ECTS - Introduction to Electrical Engineering

Introduction to Electrical Engineering (EE234) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Introduction to Electrical Engineering EE234 4. Semester 3 1 0 3 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
PHYS102
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture, Experiment.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Reşat Özgür DORUK
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Serhat KARAP
Course Assistants
Course Objectives Course Objectives: Understanding the principle and operation of electrical circuits and abstractions on which the design of electrical circuits is based.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Will be able to write the current-voltage relationship for basic circuit elements.
  • Will apply circuit analysis techniques.
  • Calculate the individual and total impedance of a circuit against sinusoidal voltages or currents
  • Evaluate the active and reactive powers of an alternating current circuit. Can evaluate and correct the power factor.
  • Will be able to write the input-output relationship for operational amplifiers.
Course Content Definition of current, voltage, resistance, power, Kirchoff laws and resistive DC circuits, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, AC circuits, phasors, filters, reactive power, three-phase circuits and power, overview of combinational and sequential digital circuits and examples, diodes and transistors.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Current, voltage, charge, resistance, power definitions
2 Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws Review lecture notes
3 Parallel and Series Resistive Circuits Review lecture notes
4 Nodal Analysis Review lecture notes
5 Mesh Analysis Review lecture notes
6 Midterm Exam 1 Review all topics up-to this week
7 Thevenin-Norton theorems Review lecture notes
8 Thevenin-Norton theorems Review lecture notes
9 Energy Storage Elements Review lecture notes
10 Solution of AC Circuits Review lecture notes
11 Initial Condition Analysis Review lecture notes
12 Midterm Exam 2 Review lecture notes up to this week.
13 Phasor Notation Review lecture notes
14 Analysis of AC Circuits Review lecture notes
15 Operational Amplifiers Review lecture notes
16 Power in AC Circuits Review lecture notes

Sources

Course Book 1. Rizzoni, G. (2005). Principles and Applications of Electrical Engineering. McGraw- Hill Science/Engineering/Math.
2. Lecture Notes
Other Sources 3. 1. DAVID, J., IRWIN, N., & MARK, R. (2011). ENGINEERING CIRCUIT ANALYSIS 10TH EDITION INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VERSION WITH WILEYPLUS SET. John Wiley & Sons.

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 5 20
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 40
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 40
Toplam 8 100
Percentage of Semester Work 60
Percentage of Final Work 40
Total 100

Course Category

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

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge in mathematics, science, fundamental engineering, computational science, and related engineering disciplines; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Problem Analysis: The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using fundamental science, mathematics, and engineering knowledge, while keeping in mind the relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals. X
3 Engineering Design: The ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, taking into account realistic constraints and conditions.
4 Techniques and Tool Usage: The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and information tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while being aware of their limitations.
5 Research and Investigation: The ability to use research methods, including literature review, experimental design, experiment execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, for the investigation of complex engineering problems.
6 Global Impact of Engineering Applications: Information about the impacts of engineering applications on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability and the environment within the framework of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Engineering Ethics: Awareness of ethical responsibility and adherence to engineering professional principles; impartiality and inclusivity without discrimination.
8 Individual and Teamwork: The ability to work effectively individually and as a team member or leader in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or mixed).
9 Oral and Written Communication: The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, taking into account the diverse differences of the target audience (education, language, profession, etc.).
10 Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills encompassing the ability to learn independently and continuously, adapt to new and emerging technologies, and think critically about technological changes.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory 5 2 10
Application
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 2 10 20
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 20 20
Total Workload 126