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    Overview

    An introduction to key concepts in analog and digital electronics. Linear networks and filters, operational amplifiers, simple transistor circuits, logic gates, microcontrollers and digital applications.

    This paper takes a hands-on approach to equip students with the skills and confidence to design and build their own circuits. The lectures cover the fundamental tools for understanding a wide variety of simple and useful electronic circuits, and students get to test and explore these principles in the laboratory.

    Lab projects include designing and assembling a custom PCB for a basic hand-held game console, analysing signal filters and amplifiers, and programming a WiFi-enabled microcontroller to create a functional weather station. Students are aided by comprehensive computer-based virtual instruments, coupled to a breadboard system that allows effective investigation and experimentation.

    About this paper

    Paper title Electronics for the Sciences
    Subject Physics
    EFTS 0.1500
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,243.65
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    (MATH 130 or MATH 140) or one of PHSI 131, PHSI 132, PHSI 191
    Restriction
    ELEC 253
    Recommended Preparation
    PHSI 132 or PHSI 191
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact
    Professor Niels Kjaergaard
    Teaching staff
    Dr Tim Molteno
    Dr Matthew Chilcott
    Textbooks

    Circuit Analysis and Design by Fawwaz T. Ulaby, Michel Mharbiz, and Cynthia Furse Michigan Pubklishing, 2018

    (downlaodable from  https://cad.eecs.umich.edu/)

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Self-motivation.
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    Learning Outcomes
    After completing this paper students will be able to:
    1. Understand how electronic circuits and devices can provide high-speed, predictable, reliable functionality
    2. Mathematically analyse simple DC and AC circuits, including the use of complex numbers
    3. Build, debug and understand simple electronic circuits in the lab using a breadboard, electronic components, and virtual test equipment
    4. Present a well-structured report of the results of a laboratory investigation
    5. Understand how to design and program a simple microcontroller circuit to implement basic high-level functionality

    Timetable

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    None

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 14:00-14:50 29-34
    Tuesday 12:00-12:50 29-34
    AND
    B1 Monday 14:00-14:50 35, 37-42
    Tuesday 12:00-12:50 35, 37-42

    Tutorial

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Friday 16:00-16:50 29-34
    AND
    B1 Friday 16:00-16:50 35, 37-42

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Thursday 09:00-11:50 29-35, 37-42
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