Applied physics
Dr Andrew Cramond
8 points * Four 1-hour lecture/problem classes and one 5-hour laboratory class per week * First semester * Clayton * Prerequisites: PHS1011 and PHS1022, and one of MAT1011, MAT1910, MAT1051 and one of MAT1022, MAT1920
This subject is designed to introduce students to the principles of physical instrumentation and measurement. It consists of four units. Two units, `Analog electronics' and `Electricity and magnetism' are common with PHS2011. The other two units are: (1) Physical instrumentation: Review of DC circuit theory. Signal waveforms. Generalised measurement system models, linear and non-linear cases. Statistical characteristics of measurement, accuracy. Dynamic characteristics of linear systems. (2) Digital electronics and microprocessors: Logic operations, families and logic gates. Karnaugh maps. Combinational and sequential logic. Flip-flops, registers and counters. The 68000, bus organisation, interrupts and supervisor mode. 68000 programming, assembly and machine codes.
Assessment
Examinations (4 x 1.5 hrs): 67% * Laboratory work: 33%
Prescribed texts
As for PHS2011