Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EEE112 |
| Name | Technical English II |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 2. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. PERAN SEMA SEVÜK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. PERAN SEMA SEVÜK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To give the student the necessary background to understand field-related English texts and to pursue conversation about these in English.
Course Content
The course includes the reading, writing and discussions of text about different topics of electrical-electronic engineering. To understand native speakers, professionals, and students, talking about their work and study-to understand experts talking informally about aspects of electronics.Students will be able to understand a wide variety of text including diagrams, tables, graphs,and job advertisements. They will be able to compare different sources of information, written and spoken
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Ders Kitabı: 1-Oxford English for Electronics,2-Cambridge English for Engineering, Seviye: Upper Intermediate to advanced Yayınevi: Oxford University Press, Cambridge English for Engineering Yazarlar:1- Eric H. Giendinning, John McEwan 2-Mark Ibbotson
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can practise lexical items presented in the context. |
| LO02 | Can revise the use of prefixes,suffixes and compounds and can develop his/her language skills by writing and discussing topics. |
| LO03 | Can understand peculiar vocabulary, syntax and discourse functions that can be benefical for developing their linguistic competence. |
| LO04 | Can understand vocational words, sentences and structures that can be beneficial to develop their language proficiency. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. | 0 |
| PLO02 | - | Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. | 0 |
| PLO03 | - | Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. | 3 |
| PLO04 | - | Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. | 0 |
| PLO05 | - | Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. | 3 |
| PLO06 | - | Has aptitude for computer and information technologies | 0 |
| PLO07 | - | Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. | 5 |
| PLO08 | - | Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | 0 |
| PLO09 | - | Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. | 0 |
| PLO10 | - | Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. | 5 |
| PLO12 | - | Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. | 0 |
| PLO13 | - | Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. | 0 |
| PLO14 | - | Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electronics in the home-Understanding diagrams | How to read diagrams. | |
| 2 | Technology in Use- Describing technical functions and applications.Explaning how technology works. | Research and assignment about subject(s) | |
| 3 | Living with Computers-Things we can do on the computer. | Self awareness,discussion about technology with computers. | |
| 4 | L.E.Ds | Where,how,why and who uses L.E.Ds | |
| 5 | Materials Technology-Describing specific materials, Categorising materials, Discussing Quality issues. | Research and assignment about subject(s) | |
| 6 | Components and assemblies-Describing component shapes and features. | Research and presentation. | |
| 7 | Technical development- Discussing technical requirements-suggesting ideas and solutions-assesing feasibilty. | Research and presentation. | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Input Devices: the eyes of your PC, Output Devices: Printers | Research and assignment about subject(s) | |
| 10 | Prefixes- Common Prefixes, verb prefixes , the prefixes e- and cyber | Word derivations.Examples of frequently used technical words. | |
| 11 | Sufixes- Common suffixes and Compounds (Some type of collocations) | Examples of collocations. | |
| 12 | Procedures and precautions- Describing health and safety precautions | Research and assignment about subject(s) | |
| 13 | Test and repair instruments-Tuning in,Language study (cause and effect) | Writing assignment | |
| 14 | ICT systems. | Research and presentation. | |
| 15 | REVISION OF THE PREVIOUS TOPICS | READING AND DISCUSSION OF THE PREVIOUS TOPICS. | |
| 16 | Term Exams | None | |
| 17 | Term Exams | None |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 109 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,36 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||