Aug 2012
Syllabus - Digital Electronics – Honors
Instructor: Mr. Charles Solomon
Office Hours: Mondays from 2:20 – 3:30 PM or by appointment.
Email:
Phone: 980-343-5992
1403 Alleghany St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Course Description:
Digital Electronics TM 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 electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc.
The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process.
Digital Electronics TM (DE) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th thru 12th grade students interested in electronics. Other than their concurrent enrollment in college preparatory mathematics and science courses, this course assumes no previous knowledge.
Digital Electronics ™ is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way® high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.
Course Objectives:
The course of study includes:
■· Foundations of Digital Electronics
• Scientific and Engineering Notations
• Electronic Component Identification
• Basic Soldering and PCB Construction
• Electron Theory & Circuit Theory Laws
• Circuit Simulation
• Breadboard Prototyping
• Component Datasheets & Troubleshooting
■· Combinational Logic Analysis and Design
• Binary, Octal and Hexadecimal Number Systems
• Boolean Algebra and DeMorgan’s Theorems
• AND-OR-INVERT, NAND Only, and NOR Only Logic Design.
• Binary Adders and Two’s Complement Arithmetic
• Combinational Logic Design with Field Programmable Gate Arrays
■· Sequential Logic Analysis and Design
• Flip-Flops, Latches and Their Applications.
• Asynchronous Counter Design with Small and Medium Scale Integrated Circuits.
• Synchronous Counter Design with Small and Medium Scale Integrated Circuits.
• Sequential Logic Design with Field Programmable Gate Arrays
• Introduction to State Machines.
■· Introduction to Microcontrollers
• Software Development for a Introductory Microcontroller
• Real-World Interface: Introduction to Hardware Controls
• Process Control with a Microcontroller
Grading:
Students who master the course objectives and performance standards will see that mastery reflected in their grades. Grades are based on the following evaluation areas and grading scale:
Evaluation Area
Tests (60%)
Lesson Assignments/Worksheets/Labs/STEM (30%)
Quizzes (10%)
(Note: The End-of-Year examination is 25 percent (administration directed) of their End-of-Year grade.)
Re-teach/Re-test:
Any student who fails a Test may re-test. Students should attend a recovery session for re-teaching/re-testing. The maximum retest score allowed is 75%.
Lesson Assignments/Labs/Projects/Homework:
I will announce all due dates. Since we are on 4X4 schedule, students have five days to turn in missed/late work. A student may not earn higher than 77 percent on late work. The Digital Electronics Detailed Outline is available for download from my wiki page: http://berry-pltw.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/.
Student Supplies:
In addition to brining a pen and pencil to class Digital Electronics students must have a 3-ring binder to hold all class handouts, lab assignments and guided notes. These documents provide excellent reference material. It is recommended that students have access to a flash drive to store downloaded material from approved web sites.
Attendance:
Due to the interactive (especially labs) nature of the equipment and software used in this course, most students find that attending class regularly is essential to learning the material. Some of the software used in this course is not available outside of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Network. If students miss class, they are still responsible for the announcements made and material covered.
If a student is absent they have a maximum amount of days to make up missed work. If it is an unexcused absence the student has 2 days to make up the work. If it is an excused absence or a school function the student will have 5 days to complete assignments not unless grades for report cards are due sooner and then it will be due on that day.
Behavior/Expectations: Engineering Academy Expectations
· Come to class on time (You must be INSIDE the classroom when the bell rings to be counted on time.)
· This is a beverage and food free classroom (This includes plate lunches, drinks, candy, etc. whether opened or not.)
· Use polite speech and body language (Unkind teasing, profanity and impolite behavior is unacceptable.)
· Respect all property (This includes school, personal and other’s property. Sit only in chairs on all four legs.)
· Follow all other rules list in the Students’ Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
Classroom Management Plan
1. Warning
2. Parent Contact
3. Referral to Academy Coordinator/Counselor
4. Parent Contact #2
5. Administrative Referral
About Me
Experience: I spent three and a half years teaching at Clinton High School in Clinton, NC. I was the Head Coordinator for TSA where my students have one numerous state trophies and a few national trophies. I have had students compete nationally every year which took them to Dallas, Texas, Orlando, Florida, Nashville, Tennessee, and Denver, Colorado all expenses paid. I taught Fundamentals of Technology, Structural Systems, Communication Systems, Transportation Systems, Digital Media 1, and Technology Advanced Studies.
I also was the Assistant JV boys basketball Coach where our record for the 3 years I coached was 60-6.
I spent half a School year at Garinger school of Math and Science Teaching Introduction to Engineering Design, and Scientific Visualization I.
Education:
Technology Education Certified 6-12 Teacher – North Carolina State University
Digital Media Design Technology- Full Sail University Currently Pursing
For more detailed information, visit my Web Page:
http://pages.cms.k12.nc.us/emalave/
email me at:
, or call (980)343-5992.
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