COURSE ELT2010: ELECTRO-ASSEMBLY 2 Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1 Description: Students apply electro-assembly technology to manufacture circuit boards. Parameters: Access to a printed circuit fabrication kit and related resources. Outcomes: The student will: 1. identify appropriate construction methods to fabricate a circuit board 1.1 research the benefits and drawbacks of prototype construction assembly methods 2. lay out and construct a simple electronic circuit board, using approved construction techniques 2.1 use schematic symbols to represent electronic components 2.2 draw and/or modify schematic diagrams for a simple electronic circuit 2.3 match actual components to schematic symbols 2.4 use an etch-resistant pen or photographic method to make a circuit board project 3. use a printed circuit board and proper fabrication techniques to assemble a project 3.1 prototype an electronic circuit on a breadboard 3.2 create the artwork circuit layout drawing for a printed circuit board 3.3 practise printed circuit board building and component installation 3.4 demonstrate appropriate safety techniques when using solder and chemicals for prototype construction 3.5 evaluate the circuit using electronic instruments 3.6 demonstrate how to troubleshoot an electronic circuit board 4. demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices 4.1 research illnesses caused by chemicals, solder and flux used in prototype construction 4.2 identify and follow safe home/laboratory procedures while using solder, flux, photochemicals, cleaning chemicals and etching chemicals 5. demonstrate basic competencies 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to: 5.1.1 communicate 5.1.2 manage information 5.1.3 use numbers 5.1.4 think and solve problems 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to: 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours 5.2.2 be responsible 5.2.3 be adaptable 5.2.4 learn continuously 5.2.5 work safely 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to: 5.3.1 work with others 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks 6. identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities
Explanation of resistance and current flow when comparing series and parallel circuits:
pcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/D1342DB1-ADEF-4171-820A-3127C680ECDB/162495/1310HowSeriesParallelCircuitsDiffer.pdf
pcdsb.org/NR/rdonlyres/D1342DB1-ADEF-4171-820A-3127C680ECDB/162495/1310HowSeriesParallelCircuitsDiffer.pdf