Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Electronics Technology
Program Type:	Non-Career Preparatory 
Career Cluster:	Engineering & Technology Education

Secondary – Non-Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8600900	
CIP Number	0821010400	
Grade Level	9-12	
Program Length	3 credits	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section	
CTSO	FL-TSA, SkillsUSA 	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of electronics technology.  This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

The content includes, but is not limited to, the theory, use, and technical application of electronics technology.  The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three credits.

To teach the course(s) listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course. 

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	Level	Graduation Requirement	
8600910	Electronics Technology I	ELECTRICAL @7 7G
ELECTRONIC @7 7G
ENG 7G
TEC ED 1 @2
ENG&TEC ED1@2
TEC ELEC @7 7G	1 credit	3	CT	
8600920	Electronics Technology II		1 credit	3	CT	
8600930	Electronics Technology III		1 credit	3	CT	
(Graduation Requirement Codes: CT=Career & Technical Education, EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, EC= Economics, MA=Mathematics, PL=Personal Financial Literacy)

In addition to the above courses, the Advanced Technology Applications (8601900) course is appropriate to be used for content area continuation in this program after all three credits of this program have been completed.  The purpose of the Advanced Technology Applications course is to provide students with a capstone opportunity to develop a school-based project from "vision" to "reality," working in teams to design, engineer, manufacture, construct, test, redesign, test again; and then produce a finished "project".  This would involve using ALL the knowledge previously learned, not only in Engineering & Technology Education but also across the curriculum.  See the Advanced Technology Applications framework for more information.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts of technology.
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of technology on history.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of design.
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of engineering design.
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.
11.0	Demonstrate the abilities to apply the design process.
12.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.
13.0	Demonstrate the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.
15.0	Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools, machines, and materials in electronics technology.
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic circuit symbols, diagrams, and color codes.
17.0	Describe the structure of matter related to electronics.
18.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Direct Current (DC) circuits.
19.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with magnets.
20.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze circuits with motors.
21.0	Describe, construct, analyze, and perform math calculations and experiments with Ohms law.
22.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on series circuits.
23.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on parallel circuits.
24.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on series-parallel circuits.
25.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations and circuits with Watts law.
26.0	Set up and operate multimeters in DC and AC circuits.
27.0	Identify, measure, perform math calculations and describe the function of transformers and inductors in electronic circuits.
28.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with capacitive circuits.
29.0	Demonstrate the use of electronic equipment.
30.0	Demonstrate proper electronic assembly methods.
31.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical circuits and electronic systems.
32.0	Describe, experiment, and construct circuits with integrated circuits.
33.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using semiconductors.
34.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using Digital logic IC’s.
35.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Alternating Current (AC) circuits. 
36.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with circuits containing relays.
37.0	Describe, construct, experiment and build circuits using microcontrollers.
38.0	Describe, construct and experiment with circuits containing sensors and transducers.
39.0	Describe, construct and experiment with circuits containing Servos.
40.0	Demonstrate knowledge of robotics.
41.0	Perform advanced study and skills related to electronics.
42.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and applications of microcomputer systems.
43.0	Describe, identify, and correct problems in electronic circuits.
44.0	Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills about electronic networks and systems.
45.0	Conduct a research and experimentation project on an electronic system or process.
46.0	Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities and requirements in the field of electronics technology. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Electronics Technology I 
Course Number: 	8600910
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with an introduction to the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of electronics technology.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
01.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Discuss the nature and development of technological knowledge and processes.  	
01.02	Explain the rapid increase in the rate of technological development and diffusion.	
01.03	Recognize specific goal-directed research related to inventions and innovations.  	
02.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the core concepts of technology.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify systems thinking logic and creativity with appropriate compromises in complex real-life problems.  	
02.02	Define technological systems, which are the building blocks of technology and are embedded within larger technological, social, and environmental systems. 	
02.03	Identify resources involving trade-offs between competing values, such as availability, cost, desirability, and waste.  	
02.04	Identify the criteria and constraints of a product or system and determine how they affect the final design and development.  	
02.05	Apply quality control as a planned process to ensure that a product, service, or system meets established criteria.	
02.06	Define a management system as the process of planning, organizing, and controlling work.  	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify technology transfer occurring when a new user applies an existing innovation developed for one purpose in a different function. 	
03.02	Compare technological innovations resulting when ideas, knowledge, or skills are shared within a technology, among technologies, or across other fields.  	
