COURSE SYLLABUS

1st Semester, AY 2016-2017

Course Information Faculty Information

Course Code: CpE 313N Name: Ricardo P. Gahuman Jr.
Course Title: Electronics Engineering 1 for CpE Office: Department of Computer Engineering
Credit Units: 4 (lecture with laboratory) Email: ricardogahuman@yahoo.com
Pre-requisites: Phys 32N/NL Engineering Physics 2
Phone:
(032) 230-0100 Local 263

Schedule: GRP 4 10:30am 1:30pm LB286TC MW Consultation

08:30am 10:30am TTH
Time:
Course Description
This course is intended for third-year undergraduate students of computer engineering. It is designed as an integrated lecture-
laboratory class to let the students be immersed in hands-on activities involving basic electronic devices such as diodes and
transistors that are used in larger electronic and computer systems. It involves in familiarization of the device characteristics and
use them in electronic circuit design applications.

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

By the end of the semester, students should be able to: Alignment to Program Outcomes
CO1: solve problems involving voltage and current The learning outcomes in this course are introductory to
values of different circuits using standard electronic the achievement of:
principles; [PO3] Ability to design a system, component, or process to
CO2: create schematic diagrams of basic electronic meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as
circuits using CAD tools; economic, environmental, social, political ethical, health and
safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance
CO3: construct basic electronic circuits using proper with standards.
biasing of diodes and transistors; and
[PO4] Ability to work effectively as a team member and or
CO4: implement complex electronic circuit design leader in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
according to given specifications. [PO11] Ability to use techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for computer engineering
practice.

The learning outcomes in this course are enabling to the

achievement of:
[PO1] Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics and sciences
to the practice of computer engineering.
[PO2] Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as
analyze and interpret data.

ASSESSMENT OF OUTCOMES
As evidence of having achieved the outcomes, students must produce quality outputs and/or carry out tasks
successfully.
Formative Summative (Rubric-Based)
For CO1 & CO3: Written Examinations(Exams: 1,2,3) For CO1 & CO3: Written Final Exam
For CO2: Laboratory Exercises For CO2: Practical Final Exam
For CO4: Design Problem and Implementation

Assessment Rubrics
Rubric 1: Assessing and Grading of Problem Solving Skills (CO1)
Rubric 2: Assessing and Grading of Schematic Diagrams (CO2)
Rubric 3: Assessing and Grading of Laboratory Reports (CO3)
Rubric 4: Assessing and Grading of an Electronic Design Solution and its Implementation (CO4)

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 Grading System
The students grade for the course is computed based on both formative and summative assessment data. The
computation is detailed below.
Grade Component Weight Computation
Exam1: Diodes and their Applications (15%) Exam1: Diodes and their Applications x 0.15
Exam 2: Bipolar Junction Transistors (15%) Exam 2: Bipolar Junction Transistors x 0.15
Exam 3: Field Effect Transistors (15%) Exam 3: Field Effect Transistors x 0.15
Exam 4: Summative Exam (25%) Exam 4: Summative Exam x 0.25
Compilation of Laboratory Reports (10%) Compilation of Laboratory Reports x 0.10
Design Problem and its Implementation (20%) Design Problem and its Implementation x 0.20
Total Grade
Passing Grade: 3.0

LEARNING PLAN
Course
Topics Week Learning Activities
Outcome
Introduction to the Course Open Forum
Unit I: Introduction to Electronics Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
CO1 Ideal Diodes Lecture-discussions
1
CO2 Semiconductor Materials Laboratory Exercise 1 (Diode
Semiconductor Diodes Characteristics)

Unit II: Diode Applications Demonstration of circuit simulations

using CAD tools
Rectifier Circuits Lecture-discussions
Full Wave Rectifier Circuits 2
Peer-teaching activities
Laboratory Exercise 2 (Rectifier
Circuits

CO1 Half Wave Rectifier Circuits Demonstration of circuit simulations

CO2 3 using CAD tools
CO3 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
Voltage Regulators Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
4 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
Laboratory Exercise 3 (Zener
Regulator Circuits)
Unit III: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
CO1 Introduction to BJTs Lecture-discussions
CO2 BJT Biasing and Construction 5 Peer-teaching activities
CO3 BJT Types Logical analogies of BJT circuits
Laboratory Exercise 4 (BJT
Characteristics)

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 Different BJT Configurations Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
6 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
Logical analogies of BJT circuits
BJT Biasing Demonstration of circuit simulations
BJT Logic using CAD tools
Lecture-discussions
7 Peer-teaching activities
Logical analogies of BJT circuits
Laboratory Exercise 5 (BJT Biasing)
Logical analogies of BJT circuits
Laboratory Exercise 6 (BJT Logic)
MIDTERM EXAM 8 Written Exam

Unit III: Field Effect Transistors (FET) Demonstration of circuit simulations

using CAD tools
Introduction to FETs Lecture-discussions
FET Biasing and Construction 9 Peer-teaching activities
FET Types Logical analogies of FET circuits
Laboratory Exercise 7 (FET
Characteristics)
Demonstration of circuit simulations
Different FET Configurations using CAD tools
10 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
CO1 Logical analogies of FET circuits
CO2
CO3 MOSFET Biasing Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
11 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
Logical analogies of MOSFET circuits
Laboratory Exercise 8 (FET Biasing)
CMOS Logic Gates Demonstration of circuit simulations
using CAD tools
12 Lecture-discussions
Peer-teaching activities
Logical analogies of CMOS circuits
Laboratory Exercise 9 (CMOS Logic)
13 Design specifications gathering
CO1 Research and consultation
CO2 Circuit Design Development and Electronic design and simulation
14
CO3 Consultation Implementation and prototyping
CO4 Testing of electronic design solution
15

16 Electronic Circuit Design Presentation

Course Recap
CO4 Presentation and submission of learning
outputs 17
FINAL EXAM 18 Written and Practical Exam
Learning Resources

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 Books

Boylestad, R., Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 10th edition, Prentice Hall (2009)
Malvino, A., Bates, D. Electronic Principles, 7th edition, McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (2007)

Software

Labcenter Electronics ISIS Proteus 7 or later

Online Resources

Use of online resources (e-books, tutorials, presentations, videos, lectures, and other supplementary materials)
regarding further discussions on logic circuits theory, digital electronics and combinational logic is encouraged.
Course Policies
Activity Teams
Laboratory setup encourages team-related hands-on activities and should be composed of not more than three
members. As a team, you are expected to help each other achieve the expected learning outcomes for the course.
However, the individually required outputs that you shall submit must be your own work, not a direct copy of your
teammates or someone elses work. Cases of copying shall be dealt with following the universitys procedures
for disciplinary actions. Note that the university considers dishonesty or any fraudulent act as a major offense.
Thus, make sure that you do your own work and that you protect them from plagiarism by others.
Attendance and Tardiness
You are expected to attend all classes. The USC Student Manual (2013 Edition) stipulates that a student who
incurs unexcused absences of more than 20% of the prescribed number of class hours or laboratory periods
during the term should be given NC or 5.0. A 3-unit course has 48 class hours and a 1-unit laboratory course
has 16 laboratory periods. You do the math.
Tardiness is highly discouraged and habitual tardiness will not be condoned. Appropriate sanctions for tardiness
will be given based on agreement reached during a one-on-one conference between you and me. If you come
late to class, silently make your way to your seat without disrupting ongoing activity and approach me at the end
of the class to have your attendance checked.
Use of Gadgets in Class
Gadgets should only be used in class in aid of learning. Its allowable that you go online in the classroom if you
want to find out more about something on the topic being taken up. In no way that you are allowed to use your
gadgets in class to do social networking, games, or other activities that have no direct bearing on the ongoing
class activity. You may take pictures of what is written on the board but only after I expressly announce when you
can do it. At all times, set your gadgets on silent mode.
Examinations
Note that there are four (4) exams that you must take during the semester. In case you missed an examination
due to serious medical condition or emergency reasons, you must make a formal written request to take a special
examination. "EMERGENCY shall be understood as an unforeseen combination of circumstances which calls for
an immediate response to an urgent need for assistance or relief. Pertinent supporting documents must be
attached to your letter of request. Otherwise, a grade of 5.0 will be recorded on that missed examination.
Consultation
My consultation periods are indicated in this syllabus. Should you wish to consult with me on matters pertaining
to your achievement of the learning outcomes, you can inform me through email at least 24 hours before. Please
indicate in clear terms what you wish to consult with me. You may do so individually or as a team/group.

