WHY SHOULD I STUDY LEVEL ELECTRONICS? Electronics is a practical subject with immediate relevance to many aspects of contemporary science and technology. This subject will help you to develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of the behavior of analog and digital electrical/electronic circuits including a wide range of electronic components. Electronics will help you to develop an understanding of the nature, processes, and methods of electronics as an engineering discipline to help answer questions about practical circuits. COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course consists of the following topics (examined via written exam papers): 1. Core Concepts. 2. Logic Systems. 3. Timing Circuits. 4. Sequential Logic Systems. 5. Op-Amps. 6. Semiconductor Components. 7. Flowcharting with Microcontrollers. 8. Main power supply systems. You will also complete 3 practical coursework projects on microcontrollers and analog and digital electronics, which could include building a traffic lights control, a sequence generator for decorative lighting, and an amplifier for an audio system or an oscillator.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 6 Both 1st and 2nd grade GCSE Combined Science OR if triple science is taken Grade 6 GCSE Physics (and at least a 5, ideally a 6 in either GCSE Biology or Chemistry) AND Grade 5 GCSE Mathematics.
You will sit two exams at the end of the second year which will cover all the content from both years of the course and will count towards 80% of the grade. You will also complete two practical coursework projects. In the past students have built basketball scorers, fruit machines, spectrum analyzers, and keypad motor controllers. This will make up the other 20% of the grade at A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1SN |
WHY SHOULD I STUDY LEVEL ELECTRONICS? Electronics is a practical subject with immediate relevance to many aspects of contemporary science and technology. This subject will help you to develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding of the behavior of analog and digital electrical/electronic circuits including a wide range of electronic components. Electronics will help you to develop an understanding of the nature, processes, and methods of electronics as an engineering discipline to help answer questions about practical circuits. COURSE CONTENT The first year of the course consists of the following topics (examined via written exam papers): 1. Core Concepts. 2. Logic Systems. 3. Timing Circuits. 4. Sequential Logic Systems. 5. Op-Amps. 6. Semiconductor Components. 7. Flowcharting with Microcontrollers. 8. Main power supply systems. You will also complete 3 practical coursework projects on microcontrollers and analog and digital electronics, which could include building a traffic lights control, a sequence generator for decorative lighting, and an amplifier for an audio system or an oscillator.
At least 5 GCSE subjects at grade 4 - 9. Grade 6 Both 1st and 2nd grade GCSE Combined Science OR if triple science is taken Grade 6 GCSE Physics (and at least a 5, ideally a 6 in either GCSE Biology or Chemistry) AND Grade 5 GCSE Mathematics.
You will sit two exams at the end of the second year which will cover all the content from both years of the course and will count towards 80% of the grade. You will also complete two practical coursework projects. In the past students have built basketball scorers, fruit machines, spectrum analyzers, and keypad motor controllers. This will make up the other 20% of the grade at A Level.