Digital Electronics
| Department | CTE |
|---|---|
| Length | Year |
| Teacher(s) | Mrs. Granlund |
Digital Electronics (DE) is a PLTW course in the Engineering department introduced in the 2023-2024 school year but not offered in 2024-2025. Rumors say that going forward, DE will alternate years with Principles of Engineering (POE).
Course Catalog Description
Not available in the 2024-25 school year. Next offered in 2025-26. This course will introduce basic analog and digital electronics concepts to students who want to explore how binary numbers and logic elements are used to implement complex digital circuits. The course is based on curriculum provided by Project Lead the
Way (PLTW) and includes topics such as analog circuits, transistors and logic gates, Boolean algebra and Karnaugh mapping, combinational and sequential logic, synchronous and asynchronous clocks, state
machines, programmable logic devices and programming microcontrollers. Students use a circuit-design application to simulate circuits before building them using breadboards and integrated circuits. Students develop personal engineering notebooks that document skills, design plans and completed projects. Teamwork, problem-solving, and communication skills are developed through group projects.
- Prior Recommended Course(s): Successful completion of an introductory algebra course, leading to a strong understanding of introductory algebra. Concurrent enrollment in both college preparatory math AND science courses
- Homework Expectation: ~1 hour per week
Should I take this course?
According to a student who took the course, "everyone" should take the course because "it's fun".