Digital Electronics Course Overview

Andy Beatles introduces the digital electronics course at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center. The course, aimed at seniors, offers dual college credit and focuses on microelectronics, exploring components found in everyday devices. Students learn to design and build circuits, and program in languages like Basic Stamp, Arduino, and Python. The course emphasizes theory, simulation, and practical application, culminating in a project. Students gain hands-on experience with tools like Multi-sim and breadboarding, preparing them for advanced challenges in electronics and robotics.

What is one of the prerequisites for enrolling in the Digital Electronics course?

• Completion of a basic programming course

• Knowledge of advanced mathematics

• Participation in a junior year course at the center

• Experience with robotics

What type of credit can students earn from the Digital Electronics class?

• High school credit only

• Credit from a local university

• No credit is offered

• Dual college credit from Ivy Tech

What is the primary focus of the microelectronics section in the course?

• Building large-scale electrical systems

• Exploring components in everyday devices

• Programming advanced software

• Studying renewable energy sources

Which devices are used as examples to study microelectronics in the course?

• Televisions and radios

• Cell phones and calculators

• Refrigerators and microwaves

• Cars and motorcycles

Which programming languages are introduced in the Digital Electronics course?

• Python, Basic Stamp, and Arduino

• Swift, Kotlin, and Dart

• HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

• Java, C++, and Ruby

What is one of the projects students undertake using Basic Stamp programming?

• Constructing a robot to navigate a maze

• Building a weather station

• Designing a video game

• Creating a mobile app

What is the purpose of using Multi-sim software in the course?

• To create 3D models

• To edit video tutorials

• To simulate and test circuit designs

• To manage class schedules

What is the process followed in the course for designing circuits?

• Design, simulate, and then build

• Build, test, and then design

• Simulate, build, and then design

• Test, design, and then simulate

What is a key component of the course's final project?

• A written exam

• A larger circuit-building project

• An individual research paper

• A group presentation

What additional challenge is included in the course's projects?

• A coding competition

• A circuit-building challenge

• A field trip to a tech company

• A public speaking task