Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Electronics Engineering Technology
Career Cluster:	Manufacturing

AS	
CIP Number	1615030301	
Program Type	College Credit	
Program Length	68 credit hours	
CTSO	SkillsUSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the manufacturing career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the manufacturing career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to DC circuits, AC circuits, solid-state devices, analog circuits, digital circuits and microprocessor systems.  Integrated into this content will be communications skills, leadership skills, human relations skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, use of circuit diagrams and schematics, soldering, laboratory practices and technical recording and reporting.

This program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the Electronics Engineering industry; planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 68 credit hours. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current (DC) circuits.
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced direct current (DC) circuit network analysis.
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) circuits.
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) network and coupled circuit analysis.
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid-state devices.
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in design and analysis of discrete solid-state circuits.
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog and linear integrated circuits.
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital circuits.
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in microprocessor/microcontroller systems.
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in programming, design and analysis of microprocessor/microcontroller based systems.
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills.

Optional standards for programs specializing in Laser and Photonics
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photonics, optics, and lasers.
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electro-optical devices.

Optional standards for programs specializing in Telecommunications
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in telecommunications.

Optional standards for programs specializing in Robotics and Simulation
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in robotics and automation.
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in modeling and simulation.

Optional standards for programs specializing in Solar Energy Technician
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solar thermal systems.
20.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photovoltaic systems.

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Electronics Engineering Technology
CIP Numbers:	1605030301
Program Length:	68 credit hours	

