MATHEMATICS
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
EEE4931	Special Topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering I	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:	Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level:	Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
Course Coordinator :	Prof. Dr. ŞEREF KALEM
Recommended Optional Program Components:	None
Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to review the latest developments in electrical engineering. Topics may include but are not limited to image and video processing, speech processing, telecommunications, wireless networks, biomedical engineering. The students will conduct a literature survey on recent papers in a selected research topic and will present their results to the class. Students will also have an opportunity to discuss with local guest speakers.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Search for the recent papers
2. Review the recent papers
3. Identify the important articles about hot topics in the field
4. Identify the areas of controversy among research results if possible
5. Report the results of the literature review as a technical document
6. Present the results of the literature review in class
7. Discuss with local guest speakers

Course Content

Introduction to Special Topics in Electrical Engineering, guest speaker presentations, literature review, student presentations, writing a technical report

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to Special Topics in Electrical Engineering
2)	Guest speaker presentation
3)	Guest speaker presentation
4)	Guest speaker presentation
5)	Guest speaker presentation
6)	Guest speaker presentation
7)	Guest speaker presentation
8)	Student presentation
9)	Student presentation
10)	Student presentation
11)	Student presentation
12)	Student presentation
13)	Student presentation
14)	Student presentation

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	NA
References:	NA

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	1	% 20
Homework Assignments	1	% 30
Presentation	1	% 50
Total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		%
Total		% 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities	Number of Activities	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Course Hours	14	3	42
Study Hours Out of Class	14	6	84
Homework Assignments	1	25	25
Total Workload			151

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 have a grasp of basic mathematics, applied mathematics and theories and applications in Mathematics
2)	To be able to understand and assess mathematical proofs and construct appropriate proofs of their own and also define and analyze problems and to find solutions based on scientific methods,
3)	To be able to apply mathematics in real life with interdisciplinary approach and to discover their potentials,
4)	To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,	4
5)	To be able to tell theoretical and technical information easily to both experts in detail and non-experts in basic and comprehensible way,
6)	To be familiar with computer programs used in the fields of mathematics and to be able to use at least one of them effectively at the European Computer Driving Licence Advanced Level,
7)	To be able to behave in accordance with social, scientific and ethical values in each step of the projects involved and to be able to introduce and apply projects in terms of civic engagement,
8)	To be able to evaluate all processes effectively and to have enough awareness about quality management by being conscious and having intellectual background in the universal sense,	4
9)	By having a way of abstract thinking, to be able to connect concrete events and to transfer solutions, to be able to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results by scientific methods and to interfere,
10)	To be able to continue lifelong learning by renewing the knowledge, the abilities and the competencies which have been developed during the program, and being conscious about lifelong learning,
11)	To be able to adapt and transfer the knowledge gained in the areas of mathematics ; such as algebra, analysis, number theory, mathematical logic, geometry and topology to the level of secondary school,
12)	To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.