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    M.SC. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Without Thesis)

    EEE 544 | Course Introduction and Application Information

    Course Name
    Satellite Communication
    Code
    Semester
    Theory
    (hour/week)
    Application/Lab
    (hour/week)
    Local Credits
    ECTS
    EEE 544
    Fall/Spring
    3
    0
    3
    7.5

    Prerequisites
    None
    Course Language
    English
    Course Type
    Elective
    Course Level
    Second Cycle
    Mode of Delivery -
    Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
    National Occupation Classification -
    Course Coordinator
    Course Lecturer(s)
    Assistant(s) -
    Course Objectives This course covers topics such as Introduction and Background, Orbital Aspects and Launching, Spacecraft Subsystems, Link Budgets, Modulation, Multiple Access & On - board Processing, Coding, Frequency & Propagation Aspects, Earth Station Technology & VSATs, Non-Geosynchronous Orbits (NGSO), Applications (GPS, Mobile, Internet, etc.)
    Learning Outcomes
    #
    Content
    PC Sub
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    1Specify systems design for satellite communications
    2Analyse the performance of satellite communications systems
    3Conduct further research on satellite communication systems engineering
    4Exercise the following skills: project management, teamwork and leadership, technical communication, and self-directed and group learning
    Course Description Introduction and Background, Orbital Aspects and Launching, Spacecraft Subsystems, Link Budgets, Modulation, Multiple Access & On - board Processing, Coding, Frequency & Propagation Aspects, Earth Station Technology & VSATs, Non-Geosynchronous Orbits (NGSO), Applications (GPS, Mobile, Internet, etc.).

     



    Course Category

    Core Courses
    Major Area Courses
    X
    Supportive Courses
    Media and Management Skills Courses
    Transferable Skill Courses

     

    WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

    Week Subjects Related Preparation Learning Outcome
    1 Introduction, orbital mechanics and launchers. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 1)
    2 Satellite Link Design. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 2)
    3 Modulation and Multiplexing Techniques for Satellite Links. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 3)
    4 Multiple Access. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 4)
    5 Error Control for Digital Satellite Links. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 5)
    6 Propagation Effects and their Impact on Satellite-Earth Links. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 6)
    7 VSAT SYSTEMS. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 7)
    8 Low Earth Orbit and Non-Geostationary Satellite Systems. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 8)
    9 Direct Broadcast Satellite Television and Radio. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 8)
    10 Satellite Navigation and the Global Positioning System. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (Ch 10)
    11 The Simple Attenuation Model. Satellite Communications, 2nd Edition Timothy Pratt, Charles W. Bostian, Jeremy E. Allnutt, Wiley 2003 (appendix)
    12 In-class Presentations
    13 In-class Presentations
    14 In-class Presentations
    15 Review of the Semester  
    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 Weighting LO 1 LO 2 LO 3 LO 4
    Participation
    Laboratory / Application
    Field Work
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    Portfolio
    Homework / Assignments
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    20
    Project
    1
    40
    Seminar / Workshop
    Oral Exams
    Midterm
    Final Exam
    1
    40
    Total

    Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    2
    60
    Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
    1
    40
    Total

    ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

    Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
    Theoretical Course Hours
    (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
    16
    3
    48
    Laboratory / Application Hours
    (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
    16
    0
    Study Hours Out of Class
    16
    5
    80
    Field Work
    0
    Quizzes / Studio Critiques
    0
    Portfolio
    0
    Homework / Assignments
    0
    Presentation / Jury
    1
    45
    45
    Project
    1
    50
    50
    Seminar / Workshop
    0
    Oral Exam
    0
    Midterms
    0
    Final Exam
    1
    2
    2
        Total
    225

     

    COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

    #
    PC Sub Program Competencies/Outcomes
    * Contribution Level
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    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 modelling, 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.

    X
    -
    -
    -
    -

    *1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

     


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