Syllabus ( ELEC 445 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Introduction to Microstrip Antennas |
| Course code: |
ELEC 445 |
| Lecturer: |
Assist. Prof. Onur Hamza KARABEY
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| ECTS credits: |
6 |
| GTU credits: |
3 () |
| Year, Semester: |
4, Fall |
| Level of course: |
First Cycle (Undergraduate) |
| 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 to use this knowledge to design antennas in practice. 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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Analyze link budget
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Electronics Engineering.
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Perform systems design, maintenance and development
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Calculate far-field radiation patterns of antenna
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Electronics Engineering.
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Apply the mathematical, scientific and engineering knowledge for real life problems
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Design microstrip antenna
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Obtain basic knowledge of Electronics Engineering.
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Formulate and solve engineering problems
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Develop his/her knowledge in using different techniques and modern equipment for engineering applications
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Find out new methods to improve his/her knowledge
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Develop self-confidence to find out new and innovative approaches
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Antenna types and basic antenna parameters |
| Week 2: |
Dipole antennas
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| Week 3: |
Antenna parameters - Radiation pattern, impedance, gain, directivity, efficiency, polarization, Friis equiation, and link budget analysis
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| Week 4: |
One dimensional (1D) linear antenna arrays and submission of homework
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| Week 5: |
Two dimensional (2D) flat panel antenna arrays
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| Week 6: |
Antenna array feeding methods and their impacts
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| Week 7: |
Introduction to printed radiating elements
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| Week 8: |
Mid-term |
| Week 9: |
Pattern generation of microstrip antennas |
| Week 10: |
Feeding mechanisms of microstrip antennas
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| Week 11: |
Applications and beamforming techniques of reconfigurable antennas
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| Week 12: |
Polarization control techniques of reconfigurable antennas
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| Week 13: |
Review of reconfigurable antenna examples and Project preparation |
| Week 14: |
Review of reconfigurable antenna examples and Project presentations
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| Week 15*: |
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| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Lecture notes
C. Balanis, Antenna Theory Analysis and Design
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| Recommended readings: |
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
or Prof. Dr. G. Uzgören and Prof. Dr. A. Alkumru, Anten Teorisinin Temelleri |
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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 |
15 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
14 |
30 |
| Homework: |
4, 8 |
15 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
40 |
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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 |
14 |
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| Own studies outside class: |
3 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
4 |
2 |
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| Term project: |
4 |
7 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
11 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
12 |
1 |
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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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