PHYS 231 - Introduction to Electronics

A lab-intensive introduction to electronic circuits, focusing on building intuition and skills needed for measurements, circuit design, and analysis. Topics include input/output impedance concepts, Bode plots, filters, and operational amplifiers. Lab exercises range from RC and diode circuits to applications of operational amplifiers.

Unit(s): 0.5
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group III, Distribution Group III-Data Collection and Analysis
Prerequisite(s): MATH 111 (or equivalent), PHYS 101, and PHYS 102
Instructional Method: Laboratory
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Use and evaluate quantitative data or modeling, or use logical/mathematical reasoning to evaluate, test or prove statements.
Given a problem or question, formulate a hypothesis or conjecture, and design an experiment, collect data, or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
Collect, interpret, and analyze data.