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  Course Description
Course Name : Introduction To Electrical Engineering

Course Code : EEE113

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 3

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDÜLHAMİT SERBEST

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understand that mathematics knowledge is a must in engineering
Establishment of mathematical models to solve engineering problems
Ability to understand generally a complex engineering problem by using system concept
Understand the importance of realistic constraints and conditions in designing a complex system
Understanding the advantages of electronics technology
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself
Awareness of professional and ethical responsibility

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Awareness about the content of electrical-electronics engineering, to create interest and attract the students to the profession.

Course Contents : What is Electricity, History of Electrical Science, Electrical Energy Production, Transmission and Distribution, Power Networks, Differences between an Electrical Engineer and Electronics Engineer, Analog Electronics, Digital Electronics, System Concept, Mathematical Model of Physical Systems, Equivalent Circuit Concept, Conversion of Physical Signals into Electrical Signals or vice-versa, Measurement and Control Systems, Comparison of Control Systems and Illustrative Examples, Robotics, Communication Systems, Wireless Communication, Computers – History and Present Technology, Technology, R&D, Innovation and TURKEY.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 What is Electricity none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
2 History of Electrical Science none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
3 Transmission and Distribution none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
4 Power Networks none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
5 Differences between an Electrical Engineer and Electronics Engineer none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
6 Analog Electronics none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
7 Digital Electronics none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
8 Midterm none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
9 System Concept, Mathematical Model of Physical Systems none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
10 Equivalent Circuit Concept none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
11 Conversion of Physical Signals into Electrical Signals or vice-versa none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
12 Measurement and Control Systems none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
13 Comparison of Control Systems and Illustrative Examples, Robotics, Communication Systems, Wireless Communication, none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
14 Computers – History and Present Technology, Technology, R&D, Innovation and TURKEY none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
15 Review none Lecture, Project, Simple Lab Work
16/17 Final Examination none Writing Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  IEEE Spectrum, Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (any author), Fundamentals of Special Topics as Robotics, Communication, Energy Production and Transmission, Measurement and Control, …
Required Course Material(s)  none


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 3
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 4
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 5
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 3
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 3
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 3
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 3
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 1
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 5
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 3
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 5
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 5
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 1 14
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3
    Final Exam 1 3 3
Total Workload: 76
Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04
ECTS Credit: 3