ECE 323 Basic Electronic CircuitsTextbook: Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering;
4th Edition;
1. This course stresses the terminal aspects of electronic devices in various applications. Initially, the course will cover analysis and behavior of electric circuits as related to their use in electronics. The characteristics of the PN junction (which is the basis of solid state electronics) will be studied using the diode and its usage in DC power supply systems (rectification). The operational amplifier (OP-AMP) and its applications such as small signal amplification and waveform filtering/conditioning. Electronic logic devices such as AND, OR, NAND and NOR gates will be pursed. Time permitting, sequential logic circuits (such as counters, registers etc.) will be covered. Additionally, lectures will be augmented by several laboratory work sessions to give the students "hands on" experience with the electronic devices in circuit applications and use of instrumentation. 2. The student is expected to attend all lectures since supplementary material not contained in the assigned textbook may be presented. Classroom demonstrations and laboratory experiences will be conducted where appropriate. 3. Homework assignments will be given and graded. Some homework assignments will involve material prepared by the instructor in lieu of problems in the text. Homework is a requirement in this class. Late submission of homework assignments may result in a reduction of score. 4. Expect four exams in addition to the final. All exams will be announced one week in advance and all students are expected to attend since no make-up exams will be given. 5. The homework average will count as one exam grade. The final exam will also count as one test grade. Expect the final to be comprehensive in nature. The average of the homework and test scores plus undocumented evidence of student performance in the course will determine the course letter grade. The University scale will be used in determining the course letter grade.
|