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ELE112 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory

2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE112 - Introduction to Electrical Engineering Laboratory
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
Undergraduate 0 3 1 2
Obligation : Must
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : ELE110
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Question and Answer, Experiment, Other: This course must be taken together with 'ELE100 Introduction to Electrical Engineering' course.
Course objective : The objectives of the course are to support basic theories that the students gain with 'ELE100 Introduction to Electrical Engineering' course by performing experimental studies, teach the major measurement parameters and develop their evaluation skills on experimental results related to important circuit theories.
Learning outcomes : A student who completes the course successfully will Learn to design simple circuits, Use basic measurement devices, Define circuit variables and perform their measurements, Learn the working principles of simple electronic components (diode etc.), Observe and evaluate the results obtained from both theoretical and experimental studies.
Course content : 1. Measurement of voltage, current and resistance values in DC circuits, 2. Experimental evaluation of the internal resistance of DC measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter etc.) 3. Experimental evaluation of Thévenin , Norton theorems and the superposition principle in DC circuits, 4. Power measurements in DC circuits, 5. Examining basic characteristics of a diode in DC circuits 6. Examining basic characteristics of a transistor in DC circuits
References : Experiment Notes. ; Nilsson J.W. and Riedel S.A., Electric Circuits, 10th ed., Pearson, 2015.; Hayt W.H. and Kimmerly J.E., Engineering Circuit Analysis, 8th ed., McGraw Hill, 2012.; C. C. Hu, Modern Semiconductor Devices for Integrated Circuits, 2010.; Boylestad and Nashelsky, Electronic Devices & Circuit Theory, Pearson, 11th ed., 2012.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Introduction to circuit simulation tools
2 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 1
3 Experiment 1: Measurement of voltage, current and resistance values in DC circuits
4 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 2
5 Experiment 2: Experimental evaluation of the internal resistance of DC measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter etc.)
6 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 3
7 Experiment 3: Thévenin, Norton theorems and verification of the superposition principle in DC circuits
8 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 4
9 Experiment 4: Power measurement in DC circuits
10 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 5
11 Experiment 5: Examining forward and reverse biasing of diodes in DC circuits
12 Preliminary work (report etc.) for Experiment 6
13 Experiment 6: Examining the working principles of transistors in DC circuits (dependent source relationship etc.)
14 Study week
15 Final exam
16 Final exam
Assessment Methods
Course activities Number Percentage
Attendance 0 0
Laboratory 6 60
Application 0 0
Field activities 0 0
Specific practical training 0 0
Assignments 0 0
Presentation 0 0
Project 0 0
Seminar 0 0
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 0 0
Final exam 1 40
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 40
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 0 0 0
Laboratory 6 3 18
Application 1 1 1
Specific practical training 0 0 0
Field activities 0 0 0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) 6 4 24
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 0 0 0
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study Duration) 0 0 0
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 12 12
Total workload 14 20 55
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest