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
EEE2101 Circuit Theory I Fall 3 2 4 7
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Must Course
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAVİT FATİH KÜÇÜKTEZCAN
Course Lecturer(s): Dr. Öğr. Üyesi YALÇIN ÇEKİÇ
Assoc. Prof. ALKAN SOYSAL
RA GÜRAY GÜNGÖR
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi MUSTAFA EREN YILDIRIM
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi CAVİT FATİH KÜÇÜKTEZCAN
RA MAHMUT AĞAN
Course Objectives: This course introduces analysis of electrical circuits including circuit elements such as resistors, capacitors, inductor, dependent and independent current / voltage sources, switches and operational amplifiers. At the end of the course, students will be able to analyze and solve direct current electrical circuits containing basic circuit elements mathematically and in computer environment. In addition, students will learn to set up and test circuits in a laboratory environment through experimental studies.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1. Define basic terms such as electrical charge, current, voltage, power, energy and basic circuit elements such as source, resistance, inductor, capacitor, switch, potentiometer and use their schematic symbols.
2. Analyze DC electrical circuits consist of sources, resistors and OPAMPS by using mathematical techniques.
3. Calculate the power of each circuit element and demonstrate whether the power balances for a given circuit.
4. Calculate the Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits and find the maximum power transfer related to selected circuit element.
5. Calculate the step and the natural responses of RL, RC, and RLC circuits
6. Analyze a circuit by breadboard and computer simulation tool.

Course Content

1. Circuit variables, the international system of units, voltage, current, power, energy, balancing power
2. Basic circuit elements, voltage and current sources, electrical resistance, dependent voltage source, dependent current source
3. Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s current law, Kirchhoff’s voltage law,
4. Simple resistive circuits, resistors in series, resistors in parallel, the voltage divider and current divider circuits
5. Measuring voltage and current, measuring resistance, the Wheatstone bridge, delta-wye (pi-tee) equivalent circuits
6. Techniques of circuit analysis, node-voltage method, mesh current method, source transformations, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, maximum power transfer, superposition
7. Operational amplifiers, inverting amplifier circuit, summing amplifier circuit, noninverting amplifier circuit, difference amplifier circuit
8. Inductor, capacitor, series-parallel combinations of inductance and capacitance, mutual inductance
9. Response of first order circuits, natural and step responses of an RL and RC circuits, sequential switching, unbounded response, integrating amplifier
10. Natural and step responses of parallel and series RLC circuit, circuit with two integrating amplifiers

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Circuit variables, an overview of electrical engineering, the international system of units, an overview of circuit analysis, voltage, current, power, energy, balancing power, the ideal basic circuit element, practical perspective: balancing power Read Chapter 1 of Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
2) Circuit elements, voltage and current sources, electrical resistance, Ohm’s law, construction of a circuit model, Kirchhoff’s current law, Kirchhoff’s voltage law, dependent voltage source, dependent current source, analysis of a circuit with dependent sources, practical perspective: electrical safety Read Chapter 2 of Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
3) Simple resistive circuits, resistors in series, resistors in parallel, the voltage divider and current divider circuits, voltage division and current division Read Sections 1-4 of Chapter 3 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
4) Measuring voltage and current, measuring resistance, the Wheatstone bridge, delta-wye (pi-tee) equivalent circuits, practical perspective: rear window defroster Read Sections 5-7 of Chapter 3 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
5) Techniques of circuit analysis, node-voltage method: introduction, dependent sources and special cases Read Sections 1-4 of Chapter 4 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
6) Mesh current method: introduction, dependent sources and special cases; node-voltage method vs mesh current method Read Sections 5-8 of Chapter 4 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
7) Source transformations, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, maximum power transfer, superposition, practical perspective: circuits with realistic resistors Read Sections 9-13 of Chapter 4 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
8) Operational amplifiers, terminal voltages and currents, inverting amplifier circuit, summing amplifier circuit Read Sections 1-4 of Chapter 5 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
9) Noninverting amplifier circuit, difference amplifier circuit, a realistic model for the operational amplifier, practical perspective: strain gauges Read Sections 5-7 of Chapter 5 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
10) Inductor, capacitor, series-parallel combinations of inductance and capacitance, mutual inductance, a closer look at mutual inductance, practical perspective: proximity switches Read Chapter 6 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
11) Response of first order RL and RC circuits, natural response of an RL circuit, natural response of an RC circuit, step response of RL and RC circuits Read Sections 1-3 of Chapter 7 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
12) A general solution for step and natural responses, sequential switching, unbounded response, integrating amplifier, practical perspective: a flashing light circuit Read Sections 4-7 of Chapter 7 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
13) Natural and step response of a parallel RLC circuit Read Sections 1-2 of Chapter 8 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel
14) Natural and step response of a series RLC circuit, a circuit with two integrating amplifiers, practical perspective: an ignition circuit Read Sections 3-5 of Chapter 8 from Electric Circuits by Nilsson and Riedel

Sources

Course Notes: Electric Circuits, James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, Prentice Hall, 9th Edition, Prentice Hall.
References: Introduction to Circuit Analysis, Robert L. Boylestad, 12th Edition, Prentice Hall. Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, Charles Alexander and Matthew Sadiku, 5h Edition, McGraw-Hill. Linear and Nonlinear Circuits, Leon O. Cuha, Charles A. Desoer and Ernest S. Kuh, McGraw-Hill. Introduction to Circuit Analysis and Design, Michael D. Ciletti, Oxford University Press Inc. Introduction to Electric Circuits, Richard C. Dorf and James A. Svoboda, 8th Edition, Wiley. Circuit Theory, U. A. Bakshi and A. V. Bakshi, 1st edition, Technical Publications.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 0 % 0
Laboratory 8 % 20
Application 0 % 0
Field Work 0 % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) 0 % 0
Quizzes 0 % 0
Homework Assignments 0 % 0
Presentation 0 % 0
Project 0 % 0
Seminar 0 % 0
Midterms 2 % 40
Preliminary Jury 0 % 0
Final 1 % 40
Paper Submission 0 % 0
Jury 0 % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 60
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 40
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 14 42
Laboratory 7 14
Application 3 6
Special Course Internship (Work Placement)
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 85
Presentations / Seminar
Project
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Preliminary Jury
Midterms 2 4
Paper Submission
Jury
Final 1 2
Total Workload 153

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. 3
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. 3
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. 2
9) Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. 3
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