MICROWAVES TECHNIQUES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
EEM411	MICROWAVES TECHNIQUES	7	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ERCAN AYKUT
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course makes an introduction to microwave theory. Students successfuly completing this course are expected to: Formulate voltage and current wave propagation in high frequency transmission lines. Understand the mode concept in rectangular and circular waveguides. Analyze waveguides by field theory and equivalent circuit models. Learn impedance matching techniques. Gain experience in microwave measurement techniques.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Plane waves. Wave Equation. Transmission lines, phase and attenuation constants. Rectangular and circular waveguides. Mode concept. Impedance transformation and matching techniques. Equivalent circuit analysis and scattering matrices. Microwave measurement techniques.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Be able to carry out field, voltage and current wave analysis in transmission lines and waveguides.
Be able to use the equivalent circuit model for transmission Lines and waveguides.
Learn the techniques of impedance matching.
Learn the impedance and scattering matrices of microwave junctions.
Carry out microwave measurements.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Plane waves, wave equations and boundary conditions	-
2	-	Maxwell's equations in waveguides	-
3	-	TEM, TE and TM modes	-
4	-	Field analysis of transmission lines	-
5	-	Distributed circuit analysis of transmission lines	-
6	-	Loaded transmission lines and power flow	-
7	-	Impedance Matching Techniques	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Usage of Smith Chart	-
10	-	Waveguides	-
11	-	Basics of microwave measurements	-
12	-	Impedance and scattering matrix	-
13	-	Wideband matching circuits	-
14	-	Preparation for Final exam	-
15	-	Preparation for Final exam	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains the fundamental engineering concepts of electrical and electronics science and relates them to the groundwork of electrical and electronics science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge coming from electrical and electronics sciences, to find solutions to engineering problems.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines the components and the underlying process of a system and designs an appropriate model related to electrical and electronics under reasonable constraints.					4
2	Designs a model related to electrical and electronics with modern techniques.			2

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Determines, detects and analyzes the areas of electrical and electronics engineering science applications and develops appropriate solutions.	0
2	Identifies, models and solveselectrical and electronics engineering problems by applying appropriate analytical methods.	0
3	Determines and uses the necessary electrical and electronics engineering technologies in an efficient way for engineering applications.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess the responsibility and ability to design and conduct experiments for engineering problems by collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.	0
2	Possess the ability to conduct effective individual study.	0
3	Takes responsibility as a team work and contributes in an effective way.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Monitors the developments in the field of electrical and electronics engineering technologies by means of books, internet and related journals and possess the required knowledge for the management, control, development and security of information technologies.				3
2	Develops positive attitude towards lifelong learning.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Communicates effectively by oral and/or written form and uses at least one foreign language.	0
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of project management, practical applications and also environmental protection, worker's health and security.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess professional and ethical responsibility and willingness to share it.				3
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the universality of electrical and electronics engineering solutions and applications and be well aware of the importance of innovation.					4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	2	8	16
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	3	5	15
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	3	15	45
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	2	10	20
Short Exam	2	2	4
Preparation for the Short Exam	1	4	4
TOTAL	29	0	148