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Course Description Course Name : Antennas And Propagation I Course Code : EEE441 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. ABDÜLHAMİT SERBEST Learning Outcomes of the Course : Ability to compute the antenna parameters for simple antennas. Learn how to use the basic antenna parameters to choose the correct antenna that will fit to the needs. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understand guided and unguided waves, and antenna as a conversion element. Fundamental antenna parameters. Basics of antenna arrays. Course Contents : Fundamental antenna parameters: Near field, far field, radiation pattern, power density, power intensity, directivity, gain, antenna efficiency, input impedance, bandwidth, polarization, Theoretical foundation: Vector potentials, inhomogeneous vector potential wave equation, duality theorem, reciprocity theorem, Wire antennas: Infinitesimal dipole, small dipoles, finite-length dipoles, monopoles, loop antennas, Polarisation, Traveling Waves and Standing Waves, Absorbers; Plane Waves at Interfaces, Antenna arrays: Two-element array, N-element linear array, planar arrays, phased arrays, pattern synthesis. 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 Fundamental antenna parameters To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 2 Near field, far field To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 3 Radiation pattern To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 4 Power density To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 5 Directivity To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 6 Gain, antenna efficiency To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 7 Input impedance To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 8 Midterm To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 9 Bandwidth To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 10 Polarization To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 11 Theoretical foundation: Vector potentials, inhomogeneous vector potential wave equation, duality theorem, reciprocity theorem To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 12 Wire antennas: Infinitesimal dipole, small dipoles, finite-length dipoles, monopoles, loop antennas To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 13 Polarization, Traveling Waves and Standing Waves To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 14 Antenna arrays: Two-element array, N-element linear array, planar arrays, phased arrays, pattern synthesis To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 15 Review To take Electromagnetic Waves Lecture and project 16/17 Final Examination none Writing Examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Constantine A. Balanis, Antenna Theory, Analysis and Design Required Course Material(s)  none   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 12 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 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 5 2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5 3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 5 4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 5 5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 5 6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 4 7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5 8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 5 9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 4 10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 5 11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5 12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 5 13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 5 14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 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 12 2 24     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 3 3     Final Exam 1 3 3 Total Workload: 114 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56 ECTS Credit: 5