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Introduction to Antennas
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Theory
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AE 423
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FALL
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2
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2
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3
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5
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| Prerequisites | AE 322 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD) | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | |||||
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| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | The main goals of this course are to provide the students with an understanding of the basic principles of antenna theory, analysis and design, an overview of the fundamental characteristics and parameters of antennas, an overview of analytical and numerical methods used to analyze and design antennas with application to some basic antenna structures such as linear antennas, loop antennas, and antenna arrays. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Course Description | Fundamental properties. Dipoles, loops, reflectors, Yagis, helices, slots, horns, microstrips. Antennas as transitions between guided and free radiation, ultrasound analogue. Famous antennas. Pattern measurements. Friis and radar equations. Feeds, matching, baluns. Broadbanding. Arrays, aperture synthesis, interferometry, verylongbaseline interferometry. Thermal radiation, antenna temperature, microwave passive remote sensing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction. A Short History of Antennas, Radio Systems and Antennas, Necessary Mathematics. | Ch. 1 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO1 |
| 2 | Basics of Electromagnetics, Electric Field, Magnetic Field, Maxwell’s Equations, Boundary Conditions. | Ch. 1 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO1 |
| 3 | Circuit Concepts and Transmission Lines. (Part 1) | Ch. 2, Sect., 2.12.3 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO3 |
| 4 | Circuit Concepts and Transmission Lines.(Part 2) | Ch. 2, Sect., 2.42.5 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO3 |
| 5 | Field Concepts and Radiowaves. – (Part 1) | Ch. 3, Sect. 3.1 – 3.3 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO3 |
| 6 | Field Concepts and Radiowaves. – (Part 2) | Ch. 3, Sect. 3.4 – 3.6 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO2 |
| 7 | Antenna Basics | Ch. 4 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO2 |
| 8 | Midterm | - | |
| 9 | Popular Antennas | Ch. 5 Sect. 5.3 – 5.4 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO2 |
| 10 | Computer Aided Antenna Design and Analysis. (Part 1) | Ch. 6 Sect. 6.1 – 6.2 – Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO4 |
| 11 | Computer Aided Antenna Design and Analysis. (Part 2) | Ch. 6 Sect. 6.3 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO4 |
| 12 | Antenna Manufacturing and Measurements.(Part 1) | Ch. 7 Sect. 7.1 7.2 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO5 |
| 13 | Antenna Manufacturing and Measurements.(Part 2) | Ch. 7 Sect. 7.3 7.4 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO5 |
| 14 | Antenna Manufacturing and Measurements.(Part 3) | Ch. 7 Sect. 7.5 7.6 Antennas: From Theory to Practice, Dr. Yi Huang, Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285, Wiley | LO5 |
| 15 | Review | - | |
| 16 | Final | - |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Antennas From Theory to Practice Dr. Yi Huang Kevin Boyle ISBN: 9780470510285 Wiley |
| Suggested Readings/Materials | C. A. Balanis Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design 3rd ed. John Wiley and Sons 2005 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Homework / Assignments | 1 | 15 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Laboratory / Application | 1 | 20 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Project | 1 | 15 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Midterm | 1 | 20 | X | X | X | ||
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | X | X | X | X | X |
| Total | 5 | 100 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | - | - | - |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| Presentation / Jury | - | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 14 | 14 |
| Total | 150 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
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Computation |
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Related engineering discipline-specific topics |
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The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions |
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Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations. |
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Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. |
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Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems |
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions. |
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Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity. |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject |
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Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid). |
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Ability to work individually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Ability to communicate verbally |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation |
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Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes. |
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