Electronics (BSc.)

Programme Overview

Electronics is currently one of the most exciting fields to be involved in. The programme offers a dynamic mix of theoretical and practical skills, with students learning how to design, build and analyse advanced electronic systems, using both discrete components and software. Additionally, because of the strong analytical and problem solving skills that will be developed, graduates in Electronics are in demand.

Programme Objectives

The BSc. programme in Physics with a major in Electronics aims to:

1. Prepare graduates for careers in, but not limited to:- teaching, telecommunications, robotics, instrumentation, government, business, and research;
2. Prepare students to undertake further study in Physics at the graduate level;
3. Provide a good grounding in the best practices in the discipline;
4. Develop graduates' understanding of Physics;
5. Develop students' personal skills and professional qualities;
6. Emphasise transferable skills e.g. team work, find solutions to problems, express problems in mathematical language, organise and manage time effectively, communicate Physics ideas clearly and succinctly, think logically and construct logical arguments, work with abstract concepts adapt and motivate and much more.

Admission Requirements

In order to do the BSc. Physics Degree with a major in Electronics, candidates must satisfy the requirements for entrance to the Faculty of Science and Technology. They must:

Either:

1. Satisfy the University requirements for Normal Matriculation.
2. Have obtain passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency level (or equivalent) in Physics and two subjects at CAPE (both comprising Units 1 & 2) or at GCE A-Level (or equivalent) one of which must be Physics or Mathematics.

OR:

1. Satisfy the University requirements for Lower Level Matriculation.
2. Have obtained passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency Level with grades I, II, or since 1998 grade III (or equivalent) in Physics and two other approved science subjects.

Programme Structure

Year 1: Minimum of Twenty-foud (24) Mathematics and Physics credits as follows:

Semester I

   -PHYS1411: Mechanics

   -PHYS1412: Waves, Optics & Thermodynamics

   -MATH1141: Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytic Geometry

   -MATH1185: Calculus for Scientists & Engineers

 

Semester II

   -PHYS1421: Electricity & Magnetism

   -PHYS1422: Modern Physics

   -ELET1400: Introduction to Electronics

   -ELET1405: Practices in Basic Electronics

 

Telecommunications

Year 2: Twenty-one (21) Electronics credits as follows:

Semester I

   -ELET2405: Practices in Electronics Designs I

   -ELET2430: Digital Circuits & Microprocessors

   -ELET2450: Embedded Systems

   -ELET2460: Signals & Systems

 

Semester II

   -ELET2410: Analysis & Design of Analog Circuits

   -ELET2415: Practices in Electronics Designs II

   -ELET2480: Communication Systems

 

Year 3: Twenty-one (21) Electronics credits as follows:

Semester I

   -ELET2470: Electric Circuit Analysis 

   -ELET3405: Practical Analysis of Advanced Electronic Circuits & Systems

   -ELET3470: Wave Transmission & Fibre Optics

   -ELET3480: Wireless Communication Systems

 

Semester II

   -ELET3450: Satellite Communication & Global Navigation Satellite Systems

   -ELET 3460: Digital Signal & Image Processing 

   -ELET3490: Electronics Research Project

Plus nine (9) foundation courses credits

 

Robotics & Instrumentation

Year 2: Twenty-one (21) Electronics credits as follows:

Semester I

   -ELET2405: Practices in Electronics Designs I

   -ELET2430: Circuits & Microprocessors

   -ELET2450: Embedded Systems

   -ELET2460: Signals & Systems

 

Semester II

   -ELET2410: Analysis & Design of Analog Circuits

   -ELET2415: Practices in Electronics Designs II

   -ELET2480: Communication Systems

 

Year 3: Eighteen (18) Electronics credits as follows:

Semester I

   -ELET2470: Electric Circuit Analysis

   -ELET3405: Practical Analysis of Advanced Electronic Circuits & Systems

   -ELET 3430: Instrumentation & Measurements

   -ELET3480: Wireless Communication Systems

 

Semester II

   -ELET3440: Introduction to Robotics

   -ELET3490: Electronics Research Project

Plus nine (9) courses credits

Careers after Graduation

Career path includes, but not limited to:

Teacher, Researcher, Communications, Networking, Robotics, Navigation, Industrial Instrumentation, Avionics, Nano-Technology, Acoustics, Logistics, Finance and Consulting.

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