Electronics (Theory and Techniques)

Course aim

This course will introduce students to fundamental theories and applications of Electronics and the application of simple microcontroller programming.

Course content

This course will introduce students to electrical and electronics concepts and their applications.  Students will be introduced to basic electrical qualities, systems of units, discrete electronic components and Ohm's Law.  Students will gain an understanding of fundamental project planning and microcontroller programming allowing them to collect and process information with aim to controlling devices in the real world.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Assumed knowledge: SACE Stage 1 Mathematics and Physics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Practical, Project 1, Project 2

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
To determine the fee for this course as part of a Commonwealth Supported program, go to:
How to determine your Commonwealth Supported course fee. (Opens new window)

Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
Non-award tuition fees are set by the university. To determine the cost of this course, go to:
How to determine the relevant non award tuition fee. (Opens new window)

Not all courses are available on all of the above bases, and students must check to ensure that they are permitted to enrol in a particular course.

* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.