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Electronics Systems

Unit Code: HET182




Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

1 Semester

60 Hours

Hawthorn, Sarawak

Nil

Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

Related Course/s:

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Aims & Objectives:

This unit provides a basic introduction to analog and digital electronics (including analog DC circuit theory, digital logic and digital electronics, analog AC circuit theory, and amplification). The subject also provides a basic introduction to electromagnetism (including electric and magnetic fields, and the generation of electricity). An understanding of basic electronic principles is an important cornerstone of most technology-related careers in science and engineering. The subject uses 'real life' examples where possible.
After successfully completing this unit, you should be able to:
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the fundamental principles underlying basic electronics and electromagnetism.
  • Construct and design simple electronic circuits.
  • Analyse electronic circuits both independently and collaboratively.
  • Identify and solve problems involving electronics and electromagnetism.
  • Communicate your understanding of electronics and electromagnetism both verbally and in written form.

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Teaching Methods:

Lectures (36 hours), Practical laboratory work (12 hours) and Tutorials  (12 hours).

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Assessment:

Examination (60%), Practical laboratory-based work (participation, lab tests, report) (20%), Tutorial-based work (assignments, participation) (20%).

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Generic Skills Outcomes:

In this unit, students are expected to enhance the Key Generic Skills below as recognised by Engineers Australia. The Unit Outline explains how these outcomes will be achieved.
 
  • Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
  • Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large
  • Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
  • Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of the professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development

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Content:

  • Analog DC Electronics: charge, current, voltage, Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, series and parallel circuits, voltage divider, current divider, simplifying resistor networks, power and power transfer;
  • Electromagnetism: electric and magnetic fields (static and changing), magnets, magnetic induction, Faraday’s Law, Lenz’s Law, AC generators;
  • Analog AC Electronics: alternating current & voltage, frequency, period, phase, amplitude (p-p, peak, RMS), capacitor circuit and reactance, inductor circuit and reactance, RC and RL series circuits, phasor notation; impedance, RLC series resonance circuit; low and high pass filters, ideal transformers;
  • Amplification: ideal op-amp, model, open and closed loop gain; inverting and non-inverting configurations;
  • Digital Electronics: introduction, digital logic, number systems, Boolean operators, truth-tables, design and simplification of circuits, Boolean laws and identities, S of P representation, K maps, combinatorial logic.

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Reading Materials:

Hambley, AR, Electrical Engineering, Principles & Applications, Prentice-Hall, 1997.
Serway, RA, Principles of Physics, Saunders College Press, 2nd edn, 1994.

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