03.03	Outline the process of patenting to protect a technological idea. 	
03.04	Identify technological progresses that promote the advancement of science and mathematics.  	
03.05	Discuss and describe copyright and trademarks and how they are used to protect intellectual property.	
03.06	Discuss how artistic and engineering design may infringe on patents and trademarks.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the cultural, social, economic, and political effects of technology.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Identify and compare changes in society caused by the use of technology.  	
04.02	Describe how the use of technology involving weighing the trade-offs between the positive and the negative effects.  	
04.03	Discuss and reflect on the historical and cultural events involving the evolution of electronics technology.	
05.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of technology on the environment.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Compare trade-offs of developing technologies to reduce the use of resources. 	
05.02	Assess technologies devised to reduce the negative consequences of other technologies.  	
05.03	Make decisions about the implementation of technologies involving the weighing of trade-offs between predicted positive and negative effects on the environment.  	
06.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of society in the development and use of technology.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Investigate how different cultures develop their own technologies to satisfy their individual and shared needs, wants, and values.  	
06.02	Collect societal opinions and demands, as well as corporate cultures to use as a basis for deciding whether or not to develop a technology.  	
06.03	Identify a number of different factors, such as advertising, the strength of the economy, the goals of a company, and the latest fads as contributors to shaping the design of and demand for various technologies.  	
07.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of technology on history.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Describe how the evolution of civilization has been directly affected by, and has in turn affected, the development and use of tools and materials.	
07.02	Describe how technology has been a powerful force in reshaping social, cultural, political, and economic landscapes throughout history.  	
07.03	Investigate how technology has created and transformed jobs and careers.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of design.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Recognize the design process; including defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas.  	
08.02	Identify specifications, criteria, and design constraints.	
08.03	Investigate the use of unique tools, materials and technologies to create the design or invention.	
08.04	Through collaborative brainstorming investigate a possible invention to solve the design solution.	
08.05	Create collaborative sketches or artistic renderings of the invention.	
08.06	Select an approach and develop a design proposal.	
08.07	Prepare drawings using CAD or 3-D illustration software.	
08.08	Create a model or prototype.	
08.09	Test and evaluate the design, revise and complete an updated design.	
08.10	Communicate the process, the multiple design revisions and results of the design or invention.	
08.11	Prepare a presentation design process and proposed solution using presentation, CAD, or modeling software.	
08.12	Describe why design problems that are seldom presented in a clearly defined form.  	
08.13	Explain why a design must be continually checked and critiqued.	
08.14	Give examples of competing requirements of a design, such as criteria, constraints, and efficiency.	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of engineering design.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify design principles used to evaluate existing designs, to collect data, and to guide the design process.  	
09.02	Describe the influence of personal characteristics, such as creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to visualize and think abstractly on the engineering design process.  	
09.03	Identify factors taken into account in the process of engineering.  	
09.04	Solve product design related problems through abstract and divergent thinking.	
09.05	Use the principles of the design process to create or redesign a product or system.	
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Define research and development as a specific problem solving approach that is used intensively in business and industry to prepare devices and systems for the marketplace.  	
10.02	Describe why research needed to solve technological problems  	
10.03	Explain why some problems have technological solutions while others have non-technological solutions.  	
10.04	Explain why a multidisciplinary approach to solving technological problems.  	
11.0	Demonstrate the abilities to apply the design process.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Identify the design problem to solve and decide whether or not to address it.  	
11.02	List criteria and constraints and determine how these will affect the design process.  	
12.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Document processes and procedures and communicate them to different audiences using appropriate oral and written techniques.  	
12.02	Use computers and calculators to access, retrieve, organize, process, maintain, interpret, and evaluate data and information in order to communicate.  	
13.0	Demonstrate the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Collect information and evaluate its quality.  	
13.02	Synthesize data, analyze trends, and draw conclusions regarding the effect of technology on the individual, society, and the environment.  	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Classify information and communication systems that allow information to be transferred as human to human, human to machine, machine to human, or machine to machine.  	
14.02	Use information and communication systems to inform, persuade, entertain, control, manage, and educate.  	
14.03	Use presentation or modeling software to communicate a new design.	
15.0	Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools, machines, and materials in electronics technology.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Select appropriate tools, procedures, and/or equipment.	
15.02	Demonstrate the safe usage of appropriate tools, procedures, and operation of equipment.	
15.03	Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.	
15.04	Demonstrate good housekeeping at workstation within total laboratory.	
15.05	Identify color-coding safety standards.	
15.06	Explain fire prevention and safety precautions and practices for extinguishing fires.	
15.07	Identify harmful effects/potential dangers of familiar hazardous substances/devices to people and the environment.	
15.08	Identify the factors that determine the severity of electrical shock.	
15.09	Identify lifesaving safety equipment such as ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI), proper grounding.	
