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 Gains adequate knowledge of mathematics, physical sciences and the subjects specific to engineering disciplines; gains the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge of these areas in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 Gains the ability to define, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; gains the ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Gains the ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions in such a way as to meet the specific requirements; gains the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Gains the ability to select, and use modern techniques and tools needed to analyze and solve complex problems encountered in engineering practices; gains the ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Gains the ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, gather data, and analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or research areas specific to engineering disciplines. X
6 Gains the ability to work efficiently in inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary teams; gains the ability to work individually.
7 (a) Gains effective oral and written communication skills; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly. (b) Gains the knowledge of, at least, one foreign language; gains the ability to write a report properly, understand previously written reports, prepare design and manufacturing reports, deliver influential presentations, give unequivocal instructions, and carry out the instructions properly in this foreign language.
8 Gains awareness of the need for lifelong learning; gains the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and adapt and excel oneself continuously.
9 Gains knowledge about acting in conformity with the ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility and knowledge of the standards employed in engineering applications.
10 Gains knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Gains knowledge of the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety issues, and knowledge of the contemporary issues in engineering areas; gains awareness of the possible legal consequences of engineering practices.
12 (a) Gains knowledge of (i) fluid mechanics, (ii) heat transfer, (iii) manufacturing process, (iv) electronics and control, (v) vehicle components design, (vi) vehicle dynamics, (vii) vehicle propulsion/drive and power systems, (viii) technical laws and regulations in automotive engineering field, and (ix) vehicle verification tests. (b) Gains the ability to merge and apply these knowledge in solving multi-disciplinary automotive problems.
13 Gains the ability to make use of theoretical, experimental, and simulation methods, and computer aided design techniques in automotive engineering field.
14 Gains he ability to work in the field of vehicle design and manufacturing.

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