At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory practices.  The student will be able to:	
01.01	Apply Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety standards in an electronics laboratory environment when required.	
01.02	Analyze drawings and electronic schematics to make proper electrical and component connections and to also identify obvious faulty connections.	
01.03	Identify and use electrical/electronic hand and power tools (wire stripper, wire needle-nose clipper, solder and desolder station, etc.).	
01.04	Explain the theoretical and practical concepts of soldering including soldering paste and conductive glue.	
01.05	Identify non-functional solder connections.	
01.06	Practice acceptable soldering, de-soldering, rework, and repair techniques.	
01.07	Practice electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures.	
01.08	Describe the construction of printed circuit boards (PCBs).	
01.09	Use circuit simulation programs to solve problems, verify circuit functionality and design circuits.	
01.10	Demonstrate the use of instrumentation and module analytical software.	
01.11	Read and interpret data sheet specifications for electronic components.	
01.12	Identify basic limitations of multi-meters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies.	
01.13	Use digital multi-meters (DMM), oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies to build, analyze and trouble shoot electrical/electronic circuits.	
02.0	Demonstrate proficiency in direct current (DC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Describe the physical laws that govern electricity and magnetism.	
02.02	Identify sources of electricity.	
02.03	Define voltage, current, resistance, power, and energy.	
02.04	Apply Ohm's law and power formulas to electrical/electronic circuits.	
02.05	Read and interpret color codes and symbols to identify electrical components and values.	
02.06	Measure properties of a circuit and electronic components using digital multimeters (DMN), LCR meters, and oscilloscopes.	
02.07	Calculate and measure the conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators.	
02.08	Solve problems in electronics utilizing metric prefixes.	
02.09	Apply Ohm's law and Kirchoff's voltage and current laws to solve series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	
02.10	Construct and verify operation of series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	
02.11	Analyze and troubleshoot series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.	
02.12	Apply Ohm's law and Kirchoff's voltage and current laws to bridge circuits.	
02.13	Construct and verify the operation of bridge circuits.	
02.14	Analyze and troubleshoot bridge circuits.	
02.15	Identify and define voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
02.16	Construct and verify the operation of voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
02.17	Analyze and troubleshoot voltage divider circuits (loaded and unloaded).	
02.18	Apply maximum power transfer theory to determine the conditions under which maximum power transfer occurs in a circuit.	
02.19	Construct and verify the operation of DC circuits that demonstrate the maximum power transfer theory.	
02.20	Describe magnetic properties of circuits and devices.	
02.21	Define resistor-capacitor (R-C) and resistor-inductor (R-L) time constants and classify the output of differentiators and integrators.	
02.22	Setup and operate power supplies for DC circuits.	
03.0	Demonstrate proficiency in advanced direct current (DC) circuit network analysis.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Analyze multi source circuits using superposition theorem.	
03.02	Analyze circuits using Thevenin's theorem.	
03.03	Analyze circuits using Norton's theorem.	
03.04	Use or understand branch current, Nodal, source transformation and/or mesh current methods to analyze DC circuits.	
03.05	Analyze circuits using maximum power transfer theorem.	
04.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) circuits.  The student will be able to:	
04.01	Use Trigonometry to solve AC circuits.	
04.02	Identify properties of an AC signal.	
04.03	Identify AC sources.	
04.04	Analyze and measure AC signals utilizing DMM's, oscilloscope, frequency counter and function generator.	
04.05	Define the characteristics of AC capacitive and inductive circuits.	
04.06	Construct and verify the operation of AC capacitive and inductive circuits.	
04.07	Analyze and troubleshoot AC capacitive and inductive circuits.	
04.08	Define and apply the principles of transformers to AC circuits.	
04.09	Construct and verify the operation of AC circuits utilizing transformers.	
04.10	Analyze and troubleshoot AC circuits utilizing transformers.	
04.11	Construct and verify the operation of passive differentiators and integrators to determine R-C and R-L time constants.	
04.12	Compute the impedance of passive RC, RL, and RLC circuits.	
04.13	Analyze and troubleshoot passive differentiator and integrator circuits.	
04.14	Define the characteristics of resistive, inductive, and capacitive (RLC) circuits (series, parallel and complex).	
04.15	Construct and verify the operation of R-C, R-L and RLC circuits (series, parallel and complex).	
04.16	Define the characteristics of series and parallel resonant circuits.	
04.17	Construct and verify the operation of series and parallel resonant circuits.	
04.18	Analyze and troubleshoot R-C, R-L and RLC circuits.	
04.19	Define the characteristics of frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.20	Construct and verify the operation of frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.21	Analyze and troubleshoot frequency selective filter circuits.	
04.22	Define the characteristics of three-phase circuits.	
04.23	Define the operation of basic motor theory and Induction motor theory.	
04.24	Define basic generator theory and operation.	
04.25	Setup and operate power supplies for AC circuits.	
04.26	Utilize Power Analyzers to Analyze and measure power in AC circuits.	
04.27	Define power factor and power factor correction in AC circuits.	
05.0	Demonstrate proficiency in alternating current (AC) network and coupled circuit analysis.  The student will be able to:	
05.01	Explain the principles of electromagnetism.	
05.02	Apply Faraday's law of induced voltages to simple solenoids.	
