Basics of electronics (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will learn to understand the basics of electronics from the perspective of industry needs. You are familiar with the basic components and are familiar with resistors, capacitors, coils, diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. You will learn to design simple basic circuits implemented with those components. You need this knowledge to outline functional entities in detail.

EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
You know the basics of using the basic components. You understand the operation of a transistor in actuator control and the principles of operating voltages.

Content

basic components
design and dimensioning of a passive filter
use of a transistor as a switch
use of an operational amplifier for signal scaling

Materials

Teaching material in JAMK's e-learning environment.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching consists of lectures and simulation exercises. Part of the study is distance exercises and simulation exercises. Participation in contacts is in mandatory.

Exam schedules

Exam at the end of the course (end of spring 2023).
Two re-examinations in the spring of 2023.

Student workload

Contact lectures about 39 hours. 96 hours of independent work. A total of 135 hours of student work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Sufficient 1: Adequate knowledge of the theory of basic electronic components and the ability to design and implement basic circuits in accordance with a given specification

Satisfactory 2: You have a satisfactory knowledge of the theory of basic electronic components and are able to satisfactorily design and implement basic circuits in accordance with a given specification.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3: You show a good command of the theory of the basic components of electronics and you can analyze a wide range of existing solutions. You know how to design and implement basic circuits in accordance with the given requirements. You reflect well on what you have learned.

Very good 4: Commendably master the theory of electronic components and have a commendable ability to design and implement circuits in accordance with a given specification. Your touch is innovative and you reflect well on what you have learned.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5: You have an excellent command of the theory of electronic components and are excellent at designing and implementing circuits according to a given specification. You are able to independently analyze functionalities and develop them.

Qualifications

Perusosaaminen sähkötekniikasta

Further information

Self-assessments are mainly done through learning tasks. The assessment decision is based on the skills shown in the exam and the points obtained from the assignments.