Mr. Caudill Rm 240 Digital Electronics (DE): Syllabus 2017 2018

Mr. Caudill – Rm 240 Digital Electronics (DE): Syllabus 2017 – 2018

Class Rules (or PEARLS):  P: P hones are to be used for class activities only. If I see you using your phone for personal reasons (texting, talking, snap-chatting, video-gaming), I will collect your phone from you and turn it in to the front office.  E: E nter and quickly take your seat. You are tardy if not in Rm 240 when the bell rings.  A: A chieve mastery of the material. Follow the keys to success listed on this page.  R: R espect everyone. Name calling, arguing, or using profanity will not be tolerated.  L: L isten attentively. Remain focused and silent, and don’t disturb or distract other students during instruction. Raise your hand when asking or responding to questions.  S: S tay seated during instruction. If you need to sharpen a pencil, put something in the trash, etc…, and it can’t wait, then raise your hand and ask permission to do so.

Supplies:  Pens – more than 1 color (all entries in Engineering notebook are to be done in ink)  Notebook paper (I will not accept perforated pages from a spiral notebook)  9 volt battery (1 from each 2-person team)  Engineering notebook (1 will be provided; you are responsible for any additional)

Grading Policy: Problems & Quizzes (40%); Activities, Projects & Engineering Notebook (60%) Semester Exams will include the Midterm (December) and the EOC Exam (May)

Keys to Success:  Be safe. Follow all safety rules and requirements.  Complete every activity, project, and problem in the order they are assigned.  Keep your Engineering Notebook current (checked weekly)—follow all of my guidelines.  Prepare for quizzes, midterm, and EOC.  Take good notes and be very inquisitive.  Learn by doing—explore, engage, and work through each and every assignment.  Have fun. You have a greater chance of succeeding when you enjoy what you are doing.  Come to tutoring before or after school (I leave at 5:00 p.m.) if you need help understanding a concept or if you need additional time to work on an assignment.

Course Content:  Unit 1: Foundations in engineering: Introduction to electronics and circuit design  Unit 2: Combinational logic: AND, OR, and Inverter logic gates and logic circuit design  Unit 3: Sequential logic: Designing logic circuits that count either up or down.  Unit 4: Controlling real world systems: State machines and microcontrollers.

I, ______, understand and will follow the above rules and requirements. Student printed name

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