These courses, which employ both individual and team work, are recommended for students seeking a postsecondary education in a technical field. A lab fee is required. Students who complete Principles of Technology I and Principles of Technology II may use these courses to satisfy one physics credit in laboratory science and one elective credit. A student must satisfactorily complete both Principles of Technology courses in order to receive laboratory science credit. Principles of Technology I. Students may not enroll concurrently in Principles of Technology I and Conceptual Physics.
Students receive an introduction to the principles of electrical theory and application.
Areas studied include simple DC and AC circuits and devices. In this lab course students will assemble, test, and analyze electrical components and devices. This course is recommended for students planning a career in a technical field. A lab fee is required. I Students work with electronics devices, instruments, and circuits, building projects to apply theories and laws with electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, and transistors.