FCPS Program of Studies

Career and Technical Ed Curriculum

STEM Advanced Electronics & Robotics

This course engages students in electricity and electronic experiments that focus on the application of scientific theories and mathematics principles. Students solve problems using simple electrical devices and circuits and build electronic projects using DC and AC devices and circuits.

This course may assist the student in preparing for the following certification examinations, national assessments, or licensure examinations approved by the Virginia Board of Education:
• A+ Certification, 2006 Objectives (CompTIA)
• Basic Installer Examination, Mobile Electronics Certified Professional (Consumer Electronics Association)
• Certified Electronics Technician Associate (ETA)
• Computer Networking Fundamentals Assessment (NOCTI)
• Computer Repair Technology Assessment (NOCTI)
• Electronics Technology Assessment (NOCTI)
• Student Electronics Technician Certification, SET (ETA)
• Virginia Workplace Readiness Assessment (NOCTI) and IC3 Certification (Certiport)

Last Updated: 08/04/11 10:51 AM

CTE.AER

Standard 1

DEVELOP WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS: PERSONAL QUALITIES & PEOPLE SKILLS

Benchmark 1.001

Demonstrate Positive Work Ethic

	Indicator 1.001.001
	Demonstrate a positive work ethic

Benchmark 1.002

Demonstrate Integrity

	Indicator 1.002.001
	Demonstrate integrity

Benchmark 1.003

Demonstrate Teamwork Skills

	Indicator 1.003.001
	Demonstrate teamwork skills

Benchmark 1.004

Demonstrate Self-Representation Skills

	Indicator 1.004.001
	Demonstrate self-representation skills

Benchmark 1.005

Demonstrate Diversity Awareness

	Indicator 1.005.001
	Demonstrate diversity awareness

Benchmark 1.006

Demonstrate Conflict-Resolution Skills

	Indicator 1.006.001
	Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills

Benchmark 1.007

Demonstrate Creativity and Resourcefulness

	Indicator 1.007.001
	Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness

CTE.AER

Standard 2

DEVELOP WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS: PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Benchmark 2.008

Demonstrate Effective Speaking and Listening Skills

	Indicator 2.008.001
	Demonstrate effective speaking and listening skills

Benchmark 2.009

Demonstrate Effective Reading and Writing Skills

	Indicator 2.009.001
	Demonstrate effective reading and writing skills

Benchmark 2.010

Demonstrate Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

	Indicator 2.010.001
	Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-solving skills

Benchmark 2.011

Demonstrate Healthy Behaviors and Safety Skills

	Indicator 2.011.001
	Demonstrate healthy behaviors and safety skills

Benchmark 2.012

Demonstrate an Understanding of Workplace Organizations, Systems, etc.

	Indicator 2.012.001
	Demonstrate an understanding of workplace organizations, systems, etc.

Benchmark 2.013

Demonstrate Lifelong-Learning Skills

	Indicator 2.013.001
	Demonstrate lifelong-learning skills

Benchmark 2.014

Demonstrate Job Acquisition and Advancement Skills

	Indicator 2.014.001
	Demonstrate job acquisition and advancement skills

Benchmark 2.015

Demonstrate Time, Task, and Resource-Management Skills

	Indicator 2.015.001
	Demonstrate time, task, and resource-management skills

Benchmark 2.016

Demonstrate Job-Specific Mathematics Skills

	Indicator 2.016.001
	Demonstrate job-specific mathematics skills

Benchmark 2.017

Demonstrate Customer-Service Skills

	Indicator 2.017.001
	Demonstrate customer-service skills

CTE.AER

Standard 3

DEVELOP WORKPLACE READINESS SKILLS: TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Benchmark 3.018

Demonstrate Proficiency with Technologies Common to an Occupation

	Indicator 3.018.001
	Demonstrate proficiency with technologies common to an occupation

Benchmark 3.019

Demonstrate Information Technology Skills

	Indicator 3.019.001
	Demonstrate information technology skills

Benchmark 3.020

Demonstrate an Understanding of Internet Use and Security Issues

	Indicator 3.020.001
	Demonstrate an understanding of Internet use and security issues

