EET 3143C- Electronic Devices and Circuits

Standard Course Outline (Updated: Summer 2007)

catalog Description: / EET 3143C- Electronic Devices and Circuits
Theory, characteristics, operational parameters, circuits and applications of solid state electronic
devices. Bipolar and field effect transistors, multistage amplifiers, power amplifiers. 4(3,2)
Course prerequisites: DC & AC Circuits; MAC 1114.
Goals/Objectives of the course: / An entry level course to teach the theory, characteristics, operation parameters, circuits and applications of solid state electronic devices. Also covered are bipolar and field effect transistors, multistage amplifiers, power amplifiers.
Course Outcomes: / CO1: Students will have a basic understanding of diode and its applications
CO2: Students will have an understanding of bipolar transistors
CO3: Students will have an understanding of field effect transistors
  • CO4: Students will have an understanding multistage amplifiers and power amplifiers.

Relationship to BSEET Program Outcomes: / EET3143C contributes the following to the BSEET program outcomes:
PO1 / PO2 / PO3 / PO4 / PO5 / PO6 / PO7 / PO8 / PO9 / PO10 / PO11
CO1 / X / X / X / X
CO2 / X / X / X / X
CO3 / X / X / X / X
CO4 / X / X / X / X / X / X
Textbook: / Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Boylestad
Pearson Prentice Hall, 9th Edition. ISBN: 0-13-118905-0
References: / Electronic Devices, conventional current version, Floyd
Pearson Prentice Hall, 8th Edition
Topics Covered: / Prerequisites
by topic:
Basic DC and AC electrical circuit theory
Algebra concepts
Trigonometry concepts

Topics:

Semiconductor Diodes
Diode Applications
Bipolar Junction Transistors
DC Biasing-BJTs
BJT AC Analysis
Field-Effect Transistors
FET Biasing and Amplifiers
BJT and JFET Frequency Response
Operational Amplifiers
Op-Amp Applications
Power Amplifiers
Computer Usage: / The use of some excellent PC packages such as Pspice or Multisim is integrated into
the course for simulation, analysis and design.
Laboratory Exercises or projects: / Throughout the course, the lectures are supported by experimental work that make use
of the hardware and computer-aided facilities available in the department. The laboratory experiments are intended to help the students develop skills for electronic devices design and
set up as well as for obtaining useful data, interpreting the data, and reporting the results.
The course involves laboratory projects based on written instructions provided in advance.
Required Equipment: / Digital Computers, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Breadboards and components including Op-amps
Course Grading: / There will be two exams:
Exam 1 (6/18/2007) 30%
Exam 2 (7/25/2007) 30%
Lab notebook 30%
Homework 10%
Points for the lab notebook and report write-ups will be assigned based on the following sections: Objectives, Procedure, Equipment list, Analytical calculations, Error Analysis, Simulation, and Conclusion. Completeness, neatness, and English are very important for getting full credit.
Library Usage: / Students are encouraged to consult library and Internet references to aid in researching course material and complete written projects.
Course Assessment: / Useful methods for assessing the success of this course in achieving the intended outcomes listed above:
  • CO1: Traditional exam and assignments
  • CO2: Traditional exam and assignments
  • CO3: Traditional exam and assignments
  • CO4: Laboratory projects, exam and assignments

Course Policies: /

Grading Objections:

All objections to grades should be made IN WRITING WITHIN ONE WEEK of the work in question. Objections made after this period has elapsed will NOT be considered, no exceptions.

Professionalism and Ethics:

Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Violations of student academic behavior standards are outlined in The Golden Rule, the University of Central Florida's Student Handbook. See ttp:// for further details.
Per university policy and plain classroom etiquette, mobile phones, pagers, etc. MUST be silenced during all classroom lectures and exams. Those not heeding this rule will be asked to leave the classroom immediately so as to not disrupt the learning environment.
Additional Course Information, Policies and Expectations: /

Computer Skills/Usage

• WebCT and e-mail will be used to communicate with students and disseminate materials and assignments throughout the course.
• When sending e-mail to the instructor and/or GTA, please begin the “Subject:” of the message with the following:
EET<space>3143C<space
- space> means insert a space.
• Students are expected to have access to and be familiar with a word processing application (e.g., Microsoft Word) as all assignments will require its use.
• Students are expected to have access to and be familiar with Matlab.

Course Assignments

• All assignments are due on or BEFORE the scheduled due date and time. Absolutely NO late assignments will be accepted.
• All assignments must be submitted in class.
• All assignments must be submitted in a high-quality and professional manner. They should be well-written and understandable. The steps/methods of solving the problems should be clearly stated.
• Students are encouraged to collaborate outside of class to discuss and debate course concepts. However, all assignments MUST be completed and written up individually. Each student is required to turn in his or her own solutions. If the assignment has been designated a team assignment by the instructor, one copy of the assignment solutions containing the names of all team members is required.

Exams

All exams will be proctored in class.

Excusal from Course Assignments and Exams

• Excusal from submitting an assignment on-time:
- If an emergency arises and a student cannot submit the homework on or before the due date, the student MUST give notification to the instructor NO LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE the due date and NO MORE THAN 48 HOURS AFTER the due date.
• Excusal from an exam:
- Excusal of a student from an exam due to an emergency such as student illness, family illness or death, etc. requires valid and provable documentation before the student is eligible for the makeup exam. The documentation must be given to the instructor NO LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE the due date and NO MORE THAN 48 HOURS AFTER the due date.
- Notification must be given to the instructor NO LESS THAN 24 HOURS BEFORE the scheduled exam for all other excuses such as conference/workshops, business trips, etc.

Makeup Assignments and Examinations

• There will be no makeup assignments given.
• Makeup exams will be given towards the end of the semester, at a date announced by the instructor. The makeup exams may be different and more challenging than those administered on the original date.
Course Coordinator: / Alireza Rahrooh, Associates Professor,
OFFICE: 207B ENG1, Orlando; Cocoa, Brevard Campus
PHONE: (407) 823-4749--- Orlando (321) 433-7954 ---Brevard
E-mail:
OFFICE HOURS: TR 14:30-16:00, and M 16:00-18:00
Summer Holidays:
Memorial Day Monday, May 28
Independent Day Wednesday, July 4
Important Summer 2007 Academic Dates and Deadlines:
Classes Begin May 14
Add/Drop May 13
Application for Grade Forgiveness Deadline May 18
Last Day for Full Refund May 18
Withdrawal Deadline June 22