Tauranga Boys’ College
This course requires 2 options.
11 Electronics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: David Jackson.
This course presents an ideal pathway for students considering careers in electrical trades or mechatronics. Additionally, those aspiring to pursue advanced studies in Physics will find this course to be a solid foundation for the level 2 and 3 Physics electrical paper.
Our curriculum delves into the fundamental principles of circuits, encompassing their functionality, design, and basic electronic component theory. Practical learning experiences complement theoretical concepts, including soldering exercises, voltage and current measurement techniques in circuits, and the fabrication of printed circuit boards.
In the second term, our focus shifts to programming fundamentals. Beginning with an introduction to the Scratch programming language, students will engage in creating various projects such as electronic dice and simple games. Additionally, we'll explore Python programming, undertaking larger projects such as developing a line-following robot.
In the third term, our exploration extends to household wiring structures and electrical safety devices, including RCDs and breakers. Core theoretical concepts such as electric fields, magnetism, and the motor effect will be investigated, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of electrical systems and their applications.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term is designed to build understanding of electronics concepts, including simple electronic theory, components, symbols and circuit construction.
Practicals: soldering circuits and multimeter usage.
Term 2
The focus of this term is to introduce and develop basic skills for programming, where we will learn to code in scratach and python
Projects
-Electronic dice
-Program a traffic light system.
-Program a maze solving robot
Term 3
This term we will look at electromagnetism and electric fields, Household wiring
We will also investigate the difference between parallel circuits and series circuits and look at Household safety devices such as RCD’s/Circuit breakers
Practicals:
Wiring a plug
Wiring a fuse
Investigation of parallel circuits vs series circuits
Term 4
Revision and preparation for examinations
Prerequisites
Open Entry but preference will be given to those who have passed their end of year examinations at Year 10 or those who were successful in passing Year 10 electronics.
Pathway
Assessment Information
| Paper | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 11ELT1 | Electronics theory | Internal | 10.00% |
| Paper 11ELT2 | Robot programming | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ELT3 | Electrical studies | Internal | 20.00% |
| Paper 11ELT4 | Assessment Title | Internal | 50.00% |
Pathway Tags
Aeronautical Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Telecommunications Engineer, Electronics Trades Worker, Electrician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Lift Technician, Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician,
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