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Course Unit Title Course Unit Code Type of Course Unit Level of Course Unit Year of Study Semester ECTS Credits
Satellite Communication Systems EOS611 Elective Doctorate degree 1 Fall 8

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Özcan GÜNDOĞDU
Prof. Dr. Ersin KAYAHAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Erhan AKMAN
Associate Prof. Dr. Belgin GENÇ ÖZTOPRAK

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Design the communication links.
2) Explain the frequencies and wave propagation.
3) Recognize communication satellites and multiple access systems.
4) Classify VSAT systems.
5) Question about future developments and applications.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

  Program Competencies
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Learning Outcomes
1 Middle Middle High High High High High High High High High High
2 High High Middle Middle Middle High High Middle Middle Middle Low Low
3 Middle High High High Middle Middle High High Middle Middle High High
4 High High High High High High Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle Middle
5 Middle Low Middle High Middle High High High High High High High

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Photonics, Optical Materials, Optical Design, Electro-Optical Materials and Systems, Geometric Optics, Waveguide Optics, Sensors and Applications, Advanced Robotics and Automation Systems, Image Processing, Electromagnetic Wave Propagation and Scattering, Nano-Biophotonic, Engineering Mathematics, Advanced Laser Applications, Electro-Optical Systems Laboratory

Course Contents

Analysis and design of communication links. Frequencies and wave propagation. Baseband signals, modulation and coding. Communication satellites, multiple access. Mobile satellite communication. Software techniques, modeling and simulation in satellite systems. Future developments and applications. Designs for existing satellite systems. VSAT systems.

Weekly Schedule

1) Analysis and design of communication links
2) Analysis and design of communication links
3) Frequencies and wave propagation
4) Frequencies and wave propagation
5) Basic band signals
6) Basic band signals
7) Modulation and coding
8) Midterm
9) Communication satellites, multiple access
10) Mobile satellite communication
11) Software techniques in satellite systems
12) Modeling and simulation
13) Future developments and practices
14) Designs for existing satellite systems
15) VSAT systems
16) Final exam

Recommended or Required Reading

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Group Study
6) Self Study


Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade

60%

 

Number

Percentage

Semester Studies

Midterm Examination

1

60%

Quiz

1

40%

 

Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade

40%

Total

100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required