Syllabus Application
Electronic Circuits I
ENS 203
Faculty:
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Semester:
Fall 2025-2026
Course:
Electronic Circuits I - ENS 203
Classroom:
FENS-L045
Level of course:
Undergraduate
Course Credits:
SU Credit:3.000, ECTS:6, Engineering:6
Prerequisites:
MATH 102
Corequisites:
ENS 203R
Course Type:
Lecture
Instructor(s) Information
Ayhan Bozkurt
- Email: abozkurt@sabanciuniv.edu
Course Information
Catalog Course Description
Passive components, basic circuit analysis, first order circuits, transient and steady state analysis, second order RLC circuits, resonance, amplifier fundamentals, operational amplifiers, introduction to diodes and transistors. Prerequisite for EL 202
Course Learning Outcomes:
| 1. | To apply basic principles of circuit design. |
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| 2. | To be familiar with first order differential equations and solving first order circuits such as RC and RL circuits. |
| 3. | To apply KVL and KCL circuit laws to any circuits problem using node voltage and/or mesh current methods. |
| 4. | Understand sinusoidal steady state analysis, phasors, apply the concepts to solve resonant circuits. |
| 5. | Learn the concept of amplification, be able to design operational amplifier based circuits. |
| 6. | Start learning active components such as diodes and transistors, and be able to design basic circuits involving diodes. |
Course Objective
To understand fundamental circuit analysis concepts/theories, develop ability to design and analyze circuits by hand and software tools, and reinforce these concepts by describing the working principles of real life electronic devices.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Related to This Course:
| Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure |
Course Materials
Resources:
Allan R. Hambley, Electrical Engineering: Principles & Applications, 7th Edition, Pearson, 2018.
Technology Requirements:
Circuit simulation using LTspice ® .