05.03	Solve for mutual inductance in a coupled circuit.	
05.04	Use or understand branch current, nodal, source transformation and/or mesh current methods to analyze AC circuits.	
05.05	Identify the effects of transient spikes in RC, RL, and RLC circuits.	
05.06	Identify the effects of loading on transformers.	
05.07	Analyze multi source circuits using superposition theorem.	
05.08	Analyze circuits using Thevenin's theorem.	
05.09	Analyze circuits using Norton's theorem.	
05.10	Analyze circuits using maximum power transfer theorem.	
05.11	Design and Simulate AC Circuits using engineering software.	
06.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solid-state devices.  The student will be able to:	
06.01	Identify and define properties of semiconductor materials.	
06.02	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of junction diodes.	
06.03	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of special diodes, such as varactor diodes, LED, Zener diodes, etc.	
06.04	Construct diode circuits.	
06.05	Analyze and troubleshoot diode circuits.	
06.06	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of bipolar junction transistors (BJT).	
06.07	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs).	
06.08	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of single-stage amplifiers.	
06.09	Construct single-stage amplifiers.	
06.10	Analyze and troubleshoot single-stage amplifiers.	
06.11	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of thyristor circuits.	
06.12	Construct thyristor circuitry.	
06.13	Analyze and troubleshoot thyristor circuitry.	
06.14	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of curve tracers and/or transistor testers.	
07.0	Demonstrate proficiency in design and analysis of discrete solid-state circuits.  The student will be able to:	
07.01	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot regulator circuits using zener diodes.	
07.02	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot bipolar junction transistor biased circuits.	
07.03	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot field effect transistor biased circuits.	
07.04	Construct, analyze small signal amplifier circuits using bipolar junction or field effect transistors.	
07.05	Identify, define, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot multistage amplifiers.	
07.06	Identify, define, construct, analyze, and troubleshoot power amplifiers.	
07.07	Analyze low and high frequency amplifier responses.	
07.08	Discuss troubleshooting techniques applied to discrete solid-state circuits.	
07.09	Discuss performance and applications for discrete solid-state circuits.	
07.10	Analyze discrete solid-state circuits using computer programs.	
08.0	Demonstrate proficiency in analog and linear integrated circuits.  The student will be able to:	
08.01	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of unregulated, linear, or switch-mode power supplies and basic passive filters.	
08.02	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot unregulated power supplies and basic passive filters.	
08.03	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of differential amplifiers including operational amplifiers.	
08.04	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot differential and operational amplifier circuits.	
08.05	Identify and analyze different amplifier classes and their applications.	
08.06	Construct, analyze, and troubleshoot different amplifier classes.	
08.07	Identify and define characteristics of power amplifiers including audio power amplifiers.	
08.08	Solve problems in heat sinking and power limitations for audio frequency power amplifiers.	
08.09	Construct, analyze and troubleshoot power amplifier circuits including audio power amplifiers.	
08.10	Identify and define operating characteristics of power supply regulator circuits.	
08.11	Construct, analyze and troubleshoot power supply regulator circuits.	
08.12	Identify and define operating characteristics of linear integrated circuits especially operational amplifiers, including time and frequency responses.	
08.13	Construct, analyze and troubleshoot operational amplifier circuits including active filters, sinusoidal and non-sinusoidal oscillators, negative and positive feedback circuits, phase shift circuits, phase-locked loop circuits, integrator, and differentiator circuits.	
08.14	Select the integrated circuit (IC) appropriate to the defined parameters of a circuit.	
08.15	Identify and define operating characteristics and applications of optoelectronic devices i.e. opto-isolators, IR receivers, etc.	
08.16	Construct, analyze and troubleshoot optoelectronic circuits.	
08.17	Describe fundamental concepts of modulation and demodulation.	
08.18	Identify, define, construct, analyze and troubleshoot operating characteristics and applications of linear /non-linear integrated circuits/amplifier circuits.	
09.0	Demonstrate proficiency in digital circuits.  The student will be able to:	
09.01	Define and apply numbering systems to codes and arithmetic operations.	
09.02	Analyze and minimize logic circuits using Boolean and Karnaugh Map (K-Map) operations.	
09.03	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of logic probes for digital circuits.	
09.04	Describe the various logic families and their electrical characteristics, i.e., transistor-transistor logic (TTL), Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS), etc.	
09.05	Use pulsers/pulse generators/clock signals to drive the inputs of digital circuits.	
09.06	Use oscilloscopes and function generators to analyze and troubleshoot digital circuits.	
09.07	Use logic analyzers to analyze and troubleshoot digital circuits.	
09.08	Determine the fan-out of digital circuits based on IC limitations.	
09.09	List the various types of logic gates and their truth tables.	
09.10	Construct combinational logic circuits using integrated circuits.	
09.11	Troubleshoot combinational and sequential logic circuits.	
09.12	Identify and analyze types of flip-flops and their truth tables.	
09.13	Construct flip-flops using integrated circuits.	
09.14	Troubleshoot flip-flop circuits.	
09.15	Identify types of registers and counters.	
09.16	Construct registers and counters using flip-flops and logic gates.	
09.17	Troubleshoot registers and counters.	
09.18	Analyze, construct, and troubleshoot clock and timing circuits.	
