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Course syllabus - Electronic Systems

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

ELA211

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Organisation

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Ratified

2023-01-19

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2023-01-23
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Reference Literature

    Hambley, Allan R.

    Electrical engineering: principles and applications

    ISBN: 978-0-273-79325-0

    LIBRIS-ID: 13984158

    6. ed., Upper Saddle River, Pearson, xviii, 882 s.

Objectives

The course will give the student knowledge in the design of simple analogue and digital electronic systems.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student shall be able to:

  1. design simple analogue and digital electronic systems,
  2. have a good understanding of diodes and transistors properties and functions,
  3. have a good understanding of the use of operational amplifier,
  4. have a good understanding of voltage conversions (DC-DC and AC-DC),
  5. have a good understanding of circuit design,
  6. analyse the frequency characteristics of resonance circuits,
  7. carry out a project from an engineering perspective, from specification to a real prototype.

Course content

The course contains the following: Diodes, transistors, pn - transition, filters, AC-DC and DC-DC conversion, instrumentation amplifier, precision rectifier, Schmitt-trigger, Oscillator, multiplexer, synchronous and asynchronous state machines, EMC, PCB - design.

Specific requirements

Basics in Electronics 7,5 credits or corresponding.

Examination

Laboratory work (LAB1), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcome 2, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Laboratory work (LAB2), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 3 and 6, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Laboratory work (LAB3), 1,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 4 and 6, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G).
Project (PRO1), 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1, 5 and 7, marks Fail (U), 3, 4 or 5.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Grading scale: 5, 4, 3

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course completely overlaps with ELA301/ELA302/ELA208 Electronic Systems and ELA201 Electronics for Engineers in Energy Systems.