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Course Details
ELE 440 Antennas and Propagation Laboratory
2020-2021 Spring term information
The course is open this term
Supervisor(s): | Dr. Özlem Özgün | |
Place | Day | Hours |
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Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.
Course definition tables are extracted from the ECTS Course Catalog web site of Hacettepe University (http://akts.hacettepe.edu.tr) in real-time and displayed here. Please check the appropriate page on the original site against any technical problems. Course data last updated on 26/02/2021.
ELE440 - ANTENNAS and PROPAGATION LABORATORY
Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
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ANTENNAS and PROPAGATION LABORATORY | ELE440 | 8th Semester | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Prerequisite(s) | ||||||
Course language | English | |||||
Course type | Elective | |||||
Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
Learning and teaching strategies | Experiment Project Design/Management Other: This course must be taken together with ELE444 ANTENNAS and PROPAGATION. | |||||
Instructor (s) | Faculty members | |||||
Course objective | It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; Fundametals of antenna parameters, Measurement of antenna parameters, Understanding of a microwave link, Design of a microstrip antenna, to apply the theoretical foundation in ELE 444, Antennas and Propagation course to real life problems, encourage team work, and introduce project planning. | |||||
Learning outcomes |
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Course Content | Review of antenna parameters, Measurement of radiation pattern and antenna gain, Investigation of a Line-Of-Sight microwave link, Design of a microstrip antenna using a simulation package, Fabricate the microstrip antenna, Measurement of input impedance of the fabricated microstrip antenna, Presentation of microstrip antenna design procedure and test results. | |||||
References | 1) Collin, R.E., Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, McGraw Hill, 1988. 2) Balanis, C.A., Antenna Theory, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2005. 3) Laboratory Manual. 4) Manuals of simulation packages for antenna design. |
Course outline weekly
Weeks | Topics |
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Week 1 | Introduction to Antenna Laboratory, equipment and measurement systems |
Week 2 | Introduction to antenna design simulation packages, formation of teams for design project |
Week 3 | Exp. 1: Measurement of antenna parameters: Plotting of radiation pattern |
Week 4 | Project, Part 1: Theoretical design of microstrip antenna |
Week 5 | Exp. 2: Measurement of antenna gain (Horn antenna) |
Week 6 | Project, Part 1: Theoretical design of microstrip antenna |
Week 7 | Exp. 3: Observation of doppler frequency shift |
Week 8 | Project, Part 2: Simulation of microstrip antenna |
Week 9 | Exp. 4: Measurement of received power and antenna gain in a microwave link |
Week 10 | Project, Part 2: Simulation of microstrip antenna |
Week 11 | Project, Part 3 : Manufacturing of the microstrip antenna |
Week 12 | Project , Part 3: Manufacturing of the microstrip antenna |
Week 13 | Project, Part 4: : Measurement of S-parameter of the microstrip antenna |
Week 14 | Project presentations |
Week 15 | Preparation for Final exam |
Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
Course activities | Number | Percentage |
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Attendance | 4 | 10 |
Laboratory | 4 | 10 |
Application | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
Assignments | 0 | 0 |
Presentation | 1 | 10 |
Project | 1 | 30 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 |
Midterms | 0 | 0 |
Final exam | 1 | 40 |
Total | 100 | |
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 11 | 60 |
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 1 | 40 |
Total | 100 |
Workload and ECTS calculation
Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
---|---|---|---|
Course Duration (x14) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 4 | 3 | 12 |
Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Project | 1 | 30 | 30 |
Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Midterms (Study duration) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Total Workload | 11 | 45 | 60 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
1. PO1. Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline. | X | ||||
2. PO2. Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions. | X | ||||
3. PO3. Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods. | X | ||||
4. PO4. Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools. | X | ||||
5. PO5. Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results. | X | ||||
6. PO6. Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member. | X | ||||
7. PO7. Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology. | X | ||||
8. PO8. Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development. | X | ||||
9. PO9. Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies. | X | ||||
10. PO10. Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English. | X | ||||
11. PO11. Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities. | X | ||||
12. PO12. Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems. | X | ||||
13. PO13. Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem. | X |
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest