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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
EEE3115 Electronics I Fall 3 2 4 8

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ZAFER İŞCAN
Course Lecturer(s): RA MAHMUT AĞAN
Prof. Dr. NAFİZ ARICA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Geçerli değil
Course Objectives: The goal of this course to obtain a basic knowledge on the semiconductor devices used in electronics; diodes and transistors. The student should study DC and AC models for the diodes and transistors, investigate characteristics of amplifiers and other circuits where semiconductors are used such as rectifiers, current mirrors, differential amplifiers to be able to analyze and design such circuitry.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Describe operating principles of semiconductor devices
2. Analyze diode circuits
3. Describe operating principles and characteristics of BJT transistors.
4. Do the DC analysis of Bipolar Junction Transistor circuits
5. Do the AC analysis of Bipolar Junction Transistor circuits
6. Describe working principles and characteristics of Field-Effect Transistors

Course Content

Introduction to semiconductor materials, Diode equivalent circuits and applications. Logic gates, clippers, and rectifier circuits. Bipolar Junction Transistor operation principles, DC and AC analysis methods. Practical BJT transistor applications. Field Effect Transistor (JFET, MOSFET, CMOS) operation principles.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) A general introduction to the course
2) Semiconductor diodes: Part 1: n-type and p-type materials, diode biasing, diode voltage - current characteristics, ideal diode, AC resistance.
3) Semiconductor diodes: Part 2: Diode equivalent circuits, Transition and diffusion capacitance, diode testing, Zener diodes, light-emitting diodes
4) Diode applications, Part 1: Load-line analysis, series and parallel diode configurations, logic gates, half-, full-wave rectifiers, clippers
5) Diode applications: Part 2: Clampers, Zener diodes, voltage multiplier circuits
6) Biploar junction transistors
7) BJT DC Biasing: Part 1
8) BJT DC biasing, Part 2
9) BJT DC biasing, Part 3.
10) Review and problem solving before midterm
11) BJT AC Analysis, Part 1
12) BJT AC Analysis, Part 2
13) BJT AC Analysis, Part 3.
14) Field Effect Transistors

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Boylestad, R. / Nashelsky, L., Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, 11th Edition, Prentice-HALL.
References:

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 9 % 40
Midterms 2 % 20
Final 1 % 40
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Laboratory 9 2 18
Study Hours Out of Class 16 8 128
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 192

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. 5
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.) 4
4) Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. 5
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. 3
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. 3
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. 2
10) Information about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 1
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