Benchmark 3.021

Demonstrate Telecommunications Skills

	Indicator 3.021.001
	Demonstrate telecommunications skills

CTE.AER

Standard 4

UNDERSTAND ALL ASPECTS OF INDUSTRY

Benchmark 4.022

Examine Planning at Individual Business and Overall Industry Levels

	Indicator 4.022.001
	Examine planning at individual business and overall industry levels

Benchmark 4.023

Explain Management Methods

	Indicator 4.023.001
	Explain management methods

Benchmark 4.024

Examine Finance: Decisions, Raising Capital, Expansion, etc.

	Indicator 4.024.001
	Examine finance in regard to ongoing accounting and financial decision

Benchmark 4.025

Describe Technical and Production Skills for Production Techniques

	Indicator 4.025.001
	Describe technical and production skills for production techniques

Benchmark 4.026

Examine Underlying Principles of Technology

	Indicator 4.026.001
	Examine underlying principles of technology

Benchmark 4.027

Examine Labor Issues: Worker Rights, Labor Unions, etc.

	Indicator 4.027.001
	Examine labor issues: workers rights, labor unions, etc.

Benchmark 4.028

Describe Community Issues

	Indicator 4.028.001
	Describe community issues

Benchmark 4.029

Examine Concepts of Health, Safety and Environmental Issues

	Indicator 4.029.001
	Examine concepts of health, safety and environmental issues

CTE.AER

Standard 5

ADDRESS ELEMENTS OF STUDENT LIFE

Benchmark 5.030

Identify the Purposes and Goals of the Student Organization

	Indicator 5.030.001
	Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization

Benchmark 5.031

Explain the Benefits and Responsibilities of Organization Membership

	Indicator 5.031.001
	Explain the benefits and responsibilities of organization membership

Benchmark 5.031

Explain the Benefits and Responsibilities of Organization Membership

	Indicator 5.031.001
	Explain the benefits and responsibilities of organization membership

Benchmark 5.032

Demonstrate Leadership Skills Through Participation in Activities

	Indicator 5.032.001
	Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in activities

Benchmark 5.033

Identify Internet Safety Issues & Comply with Acceptable Use Standards

	Indicator 5.033.001
	Identify Internet safety issues & comply with acceptable use standards

CTE.AER

Standard 6

UNDERSTAND THE FOUNDATIONS OF ELECTRONICS

Benchmark 6.034

Identify & Demonstrate Safety Rules, Safe Use of Machines & Equipment

	Indicator 6.034.001
	Explain the importance of safety in the laboratory & in the workplace

	Indicator 6.034.002
	Identify safety precautions to follow when using hand tools, etc.

	Indicator 6.034.003
	Identify safety precautions and responsibilities to be considered

Benchmark 6.035

Identify and Describe Atomic Structure and the Law of Charges

	Indicator 6.035.001
	Identify atomic structure used to manufacture conductors & insulators

	Indicator 6.035.002
	Define the vocabulary related to atomic structure

	Indicator 6.035.003
	Explain development of electrical properties: conductors & insulators

	Indicator 6.035.004
	Explain the manufacturing process for conductors and insulators

	Indicator 6.035.005
	Provide examples of conductor and insulator materials

	Indicator 6.035.006
	Explain the Law of Charges & its relationship to electron/current flow

Benchmark 6.036

Define and Describe Basic Electrical Terms

	Indicator 6.036.001
	Understand the importance of knowing basic electrical & and vocabulary

	Indicator 6.036.002
	Use resources to strengthen vocabulary

	Indicator 6.036.003
	Define electronics-specific terms

Benchmark 6.037

Describe Series-Parallel Circuits and Determine Their Current, etc.

