Introduction to Electronics Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction and Review
Estimated time: 1 hour
- Review of basic circuit elements
- Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws
- Passive components: resistors, capacitors, and inductors
- DC and AC circuit fundamentals
Module 2: Op Amps Part 1
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Introduction to operational amplifiers
- Ideal op amp characteristics
- Basic op amp configurations: inverting and non-inverting amplifiers
- Buffer circuits and voltage followers
Module 3: Op Amps Part 2
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Differentiators and integrators
- Active filters and frequency response
- Filter transfer functions
- Practical applications of op amps in signal processing
Module 4: Diodes Part 1
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Diode characteristics and I-V curves
- Rectifier circuits: half-wave and full-wave
- Peak detectors and clippers
- Voltage regulation using Zener diodes
Module 5: Diodes Part 2
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Advanced diode applications
- Diode logic circuits
- Design and analysis of diode-based circuits
- Hands-on projects on rectification and regulation
Module 6: MOSFETs
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Introduction to MOSFETs
- N-channel and P-channel MOSFETs
- Operation in cutoff, triode, and saturation regions
- Applications in switching and amplification
Module 7: Bipolar Junction Transistors
Estimated time: 7 hours
- Structure and operation of BJTs
- NPN and PNP transistor characteristics
- Transistor as amplifier and switch
- DC biasing and small-signal analysis
Module 8: Final Project
Estimated time: 10 hours
- Design a multi-stage amplifier using op amps and transistors
- Incorporate diodes for signal conditioning
- Simulate and analyze circuit performance
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic physics and electrical concepts
- Understanding of algebra and basic calculus
- Basic knowledge of circuit diagrams and components
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Analyze and design circuits using op amps, diodes, and transistors
- Understand the behavior of MOSFETs and BJTs in electronic systems
- Apply diodes in rectification and voltage regulation circuits
- Design active filters and signal conditioning circuits
- Build foundational skills for careers in electronics engineering