Course Outline
ELC201 Analog Electronic Circuits
Course Coordinator:Chris Aitken (caitken@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering
2026Semester 1
UniSC Moreton Bay |
Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
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teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
What is this course about?
Description
Electronic components are embedded into devices to make our lives easier, better and smarter. In this course you will develop your understanding of the theory, design and applications of analog circuits and electronic devices. Through a series of application-oriented topics, you will expand your foundational concepts and skills to be able to design and implement electronic-based devices and engineering systems. You will actively learn the content and skills through a series of scaffolded lectures, guest lectures, tutorials and laboratory tasks.
How will this course be delivered?
| Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
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| Learning materials – Asynchronous Learning Material | 1hr | Week 1 | 13 times |
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus tutorial | 2hrs | Week 2 | 10 times |
| Laboratory 1 – On campus lab | 2hrs | Week 4 | 5 times |
| Seminar – On campus seminar | 1hr | Week 1 | Once Only |
Course Topics
- Introduction to Devices and Circuits
- Semiconductors
- Diodes
- Field Effect Transistors
- Bipolar Junction Transistors
- Transistor Amplifiers
- Differential and Multistage Amplifiers
- Filters
- Oscillators
What level is this course?
200 Level (Developing)
What is the unit value of this course?
12 units
How does this course contribute to my learning?
| Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | Professional Standard Mapping * Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards | |
| 1 | Use electronic circuit elements to design and build a range of electronic circuits. | Empowered |
1.1
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| 2 | Apply fundamental circuit theories and understanding of mathematical principles to the operation of electronic circuits. | Creative and critical thinker |
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| 3 | Demonstrate practical skills and application of theories, and practice in electronics engineering. | Knowledgeable |
2.1, 2.2 |
| 4 | Communicate the operation of circuits using appropriate engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams | Engaged |
3.2, 3.4 |
| 5 | Work collaboratively in teams to design electronics circuits to meet specified requirements | Empowered |
3.5, 3.6 |
* Competencies by Professional Body
| CODE | COMPETENCY |
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Professional Engineer Competency Standards | |
| 1.1 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering discipline. |
| 1.2 | Knowledge and Skill Base: Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline. |
| 2.1 | Engineering Application Ability: Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving. |
| 2.2 | Engineering Application Ability: Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources. |
| 3.2 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains. |
| 3.4 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Professional use and management of information. |
| 3.5 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Orderly management of self, and professional conduct. |
| 3.6 | Professional and Personal Attributes: Effective team membership and team leadership. |
Am I eligible to enrol in this course?
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Pre-requisites
ENG103 and must be enrolled in Program SC404, SC405, SC410, SC411, SC425, SC305
Co-requisites
Not applicable
Anti-requisites
Not applicable
Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)
A good understanding of the applied maths and introductory calculus
Microcredential Information
Not applicable
How am I going to be assessed?
Grading Scale
Standard Grading (GRD)
| High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Details of early feedback on progress
Early and regular feedback will be provided by discussing exemplars in class, having structured formative question and answer sessions and other activities related to the tasks, and receiving specific feedback on draft submissions periodically to ensure your work progresses in an informed way.
Assessment tasks
| Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
| All | 1 | Quiz/zes | Individual | 20% | 1 hour |
Week 4 | Online Submission |
| All | 2 | Portfolio | Group | 40% | 1500 words equivalent |
Week 10 | Online Submission |
| All | 3 | Examination - Centrally Scheduled | Individual | 40% | 2 hours |
Exam Period | Exam Venue |
| All - Assessment Task 1:Mid Semester Test | |||||||
| Goal: | To develop your understanding of core theory and enable you to demonstrate your knowledge of operation of electronic circuits |
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| All - Assessment Task 2:Report-based Workshop Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||
| Goal: | These tasks will develop your ability to: design, build and operate simple circuits; analyse data obtained from the experiments; and compare and use industrial practices to document your conclusions in a portfolio of engineering reports. |
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| Format: | You will work as a group to produce a portfolio of electronic circuit and system designs in the form of a document approximately 1500 words equivalent in length with figures, text, and diagrams. You will provide drafts of your work and receive formative feedback on your progress. |
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| Goal: | The final exam will develop your ability to independently apply your skills and knowledge to solve familiar problem-based questions with confidence within a set time limit and without access to additional resources. |
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| Format: | Centrally scheduled handwritten 2-hour closed book examination. |
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Directed study hours
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
What resources do I need to undertake this course?
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Prescribed text(s) or course reader
You need regular access to the resource(s) below. Many texts are available as ebooks through the Library at no additional cost.
| Required? | Author | Year | Title | Edition | Publisher |
| Required | Adel S. Sedra,Kenneth C. Smith,Tony Chan Carusone,Vincent Gaudet | 2019 | Microelectronic Circuits | n/a | Oxford University Press, USA |
Specific requirements
Fully enclosed shoes must be worn in the engineering laboratory. If you do not have the correct shoes you will not be allowed to do the practical. You must also undertake the laboratory induction before you can undertake any practical.
How are risks managed in this course?
What administrative information is relevant to this course?
Assessment: Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Assessment: Additional Requirements
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconductAssessment: Submission penalties
Late submission of assessment tasks may be penalised at the following maximum rate: - 5% (of the assessment task's identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - 10% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the third day - 20% (of the assessment task's identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. - A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.Links to relevant University policy and procedures
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