Course Assistant
HCDE 539: Physical Computing & Prototyping
Tu 6.00-9.50 pm / Sieg 233 / Davidson
This
course reviews fundamentals of designing and prototyping human-centered
interactive systems and environments that include software and hardware
components. Students build projects using
electronic devices and fabrication tools. Provides hands on experience
in a project-based, studio environment. In HCDE 539, students develop
prototypes of interactive systems using Arduino micro-controllers and
various sensors and actuators.
Responsibilities
of the CA (Course Assistant) will include attending class sessions and
assisting students with project work such as electronics and
programming, answering student
communication and questions online (on email, Canvas, and the Facebook
group), preparing and organizing the lab before and after class
sessions, checking out equipment, and meeting with the instruction team
as necessary.
Applicants
must have experience with Arduino, programming in C++ or similar
language (Java, Python, C#, etc.), knowledge of basic digital
electronics and circuits, soldering, debugging
hardware and software, and be able to move furniture and storage
cabinets.
Commitment: 8-10 hours per week, including the class meeting on Tuesday evening. Salary is $13.50 / hour.
