Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2BLM106Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Electronics3+0+03312.02.2026

 
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program Computer Engineering
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This course aims to teach students the basic principles of electrical circuits, circuit analysis techniques and the basic electronics that will be required.
Course Content In the Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Electronics course; basic concepts related to electricity, circuit models, independent source transformations, series-parallel resistance circuits and Kirchhoff's laws, loop currents, node voltage method, Thevenin and Norton theorems, quantities used in alternating current technique, diodes, transistors, FET-MOSFET, integrated circuits and operational amplifiers are covered.
Course Methods and Techniques Lecture, Computer Aided Instruction
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. Mustafa YAĞIMLI mustafa.yagimli@gedik.edu.tr
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
Course Notes Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Direct Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-242-823-8

Course Category
Engineering %50
Engineering Design %50

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 1 14
Mid-terms 1 10 10
Final examination 1 15 15
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 3 81

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Explains electrical circuit theorems and analysis techniques.
2 Applies theoretical and applied knowledge to circuits and solves them.
3 Explain the structure of semiconductor circuit elements.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Basic Concepts - Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Direct Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-242-823-8
2 Circuit Models - Nilsson, J. W. and Riedel, S. A. (2015). Electric Circuits, (Pearson), Eight Edition,. ISBN-10:0-13-198925-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-198925-2
3 Independent Source Transformations - Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Direct Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-242-823-8
4 Series-Parallel Resistance Circuits and Kirchhoff's Laws - Nilsson, J. W. and Riedel, S. A. (2015). Electric Circuits, (Pearson), Eight Edition,. ISBN-10:0-13-198925-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-198925-2
5 Mesh Currents Method - Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Direct Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-242-823-8
6 Node Voltage Method - Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Direct Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 10th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-242-823-8
7 Thevenin Theorem, Norton Theorem - Nilsson, J. W. and Riedel, S. A. (2015). Electric Circuits, (Pearson), Eight Edition,. ISBN-10:0-13-198925-1, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-198925-2
8 Midterm Exam - -
9 Quantities Used in Alternating Current Technique - Yağımlı, M. and Akar, F. (2021). Alternating Current Circuits&Problem Solutions, (Beta) 7th Edition, ISBN: 978-605-377-998-8.
10 Diodes - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
11 BJT Circuit Analysis - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
12 BJT Circuit Analysis - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
13 Integrated Circuits - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
14 Operational Amplifiers - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638
15 Operational Amplifiers - Boylestad, R.L. and Nashelsky, L. Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory Pearson New International Edition, 11/E, Pearson, ISBN-10:1292025638

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11
C1 5
C2 4
C3 4

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