BASIC ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS
ELE2CCT
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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.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJim Whittington
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
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)
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