Graduate Seminar I (EE 551)

2024 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Electronics Engineering(EE)
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Çağlar Tunç caglar.tunc@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
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Seminar
Interactive,Communicative,Discussion based learning
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CONTENT

OBJECTIVE

To get students familiar with Electronics Engineering and Computer Science research and technology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • The students taking the seminar course will be able to: - recognize the wide spectrum of research topics covered by their own and related disciplines. - learn state of the art methods in regard to the topics presented - gain some practical and/or theoretical understanding on the selected topics - integrate some elements of the disclosed subject matter into their ongoing studies and future careers - have an opportunity to observe various presentation techniques - have an opportunity to meet people from academia and/or industry

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES


1. Develop and deepen the current and advanced knowledge in the field with original thought and/or research and come up with innovative definitions based on Master's degree qualifications 2

2. Conceive the interdisciplinary interaction which the field is related with ; come up with original solutions by using knowledge requiring proficiency on analysis, synthesis and assessment of new and complex ideas. 3

3. Evaluate and use new information within the field in a systematic approach. 3

4. Develop an innovative knowledge, method, design and/or practice or adapt an already known knowledge, method, design and/or practice to another field; research, conceive, design, adapt and implement an original subject. 1

5. Critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation of new and complex ideas. 3

6. Gain advanced level skills in the use of research methods in the field of study. 1

7. Contribute the progression in the field by producing an innovative idea, skill, design and/or practice or by adapting an already known idea, skill, design, and/or practice to a different field independently. 1

8. Broaden the borders of the knowledge in the field by producing or interpreting an original work or publishing at least one scientific paper in the field in national and/or international refereed journals. 1

9. Demonstrate leadership in contexts requiring innovative and interdisciplinary problem solving. 2

10. Develop new ideas and methods in the field by using high level mental processes such as creative and critical thinking, problem solving and decision making. 3

11. Investigate and improve social connections and their conducting norms and manage the actions to change them when necessary. 1

12. Defend original views when exchanging ideas in the field with professionals and communicate effectively by showing competence in the field. 1

13. Ability to communicate and discuss orally, in written and visually with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio C1 General Level. 2

14. Contribute to the transition of the community to an information society and its sustainability process by introducing scientific, technological, social or cultural improvements. 1

15. Demonstrate functional interaction by using strategic decision making processes in solving problems encountered in the field. 1

16. Contribute to the solution finding process regarding social, scientific, cultural and ethical problems in the field and support the development of these values. 1


1. Develop the ability to use critical, analytical, and reflective thinking and reasoning 2

2. Reflect on social and ethical responsibilities in his/her professional life. 1

3. Gain experience and confidence in the dissemination of project/research outputs 2

4. Work responsibly and creatively as an individual or as a member or leader of a team and in multidisciplinary environments. 1

5. Communicate effectively by oral, written, graphical and technological means and have competency in English. 3

6. Independently reach and acquire information, and develop appreciation of the need for continuously learning and updating. 3


1. Design and model engineering systems and processes and solve engineering problems with an innovative approach. 1

2. Establish experimental setups, conduct experiments and/or simulations. 1

3. Analytically acquire and interpret data. 1


1. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering in computer science and engineering related problems. 1

2. Display knowledge of contemporary issues in computer science and engineering and apply to a particular problem. 1

3. Demonstrate the use of results from interpreted data to improve the quality of research or a product in computer science and engineering. 1


1. Use advanced Math (including probability and/or statistics), advanced sciences, advanced computer and programming, and advanced Electronics engineering knowledge to design and analyze complex electronics circuits, instruments, software and electronic systems with hardware/software. 1

2. Analyze and design advanced communication networks and systems, advanced signal processing algorithms or software using advanced knowledge on diff. equations, linear algebra, complex variables and discrete math. 1


1. Design and model energy systems and processes that will increase efficiency, decrease costs and reduce environmental impact. 1

2. Develop a basic understanding of the multidisciplinary aspect of energy area and understand the interactions between technical, economic, social and policy aspects. 1

3. Develop the scientific and technical fundamentals to understand and communicate the working principles of energy systems such as wind turbines, energy storage and conversion devices, electrical power systems, etc. 1

4. Apply scientific and engineering principles to energy systems for creating innovative solutions to world's energy related problems such as scarce resources, sustainability, energy efficiency and climate change. 1

5. Interact with researchers from different disciplines to exchange ideas and identify areas of research collaboration to advance the frontiers of present knowledge and technology; determine relevant solution approaches and apply them by preparing a research strategy. 3

6. Take part in ambitious and highly challenging research to generate value for both the industry and society. 1


1. Apply software, modeling, instrumentation, and experimental techniques and their combinations in the design and integration of electrical, electronic, control and mechanical systems. 1

2. Interact with researchers from different disciplines to exchange ideas and identify areas of research collaboration to advance the frontiers of present knowledge and technology; determine relevant solution approaches and apply them by preparing a research strategy. 3

3. Take part in ambitious and highly challenging research to generate value for both the industry and society. 1

ASSESSMENT METHODS and CRITERIA

  Percentage (%)
Participation 100