Year 12 Digital Technology - Electronics (12DTE)
12DTE Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr R. Rounds.
Pre-requisitesSuccessful completion of Y11 DTE with a minimum of 14 achievement standard credits, or approval granted by the Head of Department (HOD).
Please note that this course serves as a foundation for Y13 DTE, which is a University Entrance (UE) approved course. By meeting the prerequisite requirements and enrolling in this course, students will be well-prepared to continue their studies in digital technologies at the Year 13 level and beyond, potentially earning UE credits that can contribute to their university admissions.
In this engaging course, students delve into the world of systems technology, learning how to interface, construct, and program sensors and actuators in an electronics environment using embedded technology such as Arduino. They apply programming techniques to work with embedded systems and test their products for reliability and functionality. Students also gain knowledge of printed circuit boards and use Tinkercad, an online platform, to design and simulate electronic circuits before building physical prototypes. Additionally, students are introduced to Raspberry Pi, which they use to set up local area networks (LAN) and develop an understanding of how networks behave and operate. The course has a reasonably heavy workload that combines written assignments and practical projects.
Assessments in this course are based on a collection of portfolio work, including photos and video evidence demonstrating the functionality of the electronics products created by the students. There are three portfolio assessments and one report write-up throughout the course. With a strong focus on programming and electronics hardware, students will gain valuable hands-on experience and develop a solid foundation in systems technology, preparing them for further studies or careers in electronics, embedded systems, and networking.
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Year 13 Digital Technology - Electronics (13DTE)
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.
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryMaterial fee of $95 to cover individual projects materials.