ELE786 - SPECTRAL DOMAIN METHODS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
SPECTRAL DOMAIN METHODS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS ELE786 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 10
Prequisites-
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
 
Instructor (s)Department Faculty 
Course objectiveBasic objective of the course is to present spectral domain technique and give its examples on current electromagnetic design applications.  
Learning outcomes
  1. A student completing the course successfully will L.O.1. Learn about spectral domain technique
  2. L.O.2. Apply spectral domain method to current electromagnetic design applications.
Course ContentReview of basic electromagnetic theory
Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC), basic structures and design
Analysis of MICs in spectral domain
Obtaining Green?s functions in spectral domain for MICs.
Application to microstrip antennas and resonators.
Frequency Selective Surface design principles, their analysis in spectral domain
Different design applications
Electromagnetic design examples using recent materials .

 
References1.Shaykal, D. M., 1990, Spectral Domain Method for Microwave Integrated Circuits, Research Studies Press, U.K.
2.Christophe Caloz, Tatsuo Itoh, Electromagnetic Metamaterials: Transmission Line Theory and Microwave Applications, John Wiley, 2005.

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Review of basic electromagnetic theory
Week 2Spectral Domain Method and Microwave Integrated Circuits (MIC)
Week 3Full wave analysis in spectral domain
Week 4Full wave analysis of MICs in spectral domain
Week 5Full wave analysis of MICs in spectral domain
Week 6Green's functions in spectral domain
Week 7Green's functions in spectral domain
Week 8Application to microstrip antennas and resonators.
Week 9Frequency Selective Surface design principles
Week 10Frequency Selective Surface design in spectral domain
Week 11Frequency Selective Surface design in spectral domain
Week 12Midterm
Week 13New materials and their applications to electromagnetic component design (presentations)
Week 14New materials and their applications to electromagnetic component design (presentations)
Week 15Final Exam
Week 16Final Exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance143
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities43
Specific practical training00
Assignments149
Presentation130
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms125
Final exam130
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes600
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes400
Total0

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)149126
Presentation / Seminar Preparation13030
Project000
Homework assignment4624
Midterms (Study duration)13232
Final Exam (Study duration) 14646
Total Workload35126300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.   X 
2. Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology.  X  
3. Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research.    X
4. Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project.    X
5. Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects.  X  
6. Contributes to the science and technology literature. X   
7. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English.    X
8. Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them. X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest