PH316 Electronics for Scientists I .... (0-3-3) f .... 4Cr
Course Description:
An introduction and survey of analog electronics with an emphasis on
their use in the laboratory. To include linear devices and basic linear
circuit analysis for both AC and DC signals, non-linear devices such as
diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits such as op-amps, with an
emphasis on their use, as well as the connections between components,
including basic transmission line theory.
Prerequisite: PH205 or permission of the instructor.
This course is a prerequisite for PH337
Text:
- Microsim PSpice for Windows, Vol I & II,
(IBSN 0136557961 & 0136558046)
Previous Texts:
- Principles of Electronic Instrumentation, Diefenderfer & Holton
(IBSN 0-03-074709-0)
- Introduction to Modern Electronics, J. C. Sprott
- Electric Circuit Analysis, D. E. Johnson
- Schaum's Outline Series, Electric Circuits, J. Edminister
Previous course description:
PH316 Electrical Measurements .... (0-3-0) .... 3Cr
Course Description:
Introduction to basic DC and low frequency AC electromagnetic
measurements of charge, current, voltage, power, frequency,
resistance, inductance, capacitance, permittivity,
permeability, and magnetic flux.
Prerequisite: PH205 or
PH202 or permission of instructor; recommended
corequisite PH317.