2015 BFY II Abstract Detail Page
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An Arduino-based alternative to the traditional electronics laboratory |
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At Goucher College, we have developed a project-based alternative approach to the traditional electronics laboratory course, using the Arduino platform to enable a hands-on sequence of guided activities and projects. The course is designed for junior physics majors without significant experience in circuit design and construction. Students are given an orientation to the Arduino in the second week, and almost immediately begin constructing usable devices. As the projects grow more complex during the course, students are gradually introduced to the usual range of electronic components. The Arduino is particularly suited to measurement and control processes that are common in research environments, and the project themes emphasize signal production, detection, and analysis, including logging, filtering, and amplifying. By using the Arduino to control special-purpose ICs, students learn to read and interpret a datasheet. The course has now run once, with good learning outcomes and very positive student evaluations. |
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Poster
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Rodney Yoder
Goucher College
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd
Baltimore, MD 21204
Phone: 410-337-6328
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