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Course Description Course Name : Microwaves I Course Code : EEE443 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 4 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TURGUT İKİZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon succesful completion of this course: Recognize the microwave components Realize the simulation of microwave components using s-parameters Realize te impedance matching in microwave circuits for maximum power transfer Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the transmission lines and their parameters. Comprehending the impedance matching and Smith chart. Comprehending the waveguides and microwave circuit components. Introducing the analysis of microwave circuit using s-parameters. Course Contents : Simulation of the transmission lines and determinatiin of their parameters. Methods for impedance matching. Propagation in cylindrical and rectangular waveguides. Microwave circuit components. The analysis of microwave circuits using s-parameters. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom, Laboratory   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Review of the electromagnetic plane waves Review of Electromagnetic waves course Lecture, discussion, simulation 2 Transmission line equations and solutions Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 3 Reflection and transmission coefficients. Standing wave and standing wave ratio. Line impedance and admittance. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion, simulation 4 Smith chart and its applications. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 5 Impedance matching; single stub and double stub matching. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 6 Application of Smith chart in impedance matc hing. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 7 Midterm examination Review of all of the previous lecture Written examination 8 Propagation in cylindrical and rectangula waveguides; TE, TM and TEM modes. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 9 S-parameters. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 10 Microwave components; rectangular and circular cavity resonators. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 11 Microwave hybrid circuits. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 12 Simulation of microwave components using s-parameters. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 13 Waveguide tees; magic tee, corners, bends and twists. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 14 Circulators and isolators, hybrid couplers. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 15 Safety standards of microwave radiation. Electric properties of human tissues. Microwave biological effects. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion 16/17 Final examination Review of the previous lecture Written examination   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Microwave Devices and Circuits, Samuel Y. LIAO, Prentice-Hall 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 7 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 3 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. 3 10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 3 11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4 12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 2 13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 3 14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3 * 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 7 6 42     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 130 Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.2 ECTS Credit: 5