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REVISION TO EXISTING COURSE PROPOSAL

Please use this form to revise the title and course description, including changes to co-

requisite and pre-requisite or unit values. If only changing course description, use form

Revision to Course Description. Note: All changes will become effective the following fall

semester, if approved by Academic Affairs on Undergraduate Studies (AACU) or Academic

Affairs on Graduate Studies (AACG) by the December meeting.

Before you proceed, please review the approval process in advance and leave time for each involved person

or committee to review the proposal.

DATE: 04/12/19

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Electrical and Computer Engineering

CONTACT PERSON & PHONE/EMAIL: Ken Hughes

1. Revisions to Course: Please complete items 1-9 and only those items 10-21 that are being revised.

Fill all of Column A and only information that is changing in Column B below:

A: Existing Course B: Proposed

Subject and # ECPE 131

Title Electronics

Prerequisites Prerequisites: Completion of all Fundamental

Skills; ECPE 041, ECPE 041L, ECPE 071, ECPE

071L; MATH 055, PHYS 055, completion of

CHEM 024 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 027 or BIOL

051 or BIOL 061 or BENG 053 or BENG 063

with a "C-" or better. Prerequisite that may

be taken concurrently: ECPE 071, ECPE 071L

Corequisite: ECPE 131L.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Fundamental

Skills; ECPE 041; ECPE 041L; ECPE 071; ECPE

071L; MATH 055; PHYS 055; AP CHEM with

score of 4 or higher, or IB CHEM Higher Level

with score of 5 or higher, or CHEM 024 or

CHEM 025 or CHEM 027 or BIOL 051 or BIOL

061 or BENG 053 or BENG 063 with a "C-" or

better. Prerequisite that may be taken

concurrently: ECPE 071; ECPE 071L.

Corequisite: ECPE 131L. Units 3

Term Effective Fall 2020

Rationale for change:

Successfully passing AP or IB Chemistry exams provides the necessary knowledge of chemistry required

by the course.

2. Please attach syllabus with all required elements, including course learning objectives and program

learning outcomes, (See full list of Syllabus requirements).

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3. Please provide the copy as it is to appear in the catalog and online. This includes the

course description, specific prerequisites, co-requisites, and any restrictions on

registration (e.g., majors only). Note: Unless indicated here, a passing grade for a

prerequisite course is considered a “D.”

Insert Catalog Copy:

ECPE 131. Electronics. 3 Units. This course introduces students to semiconductor physics. Topics

include modeling, analysis, and simulation of analog and digital circuits containing diodes, bipolar

junction transistors, and MOSFETs. Other topics include analysis and design of single stage amplifiers,

frequency response of amplifiers, gain, bandwidth, DC biasing, and small signal analysis of amplifiers.

Prerequisites: Completion of all Fundamental Skills; ECPE 041; ECPE 041L; ECPE 071; ECPE 071L;

MATH 055; PHYS 055; AP CHEM with score of 4 or higher, or IB CHEM Higher Level with score of

5 or higher, or CHEM 024 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 027 or BIOL 051 or BIOL 061 or BENG 053 or

BENG 063 with a "C-" or better. Prerequisite that may be taken concurrently: ECPE 071; ECPE 071L.

Corequisite: ECPE 131L.

RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COURSES

4. Is this course cross-listed with others?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, which courses?

Subject/Course # Title Subject/Course # Title Subject/Course # Title

5. Is this course required by any other major/program?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, obtain signatures of impacted majors/programs.

6. Course Similarities

a. Is this course similar in content to course(s) in another school or department?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, which course(s)?

Subject/Course # Title Subject/Course # Title Subject/Course # Title

b. If yes, how is this course distinctive?

7. Will other courses have their pre-requisites changed as a result of this proposal?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, please complete a separate copy of this form for each course being changed.

8. Will other courses be deleted as a result of this proposal?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, please complete a course deletion proposal form.

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9. Anticipated additional resources: Explain:

☐Faculty ☐Technology

☐Funds ☐Computer Lab**

☐Facilities ☐Software**

☐Library* ☐Other

*The signature of the Dean of the Library is applicable **The signature of the Chief Information Officer is applicable

DEGREE AUDIT INFORMATION 10. Does this course satisfy undergraduate General Education requirements?

