Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS CreditsLast Updated Date
2IHA 112TEMEL ELEKTRİK ve ELEKTRONİK II2+2+03529.07.2026
Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Drone Technology and Operations
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Compulsory
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course This is a fundamental electronics course that examines the operating principles of semiconductor components (diode, BJT, JFET), circuit analysis, and their practical applications in UAV systems.
Course Content It covers semiconductor physics, diode applications (rectifier, clipper), the structure of BJT and JFET transistors, DC analysis, amplifier/switching circuits, and UAV electronics.
Course Methods and Techniques
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Fırat HAKVERDİ
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Ders Notları
Course Notes 1. Elektronik Elemanlar ve Devre Teorisi, Robert Boylestad, Louis Nashelsky, Milli Eğitim Basımevi, 2004.

Course Category
Mathematics and Basic Sciences %20
Engineering %20
Engineering Design %20
Social Sciences %0
Education %0
Science %20
Health %0
Field %20

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 25
Quizzes 2 % 15
Assignment 1 % 10
Practice 4 % 10
Final examination 1 % 40
Total
9
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 2 28
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 6 3 18
Assignments 1 10 10
Mid-terms 3 10 30
Laboratory 14 2 28
Final examination 1 13,5 13,5
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 127,5

 
Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Understands semiconductors and diode operating principles.
2 Analyzes diode circuit applications (rectifier, clipper).
3 Describes the structure and operation of BJT transistors.
4 Performs DC analysis of transistor circuits.
5 Uses transistors as amplifiers and switching elements.
6 Explains JFET operating logic and circuit applications.

 
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Semiconductor Materials and Properties Atomic structure of semiconductors (Silicon and Germanium), P-type and N-type doping, formation of PN junction and energy levels
2 Definition, Structure, and Types of Diodes Diode operating principle and ideal diode model, Diode characteristics, Zener diode, LED, Photodiode, and Schottky diode applications.
3 AC and DC Analysis of Diodes Equivalent models of diode circuits, Load Line Analysis, Series, parallel, and series-parallel diode configurations, Steady-state analysis.
4 Rectifier, Clipper, and Clamper Circuits Half-wave and full-wave rectifiers (Bridge type), Filter circuits (Capacitive filtering), Positive and negative clippers, Operating logic of clamper circuits.
5 Diode Circuit Applications Voltage multiplier circuits, Voltage regulation with Zener diode, UAV reverse polarity protection circuits, Use of diodes in battery management systems.
6 Diode Problem Solving Complex circuit problems on AC and DC analysis, Diode characteristics application examples, General review before the midterm, and laboratory applications.
7 Definition, Structure, and Types of Transistors (BJT) Physical structure of BJT (NPN and PNP), Current directions and terminal voltages, Operating regions (Cutoff, Saturation, and Active region), Reading transistor data (Datasheet).
8 Midterm Exam Midterm Exam
9 DC Analysis of BJT Transistors Fixed base bias, Emitter-feedback bias, Voltage-divider bias circuit and stability analysis, Stability factor.
10 DC Analysis of BJT Transistors DC load line analysis, Determination of operating point, Effect of temperature and Beta variation on the circuit, Use of transistor as a switching element.
11 Use of BJT Transistors as Amplifier Elements BJT small-signal models, Common-emitter amplifiers, Common-base and common-collector (Emitter follower) circuit structures, Gain calculations.
12 BJT Problem Solving BJT DC polarization problems, Amplifier circuit analyses, Problem solving on transistor characteristic curves.
13 Transistor Circuit Applications Cascade (Sequential) connected systems, Darlington pair and high current gain, Driver stage designs for UAV servo motor control.
14 Use of JFET as Switching and Amplifier Elements JFET structure and operating principle, JFET DC bias, Fundamental differences between BJT and JFET, Switching advantages of JFET.
15 Final Exam Final Exam
16 Final Exam Final Exam

 
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14 P15 P16
C1 5 5
C2 5 5 5
C3 5 5
C4 5 5 5
C5 5 5 5 5
C6 5

  Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant