EET-112 Elementary Electronics
3 credits
Course Syllabus - Spring Semester 2007
The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments to this syllabus as the course progresses. Students will be
informed in the class of any changes as they are made.
Instructor:
Dr. Mahbubur Rahman Syed
Office:Wissink Hall WH227,
Email: mahbubur.syed@mnsu.edu
Phone: (507) 389 3226
Office Hrs:
MTWH 14:00-14:50PM; 16:00-16:50PM
F
09:00-10:50AM
Subject URL: http://krypton.mnsu.edu/~syedm/eet112s07
Objectives: Introduction to: 1) elementary electronic devices and circuits, 2) use of electronics laboratory
instruments, 3) acquisition and analysis of experimental data, and common electronic devices / systems.
Delivery Method : The course content will be delivered through lectures face to face in the designated class rooms.
Students are expected to keep pace with the class in reading the materials. In addition to the lectures the students are
encouraged to obtain "second-opinions" from other sources. The library has a large number of texts regarding
electronics and digital electronics. The students will be required to complete practical works in the laboratory
following the instructions detailed during the lectures.
Laboratory: The laboratory for this course is located in Trafton South-189. Lab schedules will be announced
during the lecture.
Required Text
EET112 Laboratory Manual (will be available in Trafton Copy Shop TR C 118).
Recommended Readings
Essentials of Electronics by Frank D. Petruzella, second edition, McGraw Hill, ISBN 0-07-8210488.(Recommended Reading)
Grading:
The final grades in this course will be based on the total points accumulated from the following evaluation criteria:
Class quiz
50 points
Exam1, Exam2 and Exam3
100 points
Lab Exams
150 points
Any one with 100% attendance (no absence for any reason) both in the lecture and laboratory classes and
satisfactory class participation will earn 10 extra points to the total.
Class Quiz: Unannounced quizzes will be given in the lectures based on material presented in the previous lectures.
Lecture materials may include information not present in the laboratory manual. No individual make-up will be
allowed for missing any quiz for any reason. One of the lowest scored quizzes will be dropped to make up any
missing quiz or improve on poorly performed quiz.
Exams: There will be three exams (exam1, exam2 and exam3) each for 50 points. No individual make-up will be
allowed for missing any exam for any reason. The lowest scored exam will be dropped to make up any missing
exam or improve on poorly performed exam. Exam3 will be a comprehensive exam.
Lab Exams: Lab exam points for each week will consist of two parts: 1) Successful completion and understanding
of the lab experiments included in the unit scheduled for that week. The students will be asked to demonstrate some
part of the experiment to the laboratory instructor. 2) Students will have to take written exams during each of the
scheduled lab hours and will be tested on the basic understanding of the currently scheduled unit and in depth
understanding of the unit scheduled during the past week.
Students will need to read and understand the currently scheduled unit before coming to the lecture and laboratory.
Students must be aware and satisfy the following conditions related to exams:.
o The examinations must be completed during the scheduled hours.
o Students will earn zero points for missing exams in a unit.
Letter Grades: Points accumulated from the possible 300 points in above evaluation criteria will be used in
assigning the final grade in this course as shown below.
85%-100% (255-300 points) earns an A
75%- less than 85% (225-255points) earns a B.
65-less than75% (195-225points) earns a C or a P
55%-less than 65% (165-195points) earns a D.
Below 55% (below 165 points) earns an F
NO incomplete grades will be given except as stated in the University policy.
Class Regulations
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Students are responsible to follow and be aware of all the lectures and materials prescribed from the lab units,
recommended text or other sources, announcements, or changes made during the class. Lecture attendance is
necessary to gain better understanding of the course materials and be updated with the progress, requirements
and changes.
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Any confusion on exam questions or quiz must be clarified during the test period. Students are responsible for
ensuring that their exams are not missing any questions or pages.
Any changes and further details will be announced in the class from time to time.
Students With Disabilities : Every effort will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities. If you
are a student with a documented disability who will need academic accommodations, please see me during the first
week of class to discuss any special arrangement necessary. You should also contact the Disability Services Office
at 389-2825 or 800-627-3529 (MRS/TTY).
Academic Honesty Policy: By staying enrolled in this class, you agree to abide by the University's Policy for
Academic Honesty which appears in The Basic Stuff Handbook under the section heading "Academic Honesty" and
“Statement of Student Responsibilities”. A copy of The Basic Stuff Handbook is available online at:
http://www.mnsu.edu/ welcome3/Publications/basic-stuff/. You must read and fully understand the consequences of
plagiarism as addressed in the handbook. Failure to abide and respect the Academic Honesty Policy will result in
severe penalties as allowed by the University.
ANY CONFUSION, CLARIFICATION AND/OR INABILITY TO MEET ANY REQUIREMENT MUST
BE DISCUSSED WITH THE INSTRUCTOR BY January 25, 2007.