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Course Description Course Name : Computational Electromagnetics Course Code : EE-617 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TURGUT İKİZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon succesful completion of this course Models the 2D and 3D wave propagation in different media Models the radiation from different type andennas Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the numeric solutions of Maxwell equations. Comprehending the finite difference time domain method. Comprehending the simulation of the boundary conditions. Giving the simulation of the propagation of 2D and 3D electromagnetic waves in different media. Course Contents : One dimensional scalar wave equation. Yee algorithm. Incident wave source condition. Absorbing boundary conditions. Perfectly matched layer absorbing boundary conditions. Near-to-far-field transformation. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 One dimensional scalar wave equation; finite difference approximation, magic time-step. Review of Maxwell equation and wave equations. Lecture, simulation 2 Maxwell equations in 3 dimensions and reduction to two dimension. Yee algorithm. Finite difference method Review of the previous course Lecture, simulation 3 Incident wave source conditions; point E and H sources in one and two dimensions, J and M current sources in 3D. Review of the previous course Lecture and discussion 4 Sinusoidal sources. Pulse sources. Plane wave source conditions. Review of the previous course Lecture, simulation 5 Absorbing boundary conditions; Bayliss-Turkel radiation operators, Higdon radiation operators, Ramahi operators. Review of the previous course Lecture and discussion 6 Perfectly matched layer absorbing boundary conditions Review of the previous course Lecture, simulation 7 Midterm examination Review of all of the previous courses Written examination 8 Near-to-far-field transform; Green´s theorem, time domain near-to-far-field transform. Review of the Green´s theorem Lecture and discussion 9 Dispersive and nonlinear media; Debye media, Lorentz media. Review of the previous course Lecture and discussion 10 Auxiliary differential equation method for linear media. Auxiliary differential equation method for nonlinear and dispersive media Review of the previous course Lecture and discussion 11 Analysis of periodic structures; direct field method, multiple-grid method. Review of the scattering from periodic structures Lecture and discussion 12 Modeling of antennas; transmitting antennas and receiving antennas. Review of antennas and propagation cources Lecture and discussion 13 Antenna feed models. Review of the previous course Lecture and discussion 14 Modeling of microstrip lines Review of the propagation course Lecture and discussion 15 Modeling of lumped circuit elements Review of the terminal equations of circuit elements Lecture and discussion 16/17 Final examination Review of all of the previous courses Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Computational Electromagnetics, Allen Taflove, Susan C. Hagness, Artech House Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 14 40 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 3 2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 5 3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 5 4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 5 5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 5 6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 4 7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 5 8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 5 9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 5 10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 5 11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 5 12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 5 13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 5 14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 4 15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 5 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 14 4 56     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 146 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.84 ECTS Credit: 6