| School/Faculty/Institute | Faculty of Engineering | ||||
| Course Code | EE 478 | ||||
| Course Title in English | Electromagnetic Waves | ||||
| Course Title in Turkish | Elektromanyetik Dalgalar | ||||
| Language of Instruction | EN | ||||
| Type of Course | Flipped Classroom | ||||
| Level of Course | Introductory | ||||
| Semester | Fall | ||||
| Contact Hours per Week |
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| Estimated Student Workload | 149 hours per semester | ||||
| Number of Credits | 6 ECTS | ||||
| Grading Mode | Standard Letter Grade | ||||
| Pre-requisites |
EE 304 - Electromagnetic Fields |
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| Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Expected Prior Knowledge | Prior knowledge in electromagnetic fields, calculus and differential equations is expected. | ||||
| Registration Restrictions | Only Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Overall Educational Objective | To learn the fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation. | ||||
| Course Description | This course aims to provide a comprehensive study of electromagnetic wave propagation in bounded and unbounded regions. The course content covers Maxwell Equations, solution of wave equation, electromagnetic wave parameters, monochromatic waves, plane waves, Poynting vector, reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves, polarization, TE and TM modes, propagation in bounded regions, parallel plate waveguides, rectangular waveguides, circular waveguides. |
Course Learning Outcomes and CompetencesUpon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:1) formulate and solve the wave equation in open and bounded regions; 2) determine the wave parameters and the electric field of an electromagnetic wave; 3) analyze electromagnetic wave reflection and transmission; 4) design waveguides for specific applications. |
| Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1) Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | ||||
| 2) Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | ||||
| 3) Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | ||||
| 4) Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | ||||
| 5) Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | ||||
| 6) Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | ||||
| 7) Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | ||||
| 8) Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | ||||
| 9) Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | ||||
| 10) Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | ||||
| 11) Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy |
| N None | S Supportive | H Highly Related |
| Program Outcomes and Competences | Level | Assessed by | |
| 1) | Has a broad foundation and intellectual awareness with exposure to mathematics, history, economics, and social sciences | N | |
| 2) | Demonstrates knowledge and skills in different functional areas of business (accounting, finance, operations, marketing, strategy, and organization) and an understanding of their interactions within various industry sectors | N | |
| 3) | Applies theoretical knowledge as well as creative, analytical, and critical thinking to manage complex technical or professional activities or projects | N | |
| 4) | Exhibits an understanding of global, environmental, economic, legal, and regulatory contexts for business sustainability | N | |
| 5) | Demonstrates individual and professional ethical behavior and social responsibility | N | |
| 6) | Demonstrates responsiveness to ethnic, cultural, and gender diversity values and issues | N | |
| 7) | Uses written and spoken English effectively (at least CEFR B2 level) to communicate information, ideas, problems, and solutions | S | Presentation |
| 8) | Demonstrates skills in data and information acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting | S | Participation |
| 9) | Displays computer proficiency to support problem solving and decision-making | N | |
| 10) | Demonstrates teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills | S | Participation |
| 11) | Displays learning skills necessary for further study with a high degree of autonomy | S | Participation |
| Prepared by and Date | EGEMEN BİLGİN , December 2020 |
| Course Coordinator | EGEMEN BİLGİN |
| Semester | Fall |
| Name of Instructor | Asst. Prof. Dr. EGEMEN BİLGİN |
| Week | Subject |
| 1) | Maxwell Equations and the Wave Equation |
| 2) | Solution of the Wave Equation in 1D Space |
| 3) | Monochromatic Waves and Phasor Form |
| 4) | Plane waves |
| 5) | Electromagnetic Wave Parameters in Lossless and Lossy Media |
| 6) | Wave Propagation in Homogeneous Medium |
| 7) | Polarization, Poynting Vector and Average Power |
| 8) | Reflection and Transmission in Planarly Layered Media |
| 9) | Reflection from Perfect Conductor Surfaces |
| 10) | Reflection and Transmission from Dielectric Surfaces |
| 11) | Electromagnetic Waves in Bounded Medium |
| 12) | Parallel Plate Waveguides |
| 13) | Rectangular Waveguides |
| 14) | Circular Waveguides |
| 15) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| 16) | Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period |
| Required/Recommended Readings | 1. D. K. Cheng, Field Wave Electromagnetics, 2nd Edition, Addison Wesley. 2. D. M. Pozar, Microwave Engineering, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons. 3. D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, Pearson. | |||||||||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Contact hours using “Flipped Classroom” as an active learning technique | |||||||||||||||
| Homework and Projects | Homework questions will be assigned to the students. There will also be a final project assignment. | |||||||||||||||
| Laboratory Work | - | |||||||||||||||
| Computer Use | CST student version for the final project | |||||||||||||||
| Other Activities | - | |||||||||||||||
| Assessment Methods |
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| Course Administration |
bilgine@mef.edu.tr (0212) 3953645 Instructor’s office and phone number: 5th Floor, No: 570, (0212) 3953645 office hours: TBA ; email address: bilgine@mef.edu.tr Rules for attendance: - Late Policy: Late assignments will NOT be accepted. Missing a midterm: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, a make-up exam will be given for each missed midterm. Passing the course: In order to pass the course, the students have to complete the project assignment. There will NOT be any make-up for the project. Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism: YÖK Disciplinary Regulation |
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| Activity | No/Weeks | Hours | Calculation | ||||
| No/Weeks per Semester | Preparing for the Activity | Spent in the Activity Itself | Completing the Activity Requirements | ||||
| Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 3 | 70 | |||
| Project | 1 | 15 | 6 | 21 | |||
| Homework Assignments | 4 | 3 | 3 | 24 | |||
| Midterm(s) | 2 | 16 | 1.5 | 35 | |||
| Total Workload | 150 | ||||||
| Total Workload/25 | 6.0 | ||||||
| ECTS | 6 | ||||||