15.10	Identify protective equipment such as circuit breakers, fuses, surge protection, and uninterruptable power supplies.	
15.11	Compare the characteristics and applications of different types of batteries. (Lithium, NiCad, Alkaline, etc.)	
15.12	Explain ways in which batteries are rated and tested.	
16.0	Demonstrate an understanding of electronic circuit symbols, diagrams, and color codes.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Identify schematic symbols.	
16.02	Identify wiring and block diagrams.	
16.03	Create schematic diagrams.	
16.04	Identify resistors by their color code.	
16.05	Categorize the different types of resistors.	
16.06	Explain resistor uses and ratings.	
16.07	Explain how resistors are constructed.	
16.08	Identify the factors that contribute to the resistance value of a conductor.	
17.0	Describe the structure of matter related to electronics.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Describe the composition of elements, mixtures, and compounds according to the electron theory.	
17.02	List the atomic sub-particles.	
17.03	Diagram and show the relationship between electrons, protons, and neutrons.	
17.04	State the law of electrical charges.	
17.05	Describe the classification and characteristics of materials as they apply to conductor, insulators, and semiconductors.	
17.06	Define electrical quantities (voltage, current, resistance, etc.).	
17.07	Define units of measure including milli, micro, mega, and kilo.	
17.08	Describe and perform mathematical calculations using metric prefixes (milli, micro, mega, kilo, etc.).	
18.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Direct Current (DC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define the elements of a complete circuit.	
18.02	Define the characteristics of voltage, current, and resistance.	
18.03	Perform mathematical calculations related to basic DC circuits.	
19.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with magnets.  The student will be able:	
19.01	Describe magnetic poles, fields, and flux lines.	
19.02	Define Gauss, Gilbert and Oested.	
19.03	Describe permanent and temporary magnets providing example applications of each.	
19.04	Describe how voltage and current affect an electromagnet’s strength.	
19.05	Construct simple circuits using solenoids and relays.	
20.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze circuits with motors.  The student will be able:	
20.01	Explain basic motor operating principles.	
20.02	Describe the construction, and operating characteristics of DC motors.	
20.03	Describe the construction, and operating characteristics of AC motors.	
20.04	Explain the relationship between motor power, speed, and torque.	
21.0	Describe, construct, analyze, and perform math calculations and experiments with Ohms law.  The student will be able to:	
21.01	Describe and identify metric prefixes (milli, micro, mega, kilo)	
21.02	Use prefixes to convert quantities.	
21.03	State Ohms law and define the relationship between voltage, current and resistance.	
21.04	Use ohms law to perform math calculations for unknown quantities of voltage, current and resistance.	
22.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on series circuits.  The student will be able to:	
22.01	Describe and identify the elements of a series circuit.	
22.02	Describe the characteristics of current in a series circuit.	
22.03	Apply and solve for Kirchhoff’s voltage law in a series circuit.	
22.04	Solve for total resistance in a series circuit.	
22.05	Setup and test series circuits.	
23.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on parallel circuits.  The student will be able to:	
23.01	Describe and identify the elements of a parallel circuit.	
23.02	Describe the characteristics of voltage in a parallel circuit.	
23.03	Apply and solve for Kirchhoff’s current law in a parallel circuit.	
23.04	Solve for total resistance in a parallel circuit	
23.05	Setup and test parallel circuits	
24.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations on series-parallel circuits.  The student will be able to:	
24.01	Describe and identify the elements of a series-parallel circuit.	
24.02	Describe the characteristics of voltage, and current in a parallel circuit.	
24.03	Solve for total resistance in a parallel circuit	
24.04	Setup and test parallel circuits	
25.0	Describe, construct, analyze and perform math calculations and circuits with Watts law.  The student will be able to:	
25.01	Define electrical power.	
25.02	Calculate the power dissipation of a circuit using Watts law.	
25.03	Perform math calculations for residential power usage in kilowatts.	
26.0	Set up and operate multimeters in DC and AC circuits.  The student will be able to:	
26.01	Set up and operate power supplies in DC circuits.	
26.02	Describe magnetism, the law of magnetic poles, and the behavior of flux lines.	
26.03	Demonstrate electromagnetism.	
26.04	Construct simple circuits using a relay.	
27.0	Identify, measure, perform math calculations and describe the function of transformers and inductors in electronic circuits.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Explain the theory of operation and application of inductance in inductors and transformers.	
