Syllabus for Introduction to Electronics
Course Title: Introduction to Electronics
Course Duration: 12 Weeks
Level: Undergraduate/Technical Training
Prerequisite: Basic Mathematics and Physics
Course Objectives
1. Understand the fundamental principles of electronics.
2. Learn the operation and applications of passive and active electronic components.
3. Analyze basic electronic circuits and their behavior.
4. Develop problem-solving skills to design and troubleshoot electronic circuits.
Week-wise Course Outline
Module 1: Fundamentals of Electronics (Weeks 1-2)
Week 1:
o Introduction to Electronics
o Basic Concepts: Voltage, Current, Power, and Energy
o Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws
o Overview of Electrical Quantities and Units
Week 2:
o Passive Components: Resistors, Capacitors, and Inductors
o Series and Parallel Circuits
o Basic Measurement Techniques (Multimeters and Oscilloscopes)
Module 2: Semiconductor Devices (Weeks 3-4)
Week 3:
o Introduction to Semiconductors
o Diodes: PN Junction, Characteristics, and Applications (Rectifiers, Clippers,
Clampers)
Week 4:
o Transistors: Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT) and Their Configurations
o Field Effect Transistors (FET): JFET and MOSFET Basics
Module 3: Circuit Analysis Techniques (Weeks 5-6)
Week 5:
o Thevenin’s and Norton’s Theorems
o Superposition Theorem
o Maximum Power Transfer Theorem
Week 6:
o AC Circuit Analysis: Impedance and Reactance
o Frequency Response of RC, RL, and RLC Circuits
Module 4: Analog Electronics (Weeks 7-9)
Week 7:
o Operational Amplifiers: Basics and Ideal Characteristics
o Op-Amp Applications: Inverting, Non-Inverting, Summing, and Difference
Amplifiers
Week 8:
o Oscillators: RC, LC, and Crystal Oscillators
o Introduction to Filters: Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass, and Band-Stop
Week 9:
o Voltage Regulators and Power Supplies
o Signal Conditioning and Amplification
Module 5: Digital Electronics (Weeks 10-12)
Week 10:
o Introduction to Digital Electronics: Binary System and Logic Gates
o Truth Tables and Boolean Algebra
Week 11:
o Combinational Circuits: Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoders, and Decoders
o Sequential Circuits: Flip-Flops and Counters
Week 12:
o Microcontrollers and Basic Programming Concepts
o Applications of Digital Electronics in Modern Devices
Assessment and Evaluation
1. Quizzes (Weekly): 20%
2. Laboratory Work/Projects: 30%
3. Mid-Term Exam: 20%
4. Final Exam: 30%
Laboratory Experiments
1. Resistor and Capacitor Network Analysis
2. Diode Characteristics and Rectifier Circuits
3. BJT and FET Amplifier Circuits
4. Op-Amp Applications
5. Digital Logic Gate Implementation
Recommended Textbooks and Resources
"Electronics: Fundamentals and Applications" by D. Chattopadhyay and P. C. Rakshit
"The Art of Electronics" by Paul Horowitz and Winfield Hill
Online resources: Coursera, edX, and Circuit Simulation Software
Instructor Note: Encourage hands-on practice and real-world examples to make the concepts
tangible. Include small projects to enhance understanding and skill-building.