09.19	Identify, construct, and troubleshoot adder/subtractor logic circuits.	
09.20	Identify, construct, and troubleshoot encoders and decoders.	
09.21	Identify, construct, and troubleshoot multiplexer and demultiplexer circuits.	
09.22	Identify types of memory circuits.	
09.23	Describe and examine the uses of digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversions.	
09.24	Construct and troubleshoot digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital circuits.	
09.25	Identify, construct, and troubleshoot digital display circuits.	
09.26	Program Programmable Logic Devices (PLD).	
10.0	Demonstrate proficiency in microprocessor/microcontroller systems.  The student will be able to:	
10.01	Distinguish between the microcontroller and the microprocessor.	
10.02	Demonstrate knowledge and architecture of the central processing units (CPU) operation and processes.	
10.03	Demonstrate the use of software to examine the operation of the CPU.	
10.04	Analyze BUS concepts.	
10.05	Identify and analyze addressing concepts.	
10.06	Write, assemble, execute, and debug software instructions and programs.	
10.07	Identify the various types of RAM and ROM memories and their interfacing to the microprocessor/microcontroller.	
10.08	Interface input and output devices with the microprocessor/microcontroller.	
10.09	Setup and operate an oscilloscope to test and evaluate a microprocessor/microcontroller system.	
10.10	Setup and operate a logic analyzer to test and troubleshoot a microprocessor/microcontroller system.	
11.0	Demonstrate proficiency in technical recording and reporting.  The student will be able to:	
11.01	Use computer application programs (e.g., word processor, database, spreadsheet) to create reports and record and analyze data.	
11.02	Use schematic capture and simulation programs to create figures and gather data for technical reporting.	
11.03	Write reports and make oral presentations.	
11.04	Maintain a lab notebook documenting procedures, activities, observations, calculations, and results of conducted experiments. 	
12.0	Demonstrate proficiency in programming, design and analysis of microprocessor/microcontroller-based systems.  The student will be able to:	
12.01	Analyze the connections for interrupt driven input/output.	
12.02	Write a machine-level program and verify correct operation of simple input/output devices.	
12.03	Implement the addition of RAM in a microprocessor/microcontroller system.	
12.04	Erase and program an EEPROM and flash memory.	
12.05	Write a machine-level program to initialize a peripheral interface adaptor.	
12.06	Analyze and draw a timing diagram showing all pertinent bus signals in a microprocessor/microcontroller system.	
12.07	Use timing diagrams to analyze the instruction cycle of a microprocessor/microcontroller. 	
12.08	Program/Configure and interface input/output devices.	
12.09	Program and interface a data link (e.g., serial, parallel, USB) using a microprocessor/microcontroller.	
12.10	Write programs in a high-level language (e.g., C, C++, or C#) using data movement, logical and shifting instructions.	
12.11	Write programs in a high-level language (e.g., C, C++, or C#) using control loops and integer arithmetic operations on arrays of numbers.	
13.0	Demonstrate employability skills.  The student will be able to: 	
13.01	Conduct a job search. 	
13.02	Secure information about a job. 	
13.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
13.04	Complete a job application form correctly. 	
13.05	Demonstrate competence in job interview techniques. 	
13.06	Demonstrate knowledge of how to make appropriate decisions. 	
13.07	Demonstrate appropriate work/behavioral habits. 	
13.08	Demonstrate acceptable employee personal hygiene and health. 	
13.09	Demonstrate knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard 29CFR-1910.1200, Hazard Communication.	
Optional standards for programs specializing in Laser and Photonics	
14.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photonics, optics and lasers.  The student will be able to:	
14.01	Describe the nature and properties of light.	
14.02	Demonstrate the proper handling of optical components and positioning equipment.	
14.03	Describe the different light sources used in the photonics industry.	
14.04	Demonstrate understanding of laser safety for both beam and non-beam hazards.	
14.05	Setup and operate basic optical systems. 	
14.06	Demonstrate understanding of geometrical and physical optics.	
14.07	Demonstrate understanding of the principles of lasers.	
14.08	List and describe the operational characteristics of lasers.	
14.09	Categorize and explain the operation of lasers.	
14.10	Explain the construction, operation, and applications of optical detectors.	
14.11	Explain the principles of human vision and related laser safety issues.	
14.12	List and explain the characteristics of photonic devices used for imaging, display and storage. 	
14.13	Explain a fiber optic datalink.	
14.14	Demonstrate understanding of attenuation in fiber optics links (including the loss of all fiber, splices and connectors).	
14.15	Demonstrate how to terminate single and multi-mode connectors.	
14.16	Perform fusion splicing of fiber.	
14.17	Conduct optical power source measurements.	
14.18	Conduct and interpret OTDR measurements.	
14.19	Properly arrange fibers in splice cassettes.	
15.0	Demonstrate proficiency in electro-optical devices.  The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate proficiency in fundamentals of light.	
15.02	Demonstrate proficiency in reflection, refraction, and mirrors.	
15.03	Demonstrate proficiency in measurement of maximum power and pulse energy.	
15.04	Define radiation sources, their types, properties, and applications.	
15.05	Demonstrate proficiency in measurement of detector rise time.	
15.06	Demonstrate proficiency in prisms, optical filters, resonator, and beam splitters.	
15.07	Demonstrate proficiency in characteristics of a helium-neon laser.	
15.08	Demonstrate proficiency in the use of photo detectors, and LEDs.	
15.09	Demonstrate proficiency in bandwidth in optical power measurements.	
15.10	Demonstrate proficiency in different applications of solid-state lasers.	
15.11	Demonstrate proficiency in explaining and describing different types of gases used as active media or lasers.	
