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Making with Microcontrollers (Arduino)

Subject Area
Digital Technologies
Start Date
January 2025
Study Mode
Evening
Duration
5 weeks
Level
-

In this five-week course, you will get an introduction to the Arduino microcontroller board and basic electronics to enable you to start building your own projects, from flashing lights to simple robotics. 

The first two weeks will involve presentations, demonstrations and hands-on practice to familiarise you with the Arduino kits. 

The following weeks will take the form of a workshop, with tutor support for developing and debugging your own projects. You will be supplied with your own kit which includes a range of electronic components, a servo motor and small liquid crystal display, along with a book of projects to explore.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, although enthusiasm and commitment are essential. 

Course units

In this five-week course, you will get an introduction to the Arduino microcontroller board and basic electronics to enable you to start building your own projects, from flashing lights to simple robotics. 

The first two weeks will involve presentations, demonstrations and hands-on practice to familiarise you with the Arduino kits. 

The following weeks will take the form of a workshop, with tutor support for developing and debugging your own projects. You will be supplied with your own kit which includes a range of electronic components, a servo motor and small liquid crystal display, along with a book of projects to explore.

Assessments

There is no formal completion qualification and students will be able to work at their own pace, under the direction of our expert tutors.

Course fees

£110

Course progression

Completion of this course can help students to progress on to various other Digital Technologies courses offered at York College & University Centre.

Dates & course durations

9th January 2025 - 6th February 2025.

5 weeks.

Study methods

The course will be taught onsite, face-to-face delivery. 

Facilities

Students have access to our fantastic digital technology equipment. As well as specialist digital facilities, students have access to a fantastic range of College-wide facilities such as the Learning & Research Centre, study hubs, computer areas with accompanying multi-function printers and helpdesk advice.

Additional costs

£80 kit costs.

Career progression

This course is for fun, however, you could progress on to one of our other Digital Technologies courses if you wanted to take your skills further. You will be equipped with the skills and knowledge in Arduino to help you progress with your personal goals. 

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