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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, design an experiment, and collect data or use mathematical reasoning to test or validate it.
  • Collect, interpret, and analyze data.



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