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: Year 11 algebra and trigonometry. Physics or chemistry or biology or geology at year 10 level.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	3 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 10 weeks
Practical (Laboratory class)	2 hours x 8 weeks

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

Assessment

Practical, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* 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.