Entry Requirements
GCSE Grade 5 in Science and Maths with an average points score of 5.0 or above.
Assessment Method
This course is assessed by exams (80%) and coursework (20%).
About this course
This course is ideal for learners who are interested in learning about designing and building electronic circuits. Students will learn about a wide variety of different components and how they can be combined together to create circuits designed to solve complex problems. This course is designed assuming students have no prior knowledge of the field, but are sufficiently able with Mathematics and Physics, and we will support you through your studies to begin and enhance your understanding to ensure you achieve your progression aim. The world that we live in is constantly evolving and technology is at the heart of this change – do you want to be a part of that?
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to progress in an Electrical Engineering or Physics based career such as electronic design and testing, scientific research or many more
Those who want a good supporting subject for Physics, Computing or Mathematics
Work logically and are capable with algebra
What will you learn?
The Physics of Electrical and Communication Systems
Digital Electronics and the Mathematics of Boolean Logic
Analogue Components such as Semiconductors and Sensors
How to Build and Test Prototype Circuits including using Microcontrollers
What skills will you develop?
Application of algebra to electronics calculations
Use of breadboard to build circuits
Designing to a brief
Using new mathematical systems
Coding using flowcharts and an assembly language
Using the systems approach to solve problems
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