Studyinfo subject ACIT4060 2020 HØST
ACIT4060 Programming electric circuits Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Programming electric circuits
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2020/2021
- Course history
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Introduction
After completion the student should have knowledge on construction and controlling linear electric circuits and instrument amplifier circuits.
Required preliminary courses
No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.
Learning outcomes
After completion of this course, the student has the following learning outcomes, defined as knowledge, skills and general knowledge:
Knowledge
- Solve basic dc- and ac-circuits
- Analyze transients in first order RL- and RC-circuits
- Understand problem solving methods in electric circuits using programming
- Understand design and control instrument amplifiers using microcontrollers
Skills
- Use instruments like oscilloscopes, function generators and multi meters
- How to design a instrument amplifier for measuring analog and digital sensor values
- How to control and program a microcontroller with sensors and actuators
- Solve basic dc- and ac-circuits
- Analyze transients in first order RL- and RC-circuits
General knowledge
- Analyze a problem and suggest a method to solve the problem
- Discuss and make qualified choices in the design of electric circuits
- Implement an electric system using C programming and microcontrollers
Content
- Theory of DC-circuits and ideal amplifiers
- Programming DC-circuits and ideal amplifiers with input voltages and visualizing the response
- Theory of AC-circuits and frequency selective circuits
- Programming ac-circuits and measurements using instrument amplifiers
Teaching and learning methods
- Lectures
- Projects
- Laboratory
Course requirements
The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam: Completion of three laboratory exercises and one individual project assignment (5-10 pages).
Assessment
3-hour written final examination.
The exam grade can be appealed.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
A calculator that cannot be used to communicate with others.
Grading scale
For the final assessment a grading scale from A to E is used, where A denotes the highest and E the lowest pass grade, and F denotes a fail.
Examiners
Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.