	Indicator 6.037.001
	Explain the characteristics, etc. of resistive circuit configurations

	Indicator 6.037.002
	Determine the science and math concepts related to resistive circuits

	Indicator 6.037.003
	Use Ohm’s law & Watt’s law to find resistive circuit characteristics

Benchmark 6.038

Determine the Direction of Current Flow in DC Circuits and AC Circuits

	Indicator 6.038.001
	Define direct current and explain the characteristics of DC circuits

	Indicator 6.038.002
	Identify the voltage and power sources associated with DC circuits

	Indicator 6.038.003
	Recognize examples of direct current circuits and applications

	Indicator 6.038.004
	Determine which math concepts can be applied to understand DC currents

	Indicator 6.038.005
	Define alternate current & explain the characteristics of AC circuits

	Indicator 6.038.006
	Identify the voltage and power sources associated with AC circuits

	Indicator 6.038.007
	Recognize examples of alternating current circuits and applications

	Indicator 6.038.008
	Determine which math concepts can be applied to understand AC currents

Benchmark 6.039

Explain Methods of Generating Electricity

	Indicator 6.039.001
	Identify the methods used to generate electricity

	Indicator 6.039.002
	Determine which principles relate to the generation of electricity

	Indicator 6.039.003
	Evaluate the various methods to generate and use electricity

	Indicator 6.039.004
	Identify methods used to store, distribute and measure electricity

	Indicator 6.039.005
	Analyze the societal impacts of electricity production

	Indicator 6.039.006
	Identify emerging technologies used to optimize electricity production

CTE.AER

Standard 7

THE STUDENT WILL UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES OF PASSIVE CIRCUITS

Benchmark 7.040

Identify and Draw Electronics Symbols and Circuit Diagrams

	Indicator 7.040.001
	Draw and explain a schematic diagram

	Indicator 7.040.002
	Explain how schematic diagrams are used in the electronics industry

	Indicator 7.040.003
	Explain how schematic diagrams are used to construct, analyze circuits

Benchmark 7.041

Construct Simple Electronics Circuits From a Schematic Diagram

	Indicator 7.041.001
	Use various connecting methods to construct a circuit from a schematic

	Indicator 7.041.002
	Use computer simulations to construct a circuit from a schematic

	Indicator 7.041.003
	Explain the use of soldering techniques to construct circuits

	Indicator 7.041.004
	Outline manufacturing processes used for a large quantity of circuits

Benchmark 7.042

Identify Resistors Types and Their Values

	Indicator 7.042.001
	Identify types of resistors, their characteristics, applications, etc.

	Indicator 7.042.002
	Identify units of measure & labeling method for resistive components

	Indicator 7.042.003
	Explain the resistor color code and its uses

	Indicator 7.042.004
	Compare & contrast the characteristics of fixed and variable resistors

	Indicator 7.042.005
	Explain how test equipment is used to measure resistors

	Indicator 7.042.006
	Determine and measure a resistor’s power rating

Benchmark 7.043

Measure Circuit Values with a Multimeter

	Indicator 7.043.001
	Explain the purpose of a multimeter

	Indicator 7.043.002
	Compare analog & digital multimeters in use, accuracy, performance

	Indicator 7.043.003
	Compare the values of actual and virtual test equipment

	Indicator 7.043.004
	Explain how to use a multimeter to measure voltage and current

Benchmark 7.044

Verify Ohm's Law

	Indicator 7.044.001
	Explain Ohm’s Law and its mathematical relationships

	Indicator 7.044.002
	Understand how Ohm’s Law is used to evaluate circuit characteristics

	Indicator 7.044.003
	Identify the units of measure in Ohm’s Law and how they relate

	Indicator 7.044.004
	Recognize which circuit configurations do not apply Ohm’s Law

Benchmark 7.045

Analyze and Prove Linear Circuit Characteristics

	Indicator 7.045.001
	Mathematically analyze resistive circuit characteristics

	Indicator 7.045.002
	Explain how to evaluate complex resistive circuits without Ohm's Law

	Indicator 7.045.003
	Explain using computers to analyze resistive circuit characteristics

	Indicator 7.045.004
	Compare calculated/simulated/measured/actual circuit characteristics

	Indicator 7.045.005
	Explain how test equipment is used for resistive circuits

	Indicator 7.045.006
	Analyze the advantages/disadvantages/parameters for resistive circuits

