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7KH 6L[WK )RUP &ROOHJH $6 (OHFWURQLFV Sixth Form College Colchester 2016 !!!!! AS s Assessment The course is assessed by examinations and a project: Unit 1: Simple Systems 36.7% 1hr
AS ELECTRONICS (OCR) A study of Electronics should be considered
a high priority for any student considering a career in any branch
of Engineering. The specification is relevant and up-to-date and
provides an introduction and thorough grounding in the subject. It
introduces a wide range of transducers, input, output and
processing systems in a practical problem solving approach. Project
work allows the development of these skills and the application of
theoretical knowledge in the solution of a practical problem.
Entry Criteria Standard College entry requirements plus a
minimum of grade B in both Mathematics and Core and Additional
Science. (or 2 Bs in triple Science which must include Physics)
Course Content The AS course is divided into 3 units. These are:
Unit 1: Simple Systems Unit 2: Signal Processors Unit 3:
Electronics Project 1 Throughout the course the acquisition of
theory is reinforced with extensive practical activities. The
Electronics Laboratory is well equipped. There are eighteen work
stations each one equipped with a computer which can access the
College Interactive Learning Site, a Digital Oscilloscope, Power
Supply Unit, Function Generator and Multimeter. Practical work is
carried out on Prototyping Boards, which require no soldering,
although students may carry out soldering and complete their own
projects in their free time. Teaching programme: The AS course
begins with a short introduction to the basics needed to begin
programming and using a Microcontroller, followed by the first of
the three coursework projects. Thereafter the Digital and Analogue
topics are covered, incorporating the other two shorter projects.
Each section of work is supported by a students workbook with the
necessary theory and exercises. There are ample revision materials
including 20 Questions cards, loop cards, and past papers with mark
schemes. We also have Livewire, a simulation for trialling circuits
before assembly.
The Sixth Form College Colchester
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Assessment
The course is assessed by examinations and a project: Unit 1:
Simple Systems 36.7% 1hr 40 Unit 2: Signal Processors 36.7% 1hr 40
Unit 3: Electronics Project 1 26.6% internally marked, externally
moderated.
Further Information Visit the website
www.colchsfc.ac.uk/electronics
Progression
To progress to A2 you will need to achieve at least a grade E in
the AS examination, but preferably grade D or higher. In addition
to this, you will also possess an excellent attendance record and
have shown good commitment at AS level. The A2 course has a similar
structure to the AS course in every way. The three units in the A2
course are: Unit 4: Electronic control Systems Unit 5:
Communications Systems Unit 6: Electronics Project 2 The AS and A2
courses have been designed with the demands of higher education and
industry in mind. Electronics makes a strong combination with one
or more of Mathematics, Physics and Computing. However, former
students have very successfully combined Electronics with unrelated
subjects to give themselves a broader range of qualifications as
many occupations now involve some contact with electronic
equipment.
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