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 Communication
All course-related communications outside of class should be done through email. I will send to you
supplementary learning materials, announcements, instructions, and the like through this method so make sure you
regularly check your inbox.

Prepared by Approved by
RICARDO P. GAHUMAN JR. DR. MARLOWE EDGAR C. BURCE, PHD.
Faculty Department Chair
Date Submitted Date Approved
for Approval

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 CpE 313N Electronics Engineering 1 for CpE

ASSESMENT AND GRADING RUBRICS

Rubric 1. Assessing and Grading of Problem Solving Skills (CO1)

Level 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Criteria Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable

Chosen method and solution
is appropriate;
Ability to solve implementation of the
electronics-related method is procedurally
problems correct which generates
accurate results.
Chosen method and solution is
appropriate; implementation of
the method is procedurally
correct but showed minor
errors that generates
inaccurate results.
Chosen method and solution is Chosen method may be
appropriate; implementation of appropriate but
the method is procedurally implementation of the
correct but showed major errors method is procedurally
leading to an inaccurate results. wrong.

Rubric 2. Assessing and Grading of Schematic Diagrams (CO2)

Level 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Criteria Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable

Schematic diagram is
correct and created in
Ability to create accordance to design
schematic standards. Electronic
diagrams using components used are
CAD tools accurately selected and
relevant to the intended
design.
Schematic diagram is correct
but created without relevance
to design standards. Electronic
components used are
accurately selected and
relevant to the intended
design.
Schematic diagram is correct Schematic diagram is
but created without relevance to entirely incorrect or no
design standards. Electronic schematic diagram is
components used may be created.
correct but may not be
practically relevant to the
intended design.

Simulation results are Simulation results are partially Simulation results are No circuit simulation is
Circuit Simulation
accurate with no issues. correct. inaccurate. presented.

Rubric 3. Assessing and Grading of Laboratory Reports (CO3)

Level 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Criteria Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable

Chosen design solution is Chosen design solution is Chosen design solution is Chosen design solution
Results Obtained appropriate and results are appropriate and most results appropriate and some results may be appropriate but
accurate and consistent. are accurate. are accurate and inconsistent. results are erroneous.

Circuit Constructed circuits are Constructed circuits are Constructed circuits are not No circuit is constructed.
Construction functional with no issues. functional with some issues. functional.

Rubric 4. Assessing and Grading of an Electronic Design Solution and its Implementation (CO4)

Level 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Criteria Outstanding Competent Marginal Not Acceptable

Chosen method is
appropriate; implementation
of the method is procedurally
correct and detailed; and
Design Method mathematical operations are
and Solution logically consistent.
Obtained answers are correct
and written in simplified or
practical form.
Chosen method is
appropriate; implementation
of the method is procedurally
correct but with minor errors
or misassumptions leading to
minor errors.
Obtained answers are correct
but can still be simplified
further.
Chosen method is appropriate; Chosen method may be
implementation of the method appropriate but
is procedurally correct but implementation of the
mathematical operations have method is procedurally
major errors leading to a wrong wrong.
solution.

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 Implemented circuit is Implemented circuit is Implemented circuit is Implemented circuit is not
functional according to functional according to most functional according to some of functional.
specifications and selection of of the specifications and the specifications and selection
components used has selection of some of some components used may Results are erroneous or
practical implications. components used has not have practical implications. recorded data cannot be
Functionality validated upon checking.
practical implications.
Results are all accurate as Results are mostly accurate
expected and recorded data Results are all accurate as and recorded data is validated
is validated upon checking. expected and recorded data upon checking.
is validated upon checking.

Solutions, Boolean functions, Solutions, Boolean functions, Solutions, Boolean functions, No documented solution is
logic diagrams, and other logic diagrams, and other logic diagrams, and other presented.
supporting information are supporting information are supporting information are
clearly specified and vaguely specified and missing or are not clearly
Documentation of illustrated. illustrated. specified or illustrated.
Solution
The format effectively The format effectively The format does not facilitate
facilitates easy reading and facilitates easy reading and easy reading and getting an
very minimal effort in getting very minimal effort in getting overview of the content
an overview of the content. an overview of the content. requires effort on the reader.

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