EPN-V2

ELI2700 Electronics Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Elektronikk
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Electrical Engineering
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2024/2025
Curriculum
SPRING 2025
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

The course provides an introduction to the field of electronics. The main focus of the course is the study of the three semiconductor devices; the diode, the bipolar transistor and the MOS transistor. These component and the operational amplifier are used in this course as the means to process signals through amplifiers.

This course confers 2 credits in physics

Recommended preliminary courses

For journalism and media and communication:

The courses MED4000 Media Development and Media Research and MED4100 Introduction to research methods, as well as optional courses of a total of 40 credits must be passed before the student can submit the master's thesis for examination.

For non-fiction:

The courses MED4000 Media Development and Media Research, MED4100 Introduction to research methods, MJ5300 An introduction to non-fiction, as well as optional courses of a total of 30 credits must be passed before the student can submit the master's thesis for examination.

Required preliminary courses

Completed laboratory part of ELPE1300 Electric Circuits

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

  • knows descriptions of signals both in the time domain and the frequency domain.
  • has knowledge about amplifiers and how to analyse these
  • has knowledge of operational amplifiers used in a feedback configuration.
  • has knowledge about construction of semiconductors and how they work
  • has knowledge of imperfections and limitations for the operational amplifier
  • has knowledge of the diode, models for the diode and modes of operation of the diode
  • has knowledge of the bipolar junction transistor and the MOS Field-Effect transistor including structure and physical operation, and DC circuits using the transistors
  • has knowledge of transistor amplifiers including biasing and both small-signal operation

The student can

  • design amplifier based on feedback systems
  • use diodes and transistors
  • describe signals in time and frequency domain
  • understand and use circuit diagrams and perform error checking
  • discuss a circuit solution and explain how it works
  • use supplier manuals and data sheets
  • use basic da- and ad-converters

General competence

The student can

  • analyze a problem and specify a solution methodology
  • explain and discuss different choices of solution method
  • account for the historical development in the field of electronics

Teaching and learning methods

Theory teaching, laboratory work.

Course requirements

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • Six laboratory exercises. For each laboratory exercise a protocol must be submitted (maximum 4 pages each)

Assessment

Individual written exam under supervision, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Course contact person

The purpose of the master's thesis is for the student to complete an independent scientific study based on a research question that is related to the field of study.

Overlapping courses

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

  • The student has solid knowledge of relevant research traditions for media development in general and the field of study in particular
  • has solid knowledge of relevant methodological and theoretical approaches for the master's thesis topic in particular
  • has in-depth knowledge of the scientific requirements for ethics, validity, representativeness, reliability and generalizability

Skills

The student

  • has developed his/hers ability to produce a research project from the original idea to a master's thesis
  • has the ability to formulate a clear problem with adequate research questions solidly grounded in the subject's theories
  • has the ability to examine a complex material with methods that are appropriate in light of the purpose of the project and carry it out with great accuracy and thoroughness
  • is able to design a thesis with a clear and distinct structure, where the conclusions drawn have good evidence in the examined data,
  • is able to discuss the findings in a critical manner
  • writes correctly, accurately and interestingly
  • can use references, appendices etc. in accordance with good scientific standards

General competence

The student

  • has the ability to analyze scientific, practical and ethical research questions
  • has competence in the presentation of scientific material, and has developed the ability to give and receive constructive criticism and feedback
  • has developed competence for independent research work
  • has the competence to innovate and to apply their knowledge and skills in new areas
  • can communicate and discuss research processes and research results