BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY BİLGİ PAKETİ / DERS KATALOĞU
| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
| 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 |
| EEE4611 | Optical Communications | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 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 : | Assoc. Prof. SAEID KARAMZADEH |
| Recommended Optional Program Components: | none |
| Course Objectives: | This course aims to introduce fiberoptic communications and the basics of fiberoptic networks, and attempts to explain why such systems are becoming so widespread in the world of telecommunications. The course is built upon the knowledge gained in the course EEE3602 Introduction to Communication Systems. Students taking this course are expected to be employed by fiberoptic service provider companies. |
Learning Outcomes
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The students who have succeeded in this course; will be able to I. Describe basics of fiberoptic communications, II. explain physical behavior of fiberoptic transmission III. gain knowledge on optical elements IV. describe different transmission technologies V. apply networking fundamentals to optical systems VI. explain different multiplexing schemes for optical networks VII. explain the effect of noise in fiber optic communication |
Course Content
| Properties of fiberoptic transmission: attenuation, dispersion, and wavelength dependence. Various kinds of fiberoptic cables and passive optic elements like couplers and connectors. Semiconductor lasers, LEDs and photodiodes. Modulation. The effect of noise. Detection. Optical networks. |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
| 1) | Review of communication theory | |
| 2) | Optics Review. | |
| 3) | Lightwave fundamentals. | |
| 4) | Types of optical fibers. | |
| 5) | Losses and pulse distortion in fibers. | |
| 6) | Optical sources and amplifiers. | |
| 7) | Midterm exam and the solutions of the exam questions | |
| 8) | Optical receivers, photodetectors | |
| 9) | Receiver noise, receiver sensitivity | |
| 10) | Other optical elements | |
| 11) | Optical Modulation and Multiplexing | |
| 12) | Distribution networks. | |
| 13) | Noise and detection. | |
| 14) | System design. |
Sources
| Course Notes / Textbooks: | Joseph C. Palais; Fiber Optic Communications, 5th ed., 2005, Pearson. |
| References: | none |
Evaluation System
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Midterms | 1 | % 25 |
| Final | 1 | % 50 |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 25 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 75 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
ECTS / Workload Table
| Activities | Number of Activities | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 42 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 7 | 14 |
| Project | 3 | 30 |
| Midterms | 4 | 26 |
| Final | 4 | 36 |
| Total Workload | 148 | |
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) | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and electric-electronic engineering subjects; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. | 5 |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 4 |
| 3) | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economic and environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety issues, and social and political issues, according to the nature of the design.) | 3 |
| 4) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | 4 |
| 5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | 5 |
| 6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 4 |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | 2 |
| 8) | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | 5 |
| 9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | 1 |
| 10) | Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. | |
| 11) | Knowledge about contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 2 |