15.12	Demonstrate proficiency in calculating the power, irradiance, and area of a laser beam.	
15.13	Demonstrate proficiency in energy-transfer processes that increase the lower lasing level in gas lasers and solid-state lasers.	
15.14	Explain the processes that account for all the light energy striking a surface.	
15.15	Demonstrate proficiency in safety precautions when operating a laser.	
15.16	Demonstrate proficiency in four elements of a laser.	
Optional standards for programs specializing in Telecommunications	
16.0	Demonstrate proficiency in telecommunications.  The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate understanding of the basics of communication systems.	
16.02	Demonstrate understanding of AM modulation.	
16.03	Understand the AM spectrum.	
16.04	Demonstrate understanding of SSB modulation.	
16.05	Demonstrate understanding of the SSB spectrum.	
16.06	Demonstrate understanding of the AM demodulation process.	
16.07	Demonstrate understanding of FM modulation.	
16.08	Demonstrate understanding of FM demodulation.	
16.09	Demonstrate understanding of tuned LC filters.	
16.10	Demonstrate understanding of the mixing up/down process and resulting spectrum.	
16.11	Demonstrate understanding of the performance IF and ZIF systems.	
16.12	Demonstrate understanding of impedance matching requirements.	
16.13	Demonstrate understanding of the basic of receiver noise and the effect on system performance.	
16.14	Demonstrate understanding of antennas, transmission lines, and radio wave propagation.	
16.15	Demonstrate understanding of microwave techniques.	
16.16	Demonstrate understanding of satellite communications.	
16.17	Demonstrate understanding of data communications. 	
16.18	Demonstrate understanding of fiber-optic communications.	
16.19	Demonstrate understanding of high-definition television systems. 	
16.20	Demonstrate understanding of the telephone system and its applications.	
16.21	Demonstrate understanding of software defined radio and its implications.	
Optional standards for programs specializing in Robotics and Simulation	
17.0	Demonstrate proficiency in robotics and automation.  The student will be able to:	
17.01	Describe the major parts of a robotic system.	
17.02	Explain and use sensors used in robotics applications.	
17.03	Describe the operation of DC motors, gearing, and electronic control.	
17.04	Describe proportional and derivative feedback control systems.	
17.05	Construct robot platforms. 	
17.06	Explain serial communications and data collection.	
17.07	Write control programs for robots.	
17.08	Download programs to robots and test them.	
17.09	Describe shaft encoding and infrared sensing.	
17.10	Explain ultrasonic distance sensing.	
17.11	Describe the architecture and provide a system overview for the hardware and software found in a typical automated work cell.	
17.12	Analyze and interpret typical PLC ladder logic programs.	
18.0	Demonstrate proficiency in modeling and simulation.  The student will be able to:	
18.01	Define Interactive Simulation/Intelligent Systems/Automated Equipment, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence.	
18.02	Demonstrate an understanding of Modeling and Simulation Paradigms and Concepts/Types, Randomness, Time, Application, Domain.	
18.03	Demonstrate an understanding of Modeling Methods/Definition, Non-Executable Models, Executable Models, and other Model Types.	
18.04	Explain Architecture and Conceptual Modeling/What does a Modeling and Simulation System do?  Explain Interoperability Techniques, Live, Virtual and Constructive, Phases of Modeling.	
18.05	Define Hardware - Outputs/Glasses (Filter glasses, Shutter glasses)/Sound and Audio (Human Auditory System, 3D Sound, Head- based unit)/Haptic Feedback/Visual Displays/Vestibular and Other Senses	
18.06	Define Modeling, Mathematics and Physics/Geometry Modeling/Kinematics Modeling/Physical Modeling/Model Management.	
18.07	Define 3D and Graphics/Computer Graphic/Dynamic Objects/Perspective Views/3D Clipping/Stereoscopic Vision/Rendering Image, Algorithms/Mapping (Texture, Bumps) Shadows, Reflection, Refraction.	
18.08	Demonstrate an understanding of Applications/Creating an Application (From other Media, from an existing VR System)/Industrial (Manufacturing, Robotics)/Training Simulators/Education/Arts/Entertainment and Games/Medical/Military.	
Optional standards for programs specializing in Solar Energy Technician	
19.0	Demonstrate proficiency in solar thermal systems.  The student will be able to:	
19.01	Create sun path charts and site solar irradiance audit. 	
19.02	Explain how a passive solar thermal system works. 	
19.03	Install solar thermal systems. 	
19.04	Determine the best location for collector roof mounting. 	
19.05	Understand the concepts of wind loading, collector and piping freeze protection. 	
19.06	Size a solar thermal system based on family size and local solar irradiance. 	
19.07	Explain how an active solar thermal system works. 	
19.08	Install AC and DC water pumps, electronic controllers, and temperature sensors. 	
19.09	Describe the latest Florida solar rebates, and federal solar tax credits.	
20.0	Demonstrate proficiency in photovoltaic systems.  The student will be able to: 	
20.01	Determine the available solar resource and conduct site assessments for PV installations. 	
20.02	Determine the performance and operating characteristics of PV systems and components. 	
20.03	Define appropriate code-compliant configurations for PV systems and equipment. 	
20.04	Plan and prepare for PV system installations, including customer relations, developing performance expectations, responsibilities and schedule. 	
20.05	Implement and modify, as required, mechanical designs for PV systems that meet the performance, architectural and structural requirements for given applications. 	
20.06	Implement and modify, as required, electrical designs for PV systems that meet the safety, code-compliance, and functional requirements for given applications	
20.07	Conduct acceptance tests and inspections, and commission PV system installations. 	
20.08	Evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain PV systems.	
20.09	Describe the principles of Wind, Geothermal, Biomass, and tidal wave energy systems.  	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools, and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

