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PHY2003 Practical Electronics II2007-2008Code: PHY2003Title: Practical Electronics II Instructors: Dr C.D.H. Williams CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 2 Pre-requisites: Practical Electronics I (PHY1107) Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Waves and Oscillators (PHY1106) Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 44 hours Private Study Time: 40 hours Assessment Tasks Time: 16 hours Observation report: 2003/04 TJH AimsThis module introduces students to the basic areas of analogue electronics, as they might be encountered in physics instrumentation etc. Professional electronics design involves three stages: design, simulate, build; represented this module by the worksheet, simulation exercises and laboratory elements. MacSpice, which is compatible with Berkeley Spice 3f5, simulation system is used here so that students will acquire a sound understanding of the principles underlying almost all professional analogue design systems. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLaboratory classes (12×3hrs); computer classes (4×2hrs); directed self-study; e-learning resources. AssignmentsIn each week 1-6: Complete exercises on preparatory worksheet in advance of six hours of laboratory work. Weeks 7-11: Complete weekly worksheets which will involve the use of the SPICE simulation . AssessmentContinuous assessment of laboratory work and simulation exercises (100%). 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)(1977), A Practical Introduction to Electronic Circuits, Cambridge University Press (UL: 621.38 JON) Formative MechanismsStudents are able to monitor their learning by attempting practical design, measurement and simulation exercises. They are able to discuss these exercises with demonstrators and the course instructor. 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. |