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CIRCUIT THEORY I PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
EEM213 CIRCUIT THEORY I 3 4 3 7

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ERCAN AYKUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. ERCAN AYKUT
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: Definition of electrical quantities, identification of simple electrical components, introduction of circuit analysis methods including dc sources, analysis of electrical properties of L and C passive circuit elements, natural and step responses of RL, RC and RLC circuits, analysis, introduction of concepts and methods.
Contents of the Course Unit: Voltage, current, power and energy, passive electrical elements, voltage and current sources, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's current and voltage laws, simple resistance circuits, Delta - W equivalent circuits, circuit analysis techniques, topology in circuit analysis, Inductors and Capacitors, RL and Natural response of RC circuits, step response of RL and RC circuits, natural response of RLC circuit, step response of RLC circuit.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

1) Recognize the basic circuit elements and perform their analysis using the relevant laws. 2) Uses the methods used in the analysis of DC circuits. 3) Designs basic circuits and performs their analysis. 4) Explain the analysis, concepts and methods in engineering and realize designs. 5) Define the behavior of the circuits predicted as a result of analysis of the natural and step responses of RL, RC and RLC circuits. 6) Perform transformations and simplifications in design to find equivalent circuits. 7) Identifies solutions for realistic engineering problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 - Natural response of Series RLC circuit, Natural response types and shapes of Series RLC circuit, Basic circuit elements and related laws (resistance, ohms law etc.) -
2 - Kirchoff's laws, analysis of circuits containing independent sources -
3 - Series and parallel connection resistors, voltage divider circuits, current divider circuits, voltage and current measurement -
4 - Wheatstone bridge, resistance measurement with Delta-Y (pi-T) circuits -
5 - Knot tension method, Knot tension method with independent sources, special cases -
6 - Weave current method, weave current method and independent sources, special cases, knot voltage method and weave current analysis comparison -
7 - Source transformations, Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits, maximum power transfer, Superposition method, applications, examples -
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 - Operational amplifiers, operational amplifier terminals, terminal voltage and currents, reversing operational amplifiers, summing operational amplifiers, non-reversing operational amplifiers, removing operational amplifiers -
10 - Inductor, Capacitor, Mutual inductor, Series and parallel combinations of capacitor and inductor -
11 - Natural response of RL circuit, Natural response of RC circuit, Step response of RL and RC circuits, Solutions of natural and step responses -
12 - Sequential switching, Unlimited response -
13 - Natural response of parallel RLC circuit, Natural response types and shapes of parallel RLC circuit -
14 - Natural response of Series RLC circuit, Natural response types and shapes of Series RLC circuit -
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Nilsson, JW, Riedel, SA (2011). Elektrik Devreleri (Dokuzuncu Baskı). New Jersey: Pearson, Prentice Salon 1) Elektrik Devre Analizi -1, Şerafettin Özbey, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2017. 2) Elektrik Devre Analizi -2, Şerafettin Özbey, Seçkin Yayıncılık, 2017

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of electrical and electronics science and relates them to the groundwork of electrical and electronics science.
5

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from electrical and electronics sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.
5

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate model related to electrical and electronics under reasonable constraints.
3
2
Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.
4

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of electrical and electronics engineering science applications and develops appropriate solutions.
0
2
Identifies, models and solveselectrical and electronics engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.
0
3
Determines and uses the necessary electrical and electronics engineering technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
4
2
Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.
0
3
Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Monitors the developments in the field of electrical and electronics engineering technologies by means of books, internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.
2
2
Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.
0
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.
3
2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of electrical and electronics engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.
5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 0 0 0
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 7 2 14
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 2 20 40
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 1 36 36
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 1 24 24
Short Exam 2 2 4
Preparation for the Short Exam 2 6 12
TOTAL 31 0 174
Total Workload of the Course Unit 174
Workload (h) / 25.5 6,8
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 7,0