PHYS 120Circuits and Electronics
Laboratory and lecture course that covers principles of analog circuit theory and design, linear systems theory, and practical aspects of circuit realization, debugging, and characterization. Laboratory exercises include passive circuits, active filters and amplifiers with discrete and monolithic devices, nonlinear circuits, interfaces to sensors and actuators, and the digitization of analog signals. PHYS 120 was formerly numbered PHYS 120A. Program or materials fees may apply.
Prerequisites
From the catalog: “PHYS 4A-B-C, and 2CL. Open to major codes PY26, PY28, PY29, PY32, PY33, PY34, and PY35 only. Recommended preparation: PHYS 100A.”
Where it sits in degree plans
Suggested plans most often put it in Year 3 · Spring (2 programs).
Required in (2)
- Physics (B.A.)
- Physics (B.S.)