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ELE620 - Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
2024-2025 Fall term information
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ELE620 - Electromagnetic Wave Propagation
| Program | Theoretıcal hours | Practical hours | Local credit | ECTS credit |
| MS | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| Obligation | : | Elective |
| Prerequisite courses | : | - |
| Concurrent courses | : | - |
| Delivery modes | : | Face-to-Face |
| Learning and teaching strategies | : | Lecture, Discussion, Question and Answer, Preparing and/or Presenting Reports, Problem Solving |
| Course objective | : | The main purpose of this course is to equip students with necessary knowledge and skills about the basic concepts and principles of electromagnetic wave propagation in the atmosphere and over the ground, as well as about the modeling, analysis and design methods that are used in this field. |
| Learning outcomes | : | Describe the main principles and application within Electromagnetic wave propagation in free space, To calculate the Electromagnetic Field depending on the different propagation media and frequency in telecommunication To understant the research papers and the plannig about RF propagation To recognise the application and usage of the related national and international standards |
| Course content | : | Introduction to Electromagnetic wave theory, Propagation of RF waves and ApplicationsRadio wave propagation in free space, the effects of the Earth's surface on propagation, propagation problems for the line of sight paths. Influence of the troposphere ans Ionosphere on propagation, concept of diffraction, frequency sharing, noise and interference problems.. |
| References | : | Lecture notes; -R.E.Collin, Antennas and Radiowave Propadation, McGraw Hill, 1985; -L. Lavergnat, M.Sylvain, Radio Wave Propagation Principles and Techniques, Wiley, 2000. ; -A.Saakian, Radio Wave Propagation Fundamentals, Artech House, 2011. |
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the basic principles and wave mechanisms (reflection, diffraction, refraction) in electromagnetic wave propagation |
| 2 | Basics principles of electromagnetics and antenna analysis |
| 3 | Line of sight (LOS) propagation, atmospheric attenuation |
| 4 | Propagation over Earth (interference region) |
| 5 | Propagation over Earth (diffraction region) |
| 6 | Tropospheric propagation |
| 7 | Midterm Exam-I |
| 8 | Ionospheric propagation |
| 9 | Numerical methods for electromagnetic wave propagation |
| 10 | Satellite communication |
| 11 | Statistical modeling, noise |
| 12 | Midterm Exam II |
| 13 | General review by classifying all propagation models according to the frequency band of operation |
| 14 | Project presentations |
| 15 | Final exam |
| 16 | Final exam |
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 14 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation | 1 | 10 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 2 | 40 |
| Final exam | 1 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success | 50 | |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| Course activities | Number | Duration (hours) | Total workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.) | 14 | 5 | 70 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 1 | 22 | 22 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 2 | 25 | 50 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total workload | 32 | 80 | 209 |
| Key learning outcomes | Contribution level | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1. | Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge. | |||||
| 2. | Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | |||||
| 3. | Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems. | |||||
| 4. | Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results. | |||||
| 5. | Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects. | |||||
| 6. | Produces novel solutions for problems. | |||||
| 7. | Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects. | |||||
| 8. | Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions. | |||||
| 9. | Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work. | |||||
| 10. | Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively. | |||||
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