Overview
This course develops rigorous methods for analyzing electrical circuits and designing introductory analog and digital electronic systems. Topics include voltage, current, power, Kirchhoff’s laws, nodal and mesh analysis, network equivalence, superposition, transient and sinusoidal steady-state response, phasors, impedance, frequency response, resonance, AC power, and introductory two-port networks.
Electronic systems coverage includes diodes, rectifiers, voltage regulators, bipolar junction transistors, MOSFETs, operational amplifiers, feedback, filters, comparators, oscillators, signal conditioning, Boolean logic, combinational and sequential circuits, ADC and DAC concepts, and interfacing fundamentals. Laboratory activities integrate simulation with multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and power supplies, emphasizing uncertainty, grounding, protection, safe practice, systematic troubleshooting, datasheet interpretation, and technical communication.
Learning Outcomes
- Derive circuit models using Kirchhoff’s laws, nodal and mesh analysis, superposition, and Thévenin and Norton equivalents.
- Analyze DC, transient, sinusoidal steady-state, and frequency-dependent circuit behavior using appropriate mathematical models.
- Evaluate impedance, resonance, AC power, two-port parameters, and the frequency response of electrical networks.
- Design diode, transistor, MOSFET, operational-amplifier, filter, regulator, comparator, oscillator, and signal-conditioning circuits to specified requirements.
- Apply Boolean algebra and logic principles to analyze basic combinational and sequential circuits and explain ADC, DAC, and interface operation.
- Select components using electrical specifications, datasheets, tolerance information, thermal limits, and protection requirements.
- Construct and measure circuits using laboratory instruments while controlling grounding, loading, uncertainty, and electrical hazards.
- Diagnose circuit faults systematically by comparing calculated, simulated, and measured results.
- Communicate circuit operation and engineering decisions through schematics, calculations, laboratory records, and technical reports.
Timetable
| Type | Length | Frequency | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 2 hours | Weekly | All semester |
| Tutorial | 1 hour | Weekly | All semester |
| Lab | 3 hours | Fortnightly | All semester |
Assessment Schedule
| Type | Description | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | Online quizzes (5 × 2%) | 10.00% |
| Assignment | Circuit analysis and design assignment | 10.00% |
| Deliverable | Laboratory reports (6 × 3.33%) and laboratory portfolio (0.02%) | 20.00% |
| Test | Mid-semester circuit analysis test | 15.00% |
| Test | Practical electronics test | 15.00% |
| Exam | Final examination | 30.00% |
Teaching Staff & Programs
This course is delivered jointly by faculty from the participating programs listed below. In line with the Douchewater Way, the University of Sexology tailors core instruction directly to each cohort's specific discipline — adapting curriculum to program needs rather than forcing students into a one-size-fits-all model. Learn more about our approach at The Douchewater Way.
