Mechatronics Engineering (English)
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

EEE212

Course Name:

Electronic Circuits I

Course Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	2	4	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

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 fundamental principles of semiconductor devices to the student so that they may analyze and design circuits with semiconductor elements.
Course Content:	Fundamentals of semiconductors, diodes, BJT, FET, MOSFET and CMOS characteristics, diode and transistor circuits. Transistor biasing, small signal analysis. Biasing stability analysis.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To understand the fundamental principles of semiconductors
2) To be able to analyze diode circuits
3) To be able to analyze single stage transistor circuits
4) To be able to design circuits containing diodes and transistors.
5) To use signal generators and DC voltage sources to build diode and transistor circuits, and to use a multimeter and oscilloscope to perform measurements on these circuits
6) To be able to communicate experimental and theoretical results using lab reports.
7) To be able to function in a team to perform experiments.
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)	Semiconductor materials. Energy levels. Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductor. n and p type semiconductor. Conduction processes in semiconductors.
2)	pn junction. Diode characteristic. Dynamic resistance. Piecewise-linear models. Load-line analysis. Small-signal operation. Graphical solutions.
3)	Diode applications: Half wave and full wave rectifiers. Ripple reduction. Diode limiter.
4)	Diode clamper. Voltage–multiplier circuits. Diode logic gates. Zener diode. Simple voltage regulator.
5)	Bipolar junction transistor (BJT). Transistor operation, configurations, and characteristics. Load lines. Graphical analysis.
6)	Coupling and bypass capacitances. Emitter follower. BJT biasing. Bias circuits.
7)	Bias stabilization. Comparison of different type of bias circuits. Quantitative analysis of bias stability.
8)	Small-signal model of transistor. Single stage CE and CC transistor amplifiers.
9)	Construction and characteristics of field effect tansistor (FET). FET equations. Transfer characteristics.
10)	Metal-oxide semiconductor FET (MOSFET). FET biasing. Bias stability. Analytical solution of FET circuits.
11)	Complementary MOSFET (CMOS) inverter. Graphical analysis. Small-signal model of FET.
12)	Single stage FET amplifier. Source Follower circuit. Various applications of FET circuits.
13)	Review
14)	Review

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	ELECTRONICS DEVICES AND CIRCUIT THEORY, Robert Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Prentice Hall, 2012.
References:	ELECTRONICS DEVICES AND CIRCUIT THEORY, Robert Boylestad and Louis Nashelsky, Prentice Hall, 2012.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
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.
6)	The ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; individual work skill.	1
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.	1
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
Individual study and homework
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	3	48
Laboratory	10	3	30
Study Hours Out of Class	16	3	48
Midterms	1	5	5
Final	1	5	5
Total Workload			136