Year 13 Digital Technology - Electronics (13DTE)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Rounds.
In this advanced course, students build upon their existing skills and knowledge to design and develop sophisticated electronics products using embedded technology. They learn to design, construct, and program complex electronic systems, incorporating a variety of sensors and output components, including Bluetooth and wireless technology. Students also explore Wide Area Network (WAN) technology as part of hardware and infrastructure, and delve into the Internet of Things (IoT) using the ESP32 Development board. Throughout the course, students utilize Tinkercad, an online platform, to design and simulate electronic circuits before building physical prototypes.
Given the individualized and specialized nature of the projects, students must be prepared to manage their learning program on a weekly basis, demonstrating strong self-motivation and organizational skills. Assessments in this course are based on a collection of portfolio work, including photos and video evidence showcasing the functionality of the electronics products created by the students. With a strong emphasis on programming and electronics hardware, this course provides students with the opportunity to further develop their expertise in embedded systems, networking, and IoT, preparing them for advanced studies or careers in the rapidly evolving field of electronics and technology.
Please note: There is a limit of 26 students for this class. Entry into the course will require 14 credits for Level 2 Electronics.
Pre-requisites
Y12 DTE and gained 14 or more achievement standard credits or approval by the HOD
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Material fee of $110 to cover individual project materials
Pathway
Electrical Engineer, Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Embedded Systems Engineer, Hardware Engineer, Systems Analyst, Network Administrator, Database Administrator, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, Game Developer, Robotics Engineer, Automation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, IT Consultant, Cybersecurity Specialist, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, Artificial Intelligence Researcher, IoT (Internet of Things) Developer, Firmware Engineer, VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Designer, FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) Developer, DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Engineer, Wireless Communications Engineer, Power Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Automotive Electronics Engineer.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Construct, and describe the performance of, a simple electronic programmable circuit
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Generic Technology 3.7 - Demonstrate understanding of operational parameters in complex and highly complex technological systems
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Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.22 - Implement complex procedures to make a specified product using a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.1 - Conduct a critical inquiry to propose a digital technologies outcome
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Digital Technologies and Hangarau Matihiko 3.5 - Use complex techniques to develop an electronics outcome
Disclaimer
Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.