EEE210 Circuits and SystemsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: EEE210
Course Name: Circuits and Systems
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
2 2 3 6
Language of instruction: EN
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. ÖMER CİHAN KIVANÇ
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Dr. İHSAN GÖK
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To introduce the student to the analysis and design of AC and three phase electrical circuits.
Course Content: The sinusoidal source. The phasor transform. Passive circuit elements in the frequency domain. Impedance and reactance. Kirchhoff’s laws in the frequency domain. Impedances in series and in parallel. Delta-to-Wye transformations. Source transformation. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits. The node-voltage and the mesh-current methods. Sinusoidal power. Average and reactive power in resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits. The power factor. The rms value. Complex power. Power calculations. Maximum power transfer. Balanced three- phase systems. Analysis of the Wye-Wye circuit. Power calculations in three-phase systems. Average and complex power in a balanced Y load. The Laplace transform in circuit analysis. Circuit elements in s domain. Various responses of RC and RLC circuits. Use of Thevenin’s equivalent. Use of transfer function in steady-state response of a sinusoidal source. Frequency selective circuits. The qualitative and quantitative analysis of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filters.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to analyze steady state AC circuits with passive elements.
2) To be able to analyze the average power and reactive power in a single phase and three phase circuit.
3) To be able to qualitatively and quantitatively describe the response of low pass, band pass and high pass filters.
4) To be able to design simple circuits for steady state AC applications.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) The sinusoidal source. The phasor transform. Complex numbers. Graphical representation.
2) Operation of complex numbers. Passive circuit elements in the frequency domain. Impedance and reactance.
3) Kirchhoff’s laws in the frequency domain. Impedances in series and in parallel. Delta-to-Wye transformations.
4) Source transformation. Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits.
5) The node-voltage and the mesh-current methods.
6) Sinusoidal power. Average and reactive power in resistive, inductive and capacitive circuits.
7) The power factor. The rms value. Complex power. Power calculations. Maximum power transfer.
8) Balanced three- phase systems. Analysis of the Wye-Wye circuit.
9) Power calculations in three-phase systems. Average and complex power in a balanced Y load.
10) The Laplace transform. Functional and operational transforms. Partial fraction expansion.
11) The Laplace transform in circuit analysis. Circuit elements in s domain. Various responses of RC and RLC circuits.
12) Use of Thevenin’s equivalent. Use of transfer function in steady-state response of a sinusoidal source.
13) Frequency selective circuits. The qualitative and quantitative analysis of low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filters.
14) Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, Prentice Hall, 2012.
References: ELECTRIC CIRCUITS, James W. Nilsson and Susan A. Riedel, Prentice Hall, 2012.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems.
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.)
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering related to their branches; and the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas to model and solve engineering problems. 1
2) The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; selecting and applying appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 1
3) The ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions include such issues as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, according to the nature of design.) 1
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to examine engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 1
6) The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.
7) Effective communication skills in Turkish oral and written communication; at least one foreign language knowledge; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the need for lifelong learning; access to knowledge, ability to follow developments in science and technology, and constant self-renewal.
9) Conform to ethical principles, and standards of professional and ethical responsibility; be informed about the standards used in engineering applications.
10) Awareness of applications in business, such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Information about the universal and social health, environmental and safety effects of engineering applications and the ways in which contemporary problems are reflected in the engineering field; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Lab
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Application

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Laboratory 10 % 25
Midterms 1 % 25
Final 1 % 50
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 16 2 32
Laboratory 10 4 40
Study Hours Out of Class 16 5 80
Midterms 1 7 7
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 169