EETC 250 Electronic Circuitry

A second course in electronics that includes amplifiers, oscillators, regulators, op-amp active filters, and other related circuits. The characteristics of operational amplifiers and their use in various linear and non-linear applications are explored in some detail. Computer simulation software is used to perform frequency response analysis of active filters, and to also analyze other electronic circuits.

Credits

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

EETC 250Electronic Circuitry

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I. General Information

Department

Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences Academic

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

4 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

A second course in electronics that includes amplifiers, oscillators, regulators, op-amp active filters, and other related circuits. The characteristics of operational amplifiers and their use in various linear and non-linear applications are explored in some detail. Computer simulation software is used to perform frequency response analysis of active filters, and to also analyze other electronic circuits.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Explain the characteristics and different classes of power amplifiers.
• Explain the characteristics of an operational amplifier (op-amp), and the differences between open loop and closed loop operation of an op-amp.
• Design and analyze op-amp linear amplifier and filter circuits.
• Describe and analyze operation of oscillator and voltage regulator circuits.
• Explain the difference between time and frequency domains, and discuss the frequency spectrum of non-sinusoidal waveforms using Fourier theory.
• Use simulation software to design and analyze filters and other circuits.
• Demonstrate competency in the use of electronic test equipment.
• Construct and troubleshoot electronic circuits on a breadboard, take measurements, analyze data, and produce coherent lab reports.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies