Technology Cluster - - Greater Lowell Technical High School

In electronics the students are exposed to electronic concepts, hand tools and test meters used in industry. The students will learn soldering techniques. The students will apply their skills to programmable logic controllers to reinforce electronic and computer science fundamentals. The students will also learn how to build and troubleshoot computers, utilize data communications equipment using modems to connect computers through telephone networks, and construct and analyze a local area network using industry standard software. Students will learn computer assembly and repair as well as network fundamentals.

Freshmen Year

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS EXPLORATORY
831
Credits 1.0

In this course the student is exposed to the range of career opportunities in the electronics field. The student is introduced to basic electronic concepts, simple hand tools, and test meters used in the industry. The student learns basic soldering techniques, solders and desolders components on circuit boards, builds an electronic operating circuit, and receives hands-on experience with standard electronic tools.

The sub-level student is prepared for entry into Level I program through a structured, introductory electronics curriculum. The student will be re-introduced to electronic terminology, component identification, and circuitry. The student will build a simple electronic project using standard electronic components and hand tools. The student will be introduced to computer system concepts, fundamentals computer hardware and computer controlled circuitry.

Sophomore Year

BASIC ANALOG ELECTRONICS SHOP LEVEL I
832A/X (Semester I)
Credits 10.5

This is a foundations course designed to prepare the student for further study in the engineering and technology fields. The student will demonstrate health and safety practices; learn the use of measurement devices; assemble electronic circuits; use electronic hand tools and equipment; select and use DC and AC instruments; apply electronic law as and calculations to series, parallel and series-parallel DC and AC circuits. The student will select the use discrete semiconductor instruments; apply electronic principles to discrete semiconductor devices; perform calculations for discrete semiconductor devices; apply electronic principles of semiconductor circuits. Throughout the course the students will demonstrate and develop language arts and communication; apply mathematical strategies to solve problems; apply science and engineering technology strategies; solve problems using critical thinking; demonstrate positive work behaviors; demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem solving and communication

ELECTRONICS RELATED I
731A/X
Credit 3.0

Students are introduced to basic electricity and electron theory, basic DC theory and circuitry, involving Ohm’s Law, Watts Law, circuit components, multiple load circuits, meter construction and reading, basic AC circuitry involving magnetism, electromagnetism, capacitance, inductance, transformers and RC and L circuits. Students will receive an introduction to computer hardware and computer operating systems. Also covered are semiconductors, diodes, transistors and power supplies. The student will sometimes utilize computer-aided instruction (CAI) as a supplement to the classroom and textbook material.

Junior Year

BASIC DIGITAL ELECTRONICS SHOP II
831A/X (Semester I)
Credit 10.5

This is a continuation of the foundations course in electronics designed to follow Basic Analog Electronics to prepare the student for further study in the engineering and technology fields. The student will demonstrate health and safety practices; demonstrate and apply the design process, problem solving, diagnostic skills, and troubleshooting to digital devices. The student will use measurement devices; assemble digital electronic circuits, use electronic hand tools and equipment, and digital instruments. The student will apply electronic principles of digital circuits to their projects; perform calculations; and verify digital devices. Throughout the course the student will demonstrate language arts and communication; apply mathematical strategies to solve problems; communicate in multiple modes to address needs within the career and technical field; solve problems using critical thinking; demonstrate positive work behaviors; demonstrate ability to use technology for research, problem solving, and communication.

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Shop II
831B/Y (Semester II)
Credits 10.5

Intermediate digital electronics continues with more advanced digital circuits including flipflops, shift registers, and binary counters. In this phase, students design and build a digital clock on the trainers using computer software for their schematic drawings.

ELECTRONICS RELATED II
731B/Y
Credit6.0

This course is designed to introduce the student to digital electronics. The student will learn how digital signals are formed and how they are used. digital electronics will include the study of decimal, binary and hexadecimal number systems and how they apply to computer systems. Boolean Algebra is also introduced as an application to logic circuits, logic gates and memory devices. The study of integrated circuitry will be directed towards the introduction of computer technology. The student will be instructed in advanced digital circuitry such as memory devices, arithmetic circuits, counters and registers. The student will be introduced to computer hardware/operating system trouble-shooting.

Senior Year

ADVANCED DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
831C/Z (Semester 1)
Credits 10.5

Advanced Digital Electronics continues with the study of personal computers. Students will install various peripheral devices on the computer such as sound cards, CD-ROM drivers, scanners and various printers. Students will analyze the role of software drivers, interrupts and DMA channels in installing the devices. Additional material is covered relating to the A+ Certification Exam. The basics of Local Area Networks (LAN's) are introduced along with a brief overview of the NETWORK + Certification Exam. The basic concepts of a Wide Area Network (WAN) are also covered. Students will also be introduced to semesters I and II of the CISCO Networking Academy online course. This course is designed to acquaint students with a basic knowledge of routers as used in the “internet” system.

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY SHOP LEVEL III
NETWORK TECHNICIAN
832C/Z (Semester II)
Credit 10.5

This course is designed to introduce the student to Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network + certification. Network + certification is recognized as an industry standard of competency for network technicians. Students must pass two tests to become a Network + technician. The student will experience a solid foundatino in computer components; laptops and portable devices; operating systems; printers and scanners; networks; security; safety and environmental issues; professionalism and commnication in perparation for the CompTIA Network exam.

ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY RELATED LEVEL III
COMPUTER NETWORK ESSENTIALS
731C/Z
Credit 6.0

This course is designed to introduce the student to Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) Network +. Network + is recognized as an industry standard of competency for network technicians. Students must pass two tests to become a Network technician. The student will experience a solid foundation in computer components; laptops and portable devices; operating systems; printers and scanners; networks; security; safety and environmental issues; professionalism and communication in preparation for the CompTIA Network.