Course Outline / Syllabus for Class Under Engr. Diana N. de la Cruz

COURSE NUMBER: NatSci2
Number of Hours: 54

TITLE: Basic Electronics with PC Installations and Troubleshooting
DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM: BSCS

SCHOOL: Agoo Computer College

SEMESTER AND SCHOOL YEAR: Second Semester 2007 - 2008

INSTRUCTOR: Engr. Diana N. de la Cruz

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides an overview of the principles of electronics and computer hardware installation and troubleshooting

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Know the basic principle and applications of Electronics.
2. Install a workstation.
3. Troubleshoot simple PC problems.

COURSE METHODOLOGY/STRATEGIES/MATERIALS AND ACTIVITIES

1. Lecture – discussion
2. Group Dynamics
3. Brain Storming
4. Individual Reporting or Special Reports
5. Laboratory Activities
6. Library Work

Instructional Materials include exercise/working papers, hand-outs and modules, white board, computer and internet, technical laboratory tools and materials

COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

TOPICS AND READINGS

Chapter 1
1. Definition of Electronics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics
2. History and Evolution of Electronics
http://www.ece.umd.edu/~taylor/Electrons.htm
3. Application of Electronics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics

Chapter 2
1. Basic Electronic Components
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_component
Resistor
Capacitor
Diode
Switch
Fuse
Transistors

2. Voltage Dividers and Current Dividers
Series Voltage Dividers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voltage_divider
Current Divider with 2 Parallel Resistances
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Current_divider
Current Division by Parallel Conductance
Series Voltage Divider with Parallel Load Current
Design of Voltage Divider

3. Kirchoff’s Law
http://cnx.org/content/m0015/latest/ http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/~jackh/eod/electric/electric-6.html
Kirchoff’s Current Law
Kirchoff’s Voltage Law
Methods of Branch Currents
Node Voltage Analysis
Methods of Mesh Current

4. Network Theorems
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/netthe.html http://elect.mrt.ac.lk/EE201_network_theorems.pdf
Superposition
Thevenin’s Theorem
Norton’s Theorem
Thevenin-Norton Conversions
Conversion of Voltage and current Sources
Millman’s Theorem
Circuit with Current Source

5. Electronic Devices
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics
Application
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronics
Developments
Thermonic Devices
http://crash.ihug.co.nz/~andrewp/
Diode Characteristics
http://people.seas.harvard.edu/~jones/es154/assigns/lab_assign_01/pdfs/lab_assign_2.pdf
Triode Amplifier
http://www.dogstar.dantimax.dk/tubestuf/miniblok.htm
Cathode-Ray Tube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathode_ray_tube
Photomultiplier Tube
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photomultiplier

6. Transistors
Crystal Diodes
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diode
Transistor Development
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transistor
P & N Type Semiconductors
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-type_semiconductor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N-type_semiconductor
PN Junction
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P-n_junction
Two Types of junction Transistors
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipolar_junction_transistor
Transistor Amplification
http://galileo.phys.virginia.edu/classes/241L/transist/transold.htm
Transistor Characteristics
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transistor
The photovoltaic Effect
http://encyclobeamia.solarbotics.net/articles/photovoltaic.html

7. Amplifiers and Oscillators
Common Emitter Amplifier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_emitter
Common Collector Amplifier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_collector
Common Base Amplifier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_base_amplifier
FET Amplifiers
http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_boylestad_electronic_9/0,10406,2449174-,00.html

8. Op- Amps
Introduction to Op-Amp
http://mechatronics.mech.northwestern.edu/design_ref/electrical_design/opamps.html
Differential Amplifier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_amplifier
Op-Amps with negative Feedback
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Op-amp

Chapter 3
1. Computer Peripherals
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_peripheral
2. Installation of Computers
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installation_(computer_programs)
3. Basic Troubleshooting
http://www.computerhope.com/basic.htm
4. Computer Maintenance
http://www.lehigh.edu/computing/tims/hardwaretips.shtml

REQUIRED READINGS
1. Hand-outs
2. Digital Systems: principles and Applications By Ronald J. Tocci
3. Electronic Principles By Paul Malvino

SUGGESTED READINGS

1. Digital Hardware Design By John B. Peatman
2. Introduction to Computer Concepts By Jun Pilapil La Putt

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1. Class Attendance and Active Participation
2. Reaction or Working Papers / Exercises
3. Laboratory Activities
4. Major Examination
5. Final Report

CONSULTATION HOURS

Monday to Friday 4:00pm to 5:00pm