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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Mechatronics Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05520001 Circuit Theory I 1 Spring 2 3+0+1 5 5
Course Type Compulsory
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques -
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Prerequisites -
Coordinator -
Instructor(s) Asst. Prof. Adem YILMAZ
Instructor Assistant(s) Res. Asst. Gökberk AY
Course Instructor(s)
Name and Surname Room E-Mail Address Internal Meeting Hours
Asst. Prof. Adem YILMAZ - [email protected]
Course Content
Electrical Circuit Variables, circuit elements. Simple resistor circuits. Circuit analysis techniques. Circuit theories, circuit analysis topoliges. Inductance and capacitance. State variables and state equations. First degree RL and RC circuits. Natural and step responses of second degree RLC circuits. Introduction to OPAMPs.
Objectives of the Course
This course teaches basic principles and design methods associated with simple circuits using techniques as a preperation for further electrical and electronics systems.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
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
P2 Ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechatronics Engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
P5 An ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze, and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or research topics specific to Mechatronics Engineering 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Ability to know basic circuit elements P.2.43 1
O2 Ability to know the methods used in Direct Current Circuit Analysis circuit solution P.2.44 1
O3 Ability to analyse first and second order circuits P.2.45 1
O4 Ability to make electrical circuit measurements P.5.43 7
** 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: Definition of international system of units (SI) and the unt conversions, definition of charge, current, voltage, energy and power concepts, definition of pssive and active circuit components.
2 Resistive circuits: Ohm's Law, the concepts of mesh and node, Kİrchhoff's Laws, the equivalent resisitance in series connections and the voltage divider concept, the equivalent resisitance in parallel connections and the current divider concept.
3 Resistive circuits: Ohm's Law, the concepts of mesh and node, Kİrchhoff's Laws, the equivalent resisitance in series connections and the voltage divider concept, the equivalent resisitance in parallel connections and the current divider concept.
4 Methods of analysis: Node analysis, Mesh analysisi and the comprison of these methods.
5 Methods of analysis: Node analysis, Mesh analysisi and the comprison of these methods.
6 Methods of analysis: Node analysis, Mesh analysisi and the comprison of these methods.
7 Linearity and Proportionality, Superposition, Thevenin Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum Power Theorem.
8 Linearity and Proportionality, Superposition, Thevenin Theorem, Norton Theorem, Maximum Power Theorem
9 Energy Storage Elements: Capacitors, Energy Storage in Capacitors, Series and Parallel Capacitors, Inductors, Energy Storage in Inductors, Series and Parallel Inductors, DC Steady State analysis
10 Energy Storage Elements: Capacitors, Energy Storage in Capacitors, Series and Parallel Capacitors, Inductors, Energy Storage in Inductors, Series and Parallel Inductors, DC Steady State analysis.
11 Introduction to differential equations: Brief introduction to the Linear Tıme Invariant (LTI) first and second order differential equations.
12 First- Order Circuits: Simple RC and RL Circuits without Sources, Time Constants, General First-Order Circuits without Sources, Circuits with DC Sources, Superposition in First-Order Circuits, Unit Step Function, Step and Pulse Responses.
13 First- Order Circuits: Simple RC and RL Circuits without Sources, Time Constants, General First-Order Circuits without Sources, Circuits with DC Sources, Superposition in First-Order Circuits, Unit Step Function, Step and Pulse Responses.
14 Second-Order Circuits: Circuits with Two Storage Elements, Second Order Equations, Natural Response, Forced Response, Total Response, Unit Step Response.
Textbook or Material
Resources James W. Nilsson, Susan A. Riedel Electric Circuits (8th edition), 2008, Pearson International, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
James W. Nilsson, Susan A. Riedel Electric Circuits (8th edition), 2008, Pearson International, Upper Saddle River, New Jersey.
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory 1 15 (%)
Practice - -
Course Specific Internship (If Any) - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz 1 15 (%)
Midterms 1 30 (%)
Final Exam 1 40 (%)
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 2 28
Midterms 1 20 20
Quiz 1 15 15
Homework 0 0 0
Practice 0 0 0
Laboratory 14 1 14
Project 0 0 0
Workshop 0 0 0
Presentation/Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Fieldwork 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 25 25
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 144
Total Work Load / 30 4,80
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P2 P5
O1 Ability to know basic circuit elements 5 -
O2 Ability to know the methods used in Direct Current Circuit Analysis circuit solution 5 -
O3 Ability to analyse first and second order circuits 5 -
O4 Ability to make electrical circuit measurements - 5