Study Guide

Objective

This course orientates students to electronics lab work. The course introduces students to electronic components, test setups, the basics of device construction and the use of measuring equipment as part of electronics analysis and design. The course is intended for computer science students whose studies do not actually aim at electronics design. The course also introduces microcontrollers (Micro Controller Unit, MCU) and their use in sensor data acquisition and actuator control.

Content

1. Intro to the Course
2. Electrical Safety
3. Basics of Electric Circuits
4. Components in Electronics
5. Signals in Electronics
6. Soldering in Electronics
7. Soldering exercises
8. Measurements in Practice
9. Electronics measurements in practice exercise
10. Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) in electronics
11. Microcontrollers & Sensors in IoT

Location and time

The introductory lectures of the course will be held on week 36. The course includes (4 x 8 + 4) hours of lessons per week, in addition to self-study. There will be no lessons held during the weeks 37, 41. and 42. and the course ends on week 50. The teacher will grade the course by December the 31st at the latest. The Lectures and labs will be held from week 36 to week 43.

Materials

All study material needed for the study course is offered in the study course's workspace.

Teaching methods

The course consists of classroom lessons and laboratory work. The course involves independent work and reporting.

Exam schedules

The course is completed with exercises and reports that are scored. The course does not include an exam, except in specially agreed special cases.

Completion alternatives

For justified reasons, the course can be completed with a closed exam, the content of which is agreed with the individual lecturer.

Content scheduling

A list of topics and techniques covered during the Course:

Labs on-site (from week 37 to week 43)

1. wk. 37. 4th Sept. 2023 08:15 - 16:00
- Intro to the Course.
- Components in Electronics
- Soldering in Electronics. (week assignment #1, 10 pts max.)

2. wk. 38. 20th Sept. 2023 08:15 - 16:00
- Electrical Safety (week assignment #2, 10 pts max.)

3. wk. 39. 29th Sept. 2023 08:15 - 16:00
- Basics Measurements in Electronics (week assignment #3, 10 pts max.)

4. wk. 40. 3rd Oct. 2023 08:15 - 16:00
- Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) in Electronics (week assignment #4, 10 pts max.)

5. wk. 43. (week assignment #5, 10 pts max.)
- AC and distortion analysis exercise. (week assignment #5, 10 pts max.)

Project work (from week 43 to week 49)

Project work report about electronics in Your project (Project report, 10 pts max)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to analyze the basic currents, voltages and powers of an electronic circuit. The student masters the properties of electronic components such as passive components and semiconductors. The student recognizes electronic components such as diodes and transistors as well as integrated circuits such as operational amplifiers and is able to analyze their basic connections.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to basic analyzes such as current voltages and powers, the student is able to perform frequency level analyzes. The student masters the basics of the analysis of dynamic properties such as delays and responses.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to choose the connection of analog electronics and analyze its suitability for the current design problem. The student’s design and analysis skills are sufficient to apply the connections.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on week assignments and lab reports.

Week assignments are scored 0 to 10 pts.

Participation in laboratory work is assessed with a grade of:
0 pts - did not participate
1 pts - participated
2 pts - returned the weekly asssignment report

The returned reports of the lab reports are evaluated from 0 to 10 pts.

Evaluation scale Note! Rating scale reduced slightly due the fact there is only 5 assignments which weight is big to compared to assignments, also pts. limits was decreased 1pt:

0 - 15 Failed
16 - 21 Grade 1
22 - 28 Grade 2
29 - 34 Grade 3
35 - 41 Grade 4
42 - 50 Grade 5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to analyze the basic currents, voltages and powers of an electronic circuit. The student masters the properties of electronic components such as passive components and semiconductors. The student recognizes electronic components such as diodes and transistors as well as integrated circuits such as operational amplifiers and is able to analyze their basic connections.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition to basic analyzes such as current voltages and powers, the student is able to perform frequency level analyzes. The student masters the basics of the analysis of dynamic properties such as delays and responses.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to choose the connection of analog electronics and analyze its suitability for the current design problem. The student’s design and analysis skills are sufficient to apply the connections.