| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Introduction to Design 1,2; PLTW Principles of Engineering 1,2 | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two to four semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts; community classroom sections may be repeated for credit | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| d - Science for (8957, 8958) and (8843) | |
| Notes: | |
| This is a Project Lead the Way (PLTW) course that utilizes prescribed lesson plans. Teachers must complete mandatory PLTW training in order to teach the course. | |
| Course Description: | |
| This Project Lead the Way course provides entry level, upgrade, and advanced training in electronics technician occupations. Employment possibilities include electronics technician, test technician, quality control tester, quality assurance technician, and repair technician. Instruction covers safety, AC and DC electronics, semiconductor devices, electronic circuits, communications, IC timers, operational amplifiers, digital techniques, microprocessors, and computer technology. Students use equipment that includes meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, frequency counters, and computers. Completion of the course depends upon the student’s entry-level skills and rate of progress. Approximately 180 hours of attendance are needed to meet minimum competencies.
This course is offered in single-period and double-period formats. Paid and unpaid internships are part of the course curriculum. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 8957, 8958: 7721 - Advanced Engineering Technology (Capstone) 8843: 7721 - Advanced Engineering Technology (Capstone) 8959, 8960: 7721 - Advanced Engineering Technology (Capstone) 8588, 8589: 7721 - Advanced Engineering Technology (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| All curriculum is provided by PLTW. | |