Syllabus ( STEC 547 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Microstrip Antennas |
| Course code: |
STEC 547 |
| Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Onur Hamza KARABEY
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| ECTS credits: |
7,5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
2024, Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
English
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
none |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
This course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of antenna theory and the ability to design antennas. After the basic antenna theory is covered, engineering skills will be gained through microstrip antenna design and its relation with theoretical knowledge will be established. |
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Learning outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Type English text
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain insight and experience about the solution approaches to the technical problems encountered in projects.
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To follow the scientific literature in the related area of expertise.
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Acquire scientific knowledge.
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To be able to express ideas and findings related to the research topic both orally and in writing.
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Type English text
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To enroll in and contribute to the R&D projects.
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Design and conduct independent research projects.
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
Method of assessment
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Oral exam
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Homework assignment
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Type English text
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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To gain insight and experience about the solution approaches to the technical problems encountered in projects.
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To enroll in and contribute to the R&D projects.
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Design and conduct independent research projects.
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Find out new ways to improve current knowledge
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To understand the basic principles and applications of new tools and / or software required for thesis work.
Method of assessment
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Seminar/presentation
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to lecture and antennas |
| Week 2: |
Antenna parameters - Coordinate systems, antenna pattern types, radiation intensity, directivity, efficiency and antenna gain |
| Week 3: |
Antenna parameters - Polarization, Friis transmission equation, link budget calculation and antenna characterization |
| Week 4: |
Dıpole antennas |
| Week 5: |
Antenna arrays - 1D linear antennas |
| Week 6: |
Antenna arrays - 2D flat panel antennas |
| Week 7: |
Antenna arrays - Radiation elements produced on printed circuit and feeding methods |
| Week 8: |
ORAL EXAM & DEFINING SEMINAR TOPICS |
| Week 9: |
Microstrip Antennas - Pattern generation |
| Week 10: |
Microstrip Antennas - Feeding mechanisms |
| Week 11: |
Reconfigurable Antennas - Applications |
| Week 12: |
Reconfigurable Antennas - Beamforming |
| Week 13: |
Reconfigurable Antennas - Polarization agility |
| Week 14: |
Preparation for seminar |
| Week 15*: |
Preparation for seminar |
| Week 16*: |
Seminar Presentations |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Simulasyonlar icin bir bilgisayar gereklidir. |
| Recommended readings: |
C. Balanis, Antenna Theory Analysis and Design
W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design
or J. D. Kraus and R. J. Marhefka, Antennas for All Applications, 3rd edition |
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* Between 15th and 16th weeks is there a free week for students to prepare for final exam.
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Assessment
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| Method of assessment |
Week number |
Weight (%) |
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| Mid-terms: |
8 |
30 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
16 |
40 |
| Homework: |
4, 8 |
30 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
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0 |
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Workload
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| Activity |
Duration (Hours per week) |
Total number of weeks |
Total hours in term |
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| Courses (Face-to-face teaching): |
3 |
16 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
4 |
16 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
1 |
7 |
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| Term project: |
2 |
8 |
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| Term project presentation: |
2 |
8 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
3 |
3 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
2 |
8 |
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| Final exam: |
3 |
1 |
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Total workload: |
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Total ECTS credits: |
* |
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* ECTS credit is calculated by dividing total workload by 25.
(1 ECTS = 25 work hours)
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