This module introduces students to basic electronic components and circuits. By the end of this module students should be able to understand the operation of some important electronic circuits. It also extends the work on mechanics to include rotary and oscillatory motion, basic mechanical properties of materials and fluid statics.
Total contact hours: 40
Private study hours: 110
Total study hours: 150
Coursework (30%)
Examination (70%)
DUNCAN, Tom, 1997. Electronics for today and tomorrow. London: John Murray. ISBN 0719574137.
ROBERTSON, C R. Fundamental Electrical and Electronic Principles. (Third edition) Elsevier (Newnes) Amsterdam: 2008.
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply mechanical principles to engineering systems;
2. Identify and describe the functionality of basic electronic components;
3. Perform elementary calculations on basic electronic circuits.
4. Demonstrate an ability to use measurement equipment to obtain results from engineering experiments and to analyse and interpret the results.
The intended generic learning outcomes. On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Generate, analyse, present and interpret data.
2. Communicate more effectively through a variety of methods
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