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Course Description Course Name : Electronic Communication Techniques Course Code : EE-680 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. MURAT AKSOY Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands fundamentals of electronic communication techniques Understands radio frequency amplifiers Understands operation of transmitters and recievers Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To understand fundamentals of electronic communication techniques, to understand radio frequency amplifiers, to understand operation of transmitters and recievers, Course Contents : Fundamentals of electronic communication techniques, Radio Frequency Amplifiers, oscillators, modulation and amplitude-modulated systems, transmitter circuits, receiver circuits, frequency and phase modulation, phase-locked loops, Pulse and Digital modulation, digital communication concepts, fiberoptic communication. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Electrical and Electronics Engineering Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Fundamentals of electronic communication techniques Presentation and Lecture 2 Fundamentals of electronic communication techniques Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 3 Radio Frequency Amplifiers Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 4 Oscillators Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 5 Modulation and amplitude-modulated systems Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 6 Transmitter circuits Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 7 Review for Midterm Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 8 Midterm Examination Preparation for Midterm Written Examination 9 Receiver circuits Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 10 Frequency and phase modulation Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 11 Phase-locked loops Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 12 Pulse and Digital modulation Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 13 Digital communication concepts Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 14 Fiber optic communication Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 15 Reviev for Final examination Review the previous lecture contents Presentation and Lecture 16/17 Final Examination Preparation for Final exam Written Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Electronic Communication Techniques, Paul H. Young  Electronic Circuits Lecture Notes - Yrd.Doç.Dr. Murat AKSOY Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 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 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 4 2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5 3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 4 4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 4 5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 4 6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 3 7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 4 8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 4 9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 4 10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 4 11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 4 12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 3 13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 4 14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 4 15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 4 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 12 2 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12     Final Exam 1 20 20 Total Workload: 140 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.6 ECTS Credit: 6