Objective

This course aims to provide all S6 engineering entrants the elementary theories and practical knowledge on electrical circuits and devices. The course content starts with fundamental laws in electricity and magnetism. The operation of common electronic devices employing various forms of electromagnetic interaction will be described. Through this course students will learn both qualitative and qualitative skills on the analysis of basic electromagnetic circuits and devices. Students will also have the opportunity to build their own electronic instruments as part of their practical training.

Syllabus

• Introduction: review historical developments in electronics
• Electrical quantities and units, electric current and potential
• Electrostatics
• Magnetism
• Electromagnetism
• Electromagnetic devices and machines
• Introduction to electronic devices and circuits
• Instrumentation and measurement circuits

Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, students should be able to :

• Have an overall picture of the basic physics involved in the movement of electric charges and how they can be used in electronic devices.
• Understand the operation of common electronic components.
• Perform basic quantitative analysis on basic circuits.
• Construct simple electronic circuits.
• Appreciate the importance of electronics technology in modern society.

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