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 Zabah
Rationale for the inclusion of the course / module in the programme
Required course for All Engineering Programmes
Semester and Year Offered
Every Semester
Status
Core
Level
1
Credit Value / Hours
3/127
Pre-requisites (if any)
ECE 1131
Co-requisites (if any)
None
Course Objectives
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Develop an understanding of the characteristics and operation of modern electronics.
2. Focus on the function of electronic circuits in the overall electronic system.
3. Familiarize the student with circuit simulation techniques.
4. Provide the necessary means which enable intelligent choices to be made when designing
electronic circuits.
Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the basic characteristics of semiconductor materials and pn junctions.
2. Analyze basic circuits involving diodes.
3. Apply basic DC and AC current and voltage laws on active circuits.
4. Design basic electronics circuits using active transistors.
5. Apply the electronic circuits in global engineering applications.
Teaching-Learning and assessment strategy
Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments and Quizzes
Course Synopsis
The design approach to electronic circuits and systems; pn-junction 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.
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Method
Mid-term Test
Final Examination
Quizzes
Assignments

%
25
50
15
10

Mode of Delivery

Lectures and Tutorials

Assessment Methods and Type/Course Assessment
State weightage of each type of assessment.
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course
01

02

03

Explain the basic characteristics of semiconductor

materials and pn junctions.

Analyze basic circuits involving diodes.
Apply basic DC and AC current and voltage laws

on active circuits.
Design basic electronics circuits using active

transistors.
Apply the electronic circuits in global engineering

applications.

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Week
Topics
Learning Hours
Task/Reading
1
Introduction to Electronics:
Brief History, Signals, Frequency Spectrum, Analog and Digital Signals, Amplifier
Characteristics.
Chapter 1
2, 3
Semiconductor Materials and Diodes:
Semiconductor Materials and Properties, pn-Junction, Diode Circuits: DC Analysis and
Models, AC Equivalent Circuit, Other Diode Types.
Chapter 2
4, 5
Diode Circuits:
Rectifier Circuits, Zener Diode Circuits, Clipper and Clamper Circuits, Multiple-Diode
Circuits.
Chapter 3
6, 7
The Bipolar Junction Transistor:
Device Structures, Current-Voltage Characteristics, Load Line and Modes of Operation,
Voltage Transfer Characteristics, Basic Transistor Applications, Bipolar Transistor Biasing.
Chapter 4
8, 9
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Basic BJT Amplifiers:

Small-Signal Operation and Models, Single-Stage BJT Amplifiers: Common Emitter
Amplifier, Common Collector Amplifier, Common-Base Amplifier.
Chapter 5
10, 11
The Field Effect Transistor:
Device Structure, Current-Voltage Characteristics, MOSFET Circuits Operation, DC Circuit
Analysis, Basic Applications of MOSFET.
Chapter 6
12
Basic FET Amplifiers:
Small-Signal Operation and Models, Common-Source Amplifier, Common Drain Amplifier,
Common-Gate Amplifier.
Chapter 7
13, 14
Ideal Operational Amplifier and Applications:
Ideal Op-Amp, Inverting Amplifier, Summing Amplifier, Non-inverting Amplifier, Integrator
and Differentiator Op-Amp Applications.
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
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.

Prepared by:

Nor Farahidah Zabah

Assistant Professor
Kulliyyah of Engineering
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Checked by:

Othman O. Khalifa
Head of Department
Kulliyyah of Engineering
Approved by:

Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering

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Programme Learning Outcome (PO): At the end of the programme, Students are able to:
KOE PO

MQF Domain

1. Engineering Knowledge (T) -Apply

knowledge of mathematics, sciences, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization to
the solution of complex engineering problems;

1&6

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

1&6

2, 3 & 6

2&6

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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;

10. Individual and Team

Work (S) -Function
effectively as an individual,
and as a member or leader in
diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings.

3&4

3&4

3&4

5&7

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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 ones 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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