*GE approval required prior to submission to Academic Affairs*

☒No ☐Yes If yes, what area does it satisfy: ☐IA ☐IB ☐IC

☐IIA ☐IIB ☐IIC

☐IIIA ☐IIIB ☐IIIC

11. Does this course satisfy the Undergraduate Diversity Curriculum Requirements? *Diversity Committee approval required prior to submission to Academic Affairs*

☒No ☐Yes

12. To which of the following undergraduate core competencies does this course map? The

course must have at least one significant graded assignment per competency selected.

☒Critical Thinking ☐Written Communication

☐Oral Communication ☒Information Literacy

☒Quantitative Reasoning

13. Was this course ever offered under a Special Topics number?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, provide info below.

Special Topics Subject/Course #

Last year taught

Course Title

14. Will this course fulfill a major requirement for your program?

☐No ☒Yes If yes, then what area/requirement does it fulfill?

☐Upper Division Elective ☒Core Major

☐Lower Division Elective ☐Other

15. Does this course fulfill an undergraduate minor requirement for your program?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, then what area/requirement does it fulfill?

☐Upper Division Elective ☐Core Minor

☐Lower Division Elective ☐Other

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

16. Units: 3 (If units can be variable, please indicate) a. Maximum # of times the course can be taken for credit; for a maximum of units for credit.

17. Does this course meet Pacific’s credit unit policy? Please describe below.

Yes. The course meets for 3 lecture hours a week resulting in 45 instructor contact hours per

semester.

18. Grading options available to students who enroll (check all that apply): ☒Letter (A-F) ☐Pass/No Credit ☐Audit

19. Schedule Type for Courses (check all that apply): ☒Lecture ☐Thesis ☐On-line ☐Other

☐Lab ☐Doctoral Project ☐Activity Course

☐Discussion ☐Internship, Co-op, Fieldwork ☐Practicum

☐Seminar ☐Applied Music ☐Blended

☐Studio Instruction ☐Research/Independent Study

20. Maximum Enrollment: 30

21. Is a new special fee to be charged?

☒No ☐Yes If yes, list the charge and fee code:

☐Per unit Or ☐Flat fee

For new fee code: Course Fee Request Form

UNIVERSITY OF THE

PACIFIC Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECPE 131 – Electronics (3 credit hours) Spring 2019

Instructor: David Mueller Email: dmueller@pacific.edu Office: Anderson 203 Office hours: TBD Lecture: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 12:30 – 1:25 pm Location: Chambers 115 Co-requisite Laboratory: ECPE 131L Laboratory Location: Baun Hall 211 Textbook: Microelectronic Circuits, Sedra and Smith, 7th edition Course Material/Website: Canvas

ABOUT THIS COURSE Course Catalog Description: This course introduces students to semiconductor physics. Topics include modeling, analysis, and simulation of analog and digital circuits containing diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and MOSFETs. Other topics include analysis and design of single stage amplifiers, frequency response of amplifiers, gain, bandwidth, DC biasing, and small signal analysis of amplifiers. Pre-requisites: Completion of all Fundamental Skills; ECPE 041, ECPE 041L, ECPE 071, ECPE 071L; MATH 055, PHYS 055, completion of CHEM 024 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 027 or BIOL 051 or BIOL 061 or BENG 053 or BENG 063 with a "C-" or better. Prerequisite that may be taken concurrently: ECPE 071, ECPE 071L Student Learning Objectives: After completing this course, students should be able to:

a. Describe the physics of carrier generation and recombination under thermal equilibrium. b. Calculate the number of carriers in intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. c. Calculate the I-V characteristics of a semiconductor device. d. Design circuits with diodes including rectifiers, DC supplies, and clamping and limiting circuits. e. Calculate and graph the I-V characteristics of a Diode, BJT or MOSFET circuit. f. Design single and multistage amplifiers using BJTs and MOSFETs. g. Describe the non-ideal capacitive effects in a PN Junction, BJT, and MOSFET h. Determine the frequency response of BJT and MOSFET amplifier circuits. i. Design a CMOS inverter from the transistor voltage transfer characteristics. j. Analyze and design electronic circuits using PSPICE and MATLAB software. k. Describe the standard integrated circuit process

