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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
15181006 Power Electronics 2025 Spring 8 3+0+0 3 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques The course is conducted using theoretical lectures, problem-solving exercises, laboratory experiments, in-class discussions, and audiovisual educational materials. Students are encouraged to relate fundamental chemistry concepts to practical engineering applications.
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites This course has no prerequisites.
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Ufuk AYHAN
Instructor Assistant(s) -
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Ufuk AYHAN A-124 [email protected] 7536 Wednesday
14.00-15.00
Course Content
This course explains the operating principles of DC/DC power converter circuits, including buck and boost converters. It covers regulated power supplies and addresses key sub-components of power electronics circuit design, such as magnetic design, thermal design, and snubber design.
Objectives of the Course
The course aims to provide students with knowledge about power electronic circuit types and their design stages, and to equip them with the ability to select and design the appropriate DC/DC power converter type based on specific design requirements.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses X
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P1 Solid knowledge base in mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering-related subjects, along with the ability to solve complex engineering problems using this knowledge. 3
P2 Ability to identify, describe, mathematically express, and solve challenging engineering problems; the capability to select and utilize appropriate analysis and modeling techniques for this purpose. 3
P3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specific requirements within real-world constraints and conditions; using current design techniques to achieve this goal. 4
P5 Ability to plan experiments, conduct them, collect data, analyze and interpret results regarding complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. 3
P6 Ability to collaborate effectively with teams comprised of members from one's own discipline and different fields; proficiency in individual work. 4
P7 Possession of skills such as effective oral and written communication, knowledge of at least one foreign language, ability to create and comprehend written reports, ability to make presentations, and ability to give and understand clear instructions. 3
P17 Students gain the competence to solve the problems they encounter in their academic and professional lives by using information technologies effectively and efficiently. 4
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Have the skills to develop approximate solution methods to engineering problems. P.1.2 1
O2 Solve an engineering problem, design and develop products using Electrical and Electronics knowledge and skills. P.1.5 6
O3 Knows DC-DC step-down and step-up switching principles and input-output current and voltage relationships. P.1.20 1
O4 Knows the structure, working principle and input-output current voltage relationships of the Buck regulator P.1.21 1
O5 Knows the structure, working principle, input-output current and voltage relationships of the boost regulator. P.1.22 1
O6 Knows the structure, working principle and input-output current and voltage relationships of the buck-boost regulator P.1.23 1
O7 Must be able to establish mathematical models of engineering systems and simulate them on the computer. P.2.11 3
O8 Knows the laws of magnetism and analyzes basic magnetic circuits P.2.37 1
O9 Must have knowledge and practical experience about basic electrical-electronic manufacturing methods (computer simulation, bread-board design, circuit element selection, soldering, etc.) P.2.62 6
O10 Must know basic control methods with feedback (dual control, PWM, P, PI, PD, PID) and be able to apply them by simulation. P.3.7 3
O11 Understanding design processes. P.3.8 6
O12 To learn the points to be considered in design. P.3.9 6
O13 Ability to use transfer function P.5.17 3
O14 Acquires the ability to work in a team. P.6.2 6
O15 Uses technical report writing, presentation, communication and teamwork skills. P.7.2 6
O16 To have knowledge about report writing. P.7.3 6
O17 Ability to effectively use basic software applications (e.g. presentation software, etc.) and prepare professional documents with these tools P.17.2 6
O18 Developing the ability to search for information, access information and share information securely using the Internet and web technologies. P.17.3 6
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Introduction to DC/DC converters
2 Introduction to DC/DC converters
3 Control of DC-DC Converters
4 Control of DC-DC Power Converters
5 Control of DC-DC Converters
6 Magnetic design
7 Magnetic design
8 Magnetic design
9 Thermal design
10 Snubber design
11 Project studies
12 Project studies
13 Project studies
14 Project studies
Textbook or Material
Resources Rashid, Muhammad H., ‘Power Electronics'3rd Edition, Pearson Prentice H.
Power Electronics: Converters, Applications, and Design, N. Mohan, T. Undeland, W. Robbins, Wiley
Power Electronics, Daniel W. Hart, Mc Graw Hill
Cyril W. Lander, Power Electronics, McGraw-Hill (optional for detailed info on rectifiers)
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance 1 5 (%)
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework 1 10 (%)
Presentation - -
Projects 1 20 (%)
Quiz 1 5 (%)
Listening - -
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 30 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 14 14
Quiz 1 6 6
Homework 1 10 10
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Project 1 16 16
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 20 20
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 150
Total Work Load / 30 5
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P1 P2 P3 P5 P6 P7 P17
O1 Have the skills to develop approximate solution methods to engineering problems. 4 - - - - - -
O2 Solve an engineering problem, design and develop products using Electrical and Electronics knowledge and skills. - 4 - - - - -
O3 Knows DC-DC step-down and step-up switching principles and input-output current and voltage relationships. 5 - - - - - -
O4 Knows the structure, working principle and input-output current voltage relationships of the Buck regulator 5 - - - - - -
O5 Knows the structure, working principle, input-output current and voltage relationships of the boost regulator. 5 - - - - - -
O6 Knows the structure, working principle and input-output current and voltage relationships of the buck-boost regulator 5 - - - - - -
O7 Must be able to establish mathematical models of engineering systems and simulate them on the computer. - 4 - - - - -
O8 Knows the laws of magnetism and analyzes basic magnetic circuits - 4 - - - - -
O9 Must have knowledge and practical experience about basic electrical-electronic manufacturing methods (computer simulation, bread-board design, circuit element selection, soldering, etc.) - - - 5 - - -
O10 Must know basic control methods with feedback (dual control, PWM, P, PI, PD, PID) and be able to apply them by simulation. - 3 - - - - -
O11 Understanding design processes. 4 - - - - - -
O12 To learn the points to be considered in design. 4 - - - - - -
O13 Ability to use transfer function - 3 - - - - -
O14 Acquires the ability to work in a team. - - - - 3 - -
O15 Uses technical report writing, presentation, communication and teamwork skills. - - - - 4 - -
O16 To have knowledge about report writing. - - - - - 3 -
O17 Ability to effectively use basic software applications (e.g. presentation software, etc.) and prepare professional documents with these tools - - - - - 4 -
O18 Developing the ability to search for information, access information and share information securely using the Internet and web technologies. - - - - - - 4