Download DC Syllabus 2015 - Spearfish School District

DC Electronics Course Syllabus
Assignment Code 17106
Spearfish High School 2015-2016
Mrs. Kristi McCoy, Instructor
[email protected]
(605) 717-1212 (W)
(605) 892-6152 (H)
DC ELECTRONICS - Course Description
Aim: Introduce students to Electronics which is a supporting knowledge and skill in 12 of the 16 career
clusters. It is the core component and central nervous system of modern manufacturing techniques and
business communications. Contemporary society depends on this technology and the evolution of applied
electronics continues at an ever increasing pace.
½ Credit (1 sem course/90min periods)
Elective
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Materials/Textbook Information
Instruction is Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) which has been developed by the NIDA
Corporation.
Learning Objectives
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Have good laboratory safety habits.
Recognize potential electrical hazards.
Be able to recognize a printed circuit board.
Convert decimal numbers to scientific notation
Convert quantities expressed in metric notation (kilo, milli, meg etc.) to decimal notation.
Describe the structure of an atom as it relates to electricity
Describe the law of electrostatic force.
Define electricity, potential difference, electrical current, electrical resistance, and charge.
Using the multimeter, measure potential difference, electrical current, and electrical resistance.
Describe a basic electrical circuit.
Define the terms conductor, insulator, and semiconductor as each relates to electricity.
Identify six ways to generate electricity.
Identify the unit of measure for potential difference, current, and resistance.
Describe a basic electrical circuit.
Read resistor color codes
List three different types of resistors
Identify two different types of variable resistors.
Describe the word tolerance as it relates to resistor values.
Using the tolerance rating for a resistor, find the resistor’s maximum and minimum rated value.
Describe what a resistor does in an electric circuit.
Explain the purpose of a switch.
Describe the SPST, the SPDT , the DPST, and the DPDT, the rotary switch.
Describe the push button switch, the toggle switch, and the slide switch.
Explain the purpose of the circuit breaker and the fuse, describing how these two devices are different.
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State the law of magnetic force.
List a number of magnetic and not-magnetic materials.
Define and describe these terms: permeability, retentively, residual magnetism, temporary magnet, and
permanent magnet.
Describe a magnetic field, and the magnetic lines of force.
Describe an electro-magnet and explain the relationship between the electron flow and the magnetic
field around the conductor using the left-hand rule.
Define magnetomotive force and the saturation point in relation to electromagnets.
Describe how magnetism works in a typical relay, and in a simple meter movement.
Describe a typical multimeter and explain its purpose.
Explain the difference between an analogue meter and a digit meter.
Measure a current, a voltage, and a resistance using the analog meter and the digital meter.
List the performance steps in taking an electrical measurement.
Define and describe earthen ground and chassis ground.
Describe what is meant by “continuity” and take a continuity test using the multimeter.
State Ohm’s Law and describe the relationship that exists between current, voltage, and resistance.
Draw and use the Ohm’s Law formula wheel to solve for unknown electrical quantities.
Define electrical power, and describe how it relates to potential difference and current.
Draw and use the Power Law formula wheel to solve for unknown electrical quantities.
Be able to identify a series circuit.
Be able to compute the total equivalent resistance of a series circuit.
Define a voltage drop and describe how it relates to the series circuit.
Describe the nature of current in a series circuit, voltage in a series circuit, power in a series circuit,
and resistance in a series circuit.
Solve for an unknown circuit value in a series circuit.
Measure the current and the voltage drops in a series circuit.
Analyze a series circuit to determine whether or not the circuit is defective.
Determine when a series circuit has an open and find the opened component.
Determine when a series circuit has a short and find the shorted component.
Determine when a series circuit has a component that has changed values and find the component
whose value has changed.
Be able to identify a parallel circuit.
Be able to compute the total equivalent resistance of a parallel circuit.
Define a branch current and describe how it relates to the parallel circuit.
Describe the nature of current in a parallel circuit, voltage in a parallel circuit, power in a parallel
circuit, and resistance in a parallel circuit.
Solve for an unknown circuit value in a parallel circuit.
Measure the current and the voltage drops in a parallel circuit.
Analyze a parallel circuit to determine whether or not the circuit is defective.
Determine when a parallel circuit has an open and find the opened component.
Determine when a parallel circuit has a short and find the shorted component.
Determine when a parallel circuit has a component that has changed values and find the component
whose value has changed.
Be able to identify a series/parallel circuit.
Be able to compute the total equivalent resistance of a series/parallel circuit.
Define a branch current and describe how it relates to the series/parallel circuit.
Describe the nature of current in a series/parallel circuit, voltage in a series/parallel circuit, power in a
series/parallel circuit, and resistance in a series/parallel circuit.
Solve for an unknown circuit value in a series/parallel circuit.
Measure the current and the voltage drops in a series/parallel circuit.
Analyze a series/parallel circuit to determine whether or not the circuit is defective.
Determine when a series/parallel circuit has an open and find the opened component.
Determine when a series/parallel circuit has a short and find the shorted component.
Determine when a series/parallel circuit has a component that has changed values and find the
component whose value has changed.
