This course covers electronic practices and fundamentals, roles of electronics in communications and industry, and career development based upon the Electronic Technicians Association (ETA) areas of Direct Current and is aligned to EM1 – DC Basics certification. Topics include: Basic Electrical Theory, Magnetism, Basic Electrical Safety, Electronic Equipment, Electronic Components, Ohms Law for Electronics, Basic Mathematics for Electronics, Electronic Measurements, Series Circuits for Electronics, Parallel Circuits for Electronics, Series/Parallel Combination Circuits for Electronics, and Battery Power Supplies. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Workbased learning strategies appropriate for this course include
apprenticeship, cooperative education, internship, and job shadowing. SkillsUSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Algebra I is recommended as good preparation for this course. |
