Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

In this module, students learn about basic principles of electronics, programming and how different electronic sensors and actuators can be interfaced to a microcontroller to design diverse forms of interactions between human and machine.

Courses:
In connection with the module, courses may be offered within the following areas:

• Physical Computing I

Learning objectives

Knowledge

During this module students should acquire basic knowledge about

• basic electronics: resistors, diodes, and transistors
• sensing possibilities: binary (buttons) and continuous (analog) sensors
• basic programming concepts for interactive systems
• related work in sensor technology and the media arts.

Skills

During this module students should acquire skills in

• developing and applying a physical interface using specific sensors and actuators
• analyzing use of the basic programming
• synthesizing knowledge in written documentation.

Competences

During this module students should acquire competencies in

• evaluating an artefact with regards to basic electronics, programming sensors and actuators.

Type of instruction

Method of working: Individual or small groups

Exam

Exams