MODULE TITLE:
Analogue Electronics
MODULE CODE:
EEE186
YEAR OF REVISION:
2014/2015
MODULE LEVEL:
4
CREDIT POINTS:
20
MODULE STATUS:
Compulsory
SEMESTER:
2
LOCATION:
Magee
E-LEARNING:
Blended Learning
PREREQUISITE(S):
None
CO-REQUISITE(S):
MODULE COORDINATOR(S):
McDaid; LJ
TEACHING STAFF
RESPONSIBLE FOR
MODULE DELIVERY:
McDaid; LJ
HOURS:
Lectures
30 hrs
Seminars
0 hrs
Tutorials
18 hrs
Practicals
24hrs
Independent study (including 128 hrs
assessment)
TOTAL EFFORT HOURS:
200
ACADEMIC SUBJECT:
EEE
MODULAR SUBJECT:
N/A
RATIONALE
This module introduces fundamental electronic devices and simple circuits as well
as basic circuit analysis techniques. The module places equal emphasis on the
analogue domain and lays the groundwork for more advanced circuit design and
analysis in future modules.
AIMS
This module aims:


To introduce the fundamental concepts of electrical signals.
To provide a fundamental understanding of basic analysis techniques for
passive and active electronic devices in analogue circuits.
To provide a fundamental understanding of circuits with linear and non-linear
circuit components.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
A successful student will be able to:
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
K1 Explain the operation of passive circuit devices such as resistors capacitors and
inductors having AC and DC signal sources.
K2 Describe the operation of transistors in binary switching circuits such as inverters
gates.
K3 Explain the operation of ideal operational amplifiers having AC and DC signal
sources.
K4 Understand the design principles underpinning linear and non-linear circuits.
INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES
I1
Carry out relevant steady state analysis of active and passive circuits containing
resistors, capacitors, AC and DC sources.
I2
Undertake simple circuit design and analysis.
PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS
P1 Perform laboratory exercises in a manner consistent with good engineering
practice whilst utilising measuring and other equipment.
P2 Create documentation arising from laboratory exercises in a manner consistent
with good engineering practice.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
T1
Carry out relevant calculations for engineering problems.
T2
Take a generic, systematic approach to solving engineering problems.
T3
Demonstrate problem analysis skills and understand what is required for a model
solution.
CONTENT
Section A: Introduction to analogue circuits
1. Basic concepts of current, voltage, resistance and power.
2. Ohm’s law, Kirchoff’s laws, series and parallel networks.
3. Inductors/Capacitors series and parallel configurations.
4. Inductors/Capacitors as energy storage elements.
Section B: Circuit analysis techniques
1. Direct, loop and nodal analysis techniques.
2. The maximum power transfer theorem.
3. Thevenin’s/Norton’s theorems.
4. Low power design for long battery life.
Section C: Operational amplifiers and simple transistor circuits
1. Diodes and diode circuit analysis.
2. Bipolar transistors as switches.
3. Characteristics of the ideal operational amplifier.
4. Basic op-amp circuits including the inverter, non-inverter, summer and
buffer circuit.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS
Lectures will introduce and explain the theoretical aspects of the subject area.
Tutorials will focus on allowing the student to overcome conceptual
problems relating to the content of the subject.
Practical exercises will confirm the theoretical content of the course via
laboratory exercises.
Students will be directed to read appropriate texts and supplementary notes on
the subject area.
Students will be expected to use a variety of sources such as the library
search facilities and the internet to source and read a variety of materials relating
to the module content.
This module is offered by Blended Learning.
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
Coursework 1:
CA1 (Worth 50% of the coursework): A closed book test of typically 5 compulsory
questions midway through the module covering all taught and lab topics covered in the
first six weeks. Feedback will follow within one week to assist students identify
weaknesses and act as a guide for future revision. Students will be given their marks
and full solutions.
Coursework 2:
CA2 (Worth 50% of the coursework): A closed book class test of typically 5 compulsory
questions in week 11 covering all taught and lab topics covered since CA1. Feedback
will follow within one week to assist students identify weaknesses and act as a guide for
future revision. Students will be given their exam marks and full solutions.
Examination:
A compulsory written examination lasting two hours is completed by the student at the
end of the semester and students will be required to answer 5 questions out of 7. The
examination is closed book and contains two sections with three questions in section
one and four in section two.
50 % Coursework
50 % Examination
READING LIST
Required
Boylestad RL, Nashelsky L, 2012,Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory (11th
Edition), Prentice Hall
Bird, J., 2006 Electrical and Electronic Principles and Technology (4th Edition),
Elsevier
Tooley, M., 2006 Electronic Circuits - Fundamentals & Applications: Fundamentals
and Applications (3rd Edition), Elsevier.
Recommended
Beards, P.H., 1997 Analog and Digital Electronics - A first course, (2nd Edition), Prentice
Hall.
Hughes, E., Hiley, J., Brown, K. E., 2005 Electrical & Electronic Technology (9th Edition),
Prentice Hall.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
This module introduces the student to analogue electronic principles presented using a
combination of lectures tutorials and practical laboratories and is assessed by two class
tests and a written examination.