27.02	Explain what an inductor is and what its purpose is.	
27.03	Construct circuits using transformers and inductors.	
27.04	Explain inductive reactance.	
28.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with capacitive circuits.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Explain how a capacitor stores electrical energy.	
28.02	Explain how a capacitor charges and discharges.	
28.03	Explain how a capacitor is constructed.	
29.0	Demonstrate the use of electronic equipment.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Use a VOM to obtain accurate measurements.	
29.02	Apply safety rules in the use of electronic instruments and demonstrate proper care and maintenance for the equipment during storage and use.	
29.03	Use voltmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.04	Use ammeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.05	Use ohmmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.06	Use testers to determine the condition of electronic components.	
30.0	Demonstrate proper electronic assembly methods.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Identify common electrical and electronics hand tools.	
30.02	Demonstrate electronic component assembly.	
31.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical circuits and electronic systems.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Define electronic systems.	
31.02	Describe the importance of electronic systems in today's technology world.	
31.03	Define electronics input, process and output of electronic systems.	
31.04	Conduct electronic experiments using input, process and output systems.	
31.05	Describe, design and conduct experiments with electronic systems.	
32.0	Describe, experiment, and construct circuits with integrated circuits.  The student will be able to:	
32.01	Explain what integrated circuits (IC's) are and how they are manufactured.	
32.02	Explain the advantages of integrated circuits as compared to discrete component circuits.	
32.03	Construct electronic circuits that contain ICs.	
32.04	Describe the basic types of integrated circuit design, along with their pin numbering systems and dimensions.	
33.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using semiconductors.  The student will be able to:	
33.01	Describe the general theory and application of semiconductor devices.	
33.02	Construct transistor circuits that act as switches	
33.03	Construct transistor circuits that act as amplifiers	
34.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using Digital logic IC’s.  The student will be able to:	
34.01	Describe the basic digital gates	
34.02	Describe and apply the binary numbering system	
34.03	Convert binary numbers to decimal numbers and decimal numbers to binary numbers.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Electronics Technology II 
Course Number: 	8600920
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with an intermediate understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of electronics technology.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
03.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the relationships among technologies and the connections between technology and other fields of study.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Outline the process of patenting to protect a technological idea. 	
03.02	Identify technological progresses that promote the advancement of science and mathematics.  	
03.03	Discuss and describe copyright and trademarks and how they are used to protect intellectual property.	
03.04	Discuss how artistic and engineering design may infringe on patents, and trademarks.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of design.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Recognize the design process; including defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas.  	
08.02	Identify specifications, criteria and design constraints.  	
08.03	Through collaborative brainstorming explore possibly design solution.  	
08.04	Select an approach and develop a design proposal.  	
08.05	Create a model or prototype.	
08.06	Test and evaluating the design, refine the design then create a revision.	
08.07	Communicate the process and results of the design.	
08.08	Describe why design problems that are seldom presented in a clearly defined form.  	
08.09	Explain why a design must be continually checked and critiqued.	
08.10	Give examples of competing requirements of a design, such as criteria, constraints, and efficiency.  	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of engineering design.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Construct a prototype or working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.   	
09.02	Identify factors taken into account in the process of engineering.  	
09.03	Solve product design related problems through abstract and divergent thinking.	
09.04	Using the principles of the design process to create or redesign a product or system.	
11.0	Demonstrate the abilities to apply the design process.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Collaborate with a team to create models and sketches of the proposed design.	
11.02	Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt throughout the process of innovation.	
11.03	Through collaborative problem solving produce a design that is technically accurate, artistic and aesthetically pleasing.	
11.04	Refine a design by using prototypes and modeling to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity of the final product.  	
11.05	Evaluate the design solution using conceptual, physical, and mathematical models at various intervals of the design process in order to check for proper design and to note areas where improvements are needed.  	
11.06	Develop a product or system using a design process.  	
11.07	Evaluate final solutions and communicate observations, processes, and results of the entire design process, using verbal, graphic, quantitative, virtual, and written means, in addition to three-dimensional models.  	
12.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Document processes and procedures and communicate them to different audiences using appropriate oral and written techniques.  	
12.02	Diagnose a system that is malfunctioning and use tools, materials, machines, and knowledge to repair it.  	
12.03	Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function and precision.  	
12.04	Operate systems so that they function in the way they were designed.  	
13.0	Demonstrate the abilities to assess the impact of products and systems.  The student will be able to:	
13.01	Define assessment techniques, such as trend analysis and experimentation to make decisions about the future development of technology.  	
