Transistors
Explain the concept of a transistor
Explain biasing of a transistor.
Explain bipolar transistor circuits
Explain types of transistors and symbols.
Explain applications of transistors
Power in AC circuits
Explain power and power triangle.
Explain power factor and power factor correction.
State advantages and disadvantages of power factor correction.
Calculate power factor in a given AC circuit.
Explain Q-factor and bandwidth.
Alternating current circuits
Define the terms:
– capacitive reactance
– inductive reactance
– Impedance
Explain RL and RC
Explain RLC circuit.
Calculate inductive and capacitive reactance (XL and XC).
Explain series and parallel resonance
Calculate series and parallel resonance.
Operation of hydraulic operated braking system
Identify the operational differences between mechanical and hydraulic brakes.
Carry out replacements of:
i. Brake shoe
ii. Brake pads
iii. Wheel cylinder components
iv. Brake caliper ring rubber.
Brake bleeding operation.
Operation of mechanically operated braking system
Students should be able to Explain fully the details of:
i. Drum brakes
ii. Disc brakes in both hydraulic and mechanical operations.
Illustrate with sketches the operation of:
i. Master cylinder
ii. Wheel cylinder
Hi. Brake calipers
Identify the operational differences between mechanical and hydraulicbrakes.
Carry out replacementsof:
i. Brake shoe
ii. Brake pads
iii. Wheel cylinder components
iv. Brake caliper ring rubber.
Brake bleeding operation.
Operations of engine lubrcation and cooling system
Students should be able to State the difference between viscousity in water and in oil lubrication system.
State necessary precautions of engine oil.
Explain, sketch and identify the main components in lubrication system.
Explain, sketch and identify the main components in cooling system.
Types of suspension and steering systems and their operation
Students should be able to State effects of defects in suspension system. i.e. Leaf, spring, coil spring, etc.
State faults associated with steering system.
Identify types of suspension and steering gearboxes.
Engine operation
Students should be able to Explain the principles of operation of working components parts in an engine.
Identify and draw line diagrams on the constructional details of two and four stroke cycle engine.
Explain the working sequence of an engine and the causes of effects of denotation.
Engine operation
Students should be able to Explain the principles of operation of working components parts in an engine.
Identify and draw line diagrams on the constructional details of two and four stroke cycle engine.
Explain the working sequence of an engine and the causes of effects of denotation.
Characteristics, Methods and Importance of Rangeland
Outline the basic characteristics of rangelands
Explain the various methods used in rangeland improvement.
Outline the importance of rangelands to livestock production.
Pasture Mangement Practices
Distinguish between pasture and forage crops
Identify some pasture and forage crops.
State the types of pasture crops
Livestock Rations
Explain the meaning of balanced ration.
Distinguish between production and maintenance rations.
List causes and symptoms of malnutrition
Enumerate practical measures to check malnutrition in farm animals.
Formulates livestock rations.
Meaning and Classes of Animals Feeds
Define animal nutrition.
List the various classes of animal feeds.
Outline the importance of feeds in farm animals’ production.
Processing and Marketing of Animal Products
Process animal products into various forms.
Identify various marketing channels/outlets.
Basic Economic Principles
List the basic economic principles.
Discuss the basic economic principles.
Rangeland Mangement
State the meaning of range land.
List the importance of range land.
State the characteristics of range land.
Mention some common grasses of livestock range land.
State the factors affecting the level of production of herbage.
Explain methods of range land and pasture improvement.
Animal Nutrition
Classify feeds
Mention sources and functions of food nutrients.
State the different types of rations/diet and their uses.
State causes and symptoms of malnutrition and their correction in farm animals.
Livestock Mangement
State the meaning of livestock management
State the requirement for good livestock management.
Explain the importance of these management practices to livestock.
Keep farm animals and take care of them( at least one ruminant and one one-ruminant).
Animal Reproduction: Male
Explain the role of sex hormones in reproduction.
Draw and label the parts of the male and female reproductive system.
Explain the process of reproduction in mammals and poultry.
Describe process of egg formation.
Weeds and Weed Control
Define weeds;
List various types of weeds with their botanical names.
State the effects of weeds on crops and the economy.
List the various features of weeds.
Describe the various methods of controlling weeds.