University Core Competencies: This course assesses student learning outcomes A, C, E, and J for the EE, CPE, and EPHYS major. These are program level outcomes defined by ABET:

• Outcome a: “an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering” • Outcome c: “an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within

realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability”

• Outcome e: “an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems” • Outcome j: “a knowledge of contemporary issues”

These outcomes are mapped to the following University Core Competencies:

• Outcomes a, c, e: Quantitative Reasoning • Outcomes a, c, e: Critical Thinking • Outcome e: Information Literacy

Topics: a. Introduction to solid state b. n-type and p-type Semiconductors c. Drift and Diffusion Current d. IC Fabrication Process e. PN Junctions and Diodes f. Potential and Field in PN junctions g. PN Junctions Under Equilibrium h. PN Junctions Under Applied Bias i. Applications of PN Junction Diode j. Voltage Rectification and Regulation k. Modeling PN Junctions

l. Bipolar Junction Transistor m. Small Signal Models for BJT n. Single-Stage BJT Amplifiers o. MOS Structures and MOS Capacitor p. MOSFET operation q. MOSFET Small Signal Model r. MOSFET Logic Gates s. CMOS Inverter t. Single-Stage MOSFET Amplifiers u. Cascading Amplifiers v. Non-ideal amplifiers and tradeoffs

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Flipped Classroom Format: Lectures occur on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Some days, this course will be taught using a flipped classroom style resembling that of Problem Based Learning (PBL). This style of teaching requires preparation ahead of the scheduled class time and often working problems before they have been taught directly. Supplemental materials will be available on Canvas to help you in preparing for lecture. These may include reading guides, video lectures, slides, and other forms of multimedia. Preparing for class in this way allows you to get the most out of ‘lecture’ time.

New Content Preparation Assignments: These assignments will be given nearly every class period and are designed to give you first exposure to new material. Many times there will be an accompanying section worksheet or other supplemental materials to help you with the most important concepts.

Calendar: Please refer to Canvas for the most accurate and up-to-date calendar, however a tentative calendar is given at the end of this document.

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT

Worksheets/Problem sets: The best way to learn electronics is by doing related problems. Each chapter has a worksheet that will contain preparation, in-class, and post-class activities. These worksheet sets are one of many tools you have to practice your skills, prepare for exams, and solidify your knowledge.

Current Topics Paper: At least one (1) paper will be assigned covering modern electronics topics and applications.

Application Projects: There will be at least 2 application-oriented simulation design projects. These projects correspond to application projects in the laboratory course.

Exams: There will be a total of 4 exams: three (3) unit exams and an optional cumulative final exam. The mid-term exams cover content from the most recently completed unit module. Since much of the content builds from previous units, expect to retain or relearn this knowledge.

Collection of Work for Assessment: Student work may be retained to assess how course learning objectives are being met and for accreditation purposes.

HOW WILL YOU BE GRADED?

Grading: The final grade is calculated based on the following weightings and will be posted on Canvas regularly.

Worksheets/Problem-sets 20% Current Topics Paper 5% Application Projects 15% Midterm Exams (3) 60% Final Exam (optional) 20% Total 100%

Scores above 90, 80, 70, and 60 guarantee grades of A-, B-, C-, and D, respectively.

COURSE POLICIES

Attendance: Attendance is necessary to complete all in-class assignments for credit.

Late Assignment Policy: No late work is accepted. Some exceptions may be given at the discretion of the instructor.

Electronics/Distraction Policy: Self policed.

Absence: If you are absent from class due to reasonable circumstances (at the discretion of the instructor) you may complete in-class work for credit.

REQUIRED POLICIES Honor Code: The Honor Code at the University of the Pacific calls upon each student to exhibit a high degree of maturity, responsibility, and personal integrity. Students are expected to:

• act honestly in all matters • actively encourage academic integrity • discourage any form of cheating or dishonesty by others • inform the instructor and appropriate university administrator if she or he has a reasonable and

good faith belief and substantial evidence that a violation of the Academic Honesty Policy has occurred.

