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Program of Computer Engineering (English)

CSE210

INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS

Course Code
CSE210
Semester
Fourth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 2
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterFourth Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Be able to learn the basics of electronic circuits, apply and solve engineering problems.
  2. Have embedded system programming techniques to run electronic projects and programming knowledge to control them.
  3. Have the ability to set up the experimental setup of an electronic circuit and/or problem given to them, and to perform measurements and analyzes on their own.
  4. Have the ability to design and implement a complex electronics project as a group that is used to solve real world problems.
  5. Learn how to search the literature and prepare a project report and have the experience of presenting their group projects in front of the community.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(PHYS110)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsBefore enrolling in this course, students are expected to have completed at least one of the courses ?BİL101 Computer Programming I? or ?BİL122 Advanced Programming?. It is thought that this information will benefit them in order to understand the techniques that will be explained during the embedded system programming week.
Course DescriptionCircuit Variables. Circuit elements and methods of analysis of resistive networks. Circuit theorems and equivalent models. Analysis of RL, RC and RLC circuits. Dynamic Circuits Analysis and solution methods. AC circuits and steady-state power analysis.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General Introduction, Information Session, Detailed Explanation of Project Topics
2nd Week Introduction, Basic Concepts, Semiconductor Materials (Ge, Si, and GaAs), Covalent Bonds, Energy Levels, N-Type and P-Type Materials, Structure and Characteristics of Semiconductor Diodes
3rd Week Ideal and Practical Diodes, Resistance Levels, Equivalent Circuits and Applications, Transition and Diffusion Capacitance, Reverse Recovery Time, Diode Specification Sheets, Semiconductor Diode Notation, Diode Testing
4th Week Load-Line Analysis, Series and Parallel Diode Circuits, AND/OR Gates, Clipper and Clamper Circuits, Design and Analysis of Amplifier Circuits, Zener Diodes and Applications, Problem Solving on Diodes
5th Week Load-Line Analysis, Series and Parallel Diode Circuits, AND/OR Gates, Clipper and Clamper Circuits, Design and Analysis of Amplifier Circuits, Zener Diodes and Applications, Problem Solving on Diodes
6th Week Introduction to Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs), Transistor Operation, Common-Base, Common-Emitter, and Common-Collector Configurations, Transistor Datasheets, Problem Solving
7th Week Introduction to DC Biasing of BJTs, Operating Point, Fixed-Bias Configuration, Emitter-Bias Configuration, Voltage-Divider Bias Configuration
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Collector Feedback Configuration, Common-Base Configuration, Multiple BJT Circuits
10th Week Field-Effect Transistors (FETs), Structure and Characteristics of FETs, FET Characteristics, Transfer Characteristics, Introduction to Electronic Sensor Modules, Wireless Data Communication Modules (Bluetooth and RF), Problem Solving Related to Chapter 4
11th Week Introduction to Electronic Sensor Modules, Wireless Data Communication Modules (Bluetooth and RF), Problem Solving Related to Chapter 4
12th Week Fixed-Bias Configuration, Self-Bias Configuration, Voltage-Divider Configuration, Common-Gate Configuration
13th Week Electronic Circuit Design and Printed Circuit Board Preparation with Fritzing
14th Week Voltage-Divider Biasing, Common-Gate Configuration, Special Cases, p-Channel FETs, Practical Applications, Summary
15th Week Presentation
16th Week
Recommended or Required Reading1. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Boylestad & Nashelsky, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall.
2. Electric Circuits, Nilsson & Riedel, 10th Edition, Prentice Hall.
3. Other Resources: Lecture Notes
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Project
  • Experiment
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Quiz 5 15
Practice 7 17
Project 1 17
Attendance 1 1
Total(%) 70
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 70
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 30
Total(%) 100
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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