General Education Course Requirements for AS and AAS Degrees

State Board of Education Rule 6A-14.030(4), F.A.C., identifies 15 credit hours as the minimum amount of general education coursework required in the Associate of Science (AS) degree and the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.  In addition, Rule 6A-14.0303, F.A.C., implements s. 1007.25, F.S., and requires students entering a technical education degree program in the 2022-2023 academic year, and thereafter, to complete at least one identified core course in each subject area as part of the general education course requirements (15 credit hours total) before a degree is awarded) The core subject areas include: 
•	Communication. 
•	Humanities.
•	Mathematics. 
•	Natural Sciences.
•	Social Sciences.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

SkillsUSA is the co-curricular career and technical student organization(s) providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Program Length

The AS degree requires the inclusion of a minimum of 15 credits of general education coursework according to SACS, and it must be transferable according to Rule 6A-14.030 (2), F.A.C.  The standard length of this program is sixty-eight credit hours according to Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.

Certificate Programs

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.). This AS degree program includes the following College Credit Certificates:

Basic Electronics Technician (0615030310) – 14 credit hours
Electronics Technician (0615030309) – 31 credit hours
Laser and Photonics Technician (0615030411) – 12 credit hours
Robotics and Simulation Technician (0615040514) – 12 credit hours
Solar Energy Technician (0615170301) – 12 credit hours 

Standards for the above certificate programs are contained in separate curriculum frameworks.