James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

EE2300 - Electronics 1

Subject Description

This subject introduces a wide range of electronics devices and their practical applications, as well as introducing Printed Circuit Board design. Concepts including semiconductor materials, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, and circuit design are covered. Practical applications of electronics circuits including wave shaping, amplification, and signal mixing are covered. Students will gain hands-on experience through various practical activities and an independent design project.

Learning Outcomes

• explain the working principles and characteristics of semiconductor devices and other electronic components
• analyse electronic circuits based on diodes, bipolar junction transistors and field effect transistors
• design and assemble circuit boards
• design electronic circuits using a systematic engineering approach

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Technical report - (15%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (10%) - 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.

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