Grades 10, 11, 12
1.0 credit

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I

College Credit Eligibility: Conditional on University of New Haven/PLTW Affiliate University required achievement on end of course examination and course grade.

Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as mobile phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-defi­nition televisions. Students are introduced to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation.

Digital Electronics TM (DE) 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 discrete voltages or logic levels.  This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Utilizing the activity-, project-, and problem-based (APB) 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.