Benchmark 7.046

Analyze and Measure Values in AC Circuits (RC, RL, RCL)

	Indicator 7.046.001
	Explain the characteristics, etc. of inductors and inductance

	Indicator 7.046.002
	Explain the characteristics, etc. of capacitors, capacitive circuits

	Indicator 7.046.003
	Determine which concepts are related to inductive, capacitive circuits

	Indicator 7.046.004
	Identify characteristics of inductive/capacitive reactance, impedance

	Indicator 7.046.005
	Explain the operation, calculation, measurement of complex AC circuits

	Indicator 7.046.006
	Recognize applications for the three types of reactance circuits

	Indicator 7.046.007
	Compare inductive reactive and capacitive reactive circuits

	Indicator 7.046.008
	Apply Ohm’s Law and Watt’s Law to reactive circuits

	Indicator 7.046.009
	Compare resistance, reactance, and impedance

	Indicator 7.046.010
	Explain how test equipment is used for calculated complex AC circuits

	Indicator 7.046.011
	Recognize applications for reactive circuits

	Indicator 7.046.012
	Analyze differences in reactive circuits in different configurations

CTE.AER

Standard 8

UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE CIRCUITS

Benchmark 8.047

Explain the Basic Characteristics of Amplifiers

	Indicator 8.047.001
	Identify the common components of amplifiers

	Indicator 8.047.002
	Explain the common uses of amplifiers

Benchmark 8.048

Design Common Amplifiers and Operational Amplifiers

	Indicator 8.048.001
	Examine common amplifiers and operational amplifiers

	Indicator 8.048.002
	Analyze characteristics of common amplifiers & operational amplifiers

	Indicator 8.048.003
	Construct common amplifiers and operational amplifiers

Benchmark 8.049

Construct Amplifier Circuits and Verify Characteristics

	Indicator 8.049.001
	Analyze amplifier circuits using test instruments

CTE.AER

Standard 9

UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES OF DIGITAL CIRCUITS

Benchmark 9.050

Explain the Operation of Basic Logic Circuits

	Indicator 9.050.001
	Identify the basic types and characteristics of logic gates

	Indicator 9.050.002
	Analyze differences between logic gates & their effects on operations

Benchmark 9.051

Construct a Working Combinational Logic Circuit Using Logic Gates

	Indicator 9.051.001
	Explain the characteristics of typical combinational logical circuits

	Indicator 9.051.002
	Explain characteristics: counters, registers, clocks, decoder circuits

	Indicator 9.051.003
	Compare how logic gates operate individually vs. as parts of systems

	Indicator 9.051.004
	Explain how to form a combinational logic circuit w/ basic logic gates

Benchmark 9.052

Explain Facts About Logic Gates

	Indicator 9.052.001
	Summarize the characteristics of logic gates

	Indicator 9.052.002
	Explain the operation of logic gates

	Indicator 9.052.003
	Identify applications of logic gates

Benchmark 9.053

Describe Semiconductor Atomic Structure and Construction Methods

	Indicator 9.053.001
	Describe atomic structure as it relates to semiconductor devices

Benchmark 9.054

Explain the Characteristics, etc. of Basic Semiconductor Devices

	Indicator 9.054.001
	Describe the characteristics of basic semiconductor devices

	Indicator 9.054.002
	Explain the operation of basic semiconductor devices

	Indicator 9.054.003
	Identify applications of basic semiconductor devices

Benchmark 9.055

Classify and Describe Integrated Circuits

	Indicator 9.055.001
	Classify the types of integrated circuits

	Indicator 9.055.002
	Describe integrated circuits

Benchmark 9.056

Demonstrate Analog/Digital or Digital/Analog Circuits

	Indicator 9.056.001
	Describe the characteristics of digital-to-analog conversion circuits

	Indicator 9.056.002
	Explain the operation of digital-to-analog conversion circuits

	Indicator 9.056.003
	Identify applications of digital-to-analog conversion circuits

