Information Security Technology
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
Trade and Industry Vocational School
Programme of Information Security Technology
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08131109 | Circuit Analysis | 2025 | Autumn | 3 | 2+2+0 | 5 | 5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Associate (Short Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 5 / QF-EHEA: Short Cycle / EQF-LLL: Level 5) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Lect. Merve AKIN |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lect. Merve AKIN | C-129 | [email protected] | 7869 | Wednesday 14.00-16.00 |
Course Content
The course content primarily focuses on fundamental electrical laws, such as Ohm's Law and Kirchhoff's Current and Voltage Laws. It then covers advanced analysis methods used to solve and simplify circuits, including node voltage and mesh current techniques. The curriculum also includes circuit simplification theorems like Thevenin's and Norton's equivalent circuits, along with maximum power transfer theorems. Finally, to understand the time response of circuits, the transient and steady-state analyses of RL, RC, and RLC circuits are explored in detail.
Objectives of the Course
The main goal of the "Circuit Analysis" course is to equip students with the ability to mathematically analyze the operational principles and behavior of fundamental electrical circuits. This course aims to establish a solid theoretical foundation for more advanced topics in electrical and electronic engineering by introducing students to the core concepts and components of both Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) circuits. The objective is for students to develop the capacity to predict circuit input-output relationships and interpret measured values.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | X |
| 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 | He/she has basic, current and practical knowledge about his/her profession. | 4 |
| P5 | Has the ability to independently evaluate professional problems and issues with an analytical and critical approach and to propose solutions. | 4 |
| P14 | Performs mathematical calculations. | 5 |
Course Learning Outcomes
| Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No | Learning Outcomes | Outcome Relationship | Measurement Method ** |
| O1 | Demonstrates the learned information with practical examples. | P.1.6 | 1,3 |
| O2 | Analyzes a problem. | P.5.1 | 1,3 |
| O3 | Correctly performs the basic mathematical operations required to solve professional problems. | P.14.1 | 1,3 |
| O4 | Establishes the cause-and-effect relationship of the problem. | P.5.2 | 1,3 |
| O5 | Uses and calculates formulas containing technical parameters and measurements encountered in their field. | P.14.4 | 1,3 |
| O6 | Creates mathematical models for professional problems and generates solutions using these models. | P.14.5 | 1,3 |
| ** 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 | Fundamental Concepts, SI Units, Current, Voltage, Power, and Energy |
| 2 | Circuit Elements: Resistor, Ideal Sources, and Ohm's Law |
| 3 | Kirchhoff's Laws: Kirchhoff's Current (KCL) and Voltage (KVL) Laws |
| 4 | Series and Parallel Resistive Circuits |
| 5 | Nodal Voltage Analysis Method |
| 6 | Mesh Current Analysis Method |
| 7 | Quiz + General Review |
| 8 | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Superposition, Source Transformation, and Maximum Power Transfer Theorems |
| 10 | Thevenin's and Norton's Equivalent Circuits |
| 11 | Capacitor and Inductor Circuit Elements |
| 12 | First-Order Circuits: Free and Forced RL/RC Responses (Transient Analysis) |
| 13 | Second-Order Circuits: Natural Response of RLC Circuits |
| 14 | Sinusoidal Sources and the Concept of Phasors |
| 15 | Quiz + General Review |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Muammer Gökbulut, "Elektrik Devre Analizi" |
| Hasan Selçuk Selek, "Doğru Akım Devre Analizi" | |
| Charles K. Alexander & Matthew N. O. Sadiku, "Fundamentals of Electric Circuits" | |
| J. David Irwin & R. Mark Nelms, "Basic Engineering Circuit Analysis" |
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
| In-Term Studies | Quantity | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Practice | - | - |
| Field Study | - | - |
| Course Specific Internship (If Any) | - | - |
| Homework | 5 | 10 (%) |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Projects | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Quiz | 2 | 20 (%) |
| Listening | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 (%) |
| Final Exam | 1 | 40 (%) |
| Total | 100 (%) | |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| Homework | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| 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 | P5 | P14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O1 | Demonstrates the learned information with practical examples. | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| O2 | Analyzes a problem. | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| O3 | Establishes the cause-and-effect relationship of the problem. | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| O4 | Correctly performs the basic mathematical operations required to solve professional problems. | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O5 | Uses and calculates formulas containing technical parameters and measurements encountered in their field. | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| O6 | Creates mathematical models for professional problems and generates solutions using these models. | 5 | 5 | 5 |