COMPULSORY EE COURSES
EE 101 Engineering Orientation – This course contains the basic coverage of Electrical-Electronics Engineering concepts, systems of units, error analysis, electric circuits, electrical energy generation, distribution and consumption, electric shock, electrical safety, static electric, radiation, basic measurement devices.
EE 103 Computational Tools for Electrical – Electronics Engineering – The course is based on learning Matlab programming language. Using its benefits and useful tools.
EE 104 Introduction to Electronics Engineering – Basics of metarials; crystals; bonding, bandstructure of solids, Semiconductors, resistivity; conductivity carier concentration, mobility definitions and related measurement techniques. Doping of semiconductors, and p-n junction formation Charecteristics of p-n junctions Transistors; BTT and FET, stractures Transistor characteristics Basic circuit definitions, Kirchoff Laws Resistive circuits Nodal and Loop Analysis Techniques.
EE 154 Computer Programming for Electrical-Electronics Engineering – The course is based on Learning Sequential C programming and object oriented C++ programming language logics using all their benefits and useful tools for Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
EE 203 Probability and Random Variables – This course covers the basics of probability theory that is an essential part of Electrical-Electronics Engineering discipline. Set theoretical foundations of probability theory, combinatorics, single and multiple random variables will be covered throughout the term.
EE 205 Electrical Circuit Analysis – This course covers circuit simplification methods, basic components of analog circuits; resistors, capacitors, inductors, voltage sources, and current sources, DC analysis of these components and introduction to the AC analysis.
EE 209 Electromagnetic Theory – This course covers the following subjects: Vectors Calculus, Static Electric Fields, Electrostatic potential (voltage), Polarization theory, Electric circuits, Solution of Electrostatic Problems; Poisson’s and Laplace’s Equations, Boundary value problems in Cartesian Coordinates, Steady Electric Currents; Ohm’s law, Equation of Continuity and Kirchhoff’s law, Power Dissipation, Capacitors and Capacitance, Static Magnetic Fields, Magnetization theory, Magnetic Forces, Time varying fields and Maxwell’s equations.
EE 213 Digital Design I – The Course is based on digital systems and binary numbers, the students who take this course will have the ability of digital systems design using combinational logical circuits.
EE 202 Numerical Methods for Engineers – This course covers the following subjects: The Newton’s Method for root approximations, Interpolation and Curve Fitting Methods, Complex Numbers and Functions, Fourier, Taylor, and Maclaurin Series, Solution of Differential Equations by Numerical Methods, FD, FEM, Solution of Integral Equations by Numerical Methods, MoM, Optimization Methods, SD, Gauss-Newton Method.
EE 204 Signals and Systems – In this course students will learn how to analyse signal models and systems using fundamental concepts, such as linearity, time-invariance, causality, stability, etc. Moreover, frequency domain representation of signals will be covered by presenting various transforms for both discrete and continuous type waveforms.
EE 206 Electrical Circuit Analysis II – During the semester, AC analysis of the circuits (Transient and steady state analysis), 3 Phase circuits, Coupling elements, Laplace transform, Network functions (Transfer functions), basics of filters and Bode plots are being covered.
EE 208 Electronics I – The course will start with the basic semiconductor physics and followed by the subjects of diodes and diode circuits, bipolar junction transistors, biasing the BJTs, small signal operations, Field effect transistors, biasing the FETs, small signal operations, frequency responses of the small signal amplifiers.
EE 212 Electromagnetic Wave Theory – This course gives the basic understanding of the electromagnetic fields and wave propagation. The course contains the following sections: Maxwell’s equations, Wave equation and its solution, planar waves, waves in lossless and lossy mediums. Wave parameters such as phase velocity, wavelength, phase constant, skin depth, etc.. Transmission and reflection of waves, normal and oblique incidence, critical angle and Brewster angle, polarization of waves, solution of wave equation in transmission lines, waveguides and cavity resonators.
EE 301 Control Systems – This course provides an introduction to the analysis and design of feedback systems. Topics covered include: state-equations, block diagrams, system response, properties and advantages of feedback control systems, time-domain and frequency-domain modeling, stability analysis, root locus method, Nyquist criterion, basic controller design techniques, application examples.
EE 309 Electronics II – The course starts with a detailed frequency analysis of amplifiers followed by the applications of the analog integrated circuits, including operational amplifiers (op-amps), power amplifiers, regulators and others. The subjects of the course includes designing FM modulator, demodulator circuits, active filters, constructing oscillator, voltage controlled oscillator, analog to digital, digital to analog converters, designing and analyzing power amplifiers.
EE 315 Microprocessors – Using microcontroller and Assembly language programming, it is aimed that the students have the ability of embedded systems design.
EE 321 Electromechanical Energy Conversion – This course covers the following subjects on electromechanical energy conversion: energy technology and resources; fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, and other types of energy; three phase systems and magnetic circuits; transformers; ideal and physical models and equivalent circuit, and transformer testing; electromechanical energy conversion; efficiency and process performance; sensors and actuators; relays, stepper and positioning systems; synchronous reluctance machines; Direct Current (DC) machines; symmetrical Alternating Current (AC); synchronous machines; symmetrical AC induction machines.
