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ELC204 Analogue and Digital Electrical Systems

Course Coordinator:Chris Aitken (caitken@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering

2026Semester 2

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.

Please go to unisc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

Engineers need to work with both analog and digital electronic systems. In this course you will further explore digital circuits and systems that were introduced in Digital Logic and Computer Programming (ELC200). The course will develop your understanding and knowledge of more advanced topics in AC and DC circuits including analogue amplifiers, rectifiers and converters. You will participate in laboratory work involving hardware experiments and simulation tools to analyse and design/develop more complex analogue electronic systems.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Blended learning
Learning materials – Asynchronous learning materials 1hr Week 1 13 times
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – On campus tutorial 2hrs Week 2 10 times
Laboratory 1 – On-campus laboratory 2hrs Week 4 5 times
Seminar – On campus seminar 1hr Week 1 Once Only

Course Topics

•             Combinational and sequential logic circuits

•             Adders, decoders, multiplexers

•             Latches, flip-flops, timers

•             Counters

•             Moore and Mealy state machines

•             Data processing and control

•             Data conversion

•             Fundamental amplifier circuit

•             Advance topics in circuits

What level is this course?

200 Level (Developing)

Building on and expanding the scope of introductory knowledge and skills, developing breadth or depth and applying knowledge and skills in a new context. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally, undertaken in the second or third full-time year of an undergraduate programs.

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 Select appropriate analogue and digital circuit elements and components to design and build a range of electronic systems. Knowledgeable 
1.1, 2.1
2 Apply analogue and digital circuit principles to understand the operation of more complex electronic systems Creative and critical thinker 
2.2
3 Demonstrate practical skills to design and construct analogue and digital circuits and electronic systems. Engaged 
2.3
4 Communicate ideas and designs using appropriate engineering terminology, symbols and illustrations. Empowered 
3.2
5 Work collaboratively in teams to design analogue and digital systems. Empowered 
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.
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.
2.3 Engineering Application Ability: Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
3.2 Professional and Personal Attributes: Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
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

ELC200 and must be enrolled in Program SC404, SC405, SC410, SC411, SC425, SC305 or AB101.

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

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

Performance and feedback from the workshop tasks will demonstrate the level of proficiency and understanding of the course material.

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 Portfolio Group 30% 
Each task is to be documented in a report and submitted in a group.
 Refer to Format Online Submission
All 2 Artefact - Technical and Scientific, and Written Piece Individual 30% 
No more than 10 pages of calculations, text, and diagrams
 Week 12 Online Submission
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 40% 
2 hrs
 Exam Period Exam Venue
All - Assessment Task 1:Report-based Workshop Portfolio
Goal: 
To develop your ability to design, build and create analogue and digital circuits/systems for problem solving and document your conclusions in a portfolio of engineering reports.
Product: Portfolio
Authorship Statement:
Format: 
Portfolio of no more than 3 pages per report of calculations, text, and diagrams in weeks 5, 8, 11
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Selection of appropriate analogue or digital elements to design electronic systems
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2 
Demonstration of the operation and performance of analogue or digital systems;
 3
3 
Communication of design specifications using appropriate engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams in appropriate report format.
 4
4 
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams to design analogue and digital systems.
 5
5 
Conceptual understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin analog and digital systems;
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                                All - Assessment Task 2:Assignments
                            
                        

                        

                            Goal:
                            
To develop your understanding of core theory and enable you to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in developing analogue or digital electronic systems of intermediate complexity.

                        

                        

                            Product:
                            Artefact - Technical and Scientific, and Written Piece
                        

                        

                            Authorship Statement:
                            
                        

                        

                            Format:
                            
Artefact will be no more than 10 pages of calculations, text, and diagrams and follow a specified structure.

                        

                        

                            Criteria:
                            
                                

                                    
                                        

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Selection of appropriate analogue or digital elements to design electronic systems;

                                                
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Demonstration of efficient and effective techniques and skills to develop analogue or digital systems;

                                                
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Presentation of computer code and engineering drawings using the appropriate format, symbols and projection standards;

                                                
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Communication of design specifications using appropriate engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams.

                                                
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                                All - Assessment Task 3:Final Examination
                            
                        

                        

                            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.

                        

                        

                            Product:
                            Examination - Centrally Scheduled
                        

                        

                            Authorship Statement:
                            
                        

                        

                            Format:
                            
Centrally scheduled 2 hour closed book examination.

                        

                        

                            Criteria:
                            
                                

                                    
                                        

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Selection of appropriate mathematical theory and analogue and digital electronic elements;

                                                
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Correct application of theory and knowledge to solve engineering problems;

                                                
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Communication of solutions using appropriate engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams

                                                
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                            Generic Skills:
                            
Information literacy

                        

                    

                

        

    

    

        

            

                
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
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                                    Thomas L. Floyd
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                                    Digital Fundamentals
                                    n/a
                                    n/a
                                

                        
                    

            

        


        

            

                
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?

            
Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

        

    


    

        
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 misconduct.
            

        


        

            

                
Assessment: 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

                
For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including:
  • Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
  • Review of Assessment and Final Grades
  • Supplementary Assessment
  • Central Examinations
  • Deferred Examinations
  • Student Conduct
  • Students with a Disability
For more information, visit https://www.usc.edu.au/explore/policies-and-procedures#academic-learning-and-teaching

            

        


        

            

                
Student Charter

                
UniSC is committed to excellence in teaching, research and engagement in an environment that is inclusive, inspiring, safe and respectful.  The Student Charter sets out what students can expect from the University, and what in turn is expected of students, to achieve these outcomes.

            

        


        

            

                
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