FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

EEE 435 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Communication Electronics
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
EEE 435
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
  EEE 331 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
or EEE 333 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course Application: Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop
Course Coordinator -
Course Lecturer(s) -
Assistant(s) -
Course Objectives The main objective of this course is to provide the student with the fundamental knowledge and understanding necessary to design and analyze telecommunication transmitter and receiver systems. The circuit containing discretecomponents and integrated circuits will be discussed. The integration issues will also be adressed. Lab simulations and projects will emphasize the practical problems.
Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • Describe operating principles of radio frequency (RF) amplifiers,
  • Explain transceiver circuit architectures,
  • Analyse different types of oscillator circuits,
  • Define frequency modulation and demodulation concepts,
  • Apply amplitude modulation and demodulation circuits,
  • Employ RF Stage, Mixer, and IF Filters,
  • Describe PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) circuit and its operation.
Course Description Radio Frequency Amplifiers. Oscillator. Modulation and Amplitude Modulation Systems. AM Transmitter Circuits. AM Receiver Circuits. Frequency Modulation. FM Transmitter Circuits. FM Receiver Circuits. Phase Locked Loop (PLL). Digital Communication Concepts. Simulation of Modulation Systems.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Radio Frequency Amplifier Ch. 1 Textbook
2 Radio Frequency Amplifier Ch. 1 Textbook
3 Oscillators Ch. 2 Textbook
4 Oscillators Ch. 2 Textbook
5 Modulation and Amplitude Modulation System Ch. 3,4,5 Textbook
6 AM Transmitter Circuits Ch. 6 Textbook
7 AM Receiver Circuits Ch. 7 Textbook
8 AM Receiver Circuits Ch. 8 – Textbook
9 Frequency Modulation Systems Ch. 9 – Textbook
10 FM Transmitter Circuits Ch. 9 – Textbook
11 FM Receiver Circuits Ch. 9 – Textbook
12 FM Receiver Circuits Ch. 10 – Textbook
13 Phase Locked Loop Ch. 10 – Textbook
14 Digital Communication Circuit Concepts. Ch. 11, 12 Textbook
15 Review
16 Final

 

Course Notes/Textbooks
Suggested Readings/Materials

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
6
20
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
10
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
5
10
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
1
25
Final Exam
1
35
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
75
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
25
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
1
3
3
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
5
3
15
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
1
20
20
Final Exam
1
30
30
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
1

To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Science and Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems.

X
2

To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Electrical and Electronics Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.

X
3

To be able to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications; uses computer and information technologies effectively.

X
5

To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Electrical and Electronics Engineering research topics.

X
6

To be able to work efficiently in Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
7

To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions.

8

To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to Electrical and Electronics Engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering solutions.

X
9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications

X
10

To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development.

X
11

To be able to collect data in the area of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

X
12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

13

To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

X

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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