Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

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ELE725 - Analytical Methods in Electromagnetics

ELE725 - Analytical Methods in Electromagnetics
Program Theoretıcal hours Practical hours Local credit ECTS credit
PhD 3 0 3 10
Obligation : Elective
Prerequisite courses : -
Concurrent courses : -
Delivery modes : Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies : Lecture, Question and Answer, Problem Solving
Course objective : - understand the fundamental theorems of electromagnetics. - be able to carry out modal analysis using plane wave functions.- be able to carry out modal analysis using cylindrical wave functions.- be able to carry out modal analysis using spherical wave functions.- be able to carry out wave transformations.
Learning outcomes : Understand modal expansion concepts of electromagnetics, Model the problem s/he encounters using modal expansion theory, Know which method s/he can use to solve the problem s/he established, know the advantages and disadvantages of the method, Apply the techniques s/he learnt in class in her/his further studies, Be prepared to follow and understand advanced up-to-date electromagnetics methods.
Course content : · Fundamental theorems and concepts. · Plane wave functions. Modal expansion using plane wave functions. · