Syllabus ( ELEC 616 )
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Basic information
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| Course title: |
Antenna Theory |
| Course code: |
ELEC 616 |
| Lecturer: |
Prof. Dr. Ali ALKUMRU
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| ECTS credits: |
7.5 |
| GTU credits: |
3 (3+0+0) |
| Year, Semester: |
1/2, Fall and Spring |
| Level of course: |
Second Cycle (Master's) |
| Type of course: |
Area Elective
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| Language of instruction: |
Turkish
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| Mode of delivery: |
Face to face , Group study
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| Pre- and co-requisites: |
None |
| Professional practice: |
No |
| Purpose of the course: |
To help them understand and use the properties and the types of antennas and antenna synthesis techniques |
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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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Identify fundamental parameters of antennas
Contribution to Program Outcomes
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Define and manipulate advanced concepts of Electronics Engineering
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Acquire scientific knowledge
Method of assessment
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Written exam
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Homework assignment
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Develop the ability to analyze basic antenna types
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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Acquire scientific knowledge
Method of assessment
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Homework assignment
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Apply antenna synthesis techniques to engineering problems
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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Review the literature critically pertaining to his/her research projects, and connect the earlier literature to his/her own results
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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
Method of assessment
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Term paper
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Contents
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| Week 1: |
Introduction to Antennas |
| Week 2: |
Introduction to Antennas |
| Week 3: |
Fundamental Parameters of Antennas |
| Week 4: |
Fundamental Parameters of Antennas |
| Week 5: |
Radiation Integrals and Auxilliary Potential Functions |
| Week 6: |
Radiation Integrals and Auxilliary Potential Functions |
| Week 7: |
Linear Wire Antennas |
| Week 8: |
Linear Wire Antennas |
| Week 9: |
Loop Antennas |
| Week 10: |
Midterm Examination |
| Week 11: |
Arrays: Linear, Planar and Circular |
| Week 12: |
Arrays: Linear, Planar and Circular |
| Week 13: |
Antenna Synthesis and Continuous Sources |
| Week 14: |
Antenna Synthesis and Continuous Sources |
| Week 15*: |
General review |
| Week 16*: |
Final examination |
| Textbooks and materials: |
Antenna Theory, 2nd Edition, Constantine Balanis. |
| Recommended readings: |
Antenna Theory, 2nd Edition, Constantine Balanis |
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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: |
10 |
25 |
| Other in-term studies: |
0 |
0 |
| Project: |
11 |
10 |
| Homework: |
2,4,6,8,12 |
10 |
| Quiz: |
3,5,7,9,14 |
10 |
| Final exam: |
16 |
45 |
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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: |
3 |
4 |
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| Homework: |
10 |
5 |
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| Term project: |
12 |
1 |
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| Term project presentation: |
1 |
1 |
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| Quiz: |
1 |
5 |
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| Own study for mid-term exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Mid-term: |
2 |
1 |
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| Personal studies for final exam: |
10 |
1 |
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| Final exam: |
2 |
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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