COMPUTER EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
CET1104 Electronic Circuit Elements Spring 3 0 3 5
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YAVUZ SAMUR
Recommended Optional Program Components: None.
Course Objectives: Basic electrical concepts(Voltage, Current, Resistance) and introduction of circuit elements (Resistors, Capacitors, Voltage Regulators, Logic Gates, Relays, Transistors and Diodes etc.), circuit analysis methods and basic filter, diode and transistor circuits.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
In this course,
1. Students are going to learn basic knowledge on electrical and electronical concepts that would be useful for the physics students in their undergraduate studies and future carriers.
2. Students could understand fundamental concepts of high level measurement systems.
3. Students could define the physical problems, establish experimental setup to examine the hypothesis, develop solutions based on theory and interprets them.
4. Students are going to learn how to design prototype electronic circuits(with CAD software) and produce them(with protoboards or PCB etching) for their future projects.

Course Content

Basic electrical concepts (Voltage, Current, Resistance), Filters, Definition of semiconductor circuit elements, Investigation of direct current and alternating current behavior of diodes and transistors, and some basic circuits which related to them.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Electrical Quantities, Circuit Elements, Circuits, Circuit Laws, Circuit Analysis Methods
2) Signal waveforms, Phasors, Mean and Effectivee Values, Alternating Current Circuits, Impedance Circuit Theorems: Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits
3) Semiconductors, pn-junction, Ideal Diode, Semiconductor Diode parameters, Diode equivalent circui, special diodes (Schottky, Zener, LED, photodiode), Load curve analysis of diodes
4) Diode Application Circuits- Rectifiers, Zener diode rectifiers
5) Diode Application Circuits- Signal Shaping Circuits, Clippers, Clampers, Multipliers
6) Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT): structure , function, load-line analysis of a simple transistor amplifier
7) Transistors dc biasing
8) Assigning Midterm Project
9) Field effect transistors (FET): general definitions, characteristics and fundamental differences with bipolar transistors, Construction and characteristics of some special devices such as JFETs and MOSFETs and thyristors
10) Biasing Field-effect transistor, design and features of the bias circuits, Modelling; simple equivalent circuits and their parameters
11) Introduction to Amplifiers: General amplifier model, Input/Output impedance, Ideal voltage amplifier
12) Small signal analysis: BJT, JFET and MOSFET small signal model and AC response
13) Midterm Project Delivery
14) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 1. Course notes on Electronics I Allan R. Hambley., Electrical Engineering, Prentice Hall, 2002
2. J.O. Maley, Basic Circuit Analysis., Schaum Series, 1992
3. R. Boylestad, L. Nashelsky, Elektronik Elemanlar ve Devre Teorisi, MEB, 1994
4. Internet, Social Media Channels (Youtube etc.)
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Midterms 1 40 40
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 132

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To define concepts related to the latest knowledge, tools and other scientific resources for the teaching profession, educational technology and information technologies in terms of national and international standards.
2) To explain the main elements of teaching strategies, methods and techniques, material design and assessment and evaluation processes that affect the development of educational technology integration.
3) To develop competencies related to software languages, operating systems, computer networks and computer hardware.
3) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
4) To use the most appropriate curriculum frameworks to plan lessons and activities based on active and student-centered learning integrated with technology.
5) To plan, implement and evaluate classroom activities that utilize cutting-edge technologies to foster creativity, problem solving and critical thinking using scientific methods.
6) To build strong theoretical and applied models to develop solutions to problems that focus on systems and human development within a learning organization. 
7) To review, evaluate and recommend strategies for technology integration based on the interests, needs, individual differences and developmental characteristics of students in primary and secondary education.
8) To work individually and collaboratively in a team to carry out activities related to educational technology, information technology and the teaching profession in an interdisciplinary approach.
9) To effectively use and evaluate educational technologies and appropriately designed instructional models as a means of achieving and meeting learning objectives and requirements.
10) To utilize effective metacognitive techniques to make the classroom a community of learners engaged in lifelong learning activities.
11) To prepare trainings and projects related to educational technology for the community and to provide counseling to individuals in enhancing learning through the appropriate use of technology.
12) To implement cost and time sensitive strategies to support individuals and organizations to carry out their work more effectively.
13) To equip teachers to be pioneers and models in the application of technology for educational purposes using ethical and legal standards and to keep pace with changing technology.
14) To investigate efficient design solutions and existing standards used today for educational technologies, curricula, innovations and outcomes related to work, school, education sector and virtual world.
15) To gain fluency in interpersonal communication, teaching frameworks and the use of different technologies in relation to national norms and laws.