EE 304 Telecommunications Essentials – Telecommunications fundamentals, analog and digital transmission, analog and digital modulation schemes, multiplexing, transmission media (twisted pair, coaxial, microwave, satellite, fiber optics, free space optics, SDH, packet switched networks (X.25, frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode, internet protocol), local area networks, virtual private networks, fiber access, quality of service, all optical networking, multiple access techniques in mobile networks (TDMA, FDMA, CDMA).
EE 326 Power Electronics – Power converters: definitions and classifications. Power semiconductors and their characteristics. Basic characteristics and operation of a thyristor. Deriving the mean output voltage of a rectifier using VTA method. Rectifiers: midpoint and bridge connections, ideal and non-ideal commutations, overlap phenomenon, input current harmonics, output voltage harmonics, input power factor. DC-DC converters: buck and boost types; time-ratio control. Inverters: single phase inverter, Pulse Width Modulation Techniques. AC voltage Controllers: on-off type converters, phase-control type converters, cycloconverters
EE 407 Innovative Engineering Analysis and Design – In this course, students conduct an elementary independent project under the supervision of a staff member/staff members with the aim of integrating and applying the knowledge gained throughout the coursework to an actual problem. Specifically, the project work includes the conceptual project definition, the solution methodology, the system analysis and design in simulation/hardware, the design verification and validation and the project documentation and presentation.
EE 408 Innovative Engineering Design and Implementation – In this course, students conduct an elementary independent project under the supervision of a staff member/staff members with the aim of integrating and applying the knowledge gained throughout the coursework to an actual problem. Specifically, the project work includes the system analysis and design in simulation/hardware, the implementation of the design, the integration of the componets and test the system as a whole, the design verification and validation and the project documentation and presentation.
ELECTIVE EE COURSES
EE 402 Applied Telecommunication Design – This course contains the design of a wireless radio wave communication system that covers the following subjects: Signals and System Analysis, Spectral analysis of Continuous Time Signals, Fourier Transform, Modulation Theory, Digital Modulation Theory, ASK Modulation, Oscillation Theory, Signal Generators, High Frequency Oscillators, Crystal Oscillators, The ASK Modulator Design, Microcontrollers, Antenna Theory and Antenna Circuit Models, Antenna Matching, Antenna Radiation, Receiver Design Considerations, Noise Figure and Low Noise Amplifiers, Demodulator Design, Electrical and Mechanical Interface Structures. Transistor Driving Circuits, Buffers and Relays.
EE 451 Antenna Theory – This course covers the following subjects: Types of Antennas, Radiation Mechanism, Fundamental Parameters of Antennas, Directivity, Polarization, Input Impedance, Friis Equation, Wave Equation, Radiation Integrals, Linear Wire Antennas, Loop Antennas, Array Antennas, Antenna Synthesis, Broadband Antennas, Aperture Antennas, Horn Antennas, Micro-strip Antennas.
EE 452 Microwave Circuit Design – RF Behaviour of Components, Transmission Line Analysis, Loaded Lines, The Smith Chart, Impedance Matching, Power Flow, Single and Multiport Networks, Scattering parameter, RF filter design, active rf components, modelling, Matching networks, rf transistor design, rf oscillator design.
EE 453 Microwaves – Circuit Analysis of Transmission Lines, Loaded Transmission Lines, VSWR, The Smith Chart, Stubs, Impedance Matching, Power Flow and Losses, Types of Transmission Lines, Waveguides, Rectangular and Circular Waveguides, Single and Multiport Networks, s-parameters.
EE 454 Optical Communication Systems – Introduction to optical fibers, propagation of light and mode structure in optical fibers, optical fiber communications link design, attenuation and dispersion, Optical sources, transmitters, detectors and receivers, introduction to Free Space Optics (FSO) systems, propagation of light in FSO, FSO link design, optical wireless communication in underwater environment, all optical networking.
EE 455 Performance Management of Computer Networks – In this course, Communication system of Computer Networks will be introduced, connection oriented and connectionless protocols used in IP will be learned, Routing Algorithm running on Real time and non-real time applications will be learned, Scheduling algorithms on wired and wireless networking and internet protocol will be investigated from the point of QoS view.
EE 456 Data Communications using Satellites – Orbit types are introduced. Specializing on geosynchronous satellites, Link budget analysis, Modulation schemes, propagation aspects and coding techniques are examined.
EE 457 Traffic management of Internet Protocol – In this course, the development of GSM, EDGE and 3G networks will be learned, the importance of routing algorithms will be learned by comparison of different routing mechanisms, Service Quality requirements of Computer networks will be introduced.
EE 458 Processing of Random Signals – This elective course serves as a conceptual and practical bridge between the courses on signal processing and probability theory. Basic techniques and methods on signal processing of random signals are emphasized.
EE 460 Static Power Conversion I – Power switches and their characteristics. Power converter definitions, classification. VTA method. Midpoint and bridge rectifiers: non-ideal commutation, harmonics, input power factor, utility-factor, winding utilization and unbalances in rectifier transformers. Applications.
