Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Electronics BM203 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 3 + 2 4.0 5.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Yusuf ALTUN
Instructor(s) Prof. Dr. Yusuf ALTUN (Güz)
Goals To recognize semiconductor circuit elements and to learn and analyze where their circuits are used, to simulate these circuits by using package programs such as multisim, and to implement these circuits in a laboratory environment and learn to make measurements.
Course Content Semiconductor materials, and PN combination. Basic Electrical Circuits and Rules. General Purpose Diode structure, resistance, DC biasing. Diode equivalent circuits and series and parallel diode circuits. Rectifier Diode Applications: rectifier, clipper and clamping circuits. Special purpose diodes: zener, led, schottky, laser diode… Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) structure and properties. BJT DC Biasing: Fixed (Base), Emitter, Voltage-Divider, Collector Feedback and Emitter-Follower Bias Circuits and Stability Analysis. BJT Small Signal AC signal analysis. Field Effect Transistor (FET) and DC Biasing, Fixed, Self, and Voltage Divider Bias Circuits including JFET and MOSFET.
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Learning semiconductor materials
2 Learning the diodes biasing and operation of diode circuits
3 Learning the use of diodes as rectifiers and clippers
4 Learning the operation and purpose of use of Zener and other special purpose diode circuits
5 Learning the DC polarisation, operation, use purpose of BJT
6 Learning the AC signal analysis of BJT
7 Learning of the DC polarisation, operation, use purpose of FET
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Semiconductor materials and PN junction Practice Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
2. Week Basic Electrical Circuits and Rules Practice Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours Interview
3. Week General Purpose Diode structure, resistance, DC biasing, Diode equivalent circuits and series and parallel diode circuits Interview Practice Presentation (Preparation) Class Hours
4. Week Rectifier Diode Applications: rectifier, clipper and clamping circuits Practice Class Hours Interview Presentation (Preparation)
5. Week Special purpose diodes: zener, led, schottky, laser diode… Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice Class Hours
6. Week Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) structure, features and operating regions Practice Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours
7. Week BJT DC Polarization: Fixed (Base) Polarization Circuit and Stability Analysis Class Hours Practice Interview Presentation (Preparation)
8. Week BJT DC Polarization: Emitter Bias Circuit and Stability Analysis Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation) Practice
9. Week BJT DC Polarization: Voltage-Divider Bias Circuits and Stability Analysis
10. Week BJT DC Polarization: Collector Feedback, Emitter Follower Polarization Circuits and Stability Analysis Interview Presentation (Preparation) Practice Class Hours
11. Week Introduction to BJT Small Signal AC Analysis
12. Week Re and Hybrid-𝝅 model with common emitter configuration without bypass capacitor Interview Practice Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
13. Week Re and Hybrid-𝝅 model with common emitter configuration with bypass capacitor Presentation (Preparation) Interview Class Hours Practice
14. Week Field Effect Transistor (FET) and DC Polarization: Fixed, Self and Voltage Divider Polarization Circuits. Practice Interview Class Hours Presentation (Preparation)
*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 of mathematics, science and related engineering disciplines; Ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields in complex engineering problems
2 Ability to identify, define, formulate and solve complex engineering problems; for this purpose, the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods
3 Knowledge and awareness about the management, control, development and security/reliability of Information Technologies
4 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; for this purpose, the ability to apply modern design methods
5 Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and constantly renew oneself
6 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics
7 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; individual study skills
8 Ability to develop, 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
9 Knowledge of the effects of engineering practices on health, environment and safety in universal and social dimensions and the problems of the age reflected in the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions
10 Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish 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
11 Behaving in accordance with ethical principles, awareness of professional and ethical responsibility; information about standards used in engineering applications
12 Knowledge of business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation; information about sustainable development
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 DK6 DK7
PY1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
PY4 0 0 4 4 0 4 1
PY5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY6 1 3 5 5 2 5 2
PY7 0 1 1 1 1 1 1
PY8 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
PY9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PY12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Boylestad R. and Nashelsky L., Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Prentice Hall, 2013
  • Boylestad R. and Nashelsky L., Palme Yayınevi -Tercüme, Elektronik Elemanları ve Devre Teorisi 2013
  • Salivahanan, S., & Kumar, N. S. Electronic Circuits I. McGraw-Hill Education, 2018
  • Floyd, T. L. Electronic Devices, Global Edition. Pearson Education Limited, 2017.
Evaluation Method
Güz Dönemi
Responsible Personnel Grup Evaluation Method Percentage
Prof. Dr. Yusuf ALTUN N.Ö Uygulama (Lab.) 20.00
Prof. Dr. Yusuf ALTUN N.Ö Vize 30.00
Prof. Dr. Yusuf ALTUN N.Ö Final 50.00
Toplam 100.00
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 3 39
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 9 1 9
Interview 13 2 26
Presentation (Preparation) 13 2 26
Practice 13 2 26
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 128
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 5.0