Syllabus ( ELEC 516 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Numerical Methods for Electromagnetic Problems |
| Course code: |
ELEC 516 |
| Lecturer: |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih DİKMEN
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
2, Fall |
| 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: |
nonde |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
Teaching the basic numerical techniques to solve electromagnetic problems |
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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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Develop basic knowledge of numerical methods in computational electromagnetics
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Outline, examine and work details of projects
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Manipulate knowledge and cooperate with multi-disciplines
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Able to formulate basic static and dynamic problems using basic numerical methods
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Outline, examine and work details of projects
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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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Manipulate knowledge and cooperate with multi-disciplines
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Develop an awareness of continuous learning in relation with modern technology
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Able to code and apply the methods in field of computational electromagnetics
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Formulate and solve advanced engineering problems
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Outline, examine and work details of projects
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Manipulate knowledge and cooperate with multi-disciplines
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
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Effectively express his/her research ideas and findings both orally and in writing
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Develop knowledge of the advantages and disadvantages of numerical methods
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Outline, examine and work details of projects
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Acquire scientific knowledge
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Design and conduct research projects independently
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Seminar/presentation
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Review of electromagnetic field and wave theory |
| Week 2: |
Review of electromagnetic field and wave theory |
| Week 3: |
Introduction to numerical methods |
| Week 4: |
Introduction to numerical methods |
| Week 5: |
Finite difference method |
| Week 6: |
Finite difference method |
| Week 7: |
Finite difference time domain method |
| Week 8: |
Finite difference time domain method |
| Week 9: |
Midterm exam |
| Week 10: |
Finite element method |
| Week 11: |
Finite element method |
| Week 12: |
Method of moments |
| Week 13: |
Method of moments |
| Week 14: |
Introduction to asymptotic techniques and physical optics method |
| Week 15*: |
Make-up lecture |
| Week 16*: |
Final exam |
| Textbooks and materials: |
- K. F. Warnick, “Numerical Methods for Engineering: An Introduction Using MATLAB and Computational Electromagnetics Examples,” SciTech Publishing, 2010.
- R. Garg, "Analytical and Computational Methods in Electromagnetics," Artech House, 2008.
- J. M. Jin, "Theory and Computation of Electromagnetic Fields," Wiley, 2010. |
| Recommended readings: |
- M. N.O. Sadiku, “Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics with MATLAB,” Third Edition, CRC Press
- A. F. Peterson, S. L. Ray, and R. Mittra, “Computational Methods for Electromagnetics,” IEEE Press, New York, 1998.
- R. F. Harrington, “Field Computation by Moment Methods”, IEEE PRESS Series on Electromagnetic Waves, Piscataway, 1993.
- J. M. Jin, “The Finite Element Method in Electromagnetics”, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, New York, 2002.
- A. Taflove and S. C. Hagness, “Computational Electrodynamics: The Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method”, 3rd ed., Artech House, 2005. |
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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: |
9 |
10 |
| Other in-term studies: |
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0 |
| Project: |
13 |
40 |
| Homework: |
4,6,8,10,12 |
30 |
| Quiz: |
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0 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
20 |
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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: |
6 |
14 |
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| Practice, Recitation: |
0 |
0 |
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| Homework: |
5 |
5 |
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| Term project: |
10 |
1 |
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| Term project presentation: |
3 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
0 |
0 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
3 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
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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