Subject 6.071, a lab-based course, provides undergraduate students with both a basic and practical undertanding of electricity and electronics. The emphasis is on applications rather than theory. Consequently there is a strong hands-on component to the subject to enable students to gain practical experience. Topics covered in the subject include:
- DC and AC circuits
- Diodes, transistors, operational amplifier
- Analog and digital electronics
- Detectors and transducers
- Electronic control
- Signal processing and noise
The focus of the subject is understanding the critical issues involved in assembling and using an array of electronic equipment to carry out various missions. Thus, there is more emphasis on the application as opposed to design. The breadth of topics covered in 6.071 makes this a good choice for those intending to take only one subject in electronics.