Independent University, Bangladesh
Department of Computer Science & Engineering
Course Title: Electronics I
Course Code: CSE 210
PART A - INTRODUCTION
Course
Course Type: Major
Prerequisite: CSE104 + Lab
Instructor’s Details:
Dr. Saadia Binte Alam
Associate Professor
Office Room: 7005 Jubilee building
Email: [email protected]
Course Content:
The study of electronics is an integral part of the Electrical and Computer Engineering curriculum. For
a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, it is important to have a basic understanding of
electronic devices and circuits since the most important component of a Computer CPU is an electronic
device called the transistor. The topics covered in this course are semiconductor basics, p-n junction
diodes, rectifiers, clippers and clampers, Zener diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJT), DC, and AC
biasing of BJT. Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to explain the basic
operational principles of semiconductor diodes and BJTs, and they will get familiar with a few important
applications of these electronic devices.
Course Objective:
1. To acquire in-depth knowledge about Semiconductor Physics
2. To attain the basic knowledge of PN Junctions.
3. To acquire the application knowledge to understand Diodes and Bipolar Junction Transistor
(BJT) circuits.
4. To impart how to design Diode and BJT circuits.
Course Policy:
1. It is the student’s responsibility to gather information about the assignments and cover topics during
the lectures missed. Regular class attendance is mandatory. According to IUB system, students
must enter the classroom within the first 10 minutes to get the attendance submitted.
2. The approximate time and syllabus of quiz, midterm, and final exam are already given here,
however, announcements will be given ahead of time as well.
3. There will be no make-up for quizzes and project assignments. Missed assignments and quizzes
will result in a grade of zero. Make‐ups for Midterm Exams will be available if and only if you
have a legitimate reason for missing the exam. In case of an illness or emergency, you must supply
formal documentation that supports your claim.
Administrative Policy:
1. All announcements will be made available via google classroom.
2. The lecture notes, reading materials, codes, or other resources will be made available prior to the
discussion on that material in class so that students may have a cursory look into the materials.
Students are recommended to get a printed copy of the lecture note to keep notes.
3. Class participation is vital for a better understanding of Hardware concepts. Moreover, this is
considered an indicator of a good learner.
4. Students are invited to raise questions at any point during the lecture.
5. Students should take tutorials with the teaching assistant and/or instructor during office hours. Prior
appointment is required.
Academic Dishonesty:
1. A student who cheats plagiarizes, or furnishes false, misleading information in the course is subject
to disciplinary action up to and including an F grade in the course and/or suspension/expulsion
from the University.
2. Students must maintain the code of IUB.
3. No collaboration whatsoever is permitted during the examination.
4. Plagiarism and other anti-intellectual behavior cannot be tolerated in any academic environment
that prides itself on individual accomplishment. If you have any questions about the collaboration
policy, or if you feel that you may have violated the policy, please talk to one of the course staff.
Although the course staff is obligated to deal with cheating appropriately, we are more
understanding and lenient if we find out from the transgressor himself or herself rather than from a
third party or by ourselves.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
The course and University policy prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital
or parental status, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, or
military status. If you see either the course instructor or any other person related to the course showing any
form of discrimination, please inform the proctor’s office of the wrongdoing.
Program Learning Outcome (PLO/PO) Applied:
PO Title Description
PO1 Engineering Knowledge Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, engineering
fundamentals and an engineering specialization as specified in K1 to
K4 respectively to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, research literature and analyses complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first
PO2 Problem Analysis
principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design
Design/Development of systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with
PO3
Solutions appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural,
societal, and environmental considerations
Course Outcomes (COs), Program Outcomes (POs) and Assessment:
Level of
Assessment
CO CO Statement PO Domain Learning
Tools
Taxonomy
Students will be able to analyze
1. Midterm
CO1 different types of diode and PO2 Cognitive Level 4
2. Final
diode circuits.
Students will be able to
understand the mathematical
1. Midterm
CO2 model behind diodes and BJTs PO1 Cognitive Level 2,4
2. Final
and figure out different types of
diodes and BJT circuits.
Students will be able to
evaluate any given diode and 1. Final
CO3 PO3 Psychomotor Level 5,6
BJT-related problems and 2. Project
solve them.
Part B - Content of the Course
Class & Exam Schedule, Topics and Readings
Week Lectures Lecture Outcome Readings CO
1. Introduction 1. Student will be introduced with
2. Semiconductor the course content.
Book,
Week 1 Materials, Covalent 2. Student will be given a basic -
Lecture Note
Bonding, Intrinsic idea about semiconductor
Materials physics.
1. Student will be presented with
the concept of energy levels.
1. Energy Levels 2. Student will learn how to draw
2. Extrinsic band diagrams. Book,
Week 2 CO1
Semiconductors, PN 3. Student will be familiarized with Lecture Note
Junction the concept of doping, n- and p-
type semiconductors, and the PN
Junction.
1. Student will be introduced to the
1. Diode Biasing, Diode concept of PN junction diode.
Equivalent Circuits, 2. Student will learn about the
Zener Diodes different types of diode biasing Book,
Week 3 CO1
2. Ideal vs Practical 3. Student will be familiarized. Lecture Note
Diodes, Diode with various diode equivalent
Resistance circuits.
4. Student will learn about the
concept of Zener diodes.
1. Student will learn how to
perform load-line analysis of
1. Load-Line Analysis
non-linear circuits. Book,
Week 4 2. Series-Parallel Diode CO1
2. Student will be familiarized with Lecture Note
configurations
series, parallel and series-parallel
diode circuits.
1. Student will understand the
1. Half-wave and Full- method of rectification using
Book,
Week 5 wave rectifiers diode circuits. CO2
Lecture Note
2. Clippers 2. Student will be introduced to the
concept of clippers.
1. Student will be introduced to
clamper circuits.
1. Clampers Book,
Week 6 2. Student will understand the CO2
2. Zener Diodes Lecture Note
operation of a voltage regulator
using Zener diodes.
Week 7 Midterm -- --
1. Student will be introduced to the
1. Bipolar Junction working principle of Bipolar
Transistor (BJT) Junction Transistor (BJT).
Book,
Week 8 Construction, 2. Student will learn the Common- CO2
Lecture Note
Operation Emitter, Common-Base and
2. BJT Configurations Common-Collector
configurations.
1. Student will be familiarized with
establishing an operating point.
Book,
Week 9 1. DC Biasing - BJT 2. Student will be introduced to CO2
Lecture Note
Fixed Bias and Emitter Bias
configurations.
1. Student will be familiarized with
Voltage-Divider Bias and
Book,
Week 10 1. DC Biasing -BJT Common-Base configurations. CO3
Lecture Note
2. Student will learn how to design
BJT networks.
1. Student will be introduced to
different BJT Transistor AC
Models.
Book,
Week 11 1. AC Analysis - BJT 2. Student will learn the re CO3
Lecture Note
transistor model for Common-
Emitter Fixed-Bias and Emitter-
Bias configuration.
Week 12 Revision -- -- --
Week 13 Final -- -- --
Lab Topic, Details and Projects
Week Lectures Lecture Outcome Readings CO
Student will be familiarized
with Online Digital Training
Week 1 Introduction Board , Oscilloscope, Function --
Generator, and other electronics
equipment’s.
Observation of the V-I
characteristic of a
Semiconductor diode.
Student will be introduced with
Week 2 Lab - 1 CO3
silicon diode -1n4007 and they
will learn how to observe the
voltage and current behavior
though the experiment.
Characteristics of Zener diode,
Student will be introduced with
Lab – 2 Zener diode, and they will learn
Week 3 CO3
how to observe the voltage and
current behavior though the
Zener diode experiment.
Project Oriented Session 01-
Students will be introduced to
Lab – 3
basic project equipment’s of
Week 4 project. CO3
Project Oriented
Student will be introduced with
Session 01
Arduino and Arduino based
programming.
Study of Half Wave Rectifier
The objective is to investigate
the Half Wave Rectifier circuit
and gain a basic understanding
Week 5 Lab - 4 CO3
of how it converts alternating
current (AC) to pulsating direct
current (DC) by observing the
output waveform.
Project Oriented Session 02-
Students will be actively
engaged in project-based lab
work where they will have the
Lab – 5 opportunity to work hands-on
with the project equipment.
Week 6 CO3
Project Oriented Students will be involved in
Session 02 project programming and will
be assessed based on their
problem-solving skills with the
guidance and coordination of
faculty.
Week 7 Midterm
Study of Full Wave Rectifier
The objective is to investigate
the Full Wave Rectifier circuit
and gain a basic understanding
Week 8 Lab - 6 - CO3
of how it converts alternating
current (AC) to pulsating direct
current (DC) by observing the
output waveform.
Study of Clipper and Clamper
circuits
The objective is to study clipper
and clamper circuits,
Week 9 Lab - 7 CO3
understanding their
functionality and applications in
modifying waveforms and
voltage level shifting.
Characteristics of Bipolar
Junction Transistors
The objective is to study and
understand the characteristics
of bipolar junction transistors
Week 10 Lab - 8 CO3
(BJTs), including their modes of
operation, voltage-current
relationships, amplification
capabilities, and the importance
of biasing.
Students will submit their
projects for evaluation.
Students will present their
projects to showcase their
Week 11 Project Submission findings. CO3
Students will undergo a project
viva for assessment and to
demonstrate their
understanding.
Week 12 Fina Exam
Part C - Assessment and Evaluation
1. Assessment Pattern
a. Quizzes: A total of 4 quizzes will be taken. 2 from the syllabus of the midterm and 2
from the syllabus of the final. From these quizzes, the best 3 will be taken.
b. Project: A project will be given.
2. CIE - Continuous Internal Evaluation (30 Marks):
Blooms Category Project (20) Quizzes (10)
Remember 5
Understand
Apply 5 5
Analyze 5
Evaluate
Create 10
3. SMEE - Semester Mid & End Examination (70 Marks):
Midterm Final (40)
Blooms Category
(30)
Remember 5
Understand 5 5
Apply 5 5
Analyze 5 10
Evaluate 10 10
Create 10
4. Assessment and Evaluation Distribution:
Theory:
Students will be assessed on the basis of their overall performance in all the exams, class
tests, assignments, project presentation, and class participation. The final numeric reward
will be the compilation of:
a. Homework/Assignment (5%)
b. Pop Quiz (Any day without prior notice) (5%)
c. Quizzes / Class Test (15%)
d. Midterm (30%)
e. Final (45%)
Lab:
Students will be assessed through multiple means, including their performance in the lab,
evaluation of lab reports, mid-term exams, and project evaluations. These assessments will
provide a comprehensive evaluation of the students' understanding, application of
knowledge, and overall performance in the course.
a. Mid Term Exam (15%)
b. Lab Report (30)%
c. Project Submission (25%)
d. Lab Final Exam (20)%
e. Lab and Project Final Viva (10)%
Overall Grade:
a. Theory 75%
b. Lab 25%
2. Grade Conversion Scheme:
The following chart will be followed for final grading for this course.
* Numbers are inclusive
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F
90-
85-89 80-84 75-79 70-74 65-69 60-64 55-59 50-54 45-49 0-44
100
Part D - Learning Resources
Required Text:
The course will be based mostly on the following books:
1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, R. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky (11th Edition, 2013)
Reference Materials
These are some optional reference materials to study and know more about the topics:
1. Principles of Electronics, K. Mehta and R. Mehta (S. Chand, New Delhi, 2005)
2. Electronic Principles, Albert P. Malvino (Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi)
