SEC 401.1 Introduction to Medical Imaging (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Fundamentals of X-ray, generation and detection of X-rays, X-ray diagnostic methods, X-ray image
characteristics, biological effects of ionizing radiation. Fundamentals of acoustic propagation,
generation and detection of ultrasound, ultrasonic diagnostic methods, biological effects of ultrasound.
Fundamentals of radionuclide imaging, generation and detection of nuclear emission, radionuclide
imaging methods, radiation dosimetry and biological effects. Fundamentals of magnetic resonance
imaging, generation and detection of NMR signal, imaging methods, biological effects of magnetic
fields.
SEC 401.2 Biomedical Signals, Instrumentation and Measurement (3-0-0) Local Credits:6
ECTS:6
Fundamentals of biomedical signals, measurement and instrumentation; biomedical transducers;
membrane biophysics, electrophysiology of excitable cells, membrane models; theory of bioelectrical
signals, electrocardiography (ECG), electroencephalography (EEG), electromyography (EMG);
biopotential electrodes; biopotential amplifiers and instrumentation techniques, electrical and patient
safety; examples of monitoring, therapeutic and prosthetic devices.
SEC 401.3 Digital Signal Processing (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Discrete-time signals and systems. Discrete Fourier transform. Sampling and reconstruction. Linear
time-invariant systems. Structures for discrete-time systems. Filter design techniques. Fast Fourier
Transform methods. Fourier analysis of signals using discrete Fourier transform. Optimal filtering and
linear prediction.
SEC 401.4 Communications I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Amplitude modulation (AM) and other linear carrier wave(CW) modulation techniques.
Frequency/phase modulation (FM/PM).Superheterodyne receivers and applications. Noise in CW
modulated systems. Sampling and quantization, Pulse Code Modulation(PCM). Geometric
representation in signal space. Antipodal and orthogonal signaling schemes. Basic types of baseband
and passband binary digital modulation.
SEC 401.5 Communications II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
M-ary digital modulation. Spectrum of digital modulation schemes. Transmission in band-limited
channels. Synchronization. Wireless channel models. Multi-carrier modulation .Multi-antenna
communication .Introduction to information theory.Introduction to coding theory.
SEC 401.6 Integrated Communication Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
This course is concerned with analog integrated circuits for communications with an emphasis on
integrated RF circuits. Both theory and circuit design are covered. The course begins with a brief
introduction of modern communication systems (both wireless and wireline). It is followed with a
review of MOS and bipolar transistor basics. Amplifier circuits are reviewed. A detailed discussion on
noise, noise contributors of circuit elements, as well as the analysis of noise in a circuit will be one of
the core subjects. Linearity and a general treatment of distortion is presented, and circuit examples are
given. Oscillators, and PLLs will be introduced. The course will finalize with a discussion on Mixers,
Image Reject Mixers, and Modulators
SEC 401.7 Data Structures (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, hash tables, graphs: Algorithms and efficiency of access.
Searching and sorting algorithms.
SEC 401.8 Computer Architecture I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Asynchronous logic system. Algorithmic state machines. CPU organization. Construction of arithmetic
logic unit. Process control architectures. Instruction modalities. Microprogramming. Bit slicing.
SEC 401.9 Computer Architecture II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Arithmetic processor design, arithmetic algorithms. Memory organization, parallel processing,
multiprocessors systems. Peripheral organization. I/O processing. I/O controllers.
SEC 401.10 Introduction to Microprocessors (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Microprocessor architecture; a particular microprocessor software (to be selected). I/O interfacing.
Interrupt processed I/O. Direct memory access. Microprocessor based communications.
SEC 401.11 Programming Languages (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Evolution of programming languages. Overview of language translation, virtual machines, and run-time
environments. Names, bindings and scopes. Values, expressions and types. Type compatibility and type
checking. Storage, variables, and commands. Procedural abstraction. Generic units. Overview of
functional programming paradigm. Overview of object-oriented programming paradigm: encapsulation,
classes and objects, inheritance, polymorphism, dynamic binding.
SEC 401.12 Introdcution to Embedded Systems Design (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Review of core and edge network architectures.Introduction to in-vehicle and industrial communication
networks.Quality of Service and real-time operation concepts.Basic router architectures.Fabric
scheduling.Quality of Service schedulers.Packet processing and lookup.Switch fabric architectures.IPv6
and Next Generation Networks.In-vehicle networking system requirements and architectures.CAN
Bus,LIN.Byteflight,FlexRay.Scheduling for CAN Bus and FlexRay.Industrial Communication
Networks.Real time Ethernet.
SEC 401.13 Fundamentals of Machine Learning (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Probability, graphs, Bayesian networks, Markov networks, temporal models, state observation models,
Gaussian networks, exact inference, map inference and approximate inference (sampling) in these
models, probability distributions, graph parameter learning with complete and incomplete data, graph
structure learning by complete and incomplete data.
SEC 401.14 Microprocessor Interfacing Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Microprocessor architecture; a particular microprocessor software (to be selected). I/O interfacing.
