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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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EE3300 - Electronics 2

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:EE2300 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTERS OF ENGINEERING (PROF)
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    Tuned amplifiers and oscillators. Power supplies: linear and switched mode. Large signal and power amplifiers (Class A, B, C, D). Feedback, frequency compensation of operational amplifier circuits. Practical operational amplifier circuits. Electronic multipliers and comparators. Planning, managing and implementing a Group Design Project.

Learning Outcomes

  • ability to plan, manage and implement a group project to meet set milestones, budget and performance specifications
  • to develop an understanding of the principles and constraints of designing electronic circuits
  • to develop the capability to design regulated power supplies, oscillators and amplifiers
  • to write design proposals, a design report and present a seminar on an electronic design project

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
  • Written > Case study analysis - (25%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (15%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Bronson Philippa
Lecturer(s):
DR Bronson Philippa
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 12 Hours - Practicals
  • 26 Hours - Workshops
  • 26 Hours - Online interactive lectures

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 25 Mar 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021
Coordinator(s):
Assoc. Professor Ahmad Zahedi
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Ahmad Zahedi
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 12 Hours - Practicals
  • 26 Hours - Workshops
  • 26 Hours - Online interactive lectures