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ELE 726 Computational Methods in Electromagnetics
2020-2021 Spring term information
The course is open this term
| Supervisor(s): | Dr. Özlem Özgün | |
| Place | Day | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Tuesday | 16:00 - 18:45 |
Timing data are obtained using weekly schedule program tables. To make sure whether the course is cancelled or time-shifted for a specific week one should consult the supervisor and/or follow the announcements.
Course definition tables are extracted from the ECTS Course Catalog web site of Hacettepe University (http://akts.hacettepe.edu.tr) in real-time and displayed here. Please check the appropriate page on the original site against any technical problems. Course data last updated on 20/04/2021.
ELE726 - COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS
| Course Name | Code | Semester | Theory (hours/week) |
Application (hours/week) |
Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS | ELE726 | Any Semester/Year | 3 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Prerequisite(s) | None | |||||
| Course language | Turkish | |||||
| Course type | Elective | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-Face | |||||
| Learning and teaching strategies | Lecture Question and Answer Problem Solving | |||||
| Instructor (s) | Department Faculty | |||||
| Course objective | - Understand the introductory concepts of the current computational electromagnetics methods. - Be able to formulate electromagnetic problems and to suggest a solution method. - Be able to use current electromagnetics softwares efficiently. - Have foundation to work on further aspects of the computational electromagnetics. | |||||
| Learning outcomes |
| |||||
| Course Content | · Introduction· Classification of EM problems· Quick review of linear algebra concepts· Method of Moments · Theory · Applications to electrostatics · Two dimensional scattering problems · Radiation and scattering form wire structures · Current research topics· Time Domain Integral Equation Methods · Wire Structures · Two and three dimensional problems· Finite Difference Method · Theory · Treatment of Boundaries · Analysis of TEM structures · Finite Difference Time Domain Method · Current research topics· Finite Elements Method · Theory, Elements and shape functions · Applications | |||||
| References | 1) M.N.O. Sadiku, Numerical Techniques in Electromagnetics, CRC Press, 1992. 2)Computational Methods for Electromagnetics, A.F. Peterson, S.L. Scott, R. Mittra, IEEE Press, 1998. 3) R.F. Harrington, Field Computation by Moment Methods, MacMillan, 1968. 4) S.M. Rao, Time Domain Electromagnetics, Academic Press, 1999. 5) P.Zhou, Numerical Analysis of Electromagnetic Fields, Fall/ Springer-Verlag, 1993. | |||||
Course outline weekly
| Weeks | Topics |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction. |
| Week 2 | Classification of EM problems |
| Week 3 | Method of Moments: Theory |
| Week 4 | Method of Moments:Two dimensional scattering problemsRadiation and scattering form wire structures |
| Week 5 | Method of Moments:Two dimensional scattering problemsRadiation and scattering form wire structures |
| Week 6 | Method of Moments:Radiation and scattering form wire structures.Current research topics. |
| Week 7 | Time Domain Integral Equation Methods:Wire Structures |
| Week 8 | Time Domain Integral Equation Methods:Wire Structures. Two and three dimensional problems |
| Week 9 | Midterm exam |
| Week 10 | Finite Difference Method: Theory |
| Week 11 | Finite Difference Method: Treatment of BoundariesAnalysis of TEM structures |
| Week 12 | Finite Difference Time Domain Method |
| Week 13 | Finite Elements Method: Theory, Elements and shape functions |
| Week 14 | Finite Elements Method: Applications |
| Week 15 | Final exam |
| Week 16 | Final exam |
Assesment methods
| Course activities | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 |
| Assignments | 5 | 30 |
| Presentation | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 |
| Seminar | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 1 | 30 |
| Final exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
| Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes | 0 | 60 |
| Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes | 0 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | |
Workload and ECTS calculation
| Activities | Number | Duration (hour) | Total Work Load |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (x14) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specific practical training | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field activities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect) | 14 | 10 | 140 |
| Presentation / Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework assignment | 5 | 17 | 85 |
| Midterms (Study duration) | 1 | 13 | 13 |
| Final Exam (Study duration) | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload | 35 | 63 | 300 |
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
| D.9. Key Learning Outcomes | Contrubition level* | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
| 1. Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | X | ||||
| 2. Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology. | X | ||||
| 3. Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research. | X | ||||
| 4. Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project. | X | ||||
| 5. Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects. | X | ||||
| 6. Contributes to the science and technology literature. | X | ||||
| 7. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English. | X | ||||
| 8. Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them. | X | ||||
*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest