Course Description

Electronics is a course devised to set students up for the future. There are multiple pathways following an electrical or mechatronic engineering background outside of school. If that is not a focus then this is still a great subject to explore many different processes and techniques such as fabricating, 3D printing, laser cutting and circuit construction and coding. There is lots of hands-on prototyping and building to problem solve a project solution.
This course is centered around electronics through the development of a circuit within a design challenge. Students learn to use a soldering iron and soldering techniques to construct DC circuits. Along the way, you will learn to identify different circuit components, their purposes and conduct basic fault finding using multi-meters. While the circuits are the heart of any design project, students will further learn to use 3D printing or laser cutters to support the development of a body, case and/or accessories for their projects. This course is a great introduction to a future pathway in electrotechnology or mechatronic engineering.