Course Form
I. Summary of Proposed Changes
Dept / Program
Applied Computing & Electronics
Electronics Technology
Solid State Electronics I
Solid State Electronics II
Semiconductors
Electronics Lab II
Amplifier Lab
Short Title (max. 26 characters incl. spaces)
Prefix and
Course #
EET 205
EET 206
EET 121
EET 122
EET 123
Course Title
Summarize the change(s) proposed
Solid State Elect. I
Solid State Elect. II
Semiconductors
Electronics Lab II
Amplifier Lab
Course Additions:
EET 205 and EET 206
Course Deletions:
EET 121, EET 122 and EET 123
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Thomas Gallagher
Phone/ email :
243.7814
Thomas.gallagher@uMontana.edu
Program Chair/Director:
Thomas Gallagher
Date
Other affected programs
Dean:
Lynn Stocking
Are other departments/programs affected by this modification
Please obtain signature(s) from the
because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III: To Add a New Course Syllabus and assessment information is required (paste syllabus into
section V or attach). Course should have internal coherence and clear focus.
Common Course Numbering Review (Department Chair Must Initial):
YES NO
Does an equivalent course exist elsewhere in the MUS? Check all relevant disciplines if
X
course is interdisciplinary. (http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp)
If YES: Do the proposed abbreviation, number, title and credits align with existing course(s)? Please indicate
equivalent course/campus. 
If NO: Course may be unique, but is subject to common course review. Be sure to include learning outcomes
on syllabus or paste below. The course number may be changed at the system level.
Exact entry to appear in the next catalog (Specify course abbreviation, level, number, title, credits,
repeatability (if applicable), frequency of offering, prerequisites, and a brief description.) 
U 205 Solid State Electronics I 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. EET 105 DC Circuit Analysis.
An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes
and transistors. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.
U 206 Solid State Electronics II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. EET 205 Solid State Electronics II.
An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on amplifier
circuits, field effect transistors, thyristors, and operational amplifiers. Classroom concepts are reinforced
through lab-based experiments.
Justification: How does the course fit with the existing curriculum? Why is it needed?
EET 205 Solid State Electronics I and EET 206 Solid State Electronics II will be degree requirements for
Electronics Technology students. The EET 205/206 sequence will be delivered over two semesters as a
replacement to the EET 121/121/123 lecture/lab course block currently delivered during a single semester.
Students have found the material challenging to fully comprehend during a single semester of study. Our
motive is to improve student success and retention from semester two to semester three. Content covered
in EET 121 Amplifier Lab will be completed as a component of the student’s capstone activity. The request
re-sequences content and does not involve deletion or addition of material.
Are there curricular adjustments to accommodate teaching this course?
No
Complete for UG courses (UG courses should be assigned a 400 number).
Describe graduate increment - see procedure 301.30
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
Complete for Co-convented courses
Companion course number, title, and description (include syllabus of companion course in section V)
See procedure 301.20 http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
New fees and changes to existing fees are only approved once each biennium by the
YES
NO
Board of Regents. The coordination of fee submission is administered by Administration
and Finance. Fees may be requested only for courses meeting specific conditions
according to Policy 940.12.1 http://mus.edu/borpol/bor900/940-12-1.pdf . Please
indicate whether this course will be considered for a fee.
If YES, what is the proposed amount of the fee?
$15
Justification:
Course contains a lab where consumable electronic components (i.e. diodes, transistors, & measurement
tools) will be required for students.
IV. To Delete or Change an Existing Course – check X all that apply
Deletion
Title
EET 121
Basic Electronics
EET 122
Electronics Lab I
EET 123
Amplifier Lab
Course Number
From:
Level U, UG,
From:
Change
G
To:
To:
Co-convened
Description Change
Change in Credits
From:
To:
Prerequisites
1. Current course information at it appears in catalog
(http://www.umt.edu/catalog) 
Repeatability
Cross Listing
(primary
program
initiates form)
Is there a fee associated with the
course?
2. Full and exact entry (as proposed) 
U 121 Semiconductors 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., EET
111, 112. Coverage of diode, bipolar transistors and field effect
transistor circuits used in electronic applications. The study
and analysis of the components and circuits used in
semiconductor electronics and an introduction to operational
amplifiers.
U 122 Electronics Lab II 3 cr. Offered spring. Coreq., EET
121. Bread-boarding, troubleshooting and measuring the
electronic characteristics of diodes, bi-polar transistors,
JFETS and operational amplifiers. The impact of impedance
matching, filtering and power effects on stages of electronic
circuits will be covered.
U 123 Amplifier and Power Supply Lab 1 cr. Offered
spring. Coreq., EET 121. An audio amplifier and dual regulated
power supply will be built throughout the semester.
3. If cross-listed course: secondary program & course number
4. If co-convened course: companion course number, title, and description
(include syllabus of companion course in section V) See procedure 301.20
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/grad_council/procedures/default.aspx.
5. Is this a course with MUS Common Course Numbering?
http://www.mus.edu/Qtools/CCN/ccn_default.asp
If yes, please explain below whether this change will eliminate the course’s common course
status.
YES NO
X
6. Graduate increment if level of course is changed to UG.
Reference procedure 301.30:
http://umt.edu/facultysenate/committees/
grad_council/procedures/default.aspx
(syllabus required in section V)
7. Other programs affected by the change
Have you reviewed the graduate
increment guidelines? Please check
(X) space provided.
8. Justification for proposed change
Course(s) will no longer be programmatic
requirement(s).
Electronics Technology
V. Syllabus/Assessment Information (must include learning outcomes)
Required for new courses and course change from U to UG. Paste syllabus in field below or attach and send
digital copy with form.
The University of Montana
College of Technology
Department of Applied Computing and Electronics
Course Syllabus
EET 205 Solid State Electronics I
Credits: 4
Pre-requisite: EET 105 DC Circuit Analysis
Faculty Contact:
Wally Higgins
Thomas Gallagher.
Phone: 243.7922
Phone: 243.7814
E-mail: Wally.Higgins@UMontana.edu
E-mail: Thomas.Gallagher@UMontana.edu
Course Description:
An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on diodes
and transistors. Classroom concepts are reinforced through lab-based experiments.
Course Overview:
Solid State Electronics I is the first in a two-course sequence covering semiconductor technologies. It is
delivered using a lecture/lab approach. Over the traditional semester, it meets weekly for two one-hour
classroom sessions and one two-hour laboratory session. Classroom activities include lectures,
presentations, and demonstrations. Tactile lab activities will be used to reinforce theories and conceptual
learning. Students are encouraged to partner on lab activities. Written assignments, lab reports, quizzes,
and unit exams will be used to assess student understanding.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
 Describe and analyze the physical characteristics of semiconductor materials.

Analyze the behavior and list the physical characteristics of diodes and transistors including proper
biasing.

Construct electronic circuits and build practical devices demonstrating theories in solid state
electronics.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment for analyzing and troubleshooting electronic
circuit.

Use schematics to design, build, and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
Required Materials:
Malvino, Albert & Bates, David (2007). Electronic Principles. Seventh Edition McGraw Hill.
Malvino, Albert & Bates, David (2007). Experiments Manual to accompany Electronic Principles.
Seventh Edition McGraw Hill.
Scientific Calculator (TI 84-Titanium, TI 86, or TI 89)
Digital Multi-meter
Assessment Procedures:
Assessment Area
Lab Reports
Chapter Tests
Homework
25%
60%
15%
Grading Scale
90 to 100
80 to 89
70 to 79
60 to 69
A
B
C
D
Topic Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Semiconductors
3. Diode Theory
4. Diode Circuits
5. Special-Purpose Diodes
6. Bi-Polar Junction Transistors
7. Transistor Fundamentals
8. Transistor Biasing
The University of Montana
College of Technology
Department of Applied Computing and Electronics
Course Syllabus
EET 206 Solid State Electronics II
Credits: 3
Pre-requisite: EET 205 Solid State Electronics II
Faculty Contact:
Wally Higgins
Thomas Gallagher.
Phone: 243.7922
Phone: 243.7814
E-mail: Wally.Higgins@UMontana.edu
E-mail: Thomas.Gallagher@UMontana.edu
Course Description:
An introduction to semiconductor technologies used in solid state electronics with an emphasis on amplifier
circuits, field effect transistors, thyristors, and operational amplifiers. Classroom concepts are reinforced
through lab-based experiments.
Course Overview:
Solid State Electronics II is the second in a two-course sequence covering semiconductor technologies. It is
delivered using a lecture/lab approach. Over the traditional semester, it meets weekly for two one-hour
classroom sessions and one two-hour laboratory session. Classroom activities include lectures,
presentations, and demonstrations. Tactile lab activities will be used to reinforce theories and conceptual
learning. Students are encouraged to partner on lab activities. Written assignments, lab reports, quizzes,
and unit exams will be used to assess student understanding.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course students will be able to:
 Analyze the behavior and list the physical characteristics of amplifier circuits.

Analyze the behavior of field effect transistors, thyristors, and operational amplifiers.

Describe the effects of amplification of frequency on AC and DC circuit model.

Construct electronic circuits and build practical devices demonstrating theories in solid state
electronic.

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of test equipment for analyzing and troubleshooting electronic
circuit.

Use schematics to design, build, and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
Required Materials:
Malvino, Albert & Bates, David (2007). Electronic Principles. Seventh Edition McGraw Hill.
Malvino, Albert & Bates, David (2007). Experiments Manual to accompany Electronic Principles.
Seventh Edition McGraw Hill.
Scientific Calculator (TI 84-Titanium, TI 86, or TI 89)
Digital Multi-meter
Assessment Procedures:
Assessment Area
Lab Reports
Chapter Tests
Homework
25%
60%
15%
Grading Scale
90 to 100
80 to 89
70 to 79
60 to 69
A
B
C
D
Topic Outline:
9. Introduction
10. AC Models
11. Voltage Amplifiers
12. CC and CB Amplifiers
13. Power Amplifiers
14. JFETs
15. MOSFETs
16. Thyristors
17. Frequency Effects
18. Differential Amplifiers
19. Operational Amplifiers
VI Department Summary (Required if several forms are submitted) In a separate document list course
number, title, and proposed change for all proposals.
VII Copies and Electronic Submission. After approval, submit original, one copy, summary of
proposals and electronic file to the Faculty Senate Office, UH 221, camie.foos@mso.umt.edu.
Revised 8-23-11