Howick College Howick College

Year 13 Digital Technology - Electronics (13DTE)

13DTE
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Rounds.

Pre-requisites

Y12 DTE and gained 14 or more achievement standard credits or approval by the HOD


In this course students develop on advanced skills and techniques to design and develop an electronics product using embedded technology. Students learn to design, construct and program complex electronic systems, using a variety of sensors and output components including Bluetooth and wireless technology.  Wide Area Network (WAN) Technology is also taught as part of hardware and infrastructure and IOT (Internet of Things) using ESP32 Development board. Students use CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting technology to design and make an electronics product. 

Students will be working on individualised and specialist projects, therefore must be prepared to manage their learning program on a weekly basis. 

Assessments in this course are based on a collection of portfolio work with photos and video evidence to demonstrate the functionality of the electronics product. The course has a strong focus on programming and electronics hardware.


Learning Areas:

Technology


Assessment Information

AS 91622 is also offered in 13RMT. Refer to notes under 13RMT course.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Material fee of $110 to cover individual project materials


Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.