GRADUATE SCHOOL
M.SC. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (With Thesis)
EEE 529 | Course Introduction and Application Information
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Selected Topics in Electromagnetics and Antennas
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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EEE 529
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Fall/Spring
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3
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0
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3
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7.5
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| Prerequisites |
None
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| Course Language |
English
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| Course Type |
Elective
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| Course Level |
Second Cycle
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| Course Objectives | The course is mainly intended for master students with a background in Electromagnetics. Understanding of advanced concepts of electromagnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation and propagation, advanced antenna structure and design. Based on the latest literature and especially on selected articles that will be presented, the students should have a much deeper understanding in particular subjects at antennas, |
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Advanced topics in electromagnetics, advanced antenna systems, advanced topics in propagation of electromagnetic waves and measurements |
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Core Courses | |
| Major Area Courses |
X
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| Supportive Courses | ||
| Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
| Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
| Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
| 1 | Maxwell's Equations and the Principles of Electromagnetism | Richard Fitzpatrick, Infinity Science Pr Llc, 2008 |
| 2 | Electromagnetism | Gerald L Pollack, Daniel Stump, Daniel R Stump, Addison Wesley Longman, 2001 |
| 3 | Engineering Electromagnetics | 6th Edition, William H. Hayt and John A. Buck, McGraw-Hill, 2000 |
| 4 | Electromagnetic Waves and Antennas | Sophocles J. Orfanidis, http:// www.ece.rutgers.edu/~orfanidi/ewa/, 2008 |
| 5 | Modern Antenna Handbook | Constantine A. Balanis, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2008. |
| 6 | Modern antenna design | 2nd edition., Milligan, Thomas A., Wiley-Interscience, 2005. |
| 7 | Antenna Theory and Design” | Warren L Stutzman, Stutzman, Gary A Thiele, John Wiley & Sons, 1998 |
| 8 | Antennas: Fundamentals, Design, Measurement | Lamont V Blake, Maurice W Long, Lamont V Blake, Maurice W Long, 2008. |
| 9 | Antenna Design Optimization | T L Pitzer, Wexford College Press, 2008 |
| 10 | Antenna Measurement Techniques | Gary E Evans, Artech House Publishers, 1990 |
| 11 | Radiowave Propagation and Antennas for Personal Communications (Antennas & Propagation Library) | azimierz Siwiak and Yasaman Bahreini, Artech House Inc., 2007. |
| 12 | Radio Propagation and Adaptive Antennas for Wireless Communication Links: Terrestrial, Atmospheric and Ionospheric | Nathan Blaunstein and Christos Christodoulou, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2007 |
| 13 | The Mobile Radio Propagation Channel | 2nd Edition, J. D. Parsons, 2000. |
| 14 | LTE and the Evolution to 4G Wireless: Design and Measurement Challenges, Agilent Technologies Publication | Rumney M., John Wiley & Sons Ltd., 2009. |
| 15 | Selected recent publications in scientific journals | |
| 16 | Review of the Semester |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | The textbook referenced above and course slides |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | Related Research Papers |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
| Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
| Participation | ||
| Laboratory / Application | ||
| Field Work | ||
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
| Portfolio | ||
| Homework / Assignments | ||
| Presentation / Jury |
1
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20
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| Project |
1
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40
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| Seminar / Workshop | ||
| Oral Exams | ||
| Midterm | ||
| Final Exam |
1
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40
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| Total |
| Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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| Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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| Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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3
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48
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| Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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0
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| Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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5
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80
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| Field Work |
0
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| Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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| Portfolio |
0
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| Homework / Assignments |
0
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| Presentation / Jury |
1
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45
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45
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| Project |
1
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50
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50
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| Seminar / Workshop |
0
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| Oral Exam |
0
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| Midterms |
0
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| Final Exam |
1
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2
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2
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| Total |
225
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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| 1 | Accesses information in breadth and depth by conducting scientific research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; evaluates, interprets and applies information | X | ||||
| 2 | Is well-informed about contemporary techniques and methods used in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and their limitations | X | ||||
| 3 | Uses scientific methods to complete and apply information from uncertain, limited or incomplete data; can combine and use information from different disciplines | X | ||||
| 4 | Is informed about new and upcoming applications in the field and learns them whenever necessary. |
X | ||||
| 5 | Defines and formulates problems related to Electrical and Electronics Engineering, develops methods to solve them and uses progressive methods in solutions. | X | ||||
| 6 | Develops novel and/or original methods, designs complex systems or processes and develops progressive/alternative solutions in designs. | X | ||||
| 7 | Designs and implements studies based on theory, experiments and modeling; analyses and resolves the complex problems that arise in this process. | X | ||||
| 8 | Can work effectively in interdisciplinary teams as well as teams of the same discipline, can lead such teams and can develop approaches for resolving complex situations; can work independently and takes responsibility. | X | ||||
| 9 | Engages in written and oral communication at least in Level B2 of the European Language Portfolio Global Scale. | X | ||||
| 10 | Communicates the process and the results of his/her studies in national and international venues systematically, clearly and in written or oral form. | X | ||||
| 11 | Is knowledgeable about the social, environmental, health, security and law implications of Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications, knows their project management and business applications, and is aware of their limitations in Electrical and Electronics Engineering applications. | X | ||||
| 12 | Highly regards scientific and ethical values in data collection, interpretation, communication and in every professional activity. Adheres to the principles of research and publication ethics. |
X | ||||
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