PHYS 310 - Electronics

Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 201
This course covers the basic analog and digital electronic circuits used in a scientific laboratory. Students will be introduced to the operation of simple electronic devices, the basic underlying theory of their operation, and the applications of a few analog and digital ICs. The emphasis is on applications rather than theory. Consequently there is a strong hands-on component to the subject to enable students to gain practical experience. Experiments will include the testing of actual and virtual circuits, and data acquisition.