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PHY1107 Practical Electronics I2007-2008Code: PHY1107Title: Practical Electronics I Instructors: Dr I.R. Summers CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: Physics programmes only Level: 1 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: N/A Duration: Semester II Directed Study Time: 12 laboratory sessions of 3 hours Private Study Time: 64 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2004/05 GPS AimsThis module aims to introduce students to the basic areas of digital electronics, as they might be encountered in physics instrumentation, etc., and to provide the necessary theoretical background to carry out experimental investigations. A small amount of analogue electronics is also covered, this being included for the benefit of those students who will choose to do no further electronics modules. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents will be able to:
Transferable SkillsAbility to deal with the practicalities of electronics hardware. Ability to solve problems logically. Learning and Teaching MethodsLaboratory classes, with background material presented in the form of handouts. AssignmentsRecord of experiments in laboratory notebook/binder. AssessmentWritten reports on laboratory experiments (60%), tests and coursework (40%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(1998), Electronics: A Systems Approach (2nd edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 020117796x (UL: 621.381 STO)Supplementary Text(s)(1991), Introduction to Modern Electronics, Wiley, ISBN 0-471-62242-7 (UL: 621.381 FAI)Formative MechanismsStudents are able to monitor their learning by their performance in tests and by attempting practical design and measurement exercises. They are able to discuss these exercises with demonstrators in the class, Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |