Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Electronics I FIZ203 Turkish Compulsory 3. Semester 4 + 0 4.0 6.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Muharrem GÖKÇEN
Instructor(s)
Goals Starting from the physical properties of semiconductors, introducing of the basic circuit elements, teaching of their working principle and making of analysis of various simple circuits.
Course Content Semiconductors, doped semiconductors, pn junctions and their characteristics, Diodes and types of diodes, Half and full signal rectifiers, Diode applications: Structure of serial diode, Parallel and series structures, Diode applications: and/or doors, sinusoidal signals, Other diode applications, Structure and working principles of transistors, Bipolar junction transistors, BJTs under DC bias, Field effective transistor
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
0 Distinguishing the basic physical and electrical properties of semiconductors.
0 Comprehending the structure and working principle of various diyotes and distinguish signals at various applications.
0 Distinguishing the structure of bipolar junctional transistors (BJTs, their working principles and make dc analysis.
0 Making small-signal analysis of BJTs.
0 Distinguishing the basic structure of functional amplifiers and their applications.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Semiconductors, doped semiconductors
2. Week pn junctions and their characteristics
3. Week Diodes and Types of Diodes, Half and Full Signal Rectifiers
4. Week Diode applications: Structure of Serial Diode, Parallel and series structures
5. Week Diode applications: And/or doors, Sinusoidal signals
6. Week Other diode applications
7. Week Structure and working principles of Transistors
8. Week Structure and working principles of Transistors
9. Week Bipolar Junction Transistors
10. Week BJTs under DC bias
11. Week BJTs under DC bias
12. Week BJTs under DC bias
13. Week Field Effective Transistor
14. Week Field Effective Transistor
*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 Retaining and administering the fundamentals of theoretical and experimental applications of Classical and Modern Physics.
2 Interpreting the encountered problems in accordance with the principles of physics and attaining the ability of problem solving.
3 Gaining the ability of establishing the connection between the theories and applications of physics.
4 Gaining the ability of following and interpreting physics literature.
5 Gaining the ability of analytical thinking by looking at the cases from physical perspective.
6 Utilizing the knowledge of other disciplines and using their approaches in physics.
7 Retaining the ability of gathering, comparing and analyzing physical data, and producing and presenting solution for it.
8 Attaining basics of following up to date physics literature and utilizing it through communicating with colleagues.
9 Setting theoretical model, solving problems related with the model, approaching the model experimentally and interpreting the obtained experimental data by analyzing.
10 Understanding the importance of life-long learning in physics which is open for new advances and staying in connection with life-long learning.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 5
PY2 5 5 5 5 5
PY3 5 5 5 5 5
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 5 5 5 5 5
PY6 5 5 5 5 5
PY7 5 5 5 5 5
PY8 5 5 5 5 5
PY9 5 5 5 5 5
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • • Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Robert L. Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky, Palme Publication.
  • • Basic Electronics for Scientists, James J. Brophy (Translation: Mehmet Zengin), Bilim Publication.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 4 56
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 14 2 28
Research 14 2 28
Other Activities 14 2 28
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 7 1 7
Quiz 1 4 0.5 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 153
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 6.0