DC Circuits (5 cr)

Objective

After completion of the course the students understand the basics of Ohm’s law and all the parameters involved. The students are able to solve problems related to simple circuits by Kirchoff’s laws and more complicated circuits using the loop voltage or nodal analysis. The students know how to operate safely and responsibly in the electronics laboratory and know how to operate the DC equipment of the laboratory.

Content

• DC current, DC voltage and resistance
• Ohm’s law
• Voltage division and Kirchoff’s voltage law
• Current division and Kirchoff’s current law
• Loop voltage analysis
• Nodal analysis
• Voltage, current and resistance measurements using a multimeter
• DC voltage source use at the electronics lab
• The basic use of an oscilloscope and a function generator
• Safety in the laboratory

Materials

Material shown by the teacher (slides, calculation examples and videos).

Teaching methods

Teacher-led lessons.
Laboratory exercises.
Weekly assignments.
Exams.

Student workload

Estimated workload 5 cr * 27 h/cr = 135 h

The workload consists of lessons, independent practice, and laboratory exercises in small groups.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Project is assessed on scale of 0 - 5.

Weekly assignments, weighting approximately 30%
Two exams, weighting approximately 45%
Laboratory exercises, weighting approximately 25%