281281

Analogue Electronic Systems

This course builds on the fundamentals of DC and AC electrical circuit analysis. It provides an introduction to the design and building of analogue electronic systems. The course will cover a blend of circuit theories, operational amplifier circuits and applications, filters, oscillators, diodes and transistors circuits.

Course code

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281281

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

200-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Electronics and Information Engineering

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must attend all the lab sessions and submit lab reports. Students must score a minimum aggregate of 50% in labs. Students must score a minimum of 40% in each of the test and final exam in order to pass the course.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first
(124171 and 124172) or 124105

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

Restrictions

Similar content
124241, 124251, 281251

You cannot enrol in this course if you have passed (or are enrolled in) any of the course(s) above as these courses have similar content or content at a higher level.

General progression requirements

You must complete at least 45 credits from 100-level before enrolling in 200-level courses.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Analyse basic DC and AC circuits.
  • 2 Discuss the principles of sensors and transducers, and select simple transducer circuits.
  • 3 Analyse and determine the function of basic operational amplifier circuits and design comparators, filters and oscillators using operational amplifier circuits.
  • 4 Discuss the fundamental operating principles of semiconductor devices (diodes, BJTs, MOSFETs) and design electronic switch circuits, and rectification based power supply.
  • 5 Model and analyse simple BJT and MOSFET based amplifier circuits using appropriate small signal models.
  • 6 Design and build simple analogue electronic circuits and use instruments (oscilloscope, signal generator) for analysing and debugging the operation of the circuits.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Practical/Placement 1 2 3 4 5 6 25%
Test 1 2 3 20%
Exam (centrally scheduled) 1 2 3 4 6 55%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

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