Course Syllabus
Instructor Name
Dr. Yazeed Qasaymeh
Antenna and Wave Propagation
Course Title:
EE 234
--Prerequisite:
Co-requisite:
Academic Year:
Lecture Times:
Office Hours
Course code:
Tutorial
Time:
2014/2015
Second
Semester:
Sunday 08:00-09:50 and Monday 08:00-09:50
EE 435
Cr.Hrs:
Lab Time:
Office
number
(3,1,0)
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Course Objectives
This course aims to achieve the following objectives.
1 To understand the fundamentals of antenna theory.
2 To expose students to examples of applications and various antenna types including linear and planar
microstrip configurations.
3 To understand the relation between the transmission and reception of antenna signal.
4 To improve the design and problem solving skills
5 To perform antenna measurements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course the students will be able to
1 Understand the function of antennas
2 Understand the different types of antennas and the radiation mechanism
3 Design various types of linear and planar antennas.
4 Calculate fields from antennas and antenna systems
5 Understand electromagnetic field problems that arise in various branches of engineering
ABET
Student
Outcomes
a
a
a,b,EE1,e
a,b,EE1,e
a,b,EE3,e
Assessment
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1
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3
4
5
Methods of Assessment
First exam
Second exam
Exercise questions and participation
Quiz and homework assignments
Final Exam
Total
Assessed Learning Outcomes
1,2
3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
1,2,3,4,5
Maximum Score
20
20
5
15
40
100
Course Contents
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Short Description
Introduction
Fundamental parameters of antennas
Linear wire antennas
Loop antennas
Antenna arrays
Aperture antennas
Horn antennas
Microstrip antennas
Reflector antennas
Antenna Measurements
Textbook:
References:
Books
C. A. Balanis, Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, 3rd edition, Wiley, 2005.
Warren L. Stutzman, Antenna Theory and Design, 3rd Edition, Wiley, 2012.
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