Hacettepe University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

ACADEMICS

Course Details

ELE214 - Electronics Laboratory I

2024-2025 Spring term information

The course is open this term

Supervisor(s)
Name Surname	Position	Section
Dr. Gürhan Bulu	Supervisor	21-28
Dr. Dinçer Gökcen	Supervisor	21-28
Emre Öztürk	Supervisor	21-28
Kübra Saka	Assistant	21-28
Alp Demirel	Assistant	21-28
Alperen Berber	Assistant	21-28

ELE214 - Electronics Laboratory I

Program	Theoretıcal hours	Practical hours	Local credit	ECTS credit
Undergraduate	0	3	1	2

Obligation	:	Must
Prerequisite courses	:	-
Concurrent courses	:	ELE230
Delivery modes	:	Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies	:	Preparing and/or Presenting Reports, Experiment, Project Design/Management, Other: This course must be taken together with ELE230 ELECTRONICS I.
Course objective	:	It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; a) SPICE simulation language and simulation with SPICE tools b) Analysis and design of voltage rectifier and voltage regulator circuits c) DC and AC analysis of BJT and FET amplifier circuits d) Frequency response of BJT and FET amplifier circuits e) Design of BJT and FET amplifiers
Learning outcomes	:	Understand the simulation concept and use the simulation tools (SPICE) to design the electronic circuits (esp. diode and transistor circuits) Design voltage rectifier and voltage regulator circuits Perform AC/DC analysis on an electronic circuits Perform frequency response analysis Design transistor amplifiers (BJT or FET) for the given gain, input-output impedance and frequency response specifications
Course content	:	Introduction to SPICE, Semiconductor diodes and rectifier circuits, Zener diodes and their regulator applications, Characteristics of bipolar junction transistors, Characteristics of field effect transistors, AC/DC analysis BJT and FET amplifiers, Frequency response of BJT and FET amplifiers.
References	:	1. A. S. Sedra and K. C. Smith, Microelectronic Circuits, Oxford Uni. Press, 2009 (6th ed.) ; 2. R. L. Boylestad and L. Nashelsky, Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Pearson, 2012, (11th ed.); 3. J. Millman and C. Halkias, Integrated Electronics, McGraw-Hill; 4. D. Neamen, Electronic Circuit Analysis and Design, McGraw-Hill

Course Outline Weekly
Weeks	Topics
1	Introduction to SPICE
2	Experiment 1: Semiconductor diodes and rectifier circuits
3	Experiment 2: Zener diodes and their regulator applications
4	Assignment of projects for group study
5	Experiment 3: Characteristics of bipolar junction transistors
6	Experiment 4: AC/DC analysis of BJT amplifiers
7	Experiment 5: Characteristics of junction field effect transistors
8	Experiment 6: AC/DC analysis and frequency response of JFET amplifiers
9	Experiment 7: Frequency response of BJT amplifiers
10	Preparation for Final exam
11	Final Exam

Assessment Methods
Course activities	Number	Percentage
Attendance	0	0
Laboratory	8	40
Application	0	0
Field activities	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	0	0
Project	1	20
Seminar	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Midterms	0	0
Final exam	1	40
Total		100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success		60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success		40
Total		100

Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities	Number	Duration (hours)	Total workload
Course Duration	0	0	0
Laboratory	8	3	24
Application	0	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0	0
Field activities	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.)	8	3	24
Presentation / Seminar Preparation	0	0	0
Project	0	0	0
Homework assignment	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterms (Study Duration)	0	0	0
Final Exam (Study duration)	1	12	12
Total workload	17	18	60

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes		Contribution level
Key learning outcomes		1	2	3	4	5
1.	Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2.	Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3.	Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4.	Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5.	Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6.	Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7.	Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8.	Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9.	Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10.	Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11.	Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12.	Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13.	Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.

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