Electronics
STUDY LEVEL
A level
CONTACT DETAILS
Gary Brawn , Head of Department brawn _ g @ sjd . ac . uk
In this technological age electronics is becoming increasingly important in industry and at home . This course is taught in our well-equipped laboratory so there is plenty of time to design , build and test your own electronic systems .
What will I study ?
This course will enable you to gain an understanding of the principles of modern electronics and to become competent in the design and analysis of electronic circuits . Theory and calculations are central to the course but a large amount of the work is practically based and experimental project work forms part of the assessment .
Among the topics you will cover are : Circuit and logic principles , sequential logic , amplifying circuits , timing circuits , transducers , digital / analogue converters , memory systems , information transfer and radio circuits , digital and mobile communications , optoelectronics , microprocessor systems , filters , interfacing and robotic systems .
Both coursework and written exams count towards your final assessment .
Co-curricular activities ?
You will be able to join in specialist lectures including visits to places such as Daresbury Laboratories and the University of Liverpool .
Where might it lead ?
Electronics is a scientific and technologically important subject and the A level forms a well-recognised science-based qualification . Success in Electronics
A level demonstrates your capability in an analytical and technical discipline . The course gives a useful introduction to the study of Electronics and related Engineering subjects in Higher Education .
It should be noted that A level Mathematics and often A level Physics are required for Electronics degree courses though some institutions offer foundation courses in these subjects .
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