Course Code: ENG101

Synopsis

Semiconductor devices and integrated circuits are the backbone of modern technology. This course provides students with a thorough understanding of analogue electronics principles, components and systems, which form the foundation of this technology. ENG101 teaches the principles of electronics components that are the basic building blocks, and also the application of appropriate mathematical methods of modeling of components and circuits. It is an integral part of undergraduate curriculum for students majoring in electrical or computer engineering and shall deliver the essential concepts through both the theoretical and practical know how as needed in this field of engineering.
Level: 1
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

  • Review of Basic Circuits (KVL,KCL,etc)
  • Introduction to Electronics and Design
  • Diodes and Applications of Diode Circuits
  • Amplifiers and amplifying devices
  • Introduction to Op-Amp
  • Characteristics of Practical Op-Amps
  • Frequency Response of Amplifiers
  • Active Filters
  • Feedback Amplifiers
  • Oscillators

Learning Outcome

  • State the operating characteristics of electronic circuits and devices.
  • Recall the operations of common electronic circuits.
  • Determine circuit and component parameters for electronic circuits.
  • Explain analogue electronic circuits using equivalent circuit models.
  • Sketch the signals and plots corresponding to electronic circuits.
  • Interpret the electronic circuits and generated signal waveforms.
  • Calculate the performance of the given circuit.
  • Design electronic circuit for different configurations using analogue components.

Who Should Attend

Executive roles requiring Analogue Electronics Design.


Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling

This course provides introduction to electronic principles, components and systems. It equips learners with foundational knowledge required to pursue advanced circuit design essential for an electronic circuit design engineer.


Admissions Prerequisites

  • Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.

 

Schedule

WeekDayTimeTopic
1Thursday7pm - 10pmReview of Basic Circuits (KVL, KCL, etc)
3Thursday7pm - 10pmIntroduction to Electronics and Design, Diodes and Applications of Diode Circuits
5Thursday7pm - 10pmAmplifiers and amplifying devices
7Thursday7pm - 10pmIntroduction to Op-Amp, Characteristics of Practical Op-Amps
9Thursday7pm - 10pmFrequency Response of Amplifiers, Active Filters
11Thursday7pm - 10pmOscillators, Feedback Amplifiers

 

Assessments

The overall course grade is determined by

  • Assignments, Others, Written Exam
  • Class Test, Lab Test

 

Trainer Info

Mr Mustafa Kamaludeen Amirudeen brings over 25 years of extensive experience in the electronics sector to his teaching and professional practice. He is currently a Senior Scrum Master at Rockwell Automation, Singapore, where he plays a key role in guiding agile teams and delivering complex industrial solutions.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Amirudeen has worked with several major companies in the electronics industry, gaining deep hands-on expertise across technology development, project execution, and industry best practices. His substantial industrial experience enables him to bridge theory and real-world application effectively in the classroom.

Academically, Mr. Amirudeen holds a Master of Science in Electronics from the National University of Singapore (NUS), awarded in 1998, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Madras University, completed in 1996.


Dr Toh Eng Huat is currently with GlobalFoundries, where he works on logic and non volatile memory (NVM) technologies, as well as next generation memory solutions such as spin transfer torque magnetic random access memory (STT MRAM) and resistive random access memory (ReRAM). His technical expertise also extends to magnetic sensors and optical sensors.

With more than 15 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, Dr. Toh serves as a device lead/manager, where he drives and leads teams in delivering a diversified and advanced portfolio of semiconductor technologies from concept to production.

Dr. Toh received both his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degrees from the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research interests cover a broad range of areas, including novel semiconductor devices, next generation memory technologies, magnetic sensing, and optical sensing.

He is a prolific contributor to the field, having authored or co authored more than 70 journal and conference publications and he holds over 190 U.S. patents in the semiconductor domain.


Course Completion requirements

  • Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
  • Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
  • The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
  • Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.

 

Course Fees, payment and refund policy

  International Participants Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs)
Full Course Fees (A) $2,323.00$1,936.00$1,936.00 $1,936.00
SSG Grant Rate (B) 0%70%70%70%
SSG Grant (C)- $1,355.20$1,355.20$1,355.20
Nett course fees
(A) - (C) = (D)
$2,323.00$580.80$580.80$580.80
9% GST on Nett course fees (E)$209.07$52.27$52.27$52.27
SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F)0%0%20%20%
SSG Enhanced Grant (G)-- $387.20$387.20
Total nett course fee payable, including GST
(D) + (E) - (G) = (H)
$2,532.07$633.07$245.87$245.87

Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy: Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singapore citizens and PRs) aged 21 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.

For the various payment modes, please refer here.

For the refund policy, please refer here. 


For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:

Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]