Identify a voltage divider circuit and describe it use.
Calculate the unknown circuit values in a voltage divider circuit using the ratio method.
Use the voltage divider circuits in power supply applications and calculate power supply (voltage)
regulation.
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Measure voltages in unloaded and loaded voltage divider circuits.
Laptop, Internet, Class Rules and Procedures
No Internet or e-mailing will be allowed without permission from the instructor. No computer
games are allowed in the classroom at any time of the day or school year. 1 hour of detention will
be given for getting caught breaking this rule.
Homework Procedures
Contact me at [email protected] for assignments if you have missed a class period.
Assessment Plan
Student Evaluation Process for Spearfish Credit
10% lesson tests (A minimum 80% is required on all lesson tests.)
35% block tests (Block tests may be taken one time only.)
30% paper tests (Paper tests may be taken one time only.)
5% lab points (This grade will be given based on student performance and work ethic throughout
the semester.)
5% notes (If no notes are taken, a student will receive a zero unless an overall grade of 92% or
higher has been achieved.)
10% worksheets (A minimum of 100% is required on all worksheets.)
5% solder kit. (Selected and purchased by students.)
Letter grades are determined by the SHS grading scale:
Assessment Plan & SHS Grading Scale
Grade
A
Scale
92-100%
B
83-91%
C
82-73%
D
69-60%
F
Below 60%
Description of Work
Consistently demonstrates an exceptional level of quality and effort.
Having all work in on time and completed to exceed expectations. Mastery
in evaluating, synthesizing, and applying the knowledge.
Consistently demonstrates proficient knowledge with good quality of work.
All assignments are complete and on time. Demonstrates ability to
evaluate, analyze, synthesize and apply the principles.
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and ability to apply knowledge. Work
shows average effort. Few assignments missed or late.
Work shows minimal effort and late assignments. Demonstrates a basic
understanding of recalling or comprehending knowledge
Understanding is below basic. Work is of poor quality and does not meet
standards or expectations.
Grade Rounding Policy & Semester Tests:
Semester tests will be given on the scheduled test date. They will be weighted at 20% of a
student’s final grade. This score will be added to the student’s semester accumulative score. .5
% or higher grades will be rounded up. Example: 94.5% will be rounded to 95%. 94.49 will be
treated as 94%.
Student Notebook:
Note taking is required. As the student progresses through the CAI they will take notes and these
notes will be graded.
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Make Up Work
Makeup tests: Tests should be made up within one week of missing a scheduled test date.
Testing Policy: No talking, No cheating. Tests will be collected and given no credit if either
offence is violated.
Makeup work: Missing assignments should be turned in within one week of missing a scheduled
assignment.
General Information
Soldering Project. Students will choose one or two projects to be built.
Mr. Circuit Solderless Circuit Board Lessons. These lessons can be done for extra credit after all
lessons have been completed.
Field trips. Students may have the opportunity to go on a field trip to local businesses and
factories. Participation will be optional. If a student chooses not to participate, they will
stay in the classroom and work on regular scheduled course work.
Vex Robot Construction & Competition. Students will work in groups to construct a robot that can
perform a specific task. After construction, students will have the opportunity to compete
amongst other robots from other schools.
Unit Outline
Introduction to Electricity
 Introduction to Distance Learning and to Computer Aided Instruction
 Introduction to Safety
 Using Scientific Notation
 Understanding the Building Blocks, Voltage Current, and Resistance
 Resistors, Switches, Fuses, Breakers
 Introduction to hand tools
Using the Multimeter
 Magnetism and Relays
 Introduction to Multimeters
 Using the Multimeter
 Taking Resistance Measurements
 Taking Voltage Measurements
 Taking Current Measurements
Basic DC Circuits
 Ohms Laws
 The Series Circuit
 The Parallel Circuit
 The Series/Parallel Circuit
Wiring and Connectors
 PC Components
 Basic Soldering Techniques
 Basic Connector Terminal Techniques
 Basic Wire Wrapping Techniques and Troubleshooting
The Complex DC Circuit
 Voltage Dividers
 Bridge Circuits
 Meter Loading
Solder Project
VEX Robot construction and competition
Course Standards_______________________________________
ELTRON1.1. Employ appropriate units and abbreviations
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ELTRON1.2. Determine unknown values in multiple types of electronic circuits
ELTRON1.3 Identify proper terminology and examine career possibilities
ELTRON2.1. Determine physiological responses to electrical shock
ELTRON2.2. Demonstrate proper safety procedures in the use of soldering and test equipment
ELTRON3.1. Construct a circuit using schematic symbols for identified components.
ELTRON3.2. Construct circuit board using correct soldering principles and techniques
ELTRON3.3. Determine cause of non-operational circuits
ELTRON4.1. Measure resistance, voltage, and current in circuits
ELTRON4.2. Classify equipment for signal analysis
ELTRON5.1. Calculate and measure, voltage, current, and power solutions in circuits
ELTRON5.2. Troubleshoot solutions to analyze circuit operation
ELTRON6.1. Research career opportunities in the electronics field
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