| ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING | |||||
| Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| EEE4920 | Independent Study | Spring | 0 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | Bachelor |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Prof. Dr. ŞEREF KALEM |
| Course Objectives: | The course targets improving and extending in-depth knowledge of an undergraduate student in one of the electrical and electronics engineering research areas by means of one-to-one study with a Faculty Member. In the proposed course, during the class hours the student and the supervisor will discuss scientific papers related to the research topic, and work towards a software/hardware implementation of a novel solution in the related area. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; 1. Demonstrate skills to perform literature survey on a given research problem 2. Describe the project management and perform the project planning for a given research problem 3. Explain the project risks and develop approaches for risk management 4. Define product specifications for procurement and design 5. Demonstrate the analytical skills to design and implement a solution for a research problem 6. Demonstrate written and oral skills to disseminate results on a research topic |
| 1. Determine the topics that will be covered 2. Work on databases to find relevant papers 3. Obtain hand-on experience in using the software/hardware platforms 4. Select papers to analyze 5. Discuss papers that are selected 6. Perform planning of the solution to the research problem including risk management and alternative solutions 7. Implement the design solution, data collection, evaluation of the design solution 8. Detailed analysis of the simulation results 9. Final report on the proposed design solution, and the simulation results 10. Presentation and demonstration of the design solution |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Determine the topics that will be covered | ||
| 2) | Work on databases to find relevant papers, introduction to the software/hardware platforms that will be used in the implementation step | ||
| 3) | Search for more papers, obtain hand-on experience in using the software/hardware platforms | ||
| 4) | Select 7 papers to analyze, Obtain hand-on experience in using the software/hardware platforms (continued) | ||
| 5) | Discussion on paper 1, obtain hand-on experience in using the software/hardware platforms (continued), Perform planning of the solution to the research problem including risk management and alternative solutions | ||
| 6) | Discussion on paper 2, work towards the design of the research problem at hand | ||
| 7) | Discussion on paper 3, work towards the design of the research problem at hand (continued) | ||
| 8) | Discussion on paper 4, implementation of the design solution | ||
| 9) | Discussion on paper 5, implementation of the design solution | ||
| 10) | Discussion on paper 6, implementation of the design solution, data collection | ||
| 11) | Discussion on paper 7, data collection, evaluation of the design solution (simulation) | ||
| 12) | Comparison of the papers discussed, Data collection, Evaluation of the design solution (simulation) | ||
| 13) | Detailed analysis of the simulation results | ||
| 14) | Survey report on the papers discussed, final report on the proposed design solution, and the simulation results, presentation and demonstration of the design solution | ||
| Course Notes: | NA |
| References: | NA |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 1 | % 10 |
| Laboratory | 0 | % 0 |
| Application | 0 | % 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | % 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | % 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | % 0 |
| Homework Assignments | 1 | % 40 |
| Presentation | 1 | % 20 |
| Project | 1 | % 30 |
| Seminar | 0 | % 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | % 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Final | 0 | % 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | % 0 |
| Jury | 0 | % 0 |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 70 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 30 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Project | 13 | 6 | 78 |
| Homework Assignments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jury | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Workload | 154 | ||
| 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. | |
| 2) | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | |
| 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) | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for electrical-electronic engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively. | |
| 5) | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating engineering problems. | |
| 6) | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | |
| 7) | Ability to communicate effectively in English and Turkish (if he/she is a Turkish citizen), both orally and in writing. | |
| 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. | |
| 9) | Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility. | |
| 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. |