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2.3.3 Basic information of each course/module
Table 3. Summary of information on each course/module
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Name of Course: Electronics I & Labs
Course Code: ELEG 2024
Name(s) of Academic Staff: Chan Lih Heng
Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme:
The aim of this subject is to provide the student the knowledge of basic electronic theory
and study the applications of the semiconductor device.
Semester and Year Offered: Semester 4 or 5
Total Student Learning
Face to Face
Total Guided and
Time (SLT)
Independent Learning
L = Lecture
L
T
P
O
T = Tutorial
P = Practical
42
14
165
O = Others
Details of Total Guided and Independent Learning:
Learning Activities
SLT ( in hours)
1
Lectures
(84)
a
Lecture Hours (Attending Lectures) 3* 14 weeks
42
b
Pre and post preparation 3* 14 weeks
42
2
a
b
Practical
Practical hours 1* 14 weeks
Pre and Post preparation 1* 14 weeks
(28)
14
14
3
a
b
c
d
Assessments
Quizzes (2 hours + 6 hours preparation)
Assignments (8 hours + 8 hours preparation)
Mid-term test (2.5 hour + 10 hours preparation)
Final Examination (2.5 hours + 14 hours preparation)
(53)
8
16
12.5
16.5
Total
Subject Credit ( 165/ 40 = 4.125)
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165
4
Credit Value: 4
Prerequisite (if any): ELEG 2013 Electric Circuits I
Objectives:
CO 1: To equip students with understanding on the principle and applications of analogue
electronic devices and circuits
CO 2: To equip students with design techniques of simple electronic circuit
CO 3: To lay a foundation for further studies in electronic devices
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Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
CLO1: Understand the physical process of the semiconductor, diode, BJT and FET
CLO2: analyze basic electronic circuit utilizing diode and zener diode
CLO3: Perform dc and ac analysis for different types of BJT amplifiers
CLO4: Perform dc and ac analysis for different types of FET amplifiers
CLO5: Apply hands –on experiment of simple circuits utilizing diode and transistor.
Transferable Skills:
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
 Apply dc and ac analysis on basic amplifier applications.
Teaching-learning and Assessment Strategy:
The assessment will base on assignment, test and final examination.
Synopsis:
Introduction to electronic circuit; study of the electronic components
Mode of Delivery:
Lecture, assignment, tutorial
Assessment Methods & Types:
Quizzes
– 10%
Assignment
– 15%
Mid-Term Examination – 30%
Final Examination
– 45%
Mapping of the Course/Module to the Programme Aims:
Programme
Objectives 1
Programme
Objectives 2
CO1
√
√
CO 2
√
√
CO 3
√
√
Programme
Objectives 3
Mapping of the Course/Module to the Programme Learning Outcomes:
MQA Domain
PO
1
CLO 1
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CLO 2
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√
√
CLO 3
√
√
√
CLO 4
√
√
√
CLO 5
√
√
√
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Content outline of the course / module and the
SLT per topic
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Semiconductor materials
Intrinsic & extrinsic semiconductors
n- & p- type
Atomic structure
Physical process: Majority and minority
carrier, forward bias and reverse bias,
depletion region
 Diode characteristic
2) Diode analysis applications
 Load-line analysis, region of operation
 Approximate & ideal models.
 Diode circuits
 Applications:
a) Rectifiers
-Half wave
-full wave
-bridge
b) Clipper
c) Clamper
 Zener diode and regulator circuits
3) Bipolar Junction Transistors
 N-p-n and p-n-p type
 Physical process of the BJT: Majority
and minority carrier, forward bias and
reverse bias, depletion region
 BJT parameters: α and β
 BJT characteristic curve
 CE; CB & CC circuit configurations
 Different types of the dc biasing
a) fixed bias
b) emitter stabilized bias
c) voltage divider bias
d) voltage feedback
 Stability of the quiescent point
4) BJT small-signal analysis
 re transistor modeling
 Small signal analysis:
a) Common emitter fixed bias
b) Voltage divider
c) Common base
d) Common collector
Lecture
Practical
Assessmen
ts
L
H
4
P
L
4
PH
PP
9
9
8
8
9
9
3
3
9
9
PA
AH
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Amplifier proper ties calculation
a) Input impedance
b) Output impedance
c) Voltage gain
5) Field-effect transistors
 Two main types of FET’s: JFET &
MOSFET.
 Physical structure and biasing
 FET biasing:
a) Fixed bias
b) Self-bias
c) Voltage divider bias
d) Depletion-Type MOSFET
e) Enhancement-Type MOSFET
9
9
3
3
9
9
6) FET small-signal analysis
 FET small signal model
 JFET:
a) Fixed bias
b) Self-bias
c) Voltage divider
d) Source follower (Common drain)
 E-MOSFET
a) Drain feedback
b) Voltage divider
Quizzes
6
2
Assignments
8
8
2.5
Mid-Term Exam
10
2.5
Final Exam
14
15
Sub Total
42
42
14
14
38
Total
165
Credit
3
Note:
LH : Lecture Hours PL: Pre and Post Preparation for Lecture
TH : Tutorial Hours PT: Pre and Post Preparation for Tutorial
PH: Practical Hours PP: Pre and Post Preparation for Practical
AH: Assessment Hours
PA: Pre and Post Preparation for Assessment(Assignments, Test or Final Examination)
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- Main References Supporting the Course:
Robert Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, (11th Edition).
Prentice-Hall, 2012.
- Additional references supporting the course:
Earl Boysen, Harry Kybett. Complete Electronics Self-Teaching Guide with Projects. (4th
Edition). Wiley, 2012.
Charles Platt. Make: Electronics (Learning by Discovery). (1st Edition). Make, 2009.
Rubita Sudirman, Puspa Inayat Khalid, Siti Hawa Rusla. Electronic Devices & Circuits.
Penerbit UTM Press, 2010.
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Other Additional Information: -
No.
Title
1
Series diode
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3
4
Rectifier
Clamper and
Clipper
Zener diode
5
BJT
6
FET
Objectives
To analyze diode characteristic in a simple
circuit
a) Polarity
b) Voltage required by diode to be
“on”
To investigate behavior of rectifier
To investigate behavior of clamper and
clipper
To investigate zener diode characteristic
(avalanche)
To observe voltage regulation by zener
diode.
To analyze BJT input and output
characteristic
To examine simple amplifier circuits
To analyze FET characteristic
To examine simple amplifier circuits
Total
Duration
(hours)
Week
2
3rd
2
2
5th
6th
2
7th
3
9th
3
12th
14 Hours