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| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| ELECTRICAL-ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING PR. (ENGLISH) | |
| Code | EEE410 |
| Name | Antennas and Propagation II |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 4 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | İngilizce |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. TURGUT İKİZ |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
Ability to choose correct type of antennas that will meet the needs of the wireless communication system
Course Content
Antenna arrays. Array with parasitic elements. The Yagi-Uda array. Design of Yagi-Uda TV antenna. Signal-to-noise ratio for communication link. Input impedance of an antenna. Reactance of an antenna (Poynting vector method). Frequency independent antennas. Equiangular spiral antenna. Conical equiangular spiral antenna. Log-periodic antenna. Design of a log-periodic antenna. Horn antenna. Reflector antennas. Parabolic reflector. TV satellite communication link. Wave propagation: ground and space wave. Ionospheric propagation.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Konstantin A. Balanis, Antenna Theory, Analysis and design
Notes
Lecture Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | The student, upon succesful completion of this course: |
| LO02 | Design antennas for different applications. |
| LO03 | Choose the appropriate antenna for a specific application |
| LO04 | Evaluate the performance of an antenna in a communication system |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ computer programming techniques, and information technologies effectively. | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions. | 5 |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually. | 4 |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, | 4 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself. | 5 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice. | 3 |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronics engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Having consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antenna arrays | Review of electromagnetic wave propagation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Array with parasitic elements | Review of previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | The Yagi-Uda array. | Review of previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Design of Yagi-Uda TV antenna | Review of previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Signal-to-noise ratio for communication link | Review of previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Input impedance of an antenna | Review of previous lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Reactance of an antenna (Poynting vector method) | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Frequency independent antennas | Review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Equiangular spiral antenna. Conical equiangular spiral antenna | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Log-periodic antenna. Design of a log-periodic antenna | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Horn antenna. Reflector antennas. Parabolic reflector | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | TV satellite communication link | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Tartışma |
| 14 | Wave propagation: ground and space wave. Ionospheric propagation | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | Review | Review of previous lectures | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Review | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | none | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 118 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,72 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||