Violations will be referred to and investigated by the Office of Student Conduct and Community standards. If a student is found responsible, it will be documented as part of her or his permanent academic record. A student may receive a range of penalties, including failure of an assignment, failure of the course, suspension, or dismissal from the University. The Academic Honesty Policy is located in Tiger Lore and online at http://www.pacific.edu/Campus-Life/Safety-and-Conduct/Student-Conduct/Tiger-Lore-Student-Handbook-.html

SOECS Implementation Process: The School of Engineering and Computer Science holds all of its students to a strict standard of academic integrity. In the case of a suspected violation of the University academic honor code, the faculty member will evaluate the alleged infraction and may take a range of actions, up to and as serious as submitting an “F” or “No Credit” for the course. They will also report it immediately to the chair of the department, the School Assistant Dean’s Office, and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. The Assistant Dean’s Office and the Office of Judicial Affairs may pursue further sanctions, up to and as serious as disqualification from the University, based in part on the seriousness of the incident and any prior violations. Students may also be prevented from dropping or withdrawing from the course, even if the deadline to do so has not expired.

Office of Services for Students with Disabilities: If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations, please contact the Director of the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) for information on how to obtain an Accommodations Request Letter.

3-Step Accommodation Process

1. Student meets with the SSD Director and provides documentation and completes registration forms.

2. Student requests accommodation(s) each semester by completing the Request for Accommodations Form.

3. Student arranges to meet with his/her professors to discuss the accommodation(s) and to sign the Accommodation Request Letter

To ensure timeliness of services, it is preferable that you obtain the accommodation letter(s) from the Office of SSD within 2 weeks of the start of the semester. After the instructor receives the accommodation letter, please schedule a meeting with the instructor during office hours or some other mutually convenient time to arrange the accommodation(s).

The Office of Services for Students with Disabilities is located in the McCaffrey Center, Rm. 137. Phone: 209-946-3221. Email: ssd@pacific.edu. Online: www.pacific.edu/disabilities

Week Topic Text Section Associated Lab U

nit 1

Jan 14-18 M Syllabus Day/Circuits Review W Introduction to Solid State F Intrinsic Semiconductors 3.1

Jan 21-25 M MLK Day W Extrinsic Semiconductors 3.2 F Carrier Transport 3.3

Jan 28-Feb 1 M The pn Junction 3.4 Lab 1 - Intro to SPICE W pn Junction cont’d F pn Junction under bias/capacitance 3.5-3.6

Feb 4-8 M Introduction to Diodes 4.1-4.2 Lab 2 - Intro to Diodes W Diode Models 4.3 F Reverse Breakdown 4.4

Feb 11-15 M Rectifier Circuits 4.5 Lab 3 - Rectifiers and Limiters W Limiting, Clamping Circuits 4.6 F Unit 1 Review and Summary

Feb 18-22

M President’s Day Holiday

W Unit 1 Exam

Uni

t 2

F Introduction to BJTs 6.1

Feb 25-Mar 1 M BJT IV Characteristics 6.2 Lab Project 1: AC-DC Conv. W BJT DC Operation 6.3 F Introduction to MOSFETs 5.1

Mar 4-8 M Lab 4 – BJT Characterization W MOSFET IV Characteristics 5.2 F MOSFET DC Operation 5.3

Mar 11-15 M W Spring Break F

Mar 18-22 M Transistor DC Biasing 7.4 Lab 5 – MOSFET

Characterization W Unit 2 Review and Summary F Unit 2 Exam

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Mar 25-29 M Introduction to Amplifiers 1.4 Lab 6 - MOSFET/BJT DC Biasing W Amplifier Models 1.5 F Transistor Amplifiers 7.1

Apr 1-5 M Small-Signal Operation 7.2 Lab 7 - Voltage Transfer

Characteristic W Basic Amplifier Configurations 7.3 F Discrete Circuit Amplifiers 7.5

Apr 8-12 M Frequency Response of Amplifiers 1.6/7.5 Lab 8 - Transistor Amplifiers W Multistage Amplifiers 8.7 F Unit 3 Review and Summary

Apr 15-19 M Unit 3 Exam Lab 9 - Multistage Amplifiers

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W VLSI Fabrication Technology Appendix A F IC Processing Videos

Apr 22-26 M CMOS Digital Logic 14.1 Lab Exam W Digital Logic Inverters 14.2 F CMOS Inverter 14.3

Apr 30 M Course Review and Summary Lab Project Workday

May 8 W Final Exam 12-3pm