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Electronic Circuits 1 ELEX 2120

Electrical and Computer Engineering Course

Course details

This is an introductory electronic circuit course that provides the foundation for subsequent electronics courses. The course explains how electronic circuits work and how to analyze, design, modify and combine them to perform complex functions. Laboratory work emphasizes logical circuit layout and wiring and the use of common test equipment to analyze and troubleshoot electronic circuits.

Prerequisite(s)

Credits

6.0

Cost

$1,253.64

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of ELEX 2120 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 55876

Duration

Mon Jun 12 - Fri Jun 30 (3 weeks)

  • 3 weeks
  • CRN 55876
  • $1253.64
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Jun 12 - Jun 30 Mon - Fri 08:00 - 15:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Credits

6

Cost

$1253.64

Important information
  1. Students must report to SW03-1750 on the first day of class. For more information regarding this course, please contact Katie Howard at khoward18@bcit.ca and include your BCIT student ID. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check back next term, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Apply (iii) KVL and KCL to calculate the currents and voltages in simple circuits (max. four nodes or three loops) with passive components, independent sources, and one transistor (dependant source). [1, 2]
  • Describe (ii) the electrical characteristics of diode, BJT, and MOSFET with emphasis on different regions of operation. [1]
  • Apply (iii) large-signal model for diode, MOSFET, and BJT to calculate bias voltages and currents in simple circuits. [1, 2]
  • Use (iii) BJT and MOSFET as a switch to turn on/off a low power (max. 1W) load. [1]
  • Apply (iii) small-signal model for diode, MOSFET, and BJT to calculate input/output impedance and voltage gain of a one stage transistor amplifier. [1, 2]
  • Use (iii) the concept of Thevenin (Norton) equivalent circuit to measure voltage gain, input resistance, and output resistance of transistor based amplifier. [1, 5]
  • Apply the definition of 3dB bandwidth and use Bode plots to characterize (ii) the frequency response of an amplifier. [1]

Effective as of Fall 2020

Related Programs

Electronic Circuits 1 (ELEX 2120) is offered as a part of the following programs:

School of Energy

  1. Electrical Engineering
    Bachelor of Engineering Full-time
  2. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Automation and Instrumentation Option)
    Diploma Full-time
  3. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Electrical Power and Industrial Control Option)
    Diploma Full-time
  4. Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (Telecommunications and Networks Option)
    Diploma Full-time

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