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Electronics
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Gary Brawn, Head of Department
[email protected]
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.
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.
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
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