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
Learning and Teaching Strategies .
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reşat Özgür DORUK
  • Instructor Dr. Mehmet BULUT
Course Assistants
Course Objectives
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.
  • Will apply Thevenin and Norton theorems.
  • Will define time constants for RL and RC circuits.
  • Calculate the individual and total impedance of a circuit against sinusoidal voltages or currents
  • Apply node, mesh, Thevenin and Norton methods to the analysis of alternating current circuits with sinusoidal inputs.
  • Evaluate the active and reactive powers of an alternating current circuit. Can evaluate and correct the power factor.
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 Basic concepts in electrical engineering
2 Voltage-Current Relationships, Ohm’s Law, Power Review last weeks topics
3 Fundamental network theorems and resistive circuits, Kirchhoff laws, Sign Conventions Review last weeks topics
4 Parallel and Series Circuits and their resistive versions Review last weeks topics
5 Nodal Analysis Review last weeks topics
6 Mesh Analysis Review last weeks topics
7 Midterm Exam Review all topics up-to this week
8 Circuits with dependent sources Review last weeks topics
9 Thevenin-Norton theorems Review last weeks topics
10 Alternating Current Concepts, Charge and Magnetism Review last weeks topics
11 Inductors and Capacitors Review last weeks topics
12 Initial condition response of AC circuits Review last weeks topics
13 Sinusoidal steady state analysis and impedance Review last weeks topics
14 Application of fundamental concepts in circuit analysis to AC network solutions Review last weeks topics
15 Power in AC circuits Review last weeks topics
16 Midterm exam Review all topics up-to this week

Sources

Course Book 1. Irwin and Nelms, Engineering Circuit Analysis, 11th Ed., Wiley

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation - -
Laboratory 5 3
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics - -
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 35
Toplam 8 88
Percentage of Semester Work
Percentage of Final Work 100
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 Knowledge of mathematics, natural sciences, engineering fundamentals, computing, and topics specific to the relevant engineering discipline; the ability to use this knowledge in the solution of complex engineering problems. X
2 The ability to identify, formulate, and analyze complex engineering problems using knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem. X
3 The ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices, or products to meet current and future requirements, considering realistic constraints and conditions.
4 The ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, with an awareness of their limitations.
5 The ability to use research methods for the investigation of complex engineering problems, including literature search, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. X
6 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on society, health and safety, the economy, sustainability, and the environment within the scope of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
7 Acting in accordance with engineering professional principles, knowledge of ethical responsibility; awareness of acting impartially without discrimination on any grounds and being inclusive of diversity.
8 The ability to work effectively individually and in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote, or hybrid) as a team member or leader.
9 "The ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing on technical topics, considering the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession).
10 Knowledge of practices in business life such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation.
11 The ability to engage in life-long learning, including independent and continuous learning, adapting to new and emerging technologies, and thinking inquisitively regarding 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