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
EEE5622 Selected Topics in Optoelectronics and Fiber Optic Fall 3 0 3 6
The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester

Basic information

Language of instruction: En
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. SARPER ÖZHARAR
Course Objectives: To enable students to have more in-depth knowledge in photonics by building upon the knowledge gained on EEE 4611 Optical Communications and COP 4441 Optical Networking. This course will examine the "why?" answers to relevant questions, rather than the "what?" and "how?" answers which were considered before.

Learning Outputs

The students who have succeeded in this course;
- To analyze the nature of light
- To be introduced to some relevant quantum mechanical concepts and review elements of solid state physics
- To analyze modulation of light
- To describe laser and photodetector operation
- To analyze optical fibers, couplers and connectors
- To describe fundamentals of noise and detection
- To examine the difference between various optical communication systems
- To be introduced to optical fiber sensors

Course Content

- Review of light
- Review of semiconductor physics
- Optical modulation
- Luminescence
- Lasers and light emitting diodes
- Photodetectors
- Fiber optical waveguides and associated components
- Optical communication systems
- Optical fiber sensors

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Review of the nature of light
2) Review elements of semiconductor physics
3) Optical modulation
4) Luminescence
5) LEDs
6) Lasers
7) Lasers(cont.)
8) Photodetectors
9) Midterm exam and the solutions of the exam questions
10) Optical fibers
11) Associated components of fibers
12) Optical communication systems
13) Noise and demodulation
14) Fiber optic sensors

Sources

Course Notes: J. Wilson & J.F.B. Hawkes - Optoelectronics J. C. Palais - Fiber Optic Communications
References: B.E.A. Saleh & M.C. Teich - Fundamentals of Photonics

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 42 % 0
Laboratory % 0
Application % 0
Field Work % 0
Special Course Internship (Work Placement) % 0
Quizzes % 0
Homework Assignments % 0
Presentation % 0
Project 1 % 25
Seminar % 0
Midterms 1 % 25
Preliminary Jury % 0
Final 1 % 50
Paper Submission % 0
Jury % 0
Bütünleme % 0
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 25
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 75
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
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 0 0 0
Presentations / Seminar 0 0 0
Project 1 25 25
Homework Assignments 0 0 0
Quizzes 0 0 0
Preliminary Jury 0 0 0
Midterms 1 26 26
Paper Submission 0 0 0
Jury 0 0 0
Final 1 57 57
Total Workload 150

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.
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.