Digital Electronics

As of August 22, 2023

JAMES “NIKKI” ROWE HIGH SCHOOL

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Digital Electronics

2023

Instructor Information:

1. Instructor:             Juan Betancourt, Master of Science in Information Technology, Bachelors of Applied Arts and Sciences: Business Technology

2. Office Location:    IA-1 

3. Telephone #:         956-632-5100

4. FAX #:                       956-632-8850

5. E-mail Address:       juan.betancourt@mcallenisd.net

7. Office Hours:          11:15 AM-12:05 PM

Course Information:

1. Course Name:          Digital Electronics

2. Course #/Section:      

3. Classroom Location: IA-1

4. Class Days/Times:    M-F  (02 9:10-10:15 ) 

5. Google/Schoology Classroom Code:  email teacher  

6. Remind Class Code:  

7.  Course Description:

Digital Electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. In contrast to analog electronics, where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discreet voltages or logic levels. This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, digital audio players, laptop computers, digital cameras, and high-definition televisions. The 19  primary focus of Digital Electronics is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.  

Course Requirements, Evaluation Methods, and Grading Criteria:

1. Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 10-12.  Prerequisites: Algebra 1 and Geometry

2. Required Textbook, Resources and Materials: 

Electricity and Electronics, 11th Edition, Gerrish, Dugger, Roberts

Autodesk TinkerCAD-Circuits, Multisim, Arduino Java/Basic

Materials:

Ruler 12 inches/30 cm

Earbuds wired ( 3.5mm jack)

3. Tutoring:

Tuesday and Wednesday

4:15-5:15 PM

4. Grading Categories:

Six Weeks

Exam/Test, Project, Term Paper, Presentation, Portfolio, Lab                                                       60%

Quiz, Journal, Lab, Homework, Classwork, Benchmark                                                                   40%

Semester 

1st /4th  Six Weeks   : ……….……….[25%]

2nd  / 5th Six Weeks   : ……………….[25%]

3rd / 6th Six Weeks   :….……………..[25%]

Semester Exam 1 / 2:……..………..[25%]

         Total: 100

5. Class Outline (Tentative)

1st SW

1. Safety

2. Career Opportunities in Electronics

3. Science of Electricity and Electronics

2nd SW

4. Basic Instruments and Measurements

 5. Basic Electrical Circuit Materials

6. Energy

3rd SW

8. Series Circuits

9. Parallel Circuits

4thSW

21. Integrated Circuits

22. Digital Circuits

26. Fiber Optics and Laser

5th SW

27. Introduction to the Personal Computer 

28. Networking Fundamentals

6th SW

29. Wireless Networking

30. Microcontrollers