Electronics Technician

Program Outline

Instruction Sets
Your program consists of 15 Instruction Sets designed to take you step-by-step through the techniques and skills you'll use in your new career.

Here's how it works
Your first Instruction Set will be sent immediately after your enrollment has been accepted. Other Instruction Sets will follow as you complete your exams, so that you will always have training materials to work with.

Note: Graduates of this program also earn 18 college credits toward an A.S. degree in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering at Penn Foster College.

Here is an overview of what you'll learn and the order in which you'll receive your lessons:

Instruction Set 1

Learning Strategies

Introduction to Electronics

Instruction Set 2

Nature of Electricity

Practical Exercise 1

Learning Aid: Component Color Code Wheel

Instruction Set 3

Conductors, Insulators, and Batteries

Circuit Analysis and Ohms Law

Multimeter Usage Manual

Practical Exercise 2

Learning Aids :
• Multimeter
• Circuit Formulas (quick reference card)

Instruction Set 4

Basic Measuring Instruments

Electronics Hardware

Switches

Practical Exercise 3

Learning Aids:
• Soldering Iron
• Desoldering Pump

Instruction Set 5

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Capacitors and Inductors

Basic Semiconductor Components: Diodes

Basic Semiconductor Components: Transistors

Practical Exercise: 4

Instruction Set 6

Alternating Current

Capacitors in AC Circuits

Inductors in AC Circuits

Transformers

Practical Exercise 5

Instruction Set 7

Reactance and Impedance

Resonant Circuits

Applications of Resonant Circuits

Practical Exercise 6

Instruction Set 8

Rectifiers and Power Supplies

Amplifiers

Oscillators

Fiber Optic and Optoelectronic Components

Practical Exercise 7

Instruction Set 9

Electronic Sensors

Modulation and Detection Circuits

Electronic Devices and Amplifiers

Using Basic Oscilloscopes

Practical Exercise 8

Instruction Set 10

Audio and RF Circuits

Oscillator and Feedback Waveforms

Electronic Power Supplies

Practical Exercise 9

Instruction Set 11

Resonant Circuits

Applications of Resonant Circuits

Pulse Generators and Techniques

Waveshaping Circuits

Timing and Synchronization

Pulse Circuit Applications

Troubleshooting Pulse Circuits

Instruction Set 12

Logic Circuit Fundamentals

Introduction to Number Systems

Logic Devices and Diagrams

Logic Families

Applications of Logic Circuits

Troubleshooting Logic Circuits

Reference Lessons:
• Personal Safety, Parts 1 and 2
• Safe Use of Hand Tools

Instruction Set 13

Linear and Digital Integrated Circuits

Integrated Circuit Techniques

Linear Integrated Circuits

Digital Integrated Circuits

Linear and Digital Principles

Integrated Circuit Logic Systems

Troubleshooting Linear and Digital IC Systems

Exam Booklet

Instruction Set 14

Experiments with Pulse Circuits

Experiments with Logic Circuits

Experiments with Linear Integrated Circuits

Exam Booklet

Equipment:
• Digital Trainer
• Parts Kit for Experiments 1-3

Instruction Set 15

Industrial Computer Fundamentals

Digital and Analog Systems

Software and Programming Systems

Computer Aided Control

Interfacing Principles

Exam Booklet

 

Online Library and Librarian
Students in Penn Foster Career School have access to an online library for use during their studies. Students can use this library to do the required research in the courses they complete or can use it for general reference and links to valuable resources. The library contains helpful research assistance, articles, databases, books, and Web links. A librarian is available to answer questions on general research-related topics via email and assist students in research activities during their studies with Penn Foster Career School.

We reserve the right to change program content and materials when it becomes necessary.

A High School Diploma or GED is required to enroll in this program.

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