FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EEM413	FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS	7	3	3	6

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERCAN AYKUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To teach and to learn the basic information on light sources, receivers and propagation in fibers. To get the practical knowledge to design fiber optic communication systems.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Definition and Scope of Fiber Optic Communication System essential information on fiber optics, technical development of fiber optic waveguides, light sources used in fiber optic systems (laser,LED), photo receivers (photo-diodes, APD receivers), structural properties of fibers, production techniques, propagation of EM waves in plane and cylindrical fibers, modal analysis, design of fiber optic systems, multiplexing in fiber optics, modulation techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Apply ray and wave theory to planar slab and cylindrical waveguides.
Measure the performance of optical communication systems.
Apply noise and error calculations of optical receivers
Present understanding of the basic device principles of photodetectors and calculate the Quantum efficiency and responsivity.
Analyze attenuation and dispersion in fibers.
Present understanding of TDM, WDM and DWDM systems, multiplexers, filters, Bragg gratings, Fabry-perot filters.
Present understanding of the device physics, performance and applications of Optical Amplifiers.
Present awareness of DFB and DBR lasers, transmitters and receivers, Optical Networks, SONET/SDH, nonlinear effects, Network topologies, wavelength conversion and switches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction, historical perspective.	-
2	-	Basic optical principles, optical fibers and waveguides, practical issues of fiber design and fabrication. There will be a detailed discussion of both the ray and wave theory of planar slab and cylindrical waveguides. Multimode and single-mode fibers, V-number.	-
3	-	Attenuation and dispersion in fibers. Modal, material, waveguide and polarization mode dispersion. Calculation of waveguide dispersion curves. Effects of dispersion on pulse broadening and maximum bit-rate. Solitons and dispersion management.	-
4	-	Optical sources, lasers and LEDs. A discussion of device physics, brightness, spectral properties. Optical amplifiers, saturation and noise. Residual intensity noise of optical sources. Gaussian beams.	-
5	-	Coupling to fibers, connectors. Gaussian beam models of coupling.	-
6	-	Photodectors. Device physics of PMTs, APDs, and p-i-n photodiodes. Quantum efficiency and responsivity.	-
7	-	Optical receivers, noise, errors. Calculation of NEP and D*, brandwidth, bit-error-rate.	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Digital optical communication links, coding.	-
10	-	Analog systems, coherent detection.	-
11	-	WDM, DWDM, multiplexers, filters, Bragg gratings, Fabry-perot filters.	-
12	-	Optical Amplifiers. Device physics, performance and applications.	-
13	-	Optical Networks, SONET/SDH, nonlinear effects, Network topologies, wavelength conversion, switches.	-
14	-	Preparation for Final exam	-
15	-	Preparation for Final exam	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

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.					4

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.					4

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.					4
2	Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.			2

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.			2
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.	0
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.					4
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.						5

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.				3

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.					4

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	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	3	5	15
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	6	12
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	4	5	20
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	4	4
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	4	4
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	2	2
TOTAL	44	0	147