BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
ELE2CCT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The first component is an introduction to digital electronics which covers: Boolean algebra, binary number systems, logic gates, combinational circuits, sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters, registers and arithmetic circuits. The second component covers amplifier concepts, operational amplifiers, transistor models and transistor amplifiers. All students will be required to sit for both components.
School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrew Martchenko
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Recommended | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
| Readings | Introductory circuit analysis, | Recommended | Boylstad, RL 2010 | 12TH EDN, PRENTICE HALL |
| Readings | Microelectronic circuits, | Recommended | Sedra, AS and Smith, KC 2010 | 6TH EDN, OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Digital systems, principles and applications | Prescribed | Tocci, RJ and Widmer, NS 2010 | 11TH EDN, PRENTICE HALL |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Differentiate between analog and digital quantities and become familiar with the expression and conversion of quantities in and between different bases and codes.
- Activities:
- Students complete theoretical analysis questions in the test module exams and in the final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
02. Synthesise, analyse, simplify and transform combinational and sequential digital circuits using truth tables, logic circuits and Boolean expressions
- Activities:
- Students complete theoretical analysis questions in the test module exams and in the final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
03. Investigate and analyse engineering problems using provided information sources
- Activities:
- Students complete theoretical analysis questions in the test module exams and in the final exam
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
04. Construct and analyse transistor and operational amplifier circuits to ascertain and document their functionality through measurements
- Activities:
- Students follow laboratory instructions to construct, debug and analyse circuits
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy(Quantitative Literacy/ Numeracy)
05. Demonstrate effective written communication skills by presenting an engineering technical report in a clear and logical fashion
- Activities:
- Students produce a technical report following execution of at least one of laboratory experiments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew Martchenko
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 short assignments equivalent to 100 words each. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| 8 short lab reports equivalent to 100 words each. | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| 4 x 40 minute written tests | 60 | 01, 02, 04 |