70326 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	70326 	S12 	X 	ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS       	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

SYNOPSIS:

This unit introduces the fundamental ideas and devices of electronics.
It  develops  these  ideas in an applied way to the  extent  that  the
student  will  be  able  after successful completion,  use  integrated
circuits,  resistors and capacitors to arrange and build  a  range  of
circuits.

The  unit  is designed around a group of concrete projects  which  the
students  respond  to, build and test. By this approach,  a  realistic
understanding is gained and attention is focussed on those aspects  of
electronics  as  a component of engineering industry  which  are  most
valuable.

OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this unit students will be able
to:

1. Identify electronic devices such as integrated circuits,
   resistors and capacitors.
   
2. Assemble simple electronic circuits to perform a range of
   functions.
   
3. Use digital multimeters, function generators, power supplies
   and oscilloscopes to operate and test simple circuits.
   
4. Devise an assembly of functional blocks to perform more
   complex functions.
   
5. Modify given circuits with respect to timing, voltage gain and
   current rating.
   
6. Apply manufacturers data to a range of simple integrated
   circuits such as op amps, logic gates, timers and comparators.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Diodes and Transistors - Basics                                       15.00

Power Supplies and Linear Voltage Regulators                          15.00

TTL and CMOS Logic Gates                                              10.00

Monostables and Astables                                              15.00

Comparators and 555 Timer                                             10.00

Op amps - Basic Circuits                                              15.00

Power Amplifiers                                                      5.00

Electronic Test Equipment                                             15.00

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Semiconductor Manufacturers' Data Books

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Project Work                                  	60
Report Writing                                	12
Residential School                            	8
Directed Study                                	50
Private Study                                 	42
Examinations                                  	3

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   F              17/03/97  CML 1                                               Y
2   S    200.00    14/04/97  PROJECT 1                                 20.00     Y
3   F              19/05/97  CML 2                                               Y
4   S              11/07/97  RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL                                  Y
5   S    300.00    12/09/97  PROJECT 2                                 30.00     Y
6   F              03/10/97  CML 3                                               Y
7   S    200.00    13/10/97  PROJECT 3                                 20.00     Y
8   S    300.00    END S2    3 HOUR FINAL EXAMINATION                  30.00     N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    A  mark  of  at  least 45% must be achieved in the  each  of  the
     assessments and in the examination.
2    An aggregate mark of at least 50% is required to pass the unit.
3    The  penalty for late submission of assignment work will  be  the
     loss  of 20% of the maximum marks for the assignment per week  or
     part thereof late.
4    Attendance  at  and  participation in the residential  school  is
     compulsory.
5    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email  or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.