Course Name: *DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE)
Course Number: 80280/80285
Open to: Grades 10-11-12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: 1 Credit at NHS,
Prerequisites: Algebra 2
NOTE: College credit is possible for DE through MSOE, UW-Oshkosh or St Cloud State (Credits are transferable)
NOTE: Approved for Dual Credit at Fox Valley Technical College
Content: If you are fascinated by today's ever-morphing digital devices, imagine learning how they work - and better still, how they can be improved by YOU. Learn to install, customize, repair, and maintain today's cutting-edge technology. Analyze, design, and build your own digital electronic circuits, the technology that powers your cell phone, MP3 player, tablet, camera, and HD television. The demand for greater signal speed, storage capacity, and applications drives the industry's need for creative problem solvers and innovators like you!
Activities: Students will learn the main concepts of Digital Electronics working on a number of projects that may include but not limited to the following; Board Game Counter, Date-of-Birth problem, Copier Jam Detector, Elevator Door Simulation, Now Serving Display, Autonomous Navigation, and BOE-BOT Design Challenge.
Cost: $30 Lab fee and fee if taken for college credit. No cost for FVTC dual credit.