If you enjoy finding out about how electronic devices work and fancy designing your own circuits then the A Level in Electronics is for you. You may also be interested in computers and programming and these skills are taught on the course. You should already have a good knowledge of the maths, algebra and the representation of all sizes of number. You will learn about the basic building blocks of circuits from the humble resistor to the multifunctional Integrated Circuit. The course will help those students wishing to study electrical and electronic engineering at university. You will start by understanding simple circuits with batteries, resistors, switches and diodes; constructing simple circuits and testing voltages and currents. No prior knowledge of electronic components is necessary but having some experience of electronic design and technology would be advantageous. The practical work is supported by a large range of modern test equipment, including digital oscilloscopes to display signals, multimeters and software to analyse circuit function. You will look at timing circuits and how using capacitors and timer chips help us keep regular time and switch things on and off. The world of digital electronics is explored looking at logic gates and logical functions. Next we look at amplifiers that provide gain for all kinds of signals. You will spend some time designing and testing simple power amplifiers as used in hi-fi and radio. Later you will discover how the basic microprocessor circuit, used in most modern equipment, works. You will learn to program the chips to perform tasks such as reading sensors, displaying information, and controlling robots! This is the world of servos and stepper motors. Finally we look at how radio circuits and systems work, broadcasting both digital and analogue waveforms. Here we will see simple transmission principles using aerials, cables and even optic fibres.
Name: Electronics Qualification title: GCE A2 Level Electronics Qualification type: Assessment There are two exams for each year of the course, covering the appropriate unit content. Each year you will undertake a major design, test and build project that is assessed by the practical project outcomes and most importantly a detailed written report. Throughout the year regular homework tasks are set giving you an opportunity to check your progress. Also every lesson usually contains a practical element and these are often assessed by completion of testing circuits in class. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150812 11:16:11 Updated 20160622 12:17:07
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Title: GCE A2 Level Electronics Qualification: GCE A2 Level Electronics Classification: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies