9-12 Grade LVL
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course
Electronics Engineering II: Advanced Applications
Self-paced advanced electronics: precision analog circuits, filters, oscillators, power conversion, data acquisition, signal processing, communications, sensor interfaces, digital systems, embedded integration, PCB design.
Prerequisite: Electronics Engineering I
Units
12
Lessons
36
Labs
36
Assessments
36
Estimated Length
180h estimated
What You'll Learn
Core concepts and engineering habits developed across the pathway.
Self-Paced
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
NJ Standards
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Engineering
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
VEX Curriculum
Develop this strand through the structured course pathway, unit study, and recurring practice tasks.
Course Pathway
Structured blocks with one recommended unit expanded by default.
Block 1
Op-Amps and Linear Circuits to Oscillators and Function Generators
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
01
Unit 1
Continue HereOp-Amps and Linear Circuits
Master operational amplifiers and precision analog circuits.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
Learning Outcomes
- Work through week 1 with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through week 2 with applied engineering reasoning.
- Work through week 3 with applied engineering reasoning.
References / Standards
9-12 Grade LVLSelf-Paced
Lab / Practice
3 embedded labs or applied exercises move this unit from theory into build, testing, or analysis work.
Assessment
3 mastery checks help verify understanding before the next block of the pathway.
02
Unit 2
Filters and Frequency Response
Design passive and active filters for signal conditioning.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
03
Unit 3
Oscillators and Function Generators
Design circuits that generate and shape electrical signals.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
Block 2
Power Electronics and Switching to Signal Processing and DSP
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
04
Unit 4
Power Electronics and Switching
Control high-power circuits using switching techniques.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedBeginner
Opens at lesson 1
05
Unit 5
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Convert analog signals to digital data for processing.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
06
Unit 6
Signal Processing and DSP
Process digital signals using mathematical algorithms.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
Block 3
Communication Circuits to Advanced Digital Systems
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
07
Unit 7
Communication Circuits
Build transmitters and receivers for wireless and wired communication.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
08
Unit 8
Sensor Interface Circuits
Condition and process signals from real-world sensors.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedIntermediate
Opens at lesson 1
09
Unit 9
Advanced Digital Systems
Design complex programmable logic and FPGA applications.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
Block 4
Embedded Systems Integration to Capstone System Design
A sequenced section of the course pathway that groups adjacent units into one thematic block.
Select a unit to start directly at lesson 1.
10
Unit 10
Embedded Systems Integration
Integrate hardware and software in complete embedded systems.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
11
Unit 11
PCB Design and Layout
Design professional printed circuit boards with CAD tools.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
12
Unit 12
Capstone System Design
Design, build, test, and deploy a complete electronics system.
3 lessons3 labs3 assessments15h estimatedAdvanced
Opens at lesson 1
Course Resources
NJ Standards Alignment
8.2.12.ED.58.2.12.ED.68.2.12.ETW.49.4.12.CT.29.4.12.TL.3
A comprehensive 36-week advanced course in applied electronics spanning 12 modules: precision analog circuits, signal conditioning, oscillators, power control, data conversion, digital signal processing, communications, sensors, advanced digital systems, embedded integration, PCB design, and a capstone system design project. Students develop professional-level electronics engineering skills.