CTE.AER

Standard 10

UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER CONTROL AND AUTOMATION

Benchmark 10.057

Explain the Input, Process, and Output System Model

	Indicator 10.057.001
	Describe the characteristics a system model

	Indicator 10.057.002
	Explain the operation of a system model

	Indicator 10.057.003
	Identify the inputs, processes, and outputs of a system model

Benchmark 10.058

Describe the Purpose of a Microcontroller

	Indicator 10.058.001
	Identify usages of a microcontroller

	Indicator 10.058.002
	Explain the basic operations of a microcontroller

Benchmark 10.059

Describe the Purpose of a Programmable Logic Controller

	Indicator 10.059.001
	Identify usages of a programmable logic controller

	Indicator 10.059.002
	Explain the basic operations of a programmable logic controller

Benchmark 10.060

Interface Output Devices to a Computer, Microcontroller, etc.

	Indicator 10.060.001
	Identify inputs and outputs of devices to a computer, etc.

	Indicator 10.060.002
	Analyze pros & cons of interfacing output devices to a computer, etc.

	Indicator 10.060.003
	Explain the operation of devices as they are interfaced to a computer

Benchmark 10.061

Use Computer Technologies to Control a Robotic System

	Indicator 10.061.001
	Identify inputs and outputs of a robotic system

	Indicator 10.061.002
	Explain the operation of a robotic system

Benchmark 10.062

Plan, Design, and Construct an Automated System

	Indicator 10.062.001
	Identify elements of automated systems

	Indicator 10.062.002
	Analyze the model of an automated system

	Indicator 10.062.003
	Create a prototype of an automated system

Benchmark 10.063

Identify the Core Concepts of Technology

	Indicator 10.063.001
	Identify resources

	Indicator 10.063.002
	Evaluate design processes

	Indicator 10.063.003
	Explain areas of the designed world

CTE.AER

Standard 11

UNDERSTAND PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMS DESIGN

Benchmark 11.064

Analyze Technological Systems

	Indicator 11.064.001
	Create a flow chart of a system

	Indicator 11.064.002
	Identify input, process, output, feedback

Benchmark 11.065

Explain Steps in a Design Process

	Indicator 11.065.001
	Identify elements in a design process

	Indicator 11.065.002
	Describe elements in a design process

	Indicator 11.065.003
	Apply elements in a design process

Benchmark 11.066

Analyze a Problem Which is Solved Using Computer/Electronic Controls

	Indicator 11.066.001
	Analyze the definition of control

	Indicator 11.066.002
	Identify the elements in computer or electronic control

Benchmark 11.067

Assess the Impact of a Technological System on Industry, Economy, etc.

	Indicator 11.067.001
	Hypothesize planned and unplanned impacts of a technology system

	Indicator 11.067.002
	Hypothesize positive and negative impacts of a technology system

	Indicator 11.067.003
	Document the impact of a technology system

Benchmark 11.068

Obtain Information on Computer- or Electronically-Controlled Options

	Indicator 11.068.001
	Identify problems that can be solved w/ computers or elec. controls

	Indicator 11.068.002
	Create system flowcharts of computer or elec. controls for problems

Benchmark 11.069

Design a Computer- or Electronics-Controlled Application

	Indicator 11.069.001
	Identify methods of applications to be used for solving a problem

	Indicator 11.069.002
	Organize processes for solving a problem

	Indicator 11.069.003
	Design flowcharts to be used for solving a problem

Benchmark 11.070

Construct and Control the Application with Computers or Electronics

	Indicator 11.070.001
	Identify applications with computers or electronics

	Indicator 11.070.002
	Design flowcharts of an application with computers or electronics

	Indicator 11.070.003
	Construct models of applications with computers or electronics

Benchmark 11.071

Present Information About the Application and Demonstrate the Controls

	Indicator 11.071.001
	Build an interface demonstrating how controls work

	Indicator 11.071.002
	Write a control program

	Indicator 11.071.003
	Test the functionality of the application

	Indicator 11.071.004
	Debug the program

	Indicator 11.071.005
	Make adjustments to the application

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