SS1 Third Term Basic Electronics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work
Basic Electronics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work – SS1 Third Term
Week 1: Semiconductor Devices
Advanced study of semiconductor devices (MOSFETs, JFETs).
Applications of semiconductor devices in electronic circuits.
Practical: Experimentation with advanced semiconductor devices.
Week 2: Analog-to-Digital and Digital-to-Analog Converters
Understanding the conversion between analog and digital signals.
Types of converters and their applications.
Practical: Building circuits for analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion.
Week 3: Power Electronics
Introduction to power electronics.
Power semiconductor devices (thyristors, power MOSFETs).
Practical: Designing and testing power electronic circuits.
Week 4: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
Basics of PLCs and their applications in industrial automation.
Programming and interfacing PLCs.
Practical: Writing simple programs for PLCs.
Week 5: Electronic Filters
Different types of electronic filters (low-pass, high-pass, band-pass).
Applications of filters in signal processing.
Practical: Designing and testing electronic filter circuits.
Week 6: Embedded Systems
Overview of embedded systems.
Microcontroller-based embedded systems.
Practical: Building and programming basic embedded systems.
Week 7: Wireless Communication
Advanced topics in wireless communication.
Mobile communication systems and wireless protocols.
Practical: Simulating wireless communication systems.
Week 8: Internet of Things (IoT)
Understanding the Internet of Things and its components.
Building simple IoT devices.
Practical: Designing and testing IoT applications.
Week 9: Robotics and Automation
Introduction to robotics and automation.
Basic principles of robotic systems.
Practical: Building and programming simple robots.
Week 10: Project Work
Initiation of individual or group projects based on learned concepts.
Guidance on project development and implementation.
Practical: Ongoing project work with periodic assessments.
Week 11: Revision Week
Comprehensive review of third-term topics.
Project presentation rehearsals.
Practical: Finalizing project details.
Week 12: Examination Week
Written examination on third-term topics.
Project presentations and evaluations.
Week 13: School Dismissal Week
Conclusion of the academic year.
Final distribution of report cards and feedback.
Farewell and best wishes for the future.
The third term delves into advanced topics in electronics, focusing on applications in emerging technologies like IoT, robotics, and wireless communication. The term also emphasizes practical skills through project work and hands-on activities.
