Spring 2015

Prerequisites

Linear Circuit Analysis

Course Overview

This course is an introduction to active electronic components and a study of circuits containing such components.

Students will receive one assignment every week, which will cover the topics discussed in the class in that week. All the assignments must be completed and turned in by the Monday of the week following the one in which they are posted. No late assignments will be accepted.

The course will also have quizzes, a midterm and a final exam.

Course Objectives

After this course, students should have a strong intuition and insight of the dynamics of electronic components like diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs, which can be further used to design and optimize circuits performance.

Required Text(s)

1. Introductory Electronic Devices and Circuits, 7^TH Edition
   Robert T. Paynter
2. Related articles, videos and online tutorials (links shall be provided)

References

1. Electronic Devices and Circuits, Theodore D. Bogart, J S Beasley, Guillermo Rico

Academic Integrity

Students are responsible for the content of assignments. Cheating or plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated. Violations can result in an F grade. 

Evaluation Criteria

Quiz  15

Assignment  15

Midterm Exams  20

Final  50

The course schedule and content may be modified by 15 – 20% as the semester progresses.