Basics of electronics (2 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- fundamentals of electronics and power electronics
- knows the constructions and operation principles, parameters and application of different semiconductor elements
- electronic converters and areas of their application on ships

Content

- resistances, coils, capasitors, diodes, SCR, GTO and IGT thyristors, field effect transistors – MOSFET and JFET, IGBT transistors
- electronic converters and areas of their application on ships

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary and concepts in an expert way in different situations
- choose appropriate models, methods, software and techniques according to the purpose and justify these choices

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/6 column 4 are used:
- operation of equipment and system is in accordance with operating manuals
- performance levels are in accordance with technical specifications

Course material

Material shared at lectures

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
You will attend teaching and guidance sessions as specified in the schedule.
Lectures, tasks, web tasks and possible laboratory work.

Independent track:
n/a

Blended track:
Discussion with the teacher and, where appropriate, PSP-planning with your own mentor teacher.

RDI and work-related cooperation

This course does not include RDI and work-related cooperation

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation, approved learning tasks, approved exam.