Overall objectives:

To enable students to create basic electronic circuits using diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, and operational amplifiers.

Syllabus:

1. Diodes
  - Modes of operation
  - Models
  - Rectifying circuits
  - Limiting circuits
  - Other Applications
2. Bipolar junction transistors
  - Modes of operation
  - Polarization
  - Switching circuits
  - Amplifier Circuits
3. Field effect transistors
  - Modes of operation
  - Polarization
  - Switching circuits
  - Amplifier Circuits
4. Operational Amplifiers
  - Inverting and non-inverting configurations
  - Integrating and differentiating configurations

Literature/Sources:

Luís Gomes (2010). Apontamentos de Dispositivos Electrónicos. Universidade da Madeira. 
Adel S. Sedra, Kenneth C. Smith (2004). Microelectronic Circuits. Oxford University Press. 
Paul Scherz (2006). Practical Electronics for Inventors. McGraw Hill/TAB Electronics. 

Assesssment methods and criteria:

- 2 Exams: The Exams are intended to assess the  theoretical/practical knowledge acquired by students.
- Practical laboratory assignments: The assignments are assessed by fill-in questioners, 1 writen report and 1 oral presentation. These assignmente allow the students to apply the acquired knowledge (either in the laboratory and in terms of simulation), and also allows them to develop writing skills, improve the presentation of results, their oral communication skills and teamwork.