Mr. Circuit 1 and Mr. Circuit 2
Access to computers during most classes
Course Outcomes
Module 1: Concepts and Components (45%)
Students will be expected to apply appropriate techniques, including assembly procedures, to construct and analyse basic electronic circuits.
Students will be expected to:
CC1. identify the variables involved in electronic circuits(current, voltage and resistance).
CC2. explain the relationship among variables involved in electronic circuits.
CC3. use a multimeter to measure the variables involved in electronic circuits.
CC4. arrange electronic components in series, parallel and in combination configurations.
CC5. predict the behavior of electric circuits using their knowledge of the variables involved in electronic circuits.
CC6. solve problems involving series, parallel and combination circuits.
CC7. demonstrate their ability to use industrially accepted fabrication techniques.
CC8. describe circuits using electronic symbols and conventions.
CC9. describe applications of series, parallel and combination circuits.
CC10. identify appropriate construction methods to fabricate a circuit board
CC11. layout and construct a simple electronic circuit board.
CC12. use a PC board to assemble a project.
Module 2: Power Distribution and Conversion (15%)
Students will be expected to apply appropriate techniques, including component assembly procedures, to and test power distribution and conversion devices.
Students will be expected to:
PDC1. explain the relationship between electricity and magnetism.
PDC2. construct electromagnetic devices.
PDC3. describe various types of AC and DC power supplies..
PDC4. construct a simple power supply.
PDC5. explain electromotive principles as applied to direct current and single phase alternating current.
PDC6. explain the operational characteristics of AC motors.
PDC7. use computer software to conduct investigations and solve problems.
Module 3: Digital Technology (15%)
Students will be expected to identify, select and apply integrated circuits to solve practical problems.
Students will be expected to:
DT1. describe the binary number system and relate it to electronic number systems.
DT2. describe and construct basic logic gates.
DT3. verify basic logic gates using a multimeter.
DT4. construct a simple logic circuit and explain its functions.
DT5. distinguish between analog and digital systems.
DT6. identify and describe the major components of a logic system.
DT7. identify the major integrated circuit (IC) families and describe their unique functions.
DT8. identify and interface components with small-scale integration IC family.
DT9. identify components and construct a prototype of typical small-scale and complex networks using integrated circuits.
Module 4: Control Systems (bundled with Module 5)
Students will be expected to formulate, apply and test the principles governing the forms and functions of control systems.
Students will be expected to:
CS1. describe a variety of everyday problems that are solved by control systems.
CS2. identify how control systems are used in residential and commercial applications.
CS3. explain how basic process control systems function.
CS4. describe the operation of devices used for process control using standards terms.
CS5. construct basic process control circuits using passive devices.
CS6. distinguish between analog and digital systems.
CS7. construct basic process control systems to process input information in order to achieve a desired result.
Module 5: Electrotechnologies Project (25%)
Students will work alone or in groups to extend, apply or explore in depth ideas, issues or skills introduced prior modules.
Students will be expected to:
EP1. develop a proposal for an inquiry or the development of a product or electronic device.
EP2. identify information needs and locate resources.
EP3. identify and extend, refine and/or acquire required skills.
EP4. share research and reflections made by themselves and their peers.
EP5. make project decisions which demonstrate creativity, innovation and a willingness to take risks.
EP6. set deadlines and develop a work plan to manage time and resources.
EP7. develop a plan for monitoring their progress and judging success.
EP8. contribute to the criteria used for evaluation.
EP9. gather, organize and synthesize information and ideas.
EP10. use their knowledge and skills to conduct an inquiry or create a product or electronic device.