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PH3074 Electronics

Academic year(s): 2016-2017

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 15

ECTS credits : 7

Level : SCQF level 9

Semester: 1

Planned timetable: TBC

This module gives a basic grounding in practical electronics. It introduces and develops the basic principles underlying the synthesis and analysis of digital and analogue circuits. The module is divided into three parts: an introductory section which reviews those parts of electromagnetism most related to electronics, including d.c. and a.c. circuit theory; a section on transistors and amplifiers including simple transistor circuits and noise considerations; and a section on digital electronics including logic gates, flip-flops and the design of circuits with applications to counters, latches registers etc.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 32

Guided independent study hours: 118

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 75%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 25%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC