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BASIC ELECTRICITY I COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
GMY131 BASIC ELECTRICITY I 1 4 4 3

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.1 Electron Theory Distribution and structure of electrical charges in atoms, molecules, ions, compounds; Molecular structure of conductors, semiconductors and insulators.3.2 Static Electricity and Conduction/Conduction Distribution of static electricity and electrostatic charges; Laws of electrostatic attraction and repulsion; Charge units, Coulomb's Law; Electric conduction in solids, liquids, gases and vacuum. Lecture Question-Answer
2 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.2 Static Electricity and Conduction/Distribution of static electricity and electrostatic charges; Laws of electrostatic attraction and repulsion; Units of charge, Coulomb's Law; Electric conduction in solids, liquids, gases and vacuum.3.3 Electrical Terminology The following terms, their units and the factors affecting these units: Potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance/conductivity, charge, conventional current direction, electron flow. Lecture Question-Answer
3 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.3 Electrical Terminology The following terms, their units and the factors affecting these units: Potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance/conductivity, charge, conventional current direction, electron flow. Lecture Question-Answer
4 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.3 Electrical Terminology The following terms, their units and the factors affecting these units: Potential difference, electromotive force, voltage, current, resistance, conductance/conductivity, charge, conventional current direction, electron flow.3.4 Electricity Generation Electricity generation by the following methods: Light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion. Lecture Question-Answer
5 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.4 Electricity Generation Electricity generation by the following methods: Light, heat, friction, pressure, chemical action, magnetism and motion. Lecture Question-Answer
6 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.5 DC Electricity Sources Construction and basic chemical effect of the following: Primary batteries, secondary batteries, lead acid batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, other alkaline batteries; Batteries connected in series and parallel; Internal resistance and the effect of internal resistance on the battery; Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples; Operation of photocells. Lecture Question-Answer
7 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.5 DC Electricity Sources Construction and basic chemical effect of the following: Primary batteries, secondary batteries, lead acid batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, nickel cadmium batteries, other alkaline batteries; Batteries connected in series and parallel; Internal resistance and the effect of internal resistance on the battery; Construction, materials and operation of thermocouples; Operation of photocells. 3.6 DC Circuits Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Laws of Voltage and Current; Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; Importance of internal resistance of the current feeder. Lecture Question-Answer
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.6 DC Circuits Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Laws of Voltage and Current; Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; The importance of the internal resistance of the current feeder. Lecture Question-Answer
10 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.6 DC Circuits Ohms Law, Kirchoff's Laws of Voltage and Current; Calculations using the above laws to find resistance, voltage and current; Importance of internal resistance of the current feeder. 3.7 Resistance/Resistance (a) Resistance and influencing factors; Specific resistance; Resistor color code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattages; Series and parallel resistors; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series-parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats/adjustable resistors; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; Lecture Question-Answer
11 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.7 Resistance/Resistance (a) Resistance and influencing factors; Specific resistance; Resistance color code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattages; Series and parallel resistances; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series-parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats/adjustable resistors; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; Lecture Question-Answer
12 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.7 Resistance/Resistance (a) Resistance and influencing factors; Specific resistance; Resistance color code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattages; Series and parallel resistances; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series-parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats/adjustable resistors; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; Lecture Question-Answer
13 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.7 Resistance/Resistance (a) Resistance and influencing factors; Specific resistance; Resistance color code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattages; Series and parallel resistances; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series-parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats/adjustable resistors; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; Lecture Question-Answer
14 Reading a book chapter on the subject 3.7 Resistance/Resistance (a) Resistance and influencing factors; Specific resistance; Resistance color code, values and tolerances, preferred values, wattages; Series and parallel resistances; Calculation of total resistance using series, parallel and series-parallel combinations; Operation and use of potentiometers and rheostats/adjustable resistors; Operation of Wheatstone Bridge; Lecture Question-Answer
15 Reading a book chapter on the subject General Review Lecture Question-Answer
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -