Electronics Project (5 cr)

Objective

Electronics Project course combines theory with practical hands-on experience in designing, prototyping and testing electronic systems. After completing this course students are familiar with practical electronics design, testing and prototyping. They gain experience in printed circuit board design with common CAD software and manufacturing prototype circuit boards. Students are also introduced to the concept of energy efficiency and green technologies in electronics.

Students also learn project management and documentation.

Content

• Electronics and embedded systems design
• Schematic and printed circuit board design
• Prototyping and testing
• Introduction to energy efficiency and transfer to green technologies in electronics
• Project documentation, management and presentation

Location and time

Leiritie 1, Vantaa
17.3.2025 -9.5.2023

Materials

Lecture recordings
Web material

Teaching methods

Lectures
Lab exercises
Homework Assignments
Exams
(Web material)

Employer connections

NA

Exam schedules

First exam on week 15/16
Second exam on week 19
Resit exam TBD

International connections

NA

Completion alternatives

NA

Student workload

130h of work (divided into 8 weeks) 50% of which by contact teaching

Content scheduling

week 12 - Intro to KiCad and op-amp project
week 13 - Intro to LTspice and op-amp project, KiCad assignment
week 14 - Non-ideal behavior of op-amp in LTspice, KiCad TH project
week 15 - Regulators, Diodes in LTspice, Exam 1 in KiCad
week 16 - Exam 1 in LTspice, SMD design in KiCad
week 17 - Milling, soldering, testing and measurements
week 18 - Milling, soldering, testing and measurements
week 19 - Exam 2 in LTspice and KiCad

Further information

NA

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise
• has completed the learning tasks required for the course to the minimum standard
• has developed their competences in such a way that they will be able to complete their future professional studies and eventually work in the field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at a satisfactory or good level
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has completed the learning tasks of the course at a good or excellent level
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working situations
• is able to analyse their expertise in their field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

max. 50 points from different tasks

0 - 20p = fail
21p = grade 1
27p = grade 2
33p = grade 3
39p = grade 4
45p = grade 5

By giving the official course feedback, may get 3 additional points