Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Power Electronics EEM369 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Murat KALE, Prof. Dr. Emre ÇELİK, Doç. Dr. Fatih EVRAN
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Fatih EVRAN (Güz), Prof. Dr. Emre ÇELİK (Güz), Prof. Dr. Murat KALE (Güz)
Goals The aim of the course is to give students the concepts of power electronics and to gain the ability to analyze AC-DC, AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC converter circuits.
Course Content Analysis of AC-DC, AC-AC, DC-DC and DC-AC converter circuits.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Gains knowledge about semiconductor power switches
2 Analyze and design AC-DC converter circuits,
3 Analyze and design AC-AC converter circuits
4 Analyze and design DC-DC converter circuits
5 Analyze and design DC-AC converter circuits
6 Calculates power, total harmonic distortion and power factor in non-sinusoidal circuits
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to power electronics Class Hours
2. Week AC-DC converters: Single-phase half-wave uncontrolled and controlled rectifiers Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
3. Week AC-DC converters: Single-phase full-wave uncontrolled and controlled rectifiers Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
4. Week AC-DC converters: Three-phase uncontrolled and controlled rectifiers Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
5. Week AC-AC converters: Single-phase AC choppers Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
6. Week AC-AC converters: Three-phase AC choppers Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
7. Week DC-DC converters: Step-down (Buck) converter Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
8. Week DC-DC converters: Step-down (Buck) converter -Continous Current Mode Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
9. Week DC-DC converters: Step-up (Boost) converter Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
10. Week DC-DC converters: Step-Up/Down (Buck-Boost) converter Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
11. Week Isolated DC-DC converters Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
12. Week DC-AC converters: Single phase full wave inverter Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
13. Week DC-AC converters: Single-phase full-wave PWM inverter Class Hours Preparation, After Class Study
14. Week DC-AC converters: Three-phase inverters Preparation, After Class Study Class Hours
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; 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 necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to constantly renew oneself.
9 Knowledge about behaving by ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility, and standards used in engineering practices.
10 Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
11 Knowledge about the global and societal effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety and contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6
PY1 1 3 3 3 3 5
PY2 2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 2 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 3 4 4 4 4 5
PY5 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY6 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY7 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY8 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY9 0 4 4 4 4 5
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • D. W. Hart, Introduction to Power Electronics, Prentice Hall, 1997.
  • Erickson, R.W., Fundamentals of Power Electronics, Chapman and Hall, New York
  • Güç Elektroniği (Yarıiletken Elemanlar, Devreler ve Uygulamaları), Muhammed M. Rashid, Nobel Yayınevi
  • N. Tuncay, M. Gökaşan, S. Boğosyan, Güç Elektroniği: Çeviriciler, Uygulamalar Ve Tasarım, Literatür Yayıncılık, 2007.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 10 10
Homework 1 1 5 5
Homework 2 1 5 5
Final 1 12 12
Total Workload 102
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0