Digital Technologies 1 - Digital Technologies 1 (ERIN)

Knowledge

High school level mathematics and physics 

Description

This course offers an accessible and engaging introduction to digital technologies with a focus on designing and building digital technological artifacts. Students will learn a variety of generic digital design and production methods, which can be applied to address interdisciplinary challenges.

Learning objectives

After successfully completing the course, students will be able to

•     Design digital artifacts combining mechanical and electronic functions

•    Produce prototypes of digital artifacts using digital production methods

•    Connect digital artifacts with other machines and transfer data

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Content:

•    Foundations of digital artifact design

•    Design thinking methodology for artifact design

•    Selected mechanical prototyping technologies

•    Selected electronics prototyping technologies

•    Selected assembling strategies for small scale prototypes

•    Selected topics in real-time programming