Open Educational Resources
Document Type
Assignment
Publication Date
Fall 12-7-2025
Abstract
This submission outlines a collection of electronic design projects that can be completed within an 8-week timeframe, progressing from beginner-friendly circuits to advanced real-world applications involving op-amp design. Each project includes a week-by-week plan, required equipment, and key technical challenges. Through these projects, students gradually develop competence in signal processing, circuit stability, noise reduction, calibration, filter design, audio electronics, and bio-signal amplification. The structured timeline ensures systematic learning while allowing hands-on experimentation, troubleshooting, and refinement. The projects serve both as academic exercises and as practical foundations for more advanced electronic system design.
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CUNY OER Funding
CUNY OER Initiative
Comments
1. This project series is very well-structured, and the week-by-week breakdown makes the learning progression clear. The inclusion of both theoretical and practical steps ensures students can gain hands-on experience while understanding the underlying concepts.
2. The variety of projects is excellent, offering options for different skill levels. The clear separation of beginner, intermediate, and advanced tasks helps students choose appropriate challenges based on their confidence and background.
3. The equipment lists are detailed and practical, making it easy for students to gather the required components. Including purchasing sources is especially helpful for planning and budgeting.
4. The emphasis on troubleshooting and real-world testing throughout the 8-week plans is very beneficial. This approach encourages students to think critically about circuit performance rather than just building and moving on.
5. The advanced projects, such as the ECG amplifier and multi-band audio equalizer, demonstrate strong relevance to real applications. These sections highlight important engineering considerations like noise reduction, impedance matching, and signal integrity.