COURSE INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION


Course Name
Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Electronics for Computer Engineers
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 215
Fall
3
2
4
7
Prerequisites
 PHYS 102To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Required
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives This course aims to introduce the fundamental principles of electrical and electronic circuit analysis to computer engineering students.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Explain the theorems and techniques related to the analysis of electrical circuits.
  • Analyze capacitive and inductive circuits.
  • Perform the power analysis on electrical circuits.
  • Explain the operation principles of diodes and transistors.
  • Design logic gates using transistors and diodes.
  • Analyze integrated circuit amplifiers.
Course Description This course introduces fundamentals of electric circuits and electronics by covering the following topics; DC analysis of resistive networks, operational amplifiers. Modeling of microelectronic devices, and basic microelectronic circuit analysis and design. Simple diode circuits, rectifiers and voltage regulators. Characteristics of MOS transistors. Development of models; AC and DC analysis of MOS amplifiers. Digital circuits and logic gates. NMOS and CMOS logic gates. Various logic circuits.
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Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Required Materials
1 Introduction, Basic Terminology
2 Analysis of resistive circuits
3 Analysis of resistive circuits
4 One terminal pair networks
5 Power in resistive circuits
6 Analysis RLC circuits
7 Analysis RLC circuits
8 Midterm
9 Semiconductors
10 Diodes
11 BJT circuit analysis
12 FET/MOSFET
13 Op-Amp
14 Gates
15 Semester Review
16 Final Exam
Course Notes/Textbooks

J. W. Nilsson and S. A. Riedel, “Electric Circuits”, Pearson, Tenth Edition, 2015. ISBN-10:1292060549, ISBN-13: 9781292060545

 

D. Neamen, Microelectronics: Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw Hill, 2007, 978-0073380643

Suggested Readings/Materials

R. M. Mersereau and J. R. Jackson, “Circuit Analysis: A Systems Approach”, Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN 0130932248.

 

C. K. Alexander and M. N. O. Sadiku, “Fundamentals of Electric Circuits”, McGraw Hill, Second Edition, 2004, 978-0078028229.

 

J. A. Svoboda, “PSpice for Linear Circuits”, Wiley, 2007, ISBN: 9780471781462.

 

J. Millman and A. Grabel, “Microelectronics”, 2nd Ed., McGrawHill International Edition, Electronic Engineering Series, McGrawHill Companies, Inc., 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, 1987, 978-0070423305.

 

R. L. Boylestad, L. Nashelsky, "Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory: Pearson New International Edition", 11/E, Pearson , ISBN-10:1292025638 

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
1
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterm
1
30
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
6
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
3
48
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
Study Hours Out of Class
14
6
84
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
4
5
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exam
Midterms
1
10
Final Exams
1
16
    Total
210

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Computer Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Computer Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Computer Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively.

5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Computer Engineering research topics.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Computer Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of Computer Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Computer Engineering solutions.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

11

To be able to collect data in the area of Computer Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Computer Engineering.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest