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Electronics
Electronic devices and technology play an increasingly important role in society. Studying Electronics will give you a fascinating introduction to this huge field of study. Electronics is a combination of academic study of electronic theory, combined with a creative practical element which culminates in a design project of the students choosing in the A2 year. The subject will appeal to students with good mathematical skills combined with an ability to problem solve and think creatively.
Specific requirements
Double award science or GCSE Physics and one other science subject at GCSE – all at grade C or above. You will also need Maths at GCSE at grade C or above.
What will I study?
AS Units
Unit 1 - Introduction to Digital and Analogue Systems
- Logic gates and families
- Logistic system design
- Sequential logic systems
- Operational amplifiers
Unit 2 - Circuits and components
- Current, voltage resistance and power
- Timing circuits
- Semiconductor diodes
- Simple power supplies
- Signal sources
- Switching circuits and transistors
Unit 3 - Programmable Control Systems Project
- Control principles
- Ladder logic programming
- Programming microcontrollers in assembly language
A2 Units
Unit 4 – Communication Systems
- Analogue communication systems
- Digital communication systems
Unit 5 - Systems Applications Counting systems
- Signal conversion systems
- Power supply systems
- Instrumentation systems
- High power switching systems
- Audio systems
Unit 6 - Design Project
- Project planning
- System development
- Complete system
- Report writing
Assessment
- Unit 1 and 2 are exams and last 1 1/4 hours each. They will be taken in the January and June of your first year respectively
- Unit 3 is the AS coursework
- Unit 4 is a 1 1/4 hour exam and will be taken in the January of your second year
- Unit 5 is a 1 1/2 hour exam and will be taken in the June of your second year
- Unit 6 is the A2 coursework
Where does it lead
Past students have gone on to study electrical and electronic engineering and other related degrees in subjects as diverse as computing or music technology. It is a good basis for any technical vocation and is attractive to employers offering engineering apprenticeships. As it is considered a science A level it combines well with other courses for access into higher education.
Exam board: WJEC CBAC
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