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Course Name :  Electronics

Degree: Associate's Degree

Code

Year/Semester

Local Credits

ECTS Credits

Course Implementation, Hours/Week

Course

Tutorial

Laboratory

ETO 1012

I / 2 (Spring)

3.5

5

3

-

1

Department

Instructors

Contact Information

Office Hours

Web page

www.pirireis.edu.tr

Course Type

 Compulsory

Course Language

English

Course Prerequisites

Course Category by Content, %

Basic Sciences

Engineering Science

Engineering Design

Humanities

20

50

10

20

Course Description

Amplifiers and  practical examples  different types of amp.s ; operational amplifiers; oscillator circuits and signal generators; logic circuits and introduction to  micro-processors; special exemplary circuit- timer 555;    the PIC microcontrollers ; sensors and interfacing ; fault finding, troubleshooting techniques and detection ;  basics of circuit simulation and construction.

Course Objectives

The aim of the course is to let the students achieve  the principles and the basic concepts of amplifiers; additionally students will acquire information and skills to tackle with  operational amplifier applications  and  use the sources  in  power control and protection circuits ; they will have additional information about  feedback terminologies and practices;  oscillators ,signal generators will be described ;the basic logic functions and circuits together with numerical circuits will be taught to start with microprocessors;a special timer -555 will be introduced ; introduction to PLC Systems and micro controllers will also be explained in simple terms; sensors and their interface to the electronic control circuits will be briefly described; some practical circuits simulation and construction basics will be explained.

Course Learning Outcomes

With the successful completion of the course the students;

I.Should be able to understand the basic concepts of amplifiers and 

   amplification; description of the most comon types will be learned together  

    with operational characteristics; their classess and feedback .

II.  Be able to know the basic  principles of operational amplifiers ,

       together with introductory feedback concepts  of op – amplifiers.

III.  Be able to understand the basics of electronic signal  Generators  that is

       oscillators which generate sine - square  and   triangular waveforms that  

       are  the bassis of clocks,timing and function  generators used in  

       elecrotechnology.

 IV.  Shoul be able to understand the.electronic digital logic circuits used 

        extenssively  in clocks ,counters,shift registers and timers.Be able to 

       understand the basics on  truth tables , electronic gate circuits and 

       Boolean Algebra.

V. Be able  to know the two principle technologies used  in modern digital  

      logic  circuits i.e TTL and CMOS and multivibrators in basic.

VI. Will learn the introductory principles of microprocessors, their 

      operations and how they are used. Some terminologies used for different  

      types of  system will also be explained.

VII. Students will know single – chip   microcomputers,microcontrollers,

       PIC Microcontrollers and   programmable logic controllers.

VIII. Be able to know one of the most commonly used integrated circuit  

        chip- The timer – 555 in timing and digital pulse generation,

IX. Will learn sensors generating signals to be used as input s to the 

      electronic circuits ; transducers  for physical parameters such as 

      temperatures,light level,and pressure; interfacing of sensors to the control

      and control systems

X. Circuit simulations and construction concepts will be delivered as

    practical subjects;simulation softwares,algorithms,techniques used to

    produce a working circuit; methods,layout techniques...etc....

XI. Basics of Radio; electromagnetic waves; simple transmitters and

      receivers; AM –FM Modulation ;brief knowledge on aerials used in 

     radiation of EM-Waves.

XII.Will be able to know the disciplined and logical process in fault

      finding ; pin-point the possible causses; identifications of corrective 

      actions to remedy the faults predicted ;

Instructional Methods and Techniques

The course will be presented with the use of  Power point presentation technique. Problem solving techniques will additionally be utilized  for better understanding of the course’s subjects. Simple circuit experiments and practical applications will also be carried out ,as needed.

Tutorial Place

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Co-term Condition

MAT 1001 Mathematic I ; FIZ 1001 Physic I; ETO 1003  Electronic I; ETO 1001 Electrotecnology I; MAT1002 Mathematic II

Textbook

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Other References

Homework & Projects

-Practical investigations and problems at the end of  each topic will be  given as homework assignments.

Laboratory Work

Practical experiments such as;

- Transistorized  amp.s circuits (CB-CE- CC); the solid-state switches; voltage - current and other parameter  measurements in the circuits; semiconductor components; digital circuits

will be carried out as needed.

