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
Dr. Nor Farahidah Za’bah
staff / Instructor(s)
Rationale for the
inclusion of the course / Required course for All Engineering Programmes
module in the programme
Semester and Year
Every Semester
Offered
Status Core
Level 1
Credit Value / Hours 3/127

Pre-requisites (if any) ECE 1131

Co-requisites (if any) None

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
Course Objectives 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.

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
Learning Outcomes
circuits.
4. Design basic electronics circuits using active transistors.
5. Apply the electronic circuits in global engineering
applications.

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Teaching-Learning and
Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments and Quizzes
assessment strategy
The design approach to electronic circuits and systems; pn-
junction diodes characteristics and applications; basic amplifier
concepts: bipolar junction transistors characteristics, dc biasing
Course Synopsis
and ac analysis; MOSFET operations: dc biasing and ac analysis;
introduction to operational amplifier and its applications.

Mode of Delivery Lectures and Tutorials

LO Method %
Assessment Methods and
Type/Course Assessment 1,2 Mid-term Test 25
State weightage of each 1,2,3,4,5 Final Examination 50
type of assessment. 1,2,3,4,5 Quizzes 15
1,2,3,4,5 Assignments 10
Mapping of course / module to the Programme Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome of the course Programme Outcomes
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
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.
Content outline of the course / module and the SLT per topic
Learning
Week Topics Task/Reading
Hours
Introduction to Electronics:
1 Brief History, Signals, Frequency Spectrum, Analog and Chapter 1
Digital Signals, Amplifier Characteristics.
Semiconductor Materials and Diodes:
Semiconductor Materials and Properties, pn-Junction,
2, 3 Diode Circuits: DC Analysis and Models, AC Equivalent Chapter 2
Circuit, Other Diode Types.
Diode Circuits:
4, 5 Rectifier Circuits, Zener Diode Circuits, Clipper and Chapter 3
Clamper Circuits, Multiple-Diode Circuits.
The Bipolar Junction Transistor:
Device Structures, Current-Voltage Characteristics, Load
6, 7 Line and Modes of Operation, Voltage Transfer Chapter 4
Characteristics, Basic Transistor Applications, Bipolar
Transistor Biasing.

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 Basic BJT Amplifiers:
Small-Signal Operation and Models, Single-Stage BJT
8, 9 Amplifiers: Common Emitter Amplifier, Common Chapter 5
Collector Amplifier, Common-Base Amplifier.
The Field Effect Transistor:
Device Structure, Current-Voltage Characteristics,
10, 11 MOSFET Circuits Operation, DC Circuit Analysis, Basic Chapter 6
Applications of MOSFET.
Basic FET Amplifiers:
Small-Signal Operation and Models, Common-Source
12 Amplifier, Common Drain Amplifier, Common-Gate Chapter 7
Amplifier.
Ideal Operational Amplifier and Applications:
Ideal Op-Amp, Inverting Amplifier, Summing Amplifier,
13, 14 Non-inverting Amplifier, Integrator and Differentiator Chapter 8
Op-Amp Applications.
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: Checked by: Approved by:

Nor Farahidah Za’bah Othman O. Khalifa Dean

Assistant Professor Head of Department Kulliyyah of Engineering
Kulliyyah of Engineering 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
1&6
engineering problems;

2. Problem Analysis (T) – Identify, formulate, research relevant literature and analyze
complex engineering problems, and reaching substantiated conclusions using first
1&6
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 2, 3 & 6
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 2&6
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
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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
3&4
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
3&4
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. 3&4

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
5&7
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 multi-disciplinary settings. 8

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
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technological change.

12. Project Management and Finance (S) -Demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of engineering management and financial principles and apply these to
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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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