\setcounter{numTAs}{1} \setcounter{totalSections}{2} \def\secNum{{"001","002",""}} \def\tenSchFileName{{"","",""}} \def\labTime{{"T 8:30-11:00","R 8:30-11:00",""}} \def\labRm{{"Drosdick Hall 208","Drosdick Hall 208",""}} \def\labLive{{"","",""}} \def\labInstructor{{"Rosalind Wynne","Mark Jupina",""}} \def\labInstrContact{{"","",""}} \def\labInstrOffHrs{{"T, Th 12-1 PM DRO 326 or \href{https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MeetingswithWynne@villanova.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/s/ojblZBWvRkuheSIY7sF3Sw2}{Appointment Link}","T, Th 4 to 5 PM in Drosdick 322",""}} \def\labInstrLive{{"","",""}} \def\TA{{{"",""},{"",""},{""}}} \def\TAEmail{{{"",""},{"",""},{""}}} \def\TAOffHrs{{{"",""},{"",""},{""}}} \def\TARoom{{{"",""},{"",""},{""}}} \newcommand\semester{Spring 2026} \newcommand\rsemester{202630} \newcommand\courseNum{ECE 2531} \newcommand\courseName{Analog Electronics I Lab} \newcommand\courseCoordinator{Mark Jupina} \newcommand\credits{1} \newcommand\contactHrs{3} \newcommand\lecture{0} \newcommand\lab{1} \newcommand\undergradCourse{1} \newcommand\isFreshmanCourse{0} \newcommand\isCustomElecPolicy{0} \newcommand\AIPolicyExists{0} \newcommand\isClassLive{0} \newcommand\isLabLive{0} \newcommand\meetingMiscExists{0} \newcommand\isClassInstrLive{0} \newcommand\isLabInstrLive{0} \newcommand\instrMiscExists{0} \newcommand\hasTARoom{0} \newcommand\meetingDesc{150 Minute Labs} \newcommand\meetingMisc{Special notes on meeting info go here, if specified} \newcommand\instructorMisc{Special notes on instructor(s), TA(s) go here, if specified} \newcommand\textBookExists{0} \newcommand\textBookReqd{0} \newcommand\textBookMiscExists{0} \newcommand\referencesExist{0} \newcommand\txtBkAuthExists{0} \newcommand\txtBkPublExists{0} \newcommand\txtBkYrExists{0} \newcommand\txtBkISBNExists{0} \newcommand\textBookTitle{} \newcommand\textBookAuth{} \newcommand\textBookPub{} \newcommand\textBookYr{} \newcommand\textBookISBN{} \newcommand\supplMaterials{} \newcommand\refPapers{References go here, if specified} \newcommand\textBookMisc{Special notes on textbook(s) go here, if specified} \newcommand\catalogDesc{Must be taken concurrently with ECE 2530. Electronic circuit applications are investigated through laboratory design projects on semi conductor device physics, diodes and BJTs.} \newcommand\preReqs{Electrical \& Computer Engr 2030 Undergraduate D- And Electrical \& Computer Engr 2031 Undergraduate D-} \newcommand\coReqs{Electrical \& Computer Engr 2530 Analog Electronics I} \newcommand\coreRequirement{Required for BS EE} \newcommand\courseExpectation{To understand the fundamental physics behind the operation of any semiconductor device To learn the principles of operation of several devices including the p-n diode, photodiodes, LED's, and bipolar junction transistors To understand how to build circuits using diodes and BJTs} \newcommand\ABETOutOneA{1} \newcommand\ABETOutOneB{1} \newcommand\ABETOutTwoA{0} \newcommand\ABETOutTwoB{0} \newcommand\ABETOutTwoC{0} \newcommand\ABETOutTwoD{0} \newcommand\ABETOutThree{0} \newcommand\ABETOutFourA{0} \newcommand\ABETOutFourB{0} \newcommand\ABETOutFourC{0} \newcommand\ABETOutFive{0} \newcommand\ABETOutSixA{1} \newcommand\ABETOutSixB{1} \newcommand\ABETOutSevenA{0} \newcommand\ABETOutSevenB{0} \newcommand\covTopics{\item Quantum Mechanical Systems and the Resonant Tunneling Diode \item Crystal Lattices \item Diodes and Diode Circuits \item Zener Regulator Circuits \item DC Biasing of bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) \item BJT Common Emitter Amplifier} \newcommand\isScheduleExternal{0} \newcommand\isScheduleCommon{1} \newcommand\scheduleRows{19} \newcommand\scheduleCols{3} \newcommand\scheduleHeight{1} \newcommand\schedule{\begin{table}[h!] \centering \caption*{Tentative Schedule for \textbf{All Sections}} \vspace{0.05in} {\renewcommand{\arraystretch}{1.5} \small \begin{tabularx}{\linewidth}{c|l|X} \toprule \large \textbf{Date} & \large \textbf{Practicum} & \large \textbf{Section}\\ \midrule \midrule 01/27 & Practicum 1: QM and RTD & 001\\ 01/29 & Practicum 1: QM and RTD & 002\\ 02/03 & Practicum 1: QM and RTD & 001\\ 02/05 & Practicum 1: QM and RTD & 002\\ 02/10 & Practicum 2: Crystal Lattices & 001\\ 02/12 & Practicum 2: Crystal Lattices & 002\\ 03/10 & Practicum 3: Diodes and Diode Circuits & 001\\ 03/12 & Practicum 3: Diodes and Diode Circuits & 002\\ 03/17 & Practicum 3: Diodes and Diode Circuits & 001\\ 03/19 & Practicum 3: Diodes and Diode Circuits & 002\\ 03/24 & Practicum 4: Zener Regulator Circuits & 001\\ 03/26 & Practicum 4: Zener Regulator Circuits & 002\\ 04/14 & Practicum 5: BJT DC Circuits & 001\\ 04/16 & Practicum 5: BJT DC Circuits & 002\\ 04/21 & Practicum 5/6: BJT DC Circuits and CE Amplifier & 001\\ 04/23 & Practicum 5/6: BJT DC Circuits and CE Amplifier & 002\\ 04/28 & Practicum 6: BJT CE Amplifier & 001\\ 04/30 & Practicum 6: BJT CE Amplifier & 002\\ \bottomrule \end{tabularx} } \end{table}} \newcommand\gradingPolicy{The six lab reports are equally weighted in determining the final lab grade (16.67\% each). Each lab write-up is due by the end of the day in which the next lab begins. \textcolor{red}{No lab reports will be accepted after the last day of classes.} \\ \\ Letter grade scale: A(93--100), A--(90--92), B+(87--89), B(83--86), B--(80--82), C+(77--79),\\ C(73--76), C--(70--72), D+(67--69), D(63--66), D--(60--62), F(<60)} \newcommand\HWandLabPolicy{Lab reports, named LAB\#\_LASTNAME, are to be submitted by the end of the day when the next lab begins. PDF files submitted after this due date will receive a 5\% penalty per business day. PDF files will only be accepted.} \newcommand\AIPolicy{\textcolor{red}{ Since you opted for an AI Policy, you should edit this part, choosing one of the following statements, modifying as desired:\\ \\ The use of AI-generated content is not permitted in this course. Its use will result in an academic integrity violation and a zero on the assignment.\\ \\ OR\\ \\ The use of AI-generated content is allowed in this course.\\ \\ OR\\ \\ The use of AI-generated content is permitted as follows: (a) for generating a first draft or (b) for generating an outline or (c) for generating XXX.\\ \\ AND, if AI is allowed:\\ \\ Even if you have significantly edited AI-generated material, you must identify the AI tool used to assist in generating your work. You are required to provide the name of the tool, date used, and prompts used to generate the output. As you may be required to submit the original AI output, you must keep a copy of the original output and provide it when requested. If questions arise about the authorship of submitted work, you are responsible for authenticating your authorship. You should save evidence of your authorial process, such as drafts, notes, version histories, and complete transcripts of AI assistance. }} \newcommand\AttendancePolicy{\textcolor{red}{Attendance at the laboratory sessions are required unless you have an excused absence. The expectation is that you arrive on time since the instructor communicates important concepts at the start of each lab session. 5 points will be deducted from the final lab grade for each unexcused absence.}} \newcommand\ElectronicsPolicy{\textcolor{red}{Since you opted for a customize electronics policy, you should edit this part. Your policy should address your general stance on recording of class sessions and the circumstances under which recording will be allowed or prohibited. If you generally prohibit recording, yet allow recording of certain classes for some reason, then ypu should notify all students that those classes will be recorded. If recording is permitted as an ADA accommodation for a student, you obviously should not identify that student(s).)}}