Course Syllabus
ECE 370L – Electromagnetic Fields and Waves Laboratory
Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
1. Course Number and Name:
2. Credit Units/Contact Hours:
3. Course Coordinator:
ECE 370L – Electromagnetic Fields and
Waves Laboratory
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Matthew Radmanesh
4. Text, References & Software
Recommended Text:
ECE 370L laboratory Manual
Additional References:
D. K. Cheng, Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Upper Saddle
River, NJ, 1993.
Software:
ADS
5. Specific Course Information
a. Course Description
Introduction to the practical aspects of waveguiding systems: stripline, microstrip and coaxial
transmission lines and rectangular waveguides. Introduction to basic microwave measurements
and techniques: impedance matching, network analyzers. antenna impedance and pattern
measurements and computer controlled instrumentation. Culminating in a design project. One 3hour lab per week.
b. Prerequisite by Topic
Students must have completed or be taking Electromagnetic Fields and Waves (ECE 370). It is
necessary to be familiar and have had circuit analysis and laboratory (ECE240/L).
c. Elective Course
6. Specific Goals for the Course
a. Specific Outcomes of Instructions – After completing this course the students should be able to:
1. Make accurate microwave measurements and test microwave equipment
2. Design and build passive circuits
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Topics covered
Measurement of passive microwave circuits
CAD/CAE techniques
Simulation and design of Matching circuits using the Smith Chart.
Microwave transmission lines
Construction and testing of a coupler
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Antenna measurements
b. Relationship to Student Outcomes
This supports the achievement of the following student outcomes:
a. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to the analysis of
electrical engineering problems.
b. An ability to design and conduct scientific and engineering experiments, as well as to analyze
and interpret data.
c. An ability to design systems which include hardware and/or software components within
realistic constraints such as cost, manufacturability, safety and environmental concerns.
e. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve electrical engineering problems.
g. An ability to communicate effectively through written reports and oral presentations.
i. A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
k. An ability to use modern engineering techniques for analysis and design.
n. Knowledge of mathematics including differential equations, linear algebra, complex variables and discrete math.
7. Topics Covered / Course Outline
1. Measurement of passive microwave circuits
2. CAD/CAE techniques
3. Simulation and design of Matching circuits using the Smith Chart.
4. Microwave transmission lines
5. Construction and testing of a coupler
6. Antenna measurements
Prepared by:
Matthew Radmanesh, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, November 2011
Ali Amini, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, March 2013