Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Cymraeg

The Electronics Department

Welcome to the Electronics Department. There are 2 speciality Electronics teachers, in addition to 2 support technicians in the Science faculty. The school has 2 Electronics laboratories, and there is IT provision in every room, as well as the use of the faculties’ class-set of laptops. The department strives to ensure that all pupils are given opportunities for traditional practical work, as well as use of modern information technology.

Subject Leader

  • Mr. Aled Rees

Subject Teacher

  • Dr. Eirian Dafydd

Key Stage 4

Electronics The department follows the WJEC syllabus, and on average 75% of the pupils following the course have achieved an A*-C grade during the past 3 years. The course consists of 3 modules: The course provides an introduction to our technological world:

  • By promoting an awareness of the applications of electronics in everyday life

  • Through an understanding of the science behind the technological advances

The course consists of 3 modules:

  • Unit 1 - Discovering Electronics

  • Unit 2 - Applications of Electronics

  • Unit 3 - A design project

Key Stage 5

The department follows the WJEC syllabus, where 89% of the pupils have achieved a good A level (grade A-C) during the past 3 years. The course is of a modular nature, and modules consist of:

  • ET1 : Introduction to Digital and Analogue Systems

  • ET2 : Electronic Circuits and Components

  • ET3 : Programmable Control Systems Project

  • ET4 : Electronic Communications Systems

  • ET5 : Electronic Systems Applications

  • ET6 : Electronic Design Project

Possible career options for pupils who choose Electronics at GCSE or A Level include:

  • Aeronautics

  • Computing

  • Electronics

  • Physics

  • Medicine

  • Engineering

  • Astronomy

  • Technology

Contact Details

Ysgol Gyfun Cymer Rhondda
Heol Graigwen
Cymer
Porth
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF39 9HA

Tel 01443 680800
Fax 01443 680810

Email hjm@ysgolcymer.co.uk
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