13.02	Identify forecasting techniques to evaluate the results of altering natural systems.  	
13.03	Analyze the social, environmental and economic impacts of the product design	
13.04	Research ideas to develop and market the product, design, or new technology.	
15.0	Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools, machines, and materials in electronics technology.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Select appropriate tools, procedures, and/or equipment.	
15.02	Demonstrate the safe usage of appropriate tools, procedures, and operation of equipment.	
15.03	Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.	
15.04	Demonstrate good housekeeping at workstation within total laboratory.	
15.05	Identify color-coding safety standards.	
15.06	Explain fire prevention and safety precautions and practices for extinguishing fires.	
15.07	Identify harmful effects/potential dangers of familiar hazardous substances/devices to people and the environment.	
17.0	Describe the structure of matter related to electronics.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Describe the composition of element, mixtures, and compounds according to the electron theory.	
17.02	List the atomic sub-particles.	
17.03	Diagram and show the relationship between electrons, protons, and neutrons.	
17.04	State the law of electrical charges.	
17.05	Describe the classification and characteristics of materials as they apply to conductors, insulators, and semiconductors.	
18.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Direct Current (DC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define the elements of a complete circuit.	
18.02	Define the characteristics of voltage, current and resistance.	
18.03	Perform math calculations with basic DC circuits.	
18.04	Compare AWG wire size and diameter of conductors.	
27.0	Identify, measure, perform math calculations and describe the function of transformers and inductors in electronic circuits.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Explain the theory of operation and application of inductance in inductors and transformers.	
27.02	Explain what an inductor is and what its purpose is.	
27.03	Construct circuits using transformers and inductors.	
27.04	Explain inductive reactance.	
27.05	List the factors that affect inductance.	
28.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with capacitive circuits.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Explain how a capacitor stores electrical energy.	
28.02	Explain how a capacitor charges and discharges.	
28.03	Explain how a capacitor is constructed.	
28.04	Explain capacitive reactance.	
28.05	List the factors that affect capacitance.	
28.06	Explain RC time constraints and the effect on circuits.	
29.0	Demonstrate the use of electronic equipment.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Use a VOM to obtain accurate measurements.	
29.02	Apply safety rules in the use of electronic instruments and demonstrate proper care and maintenance for the equipment during storage and use.	
29.03	Use voltmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	
29.04	Use ammeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.05	Use ohmmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.06	Set up and use an oscilloscope to observe waveforms and to determine the voltage of the signal presented.	
29.07	Use testers to determine the condition of electronic components.	
30.0	Demonstrate proper electronic assembly methods.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Exhibit safe soldering techniques.	
30.02	Identify proper soldering practices.	
30.03	Demonstrate proper soldering applications.	
30.04	Identify common electrical and electronics hand tools.	
30.05	Demonstrate electronic component assembly.	
30.06	Apply electrical tape to a spliced and soldered wire connection.	
30.07	Solder and de-solder components and wires.	
31.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical circuits and electronic systems.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Define electronic systems.	
31.02	Describe the importance of electronic systems in today's technology world.	
31.03	Define electronic input, process and output of electronic systems.	
31.04	Conduct electronic experiments using input, process and output systems.	
31.05	Describe, design and conduct experiments with electronic systems.	
31.06	Define and give an example of a super conductor.	
32.0	Describe, experiment and construct circuits with integrated circuits.  The student will be able to:	
32.01	Explain what integrated circuits (IC's) are and how they are manufactured.	
32.02	Explain the advantages of integrated circuits as compared to discrete component circuits.	
32.03	Construct, test, and troubleshoot electronic circuits that contain ICs.	
32.04	Describe the basic types of integrated circuit design, along with their pin numbering systems and dimensions.	
32.05	Explain handling precautions for Integrated circuits.	
32.06	Compare the operation of digital and analog integrated circuits (I.C.’s).	
32.07	Discuss the operation of the 555 timer and its application.	
33.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using semiconductors.  The student will be able to:	
33.01	Describe the general theory and application of semiconductor devices.	
33.02	Explain the difference between N-type and P-type material.	
33.03	Explain the precautions necessary when working with solid state devices.	
33.04	Demonstrate the proper procedures for the installation of solid state components using thermal release devices (heat sinks).	
33.05	Construct and experiment with semiconductor devices.	
33.06	Construct and test circuits which contain solid state components such as FET'S, SCR's, UJT's, tunnel diodes, Zener diodes, light emitting diodes, etc.	