EE 461 Static Power Conversion II – Introduction to forced commutated circuits, analysis, classification of techniques. Centretap inverter. Voltage-fed inverters; waveshaping; PWM, stepped and square-waveforms, voltage regulation, harmonics. Current-fed inverters; analysis, effect of SCR turn-off time on voltage waveform, overlap. DC-DC switching converters; time-ratio control, effect of loading, parameter optimization. Device failure mechanisms. Thermal considerations, maximum ratings, protection of switching elements. Series and parallel operation of switching elements.
EE 462 Basics of Image Enhancement Techniques – Enhancement techniques in image processing will be included. The students will be capable of enhancing the image quality.
EE 463 Remote Sensing Principles – Characteristics of digital image data, spectral ranges, satellite sensors, scanners, registration and interpretation of image data, error correction, enhancement techniques, multispectral transformations, Fourier transformation of image data, feature reduction, statistical methods, knowledge based image analysis, hyperspectral image data, remote sensing applications.
EE 464 Digital Integrated Circuits – Review of some semiconductor devices, diode logic circuits, Ebers-Moll modelling of transistors switching features of transistors, Diode-Transistor Logic (DTL), Transistor-Transistor Logic (TTL) circuits, Emiter-Coupled logic (ECL) circuits, MOS digital circuits, NMOS circuits, CMOS circuits.
EE 465 Power Systems – This course contains the fundamental topics in power systems such as basic structure of electrical power systems, electrical characteristics of transmission lines, transformers and generators, representation of power systems, per unit system, symmetrical three-phase faults, symmetrical components, unsymmetrical faults.
EE 466 Energy Distribution – This course contains the fundamental topics in electrical energy distribution systems such as overhead lines, underground distribution, transformers, voltage regulation, capacitor applications, measurement and protection devices such as current and voltage transformers and different types of relays, short-circuit protection, power quality issues, lightning protection and grounding and safety.
EE 467 Digital Signal Processing – This elective course introduces the following concepts in digital signal processing: Discrete-time signals and systems. Discrete Fourier transform. Sampling and reconstruction. Linear time-invariant systems. Structures for discrete-time systems. Filter design techniques. Fast Fourier Transform methods. Fourier analysis of signals using discrete Fourier transform. Optimal filtering and linear prediction.
EE 468 Computer Architecture – Computer Arithmetics, Computer organization and design, Memory structure and organization and Programmable Memory, Computer bus topology, CPU and Arithmetic operations. Pipelining of process cycles , Digital gate implementations with Transistor Level operations of CMOS and TTL logic circuits.
EE 469 Embedded Systems – The main purpose of this course is to train students with the ability to learn general embedded programming concepts
EE 471 Introduction to State-Space Methods – The objective of the course is to introduce state-space methods for the analysis of multiple-input multiple output (MIMO) systems. Following topics will be covered: state-space representation of dynamical systems, basic properties of state-space models, modal analysis, state-space arithmetic, block diagram representation, LQR, introduction to frequency loop shaping, LQG/LTR, Kalman Filters, Introduction to H-infinity/H-2 control system design.
EE 472 Linear Systems: Analysis and Control Design – This course introduces the fundamental mathematics of equilibria, linearization, linear spaces, fundamental subspaces, least squares and minimum norm solutions, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and singular value decomposition and focuses on linear system theory mainly in the time domain and provides an introduction to analysis in the frequency domain. Review of linear algebra, Gaussian elimination, LU and PLU factorizations, state space descriptions and representations, controllability, observability, stability, stabilizibility, design of linear controllers, pole placement, state feedback, state observers, linear quadratic regulator theory, and model based compensator design topics will be covered.
EE 473 Digital Audio Processing – This elective course serves as a conceptual and practical bridge between the courses on signal processing and digital audio. Basic techniques and methods on signal processing of audio processing are emphasized.
EE 474 Power Converters and Electric Vehicles – This course provides a comprehensive review of battery and EV systems and the associated energy sources, power electronics, electric machines, and drives. Different types of converters and control methods used in electric vehicles are also described.
EE 475 Radio Frequency Circuit: Design and Theory – Basic circuit theory breaking down at high frequency, transmission line theory, Smith chart and two-port network analyzing, RF filter configuration, active RF component analyzing and modeling, RF transistor amplifier design.
EE 476 Design of Analog CMOS I – Design of analog CMOS is one of the essential courses for students who want to follow the electronic and microelectronic field. This couese mainly focuses on describing the basic physics and operation of MOS and CMOS devices, single stage and two-stage <mplifier based on MOS, differential amplifier and current mirror designing with regard to CMOS technology, frequency responses of amplifiers, noise effect in CMOS based circuits.
EE 478 Electronics III – This course covers the frequency behavior of the active elements such as BJT and MOSFET transistors in amplifier circuits at high frequencies. Actually, this course is an essential part to complete the Electronic II. In this course, the frequency response of the different amplifiers such as one-stage, two-stage, differential amplifier, amplifier with feedback are studied. In fact, this course focuses on the frequency response of the BJT/MOSFET based amplifiers.