Module Descriptors
ESSENTIAL ELECTRONICS (DISTANCE LEARNING)
ELEC40192
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 3
Independent Study Hours: 147
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
Two assignments weighted at 50% each (total 100%) comprising solutions to worksheets - one for Digital Electronics Section and One for Analogue Electronics Section.
Both assignments will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
Both assignments will assess Learning Outcomes 1 and 2
Module Indicative Content
Systems of units. Conductors, semi-conductors and insulators.
DC source, Ohm's law, Kirchloff's law.
Series and parallel circuits.
Methods of analysis for DC networks.
Network theorems.
Electric and magnetic field.
Electronic devices, P-N junction diode, bipolar transistors and applications, operational aplifiers and applications.
Introduction to digital electronics.
Logic gates and functions.
Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh maps.
Combinational Logic Design.
Sequential Logic Design.
DC source, Ohm's law, Kirchloff's law.
Series and parallel circuits.
Methods of analysis for DC networks.
Network theorems.
Electric and magnetic field.
Electronic devices, P-N junction diode, bipolar transistors and applications, operational aplifiers and applications.
Introduction to digital electronics.
Logic gates and functions.
Boolean Algebra, Karnaugh maps.
Combinational Logic Design.
Sequential Logic Design.
Module Learning Strategies
Student centered Learning using VLE/Textbooks for delivery of course material and worksheets. Assignment submission and feedback via email and Blackboard.
Module Texts
Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology, Bird and John., Edition: 4th, London : Newnes, 2010. ISBN/ISSN: 0080890563 9780080890562
Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles, Robertson, Christopher R., Amsterdam : Newnes, 2008 ISBN/ISSN: 0750687371 9780750687379
Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles, Robertson, Christopher R., Amsterdam : Newnes, 2008 ISBN/ISSN: 0750687371 9780750687379
Module Resources
VLE/Blackboard and Textbooks for delivery of course material and worksheets.
Assignment submission and feedback via e-mail and Blackboard
Assignment submission and feedback via e-mail and Blackboard
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.