INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah / Institute
Engineering
Department / Centre
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Programme
All Engineering Programme
Name of Course / Mode
Electronics / Full time
Course Code
ECE 1312
Name (s) of Academic
staff / Instructor(s)
Dr. Nor Farahidah Za’bah
Semester and Year
Offered
Semester-I, Session: 2015-2016
Status
Core
Level
1
Credit Value
3
Pre-requisites (if any)
ECE 1131
Course Synopsis
Mode of Delivery
The design approach to electronic circuits and systems; pnjunction diodes characteristics and applications; basic amplifier
concepts: bipolar junction transistors characteristics, DC biasing
and AC analysis; MOSFET operations: DC biasing and AC
analysis; introduction to operational amplifier and its applications.
Lectures and Tutorials
Method
%
Mid-term Test
25
Final Examination
50
Quizzes
15
Assignments
10
Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Topics
Task/Reading
Hours
Introduction to Electronics:
Brief History, Types of Electronics Component, Signals
Chapter 1
and Notation, Analog and Digital Signals.
Assessment Methods and
Type/Course Assessment
State weightage of each
type of assessment.
Week
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2, 3
Semiconductor Material and Diode:
Semiconductor Materials and Properties, pn-Junction,
Diode Circuits: DC Analysis and Models, DC Load Line,
AC Equivalent Circuit, Different Types of Diode.
Chapter 2
4, 5
Diode Circuit:
Rectifier Circuits, Zener Diode Circuits, Clipper and
Clamper Circuits, Multiple-Diode Circuits.
Chapter 3
6, 7
Bipolar Junction Transistor:
Device Structures, Current-Voltage Characteristics, DC
Load Line and Modes of Operation, Voltage Transfer
Characteristics, Basic Transistor Applications, Bipolar
Transistor Biasing (CE, CB and CC all Configurations).
Chapter 4
8, 9
Basic BJT Amplifier:
Small-Signal Operation and Hybrid-π Model, SingleStage BJT Amplifier Analysis: Common Collector and
Common Emitter (with Emitter Resistor and Bypass
Capacitor) Amplifier Configurations, Voltage Gain,
Input Resistance and Output Resistance.
Chapter 5
10, 11
Field Effect Transistor:
Device Structures (NMOS & PMOS), Current-Voltage
Characteristics and DC Load Line, MOSFET Circuits
Operation, DC Circuit Analysis, Constant Current Source
Biasing, Basic Applications of MOSFET.
Chapter 6
12, 13
Basic FET Amplifier:
Small-Signal Operation and Model, Single-Stage NMOS
Amplifier Analysis: Common-Source with Source
Resistance, Bypass Capacitor Amplifier Configurations,
Voltage Gain, Input Resistance and Output Resistance.
Chapter 7
14
Ideal Operational Amplifier:
Ideal Op-Amp characteristics, Virtual Ground, Op-Amp
Application: Inverting and Non-inverting Amplifier,
Summing Amplifier, Integrator and Differentiator.
Chapter 8
Required references supporting the course
The reference lists shall be presented in accordance with APA bibliographic practices and in alphabetical order.
Motakabber, S. M. A, Ibrahimy, M. I., Nordin, Anis, (2012), Fundamentals of Microelectronic
Circuits, Pearson.
Recommended references supporting the course
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Boylestad, R. and Nasheslky, L., (1999), Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Prentice Hall.
Hambley, A.R., (2000), Electronics, Prentice-Hall.
Jaeger, R.C. and Blalock, T.N., (2004), Microelectronic Circuit Design, McGraw Hill.
Neamen D.A., (2007), Microelectronics Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill.
Sedra S.A., (2009), Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford.
Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
KOE PO
1. Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply knowledge of mathematics, sciences,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems;
2. Problem Analysis (T) – Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze
complex engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences;
3. Design/Development of Solutions (A) –Design solutions, exhibiting
innovativeness, for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or
processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and
safety, cultural, societal, economical, ethical, environmental and sustainability issues.
4. Investigation (D) Conduct investigation into complex problems, displaying
creativeness, using research-based knowledge, and research methods including design
of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to
provide valid conclusions;
5. Modern Tool Usage (A & D) -Create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to
complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations;
6. The Engineer and Society (ESSE) -Apply reasoning based on contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, cultural, contemporary issues, and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices.
7. Environment and Sustainability (ESSE) -Understand the impact of professional
engineering solutions in societal, global, and environmental contexts and demonstrate
knowledge of and need for sustainable development;
8. Ethics (ESSE) –Apply professional ethics with Islamic values and commit to
responsibilities and norms of professional engineering code of practices.
9. Communication (S) -Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities
with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective
presentations, and give and receive clear instructions;
MQF
Domain
1&6
1&6
2, 3 & 6
2&6
7
3&4
3&4
3&4
5&7
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10. Individual and Team Work (S) -Function effectively as an individual, and as a
member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings.
11. Life Long Learning (S) -Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and
ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.
12. Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of engineering management and financial principles and apply these to
one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in
multidisciplinary settings, and identify opportunities of entrepreneurship.
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