33.07	Construct transistor circuits that act as switches.	
33.08	Construct transistor circuits that act as amplifiers.	
33.09	Explain how diodes are used a rectifiers.	
34.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using Digital logic IC’s.  The student will be able to:	
34.01	Describe the basic digital gates	
34.02	Describe and apply the binary numbering system	
34.03	Convert binary numbers to decimal numbers and decimal numbers to binary numbers.	
34.04	Describe most significant bit, and least significant bit.	
34.05	Draw logic symbols and construct truth tables	
34.06	Explain the basic operating principles of comparators, adders, and flip flops.	
35.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Alternating Current (AC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
35.01	Compare and contrast AC and DC current.	
35.02	Define the characteristics of voltage, current and resistance in AC circuits.	
35.03	Perform math calculations with basic AC circuits.	

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title: 	Electronics Technology III 
Course Number: 	8600930
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

This course provides students with an advanced understanding of the knowledge, human relations, and technical skills of electronics technology.

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the attributes of design.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Recognize the design process; including defining a problem, brainstorming, researching and generating ideas.  	
08.02	Identify specifications, criteria and design constraints.  	
08.03	Through collaborative brainstorming explore possibly design solution.  	
08.04	Select an approach and develop a design proposal.  	
08.05	Create a model or prototype.	
08.06	Test and evaluating the design, refine the design then create a revision.	
08.07	Communicate the process and results of the design.	
08.08	Describe why design problems that are seldom presented in a clearly defined form.  	
08.09	Explain why a design must be continually checked and critiqued.	
08.10	Give examples of competing requirements of a design, such as criteria, constraints, and efficiency.  	
09.0	Demonstrate an understanding of engineering design.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify design principles used to evaluate existing designs, to collect data, and to guide the design process.  	
09.02	Describe the influence of personal characteristics, such as creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to visualize and think abstractly on the engineering design process.  	
09.03	Construct a prototype or working model used to test a design concept by making actual observations and necessary adjustments.	
09.04	Identify factors taken into account in the process of engineering.  	
09.05	Solve product design related problems through abstract and divergent thinking.	
09.06	Use the principles of the design process to create or redesign a product or system.	
10.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the role of troubleshooting, research and development, invention and innovation, and experimentation in problem solving.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Define research and development as a specific problem solving approach that is used intensively in business and industry to prepare devices and systems for the marketplace.	
10.02	Describe why research needed to solve technological problems.    	
10.03	Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to solving technological problems.  	
11.0	Demonstrate the abilities to apply the design process.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Collaborate with a team to create models and sketches of the proposed design.	
11.02	Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt throughout the process of innovation.	
11.03	Through collaborative problem solving produce a design that is technically accurate, artistic and aesthetically pleasing.	
11.04	Refine a design by using prototypes and modeling to ensure quality, efficiency, and productivity of the final product.  	
11.05	Evaluate the design solution using conceptual, physical, and mathematical models at various intervals of the design process in order to check for proper design and to note areas where improvements are needed.  	
11.06	Develop a product or system using a design process.  	
11.07	Evaluate final solutions and communicate observations, processes, and results of the entire design process, using verbal, graphic, quantitative, virtual, and written means, in addition to three-dimensional models.  	
12.0	Demonstrate the abilities to use and maintain technological products and systems.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Diagnose a system that is malfunctioning and use tools, materials, machines, and knowledge to repair it.  	
12.02	Troubleshoot, analyze, and maintain systems to ensure safe and proper function and precision.  	
14.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and be able to select and use information and communication technologies.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Use presentation or modeling software to communicate a new design.	
15.0	Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of tools, machines, and materials in electronics technology.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Select appropriate tools, procedures, and/or equipment.	
15.02	Demonstrate the safe usage of appropriate tools, procedures, and operation of equipment.	
15.03	Follow laboratory safety rules and procedures.	
15.04	Demonstrate good housekeeping at workstation within total laboratory.	
15.05	Identify color-coding safety standards.	
15.06	Explain fire prevention and safety precautions and practices for extinguishing fires.	
15.07	Identify harmful effects/potential dangers of familiar hazardous substances/devices to people and the environment.	
27.0	Identify, measure, perform math calculations and describe the function of transformers and inductors in electronic circuits.  The student will be able to:	
27.01	Explain inductive reactance.	
27.02	List the factors that affect inductance	
27.03	Calculate inductive reactance	
27.04	Explain the factors that determine impedance	
27.05	Compare real, reactive, and apparent power	
27.06	Perform math calculations to calculate turns ratio, voltage, and current in a transformer.	
27.07	Troubleshoot transformers using an ohm and voltmeter	
27.08	Describe transformer efficiency and types of losses.	
28.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with capacitive circuits.  The student will be able to:	
28.01	Explain capacitive reactance.	
28.02	List the factors that affect capacitance.	
28.03	Explain RC time constants and the effect on circuits.	
28.04	Perform math calculations to calculate capacitive reactance	
28.05	Perform math calculations to calculate capacitance in series and parallel.	
29.0	Demonstrate the use of electronic equipment.  The student will be able to:	
29.01	Use a VOM to obtain accurate measurements.	
29.02	Apply safety rules in the use of electronic instruments and demonstrate proper care and maintenance for the equipment during storage and use.	
