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  Course Description
Course Name : Circuit Theory

Course Code : EEE221

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TURGUT İKİZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon succesful completion of this course
Recognizes the passive and active circuit elements
Analysis the resistive circuits driven by dependent and/or independent dc sources
Applies the required circuit theorem to simplify the analysis of the given circuit
Analysis the first and second order circuits onder dc conditions

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the basic components and fundamental variables of the electrical circuit. Comprehending the fundamental electric laws, circuit theorems and circuit analysis methods. Giving the the behaviors of the fist and second order circuits onder dc conditions.

Course Contents : The relationships between the circuit variables. Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws. Fundamental circuit analysis methods; nodal and mesh analysis. Circuit theorems; source transformations, superposition, maximum power transfer, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Analysis of the first and second order circuits including reactive circuit elements onder dc conditions.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Basic concepts; charge and current, voltage, power and energy. Relationships between the circuit variables. Passive and active circuit elements. Review of the electric physics Lecture, discussion, lab
2 Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s laws. Series resistors and voltage dividers, Paralel resistors and current dividers. Wye-delta and delta-wye transformations.DC meters. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
3 Nodal analysis and mesh analysis, super node and super mesh. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
4 Superposition theorem, source transformation, Thevenin ve Norton theorems, maxsimum power transfer theorem. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
5 Operational amplifiers. Ideal operational amplifiers. Inverting and noninverting amplifiers. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
6 Summing and difference amplifiers. Cascade connection and some applications of operational amplifiers. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
7 Review and midterm examination Review all of the previous lecture contents Written examination
8 Capacitors and inductors. The terminal relationships of capacitors and inductors. Series and paralel conections of capacitors and inductors. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
9 The behaviors of capacitors and inductors at dc conditions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
10 The analysis of source-free RL and RC circuits at dc conditions. Step responce of RL and RC circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
11 Analysis of first order operational amplifier circuits. Switching functions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
12 Finding the initial and final values of capacitor voltage and inductor current. Analysis of series and paralel source-free RLC circuits under dc conditions. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
13 Step responce of series and paralel RLC circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
14 Analysis of the second order operational amplifier circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
15 Analysis of the general second order RLC circuits. Review the previous lecture contents Lecture, discussion, lab
16/17 Final examination. Review all of the previous lecture contents Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
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Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
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. 5
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5
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. 4
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. 2
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 2
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 2
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 0
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 3
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 1
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 2
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 2
* 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 6 84
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 144
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.76
ECTS Credit: 6