Advanced Antenna Theory and Applications
Information Systems Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Antenna Theory and Applications | BTM511 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Hikmet Bilgehan UÇAR
Research Assistant Sümeyya İLKİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explains the antenna radiation mechanism with vector potential and radiation integrals.
2) Identifies antenna array theory and related applications.
3) Identify antenna types, application areas, the antenna parameters (impedance, radiation pattern, gain, etc.).
4) Carry out numerical analysis and design of microstrip antennas via an EM simulator (CST or HFSS)
5) Explain EM theory and Maxwell equations.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||
| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | High | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Numerical Methods in Electromagnetics, Microwave Engineering-I, Microwave Engineering-II
Course Contents
Theoretical analysis of antenna radiation mechanism by means of vector potentials and radiation integrals. Theory of antenna arrays (analysis and design of linear and planar antenna arrays). Types of antennas (wire, broadband, frequency-independent, aperture, horn, lens, reflector and microstrip antennas), their application areas, and examination of related antenna parameters (impedance, radiation pattern, gain, etc.). Numerical analysis and design of microstrip antennas using HFSS or CST simulators
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Advanced Antenna Theory CA Balanis Wiley
2- Anten Teorisi CA Balanis Nobel Yayıncılık
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Simulation
6) Self Study
7) Problem Solving
8) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Number |
Percentage |
|
|---|---|---|
Contribution of Quiz to Course Grade |
3 |
30% |
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
1 |
70% |
Total |
100% |
|
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required