Interrupt processed I/O. Direct memory access. Microprocessor based communications.
SEC 401.15 Computer Networks (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
The layered architecture, Local Area Networks, data link protocols, error correction with FEC and ARQ,
routing, flow control, transport protocols, application layer protocols, recent subjects in networking.
SEC 401.16 Database Programming for Internet Applications (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Relational model of data. Relational algebra. SQL. Query optimization. Entity-Relationship data model.
Normalization, physical database design. Concurrency control in DBMSs. Crash recovery. Client-server
architectures. Introductions to object databases, distributed databases, web data management.
SEC 401.17 Introduction to Internet of Things (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
The class will introduce the enabling technologies, protocols, software architectures and applications
for the development of the emerging Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm. The class will provide a
exhaustive illustration of the enabling components of IoT systems. These will include wireless
communications among end-devices and towards infrastructures, data processing, languages for the
development of applications and prototypes
SEC 401.18 Discrete Time Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Importance and advantages of discrete time system models in control. Time domain analysis of discretetime systems. Sampled data systems. Stability; translation of analog design. State space design methods:
observer theory, introduction to optimal design methods. Quantization effects.
SEC 401.19 Laboratory of Feedback Control Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Digital control of linear and nonlinear electromechanical systems; components of a digital control
system; simulation models; Proportional-Derivative (PD) position control; lead-compensator speed
control; pole-placement based state-space control of nonlinear cart-pendulum system; Optimal Linear
Quadratic Regulator (LQR) based state-space control of flexible-joint and inverted pendulum systems;
sampling rate selection and discrete-time controller design; more advanced advanced electromechanical
control examples.
SEC 401.20 Process Control (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Control of industrial processes: Mathematical modeling of fundamental distributed parameter processes.
Lumped parameter approximation. Disturbance filtering characteristics of control loops. Proportional,
integral, derivative, on-off, floating modes of controls, feedforward and cascade types of loops.
Minimization of integral square error. Characteristics of flow, pressure and level control loops and final
control elements. Fundamentals of control of basic processes such as heat exchange, distillation,
combustion, drying. Organization of direct digital control loops.
SEC 401.21 Introduction to VLSI Design (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Design techniques for rapid implementations of very large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuits, MetalOxide-Semiconductor (MOS) technology and logic. Structured design. Design rules, layout procedures.
Design aids: layout, design rule checking, logic, and circuit simulation. Timing. Testability. Projects to
design and lay out circuits.
SEC 401.22 Introdcution to Analog Integrated Circuits (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Analysis and design of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and metal oxide semiconductor field-effect
transistor (MOSFET): multi- stage amplifiers. Analog integrated circuit (IC) building blocks/subcircuits. Biasing circuits. Differential pairs. Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS)
operational amplifier topologies. Stability analysis and pole-zero cancellation in operational amplifiers.
Differential and regenerative comparators.
SEC 401.23 Solid State Devices (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Introduction to quantum theory of solids, semiconductor fundamentals and carrier transport, p-n and
metal-semiconductor junctions, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs) and metal oxide semiconductor fieldeffect transistors (MOSFETs): principles, modeling and advanced issues, heterojunctions and advanced
electron devices, optical properties of semiconductors, optical devices: photodetectors, solar cells, light
emitting diodes and lasers.
SEC 401.24 Computer-Aided Design and Analysis of Electronic Circuits (3-0-0) Local Credits:6
ECTS:6
Small and large signal HF amplifier design. HF oscillators. Noise considerations in RF amplifiers. RF
amplifiers. Microstrip and stripline techniques. Transistor and amplifier measurement techniques.
Computer aided design of amplifiers.
SEC 401.25 Programmable Logic Controllers (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Programmable logic controllers (PLC) forming hardware structures, Discrete inputs / outputs, PLC
scanning, PLC programming languages, Ladder diagram language, basic PLC functions, Logic
operations, Comparison and conversion operations, Counters, Timers, Interrupt and subroutine
operations, Arithmetic operations, Scroll and rotation operations, Table operations, Application
examples.
SEC 401.26 Optics and Photonics Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Introduction to geometric optics; ray theory and electromagnetic wave theory of optical propagation in
fibers. Optical fibers and their transmission characteristics. Cables, connectors and couplers.
Introduction to optical sources and detectors. Principles of optical communication systems, performance
analysis and design.
SEC 401.27 Antennas and Propagation (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Antenna parameters. Linear antennas. Influence of earth on antenna radiation pattern and impedance.
Radiation from slot and aperture antennas. Antenna arrays and the general array formula. Baluns.
Receiving antenna theory. Elements of groundwave, tropospheric and ionospheric propagation.
SEC 401.28 Microwaves I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
TEM mode transmission lines. Field and distributed circuit analysis. Frequency and time domain
analysis. Waveguiding structures. Rectangular and circular waveguides. Impedance transformations and
matching techniques. Scattering matrix of microwave junctions.
SEC 401.29 Microwaves II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Passive reciprocal and nonreciprocal devices. Electromagnetic resonators. Periodic structures and
microwave filters. Microstripline structures and coupled lines. Solid state microwave devices.
