| Obligation |
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Elective |
| Prerequisite courses |
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- |
| Concurrent courses |
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- |
| Delivery modes |
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Face-to-Face |
| Learning and teaching strategies |
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Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Preparing and/or Presenting Reports, Problem Solving |
| Course objective |
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The aim of the course is to give the students the advanced antenna theory as well as the analytical and numerical methods for analysis of some practical antennas. |
| Learning outcomes |
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At the end of course, the students can use the method of moments to solve integral equations. can design antennas such as aperture, horn, reflector and microstrip. can analyze many advanced antenna structures. are able to conduct research in antenna analysis and design. are able to understand and talk about recent literature on antennas. |
| Course content |
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Wire antennas, Method of Moments, Aperture antennas, Horn antennas, Reflector antennas, Ray optical methods, Transmission line and cavity models for microstrip antenna analysis, Finite Difference (FD) methods, Recent advances in antenna theory and design. |
| References |
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1) Balanis C.A., Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, Wiley, 2005. ; 2) Stutzman W.L. and Thiele G.A., Antenna Theory and Design, John Wiley & Sons, 1998.; 3) Selected papers from IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Publications. |
Course Outline Weekly
| Weeks |
Topics |
| 1 |
Electric and magnetic field integral equations |
| 2 |
Finite diameter wires and Moment method solution |
| 3 |
Field equivalence principle, radiation equations |
| 4 |
Rectangular and circular apertures |
| 5 |
Babinet?s principle, Fourier transform in aperture antenna theory |
| 6 |
E-plane and H-plane sectoral horns, other horn antennas |
| 7 |
Ray optical methods |
| 8 |
Plane, corner and parabolic reflector antennas |
| 9 |
Midterm Exam |
| 10 |
Transmission line and cavity models for microstrip antennas |
| 11 |
Rectangular patches, circular patches, arrays and feed networks |
| 12 |
Finite Difference (FD) methods for antenna analysis |
| 13 |
Recent advances in antenna theory and analysis |
| 14 |
Recent advances in antenna theory and analysis |
| 15 |
Final exam |
| 16 |
Final exam |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| Key learning outcomes |
Contribution level |
| 1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
| 1. |
Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | | | | | |
| 2. |
Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | | | | | |
| 3. |
Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research. | | | | | |
| 4. |
Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project. | | | | | |
| 5. |
Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects. | | | | | |
| 6. |
Contributes to the science and technology literature. | | | | | |
| 7. |
Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | | | | | |
| 8. |
Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them. | | | | | |
