Basic Electronics
Course Title: Basic Electronics
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and concepts of electronics. The course covers basic circuit analysis, electronic components, and digital electronics. The course also introduces students to basic electronic measurement techniques and the use of tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters.
Course Objectives:
Understand basic circuit analysis techniques
Learn about electronic components and their functions
Understand Ohm's Law and its applications
Learn about Kirchhoff's laws and circuit analysis techniques
Understand AC and DC circuits
Learn about digital electronics and logic gates
Understand electronic measurement techniques and instruments
Develop practical skills in circuit design and construction
Course Outline:
Week 1: Introduction to Basic Electronics
Introduction to electronic components
Overview of circuit analysis techniques
Week 2: Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Laws
Introduction to Ohm's Law and its applications
Kirchhoff's voltage and current laws
Week 3: DC Circuits
Analysis of resistive DC circuits
Applications of DC circuits
Week 4: AC Circuits
Introduction to AC circuits
Analysis of resistive AC circuits
Week 5: Capacitors and Inductors
Introduction to capacitors and inductors
Analysis of RC and RL circuits
Week 6: Digital Electronics and Logic Gates
Introduction to digital electronics
Logic gates and Boolean algebra
Week 7: Flip-Flops and Counters
Flip-flops and their applications
Counters and their applications
Week 8: Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Analog-to-digital conversion techniques
Applications of analog-to-digital conversion
Week 9: Op-Amps and Basic Circuits
Introduction to operational amplifiers
Basic op-amp circuits
Week 10: Power Supplies and Voltage Regulation
Introduction to power supplies
Voltage regulation techniques
Week 11: Electronic Measurement Techniques
Introduction to electronic measurement techniques
Use of tools such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
Week 12: Final Project
Design and build a basic electronic circuit
Present and demonstrate the project to the class