SEC 401.30 Real-time Applications of Digital Signal Processing (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Introduction to real-time processing hardware and software, Signal types, Fast Fourier Transform,
Correlation, Detection of signals in noise, Decimation, Interpolation, Filtering, Phase locked loop,
System identification and adaptive filtering, Least Mean Square algorithm, Optimum filtering, Finiteimpulse response Wiener filter, Two-dimensional signals, Transforms, and Filtering.
SEC 401.31 Special Topics: Vector Space Methods in Signal Processing (3-0-0) Local Credits:6
ECTS:6
Vector-space concepts in relation to signals and systems; signal subspaces; signal representation in
different bases; norms and inner products; systems as operators; projectors; linear algebraic and
statistical approaches to solving linear equations; least-squares problems; linear minimum mean square
error estimation; solving large-dimensional linear equation systems; applications in signal processing
including filter design, approximation, interpolation, data compression, signal estimation and inverse
problems.
SEC 401.32 Power System Analysis I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Basic structure of electrical power systems. Electrical characteristics of transmission lines, transformers
and generators. Representation of power systems. Per Unit System. Symmetrical three-phase faults.
Symmetrical components. Unsymmetrical faults.
SEC 401.33 Power System Analysis II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Matrix analysis of power systems networks and methods of solution. Load flow and short circuit
analysis. Economic operation of power systems. Transient stability analysis.
SEC 401.34 Distribution Systems (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Basic considerations. Load characteristics and forecasting methods. Distribution substations.
Subtransmission, primary and secondary distribution. Choice of voltage levels. Operational
characteristics of cables, aerial lines and transformers. System voltage regulation. Power factor
correction. Fusegear, switchgear, current and voltage transformers. Overcurrent and thermal protection.
Earthing methods. Economics of distribution systems.
SEC 401.35 High Voltage Techniques (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Field analysis: experimental and numerical (finite difference, finite element and charge simulation)
methods and applications. Electrical breakdown in gases: ionization processes. Townsend s breakdown
criterion, Paschens Law, bread-down in electronegative gases, time lags. Streamer-Kanal mechanism,
breakdown in non-uniform field and corona. Electrical break-down of liquids: breakdown mechanism
of pure and commercial liquids. Electrical breakdown of solids: Intrinsic, electromechanical, thermal
and erosion mechanism. Insulating materials: dielectric gases; insulating oils and solid dielectrics.
SEC 401.36 Utilization of Electrical Energy (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Basic operating characteristics and classification of electrical drives. Solid state DC motor control. Solid
state AC motor control. Dynamic behavior of electrical machines. Electric braking. Starting of electrical
machines. Intermittent loads. Drive applications. Modern methods of reactive power compensation.
Electrical energy saving.
SEC 401.37 Static Power Conversion I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Power switches and their characteristics. Power converter definitions, classification. VTA method.
Midpoint and bridge rectifiers: non-ideal commutation, harmonics, input power factor, utility-factor,
winding utilization and unbalances in rectifier transformers. Applications.
SEC 401.38 Static Power Conversion II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Introduction to forced commutated circuits, analysis, classification of techniques. Centretap inverter.
Voltage-fed inverters; waveshaping; PWM, stepped and square-waveforms, voltage regulation,
harmonics. Current-fed inverters; analysis, effect of SCR turn-off time on voltage waveform, overlap.
DC-DC switching converters; time-ratio control, effect of loading, parameter optimization. Device
failure mechanisms. Thermal considerations, maximum ratings, protection of switching elements. Series
and parallel operation of switching elements.
SEC 401.39 Power Electronics I (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Teaching solid-state devices Understanding of AC-DC converter circuits operation Calculating of DC
output voltage of rectifier Controlling of DC output voltage of rectifier Understanding operation of ACAC converter Calculating of AC-AC converter output voltage Controlling of output voltage of AC-AC
converter Designing the single phase rectifier and AC-AC converter Designing three-phase AC-AC and
AC-DC converter Teaching the general structure of DC-DC choppers Teaching the general structure of
DC-AC converter.
SEC 401.40 Power Electronics II (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Introduction and a short review on converters. Zero-voltage and/or zero-current switchings. Load
resonant converters. Resonant switch converters. Switching DC power supplies Control of switch-mode
DC power supplies. Power conditioners and uninterruptible power supplies. Introduction to direct and
alternative current motor drives. Direct current motor drives. DC servo drives. Induction motor drives.
Synchronous motor drives. Power electronic industrial applications. Special topics in industrial
applications.
SEC 401.41 Introduction to Hybrid and Electric Vehicles (3-0-0) Local Credits:6 ECTS:6
Vehicle fundamentals and longitudinal dynamics. Electrified vehicle topologies and drive system
components. Rail traction. Electric machines in traction applications. Permanent magnet synchronous
machine drives. ınduction motor machine drives. Synchronous and switched reluctance machine drives.
Design of electric machines for traction applications. Drive system simulations.