29.03	Use voltmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	
29.04	Use ammeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.05	Use ohmmeters to obtain accurate measurements in series, parallel and series-parallel circuits.	
29.06	Set up and use an oscilloscope to observe waveforms and to determine the voltage of the signal presented.	
29.07	Use signal generators to produce waveforms of selected frequencies and shapes.	
29.08	Use testers to determine the condition of electronic components.	
30.0	Demonstrate proper electronic assembly methods.  The student will be able to:	
30.01	Exhibit safe soldering techniques.	
30.02	Identify proper soldering practices.	
30.03	Demonstrate proper soldering applications.	
30.04	Identify common electrical and electronics hand tools.	
30.05	Demonstrate electronic component assembly.	
30.06	Apply electrical tape to a spliced and soldered wire connection.	
30.07	Solder and de-solder components and wires.	
30.08	Describe the two methods of making a printed circuit board.	
31.0	Demonstrate an understanding of basic electrical circuits and electronic systems.  The student will be able to:	
31.01	Identify problems and demonstrate appropriate solutions when dealing with series, series-parallel, parallel, voltage dividers, and network circuits.	
31.02	Define electronic systems.	
31.03	Describe the importance of electronic systems in today's technology world.	
31.04	Define electronics input, process and output of electronic systems.	
31.05	Conduct electronic experiments using input, process and output systems.	
31.06	Describe, design and conduct experiments with electronic systems.	
32.0	Describe, experiment and construct circuits with integrated circuits.  The student  will be able to:	
32.01	Explain what integrated circuits (IC's) are and how they are manufactured.	
32.02	Explain the advantages of integrated circuits as compared to discrete component circuits.	
32.03	Construct test and troubleshoot electronic circuits that contain ICs.	
32.04	Describe the basic types of integrated circuit design, along with their pin numbering systems and dimensions.	
32.05	Explain handling precautions for Integrated circuits.	
32.06	Compare the operation of digital and analog integrated circuits (I.C.’s).	
32.07	Discuss the operation of the 555 timer and its application.	
32.08	Discuss the characteristics of operational amplifiers and their applications.	
34.0	Describe, construct, and experiment with circuits using Digital logic IC’s.  The student will be able to:	
34.01	Describe most significant bit, and least significant bit.	
34.02	Draw logic symbols and construct truth tables	
34.03	Explain the basic operating principles of comparators, adders, and flip flops	
34.04	Explain encoders, decoders, sequential logic and binary counters.	
34.05	Construct circuits using and demonstrating digital gate, sequential logic and binary counters.	
34.06	Explain the operating principles of comparators, address, flip flops, multiplexers, de-multiplexers, encoders, and decoders.	
35.0	Describe, construct, conduct, and analyze experiments with basic Alternating Current (AC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
35.01	Compare and contrast AC and DC current.	
35.02	Define the characteristics of voltage, current and resistance in AC circuits.	
35.03	Perform math calculations with basic AC circuits.	
36.0	Describe, construct, analyze and experiment with circuits containing relays.  The student will be able to:	
36.01	Describe the characteristics of electronic relays and their uses.	
36.02	Compare electromagnetic and solid-state relays.	
36.03	Explain how relays are rated.	
36.04	Describe the operation of ON-delay, and Off-delay timer relays.	
37.0	Describe, construct, experiment and build circuits using microcontrollers.  The student will be able to:	
37.01	Identify and explain the purpose of each of the major parts of a microprocessor (basic, stamp, and adrino).	
37.02	Identify types of computer input and output devices.	
37.03	Construct control circuits containing microcontroller.	
38.0	Describe, construct and experiment with circuits containing sensors and transducers.  The student will be able to:	
38.01	Define what a sensor is.	
38.02	Define what a transducer is.	
38.03	Explain the principle if operation for light sensors, thermistors, hall effect sensors, capacitive and ultrasonic sensors.	
38.04	Explain the different type of contact, and non-contact sensors.	
38.05	Describe the characteristics it photocells, IR and Proximity sensors	
38.06	Construct sensor experiments detecting distance and proximity.	
38.07	Construct experiments using sensors to detecting range.	
38.08	Perform light detecting experiments with sensors.	
38.09	Create navigation experiments with sensors.	
39.0	Describe, construct and experiment with circuits containing Servos.  The student will be able to:	
39.01	Explain the parts and basic operation of servos.	
39.02	Describe how torque is controlled in servo motors.	
39.03	Describe the difference between standard and continuous servos.	
39.04	Create circuits containing servos.	
40.0	Demonstrate knowledge of robotics.  The student will be able to:	
40.01	Identify different types of robots.	
40.02	State the function of effectors, sensors, controllers, and auxiliary parts in robotics system.	
40.03	Program a robot using a computer to perform a specific task.	
40.04	Explain how robotics technology is used in the electronics industry.	
40.05	Demonstrate problem-solving skills using robotics technology as it applies to electronics manufacturing.	
40.06	Forecast how robotics technology will be used in the future for domestic home use and in industry.	
41.0	Perform advanced study and skills related to electronics.  The student will be able to:	
41.01	Select an individual or group project in cooperation with the teacher.	
41.02	Develop a written plan of work to carry out the project.	
41.03	Show evidence of technical study in support of the project.	
41.04	Perform skills related to the project.	
41.05	Complete the project as planned.	
42.0	Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and applications of microcomputer systems.  The student will be able to:	
42.01	Define microcomputer systems.	
42.02	Describe the importance of microcomputer systems in today's technology world.	
42.03	Describe microcomputer applications in today's technology world.	
42.04	Define microcomputer interfacing.	
42.05	Conduct microcomputer systems experiments.	
42.06	Conduct microcomputer systems interfacing, sensing and control applications.	
43.0	Describe, identify, and correct problems in electronic circuits.  The student will be able to:	
43.01	Identify problems when dealing with power supplies, oscillators, and amplifiers.	
43.02	Demonstrate solutions to problems with power supplies, oscillators, and amplifiers.	
44.0	Demonstrate technical knowledge and skills about electronic networks and systems.  The student will be able to:	
44.01	Define and describe telecommunications.	
44.02	Conduct telecommunications experiments including receivers, transmitters, wirelines and antennas, telephones and fiber optics.	
44.03	Describe the technology and organization of electronic guidance systems.	
44.04	Perform technical skills in building, assembling, servicing, or operating one of the above systems.	
44.05	Define and describe logic control.	
44.06	Conduct a logic control experiment.	
44.07	Define and describe digital communications.	
44.08	Conduct a digital communications experiment.	
44.09	Define and describe industrial controls.	
44.10	Conduct an industrial controls experiment.	
45.0	Conduct a research and experimentation project on an electronic system or process.  The student will be able to:	
45.01	Identify a problem.	
45.02	State a need to research the problem.	
45.03	Form a hypothesis about the problem.	
45.04	Plan the procedures for researching the problem.	
45.05	Conduct the research following the planned procedures.	
45.06	Present the research findings in a seminar.	
45.07	State conclusions based on the research findings.	
46.0	Demonstrate an understanding of career opportunities and requirements in the field of electronics technology.  The student will be able to:	
46.01	Discuss individual interests related to a career in electronics technology.  	
46.02	Explore career opportunities related to a career in electronics technology.  	
46.03	Explore secondary education opportunities related to electronics technology.  	
46.04	Conduct a job search.  	
46.05	Complete a job application form correctly.  	
46.06	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques.  	
46.07	Create a professional resume and letter of introduction.  	
46.08	Solicit awards, letters of recommendation and recognition.  	
46.09	Organize work samples in a professional, presentable format.  	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.ELL.SI.1

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading, and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.  For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences, and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at SALA@fldoe.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

The Florida Technology Student Association (FL-TSA) and SkillsUSA are the co-curricular career and technical student organizations for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply.

Work-Based Experience (8601800) is the appropriate course to provide Engineering & Technology Education students with the opportunity, as Student Learners, to gain real world practical, first-hand exposure in broad occupational clusters or industry sectors through a structured, compensated, or uncompensated experience.  Work-Based Experience (WBE) is also designed to give the Student Learners an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired during their School-Based Experience to actual work situations independent of school facilities.  At least one credit of Engineering & Technology Education program consisting of three credits must be completed before enrolling in WBE.  See the Work-Based Experience framework for more information. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs. Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course. Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular course or a modified course.  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete a Career and Technical Education (CTE) course.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the CTE course.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.