Computer Use

The assignments is partly to be expected to utilize  the use of computers together with their MS Word, Excel applications.

Other Activities

Assessment Criteria

Activities

Quantity

Effects on Grading, %

Attendance

Midterm

1

30

Quiz

2

10

Homework

Term Paper/Project

Laboratory Work

2

10

Practices

Tutorial

Seminar

Presentation

Field Study

Final Exam

1

50

TOTAL

100

Effects of Midterm on Grading, %

50

Effects of Final on Grading, %

50

TOTAL

100

Week

Topics

Course Outcomes

1

Basic concepts of amplifiers and amplification ; types of amp.s; gain of amp.s; class of operation of amp.s; frequency response-gain –bandwidth relationships;+ - feedback; bias techniques; multi – stage amp.s ; power amplifiers; practical examples.

Homework 1 (HW 1)

      I

2

Operational amplifiers, symbols and their connections; operational amplifier parameters , characteristics; gain and bandwidth ; configurations ; practical op.- amp. circuits; multi- stage examples of op.- amp.s.

HW 2

  I - II

3

Oscillators, signal generators ; positive feed-back; condition for oscillation ;ladder- type oscillators; Wien Bridge oscillators; multivibrators ; crystal controlled oscillators ; practical examples.

HW 3

I – II- III

4

Logic functions ; AND- OR- NOT Logic; logic gates ;combinational logic ;truth tables for logic circuits ;Boolean  Algebra ; integrated logic circuit devices;practical examples .

HW 4

 IV

5

Introduction to microprocessors, their operation in simple terms; their use in today’s complex electronic systems; single –chip microprocessors ;microprocessor systems,data representation, data storage; practical examples .

II- IV -V

6

A Microcontroller system;  PIC Microcontrollers; programmable logic controllers and logic devices ;Analog to Digital Data Converters or vice versa ( AD to  DA ) ; selected examples on microcontrollers ; PIC Architecture;families; choosing a PIC ;

IV- V – VI-VII

7

The timer -555 , internal features ;pulse- generator , square –wave generators a variable pulse generator using timer- 555 family ;

VIII

8

Midterm Exam

I through VII

9

Sensors and transducers in instrumentation and control systems; selection of sensors / transducers  for input and output ( temperature- pressure – light – position -velocity- flow- level proximity- strain…etc..) ;other electronic components used with sensors / transducers8 switches- semiconductor temperature sensors –thermocouples- threshold dedectors- LED indicators –audible outputs – displays etc..)

IV- V –VI-VII- VIII- IX

10

Computer simulations  procedures and their principles ( software, algorithms; netlists,) circuit analysis using the simulation programmes ; techniques used to produce a working electronic circuit in general terms ;circuit construction methods ; boards and stripboards ;use of printed circuits ;

 X

11

Basics of radio; the radio frequency spectrum , electromagnetic waves ; frequency and wavelength ; a simple CW transmitter and receiver ;data transmission with modulation ; reception and demodulation ;an AM  transmitter ;  a FM transmitter ; a tuned-  RF frequency receiver ; a  superhet  receiver; RF amplifiers ; AM demodulators ;aerials , radiated power and efficiency ;aerial gain ; types and examples of antennas.

HW 5

XI

12

The generalized process of fault finding in electronic circuits ; analysis of the information, list of possible causes ; identification and focussing on the most probable cause ; corrective action to be applied ; simple safety considerations ;approach to fault finding ; special components’ faults ;integrated circuit faults ; diodes tests ; transistor gain tests ; logic circuit faults ; use of special logic probes, pulsers

XII

13

Rewiev of subjects  as requested

14

 Final Exam

I through to XII

Program Outcomes

Level of Contribution

1

2

3

a

An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

X

b

An  ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

X

c

An ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs

X

d

Ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams

e

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

X

f

An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

g

An ability to communicate effectively

h

The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context

X

i

A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

j

A knowledge of contemporary issues

X

k

An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

l

An ability to apply legal, societal and environmental knowlegde in maritime transport and in all respective modes of transport operations.

m

An ability to interpret and analysis of the data regarding maritime management and operations, recognition and solution of problems for decision making process.