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STUDY GUIDE

SEMESTER II: 2024/25

Module Code: ETT 04111

Module Name: Basic Electronics

Credits: 12

Award Level: NTA 4

October, 2024
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Content Page

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ i

LIST OF TABLES ................................................................................................................................................................... ii

1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Learning Activities .............................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1.1 Consultations ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.2 Assessments ............................................................................................................................... 3
2. Teaching Methods ................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Prerequisite Module .......................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Learning Context ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.3 Learning Materials ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.4 Learning Reference Materials ...................................................................................................... 4
3. STUDY COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 General ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 Sub enabling outcomes ....................................................................................................................................... 6

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 LIST OF TABLES

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Table 1.1: CA Components and Weight Distribution ....................................................... 3
Table 3.1: Sub-Enabling Outcomes................................................................................. 6
Table 3.2: Teaching plan time frame ............................................................................... 7

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1. INTRODUCTION

After acquiring skills in this module, students shall be able to Employ electronic
knowledge to interpret electronic components’ specifications in implementing electronic
circuits, Apply electronic knowledge to interpret electronic circuit diagrams in constructing
electronic circuits. In particular, students will learn how to Use electronic skills to build
simple electronic circuits in solving telecommunication related problems

The study guide was developed on 12th October 2024 to be implemented first semester
in the academic year 2024/2025.

1.1 Learning Activities

1.1.1 Consultations
Six (06) hours per week will be allocated for consultations throughout the semester and
the time table for consultation can be found at the Office door.

1.1.2 Assessments
Assessment shall have two components that are assessed separately namely continuous
Assessment (CA) and end of Semester Examinations (SE). The candidates shall be
required to pass both of them.

Weighting of assessment components unless specified otherwise at the beginning of the

semester shall be CA 60% and SE 40%.The CA consists of several components as
indicated in the Table 1.1 below.

Table 1.1: CA Components and Weight Distribution

S/N Category Details Weight(Marks)

1 Individual Assignment Written work, given one session 05
2 Practical 01 Two session practical 05
3 Test 1 1 hr Class room test 7.5
4 Group Assignment Given one session 05

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 5 Practical 02 Two session practical 05
6 Presentation Given one session 05
7 Test 2 1 hr Class room test 7.5
8 Quizzes Oral questions in class sessions 10
9 Practical 03 Three session practical 05
10 Presentation Given one session 05

TOTAL CA 60

The passing score for each assessment component at the respective NTAs levels shall
be 50% for both CA and SE. Assessment are conducted as per DIT Examination
regulations.

2. Teaching Methods

2.1 Prerequisite Module

None.

2.2 Learning Context

This module will be taught through lectures, problem classes, tutorial, practical work and
guided independent work.
2.3 Learning Materials
Whiteboard, Overhead projector, Transparencies, Written Study Material
2.4 Learning Reference Materials
Required References

[1] Mitchel E. Schultz (2020): Grob's Basic Electronics. 13th Edition. McGraw-
Hill/Higher Education ISBN: 9781260571448,
[2] Adel S. Sedra and Kenneth C. Smith, (2020): Microelectronic Circuits, 8th
Edition, Oxford University Press ISBN-13: 978-0190853549
[3] Mitchel E. Schultz (2011): Grob's Basic Electronics. 11th Edition. McGraw-
Hill/Higher Education. ISBN

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 [4] Thomas. L. Floyd, (2012): Electronic Devices, 9th Edition Prentice Hall. ISBN-
--S
[5] Dennis L. Eggleston, (2011): Basic Electronics for Scientists and Engineers.
Cambridge, University Press
[6] Malvino A. P, Bates D. J., and Hoppe P.E. (2020) ISE Electronic Principles
9th Edition, McGraw Hill 12605705689781260570564

Recommended references
[7] Charles Platt, (2015): Make: Electronics, 2nd Edition.
[8] Paul Scherz and Simon Monk (2013): Practical Electronics for Inventors, 3rd
Edition, The McGraw-Hill Companies.
[9] Theraja A. K. (2014): Textbook of Electrical Technology, S Chand Limited

3. STUDY COMPONENTS

3.1 General
Module code: ETT 04111

Module Name: Basic Electronics

3.2 Sub enabling outcomes

Table 3.1 consists the sub-enabling outcomes to be covered during the learning period
and Table 3.2 consists the teaching plan timeframe allotted for covering each sub-
enabling outcome and the assessment tools to be involved.

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Table 3.1 Sub-Enabling Outcomes

2.1.1 Employ electronic knowledge to interpret electronic components’

specifications in implementing electronic circuits
2.1.4 Use electronic principles to interpret passive and active electronic
components in implementing electronic circuits
2.3.2 Apply electronic knowledge to interpret electronic circuit diagrams in
constructing electronic circuits
2.1.3 Use measuring and test instruments to examine electronic components
in implementing electronic circuits
2.3.4 Use electronic skills to build simple electronic circuits in solving
telecommunication related problems

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 Table 3.2: Teaching time frame

S/N Sub-Enabling Outcomes Related Tasks Assessment WEEK(S)

2.1.1 Employ electronic knowledge a) Differentiate between 1st to 3rd
to interpret electronic component values and week
INDIVIDUAL
components’ specifications power ratings
ASSIGNMENT
in implementing electronic
circuits b) Read electronic
component symbols
c) Identify component
color codes
d) Identify types of
components marking
2.1.4 Use electronic principles to a) Explain passive and PRACTICAL 1 4th to 6th
interpret passive and active active electronic week
electronic components in components
implementing electronic b) Describe construction
circuits of passive and active
components
c) Define V-I curve for
passive and active
components
d) Identify passive and
active electronic
components

TEST ONE 7th week

2.3.2 Apply electronic knowledge a) Identify electronic GROUP 8th week

to interpret electronic circuit symbols ASSIGNMENT
diagrams in constructing
b) List drawing tools
electronic circuits
c) Draw basic electronic
circuit diagram
2.1.3 Use measuring and test a) Choose appropriate PRACTICAL 2 9th to 10th
instruments to examine measuring and test week
&
electronic components in instrument
implementing electronic PRESENTATIO
b) Identify test N
circuits parameters

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 c) Identify proper test
point
d) Identify fault and
working component
12th week
TEST TWO
2.3.4 Use electronic skills to build a) Identify analogue and PRACTICAL 3 13th to 15th
simple electronic circuits in digital circuit week
&
solving electronic and b) Analyse simple
telecommunication related CLASS
analogue and digital
problems PRESENTATIO
circuit diagram N
c) Implement transistor as
a switch, an amplifier
and oscillator.
d) Implement logic gates
e) Lay out components on
circuit board according
to circuit instruction
f) Assess components
layout conformation to
the circuit diagram
g) Test built circuit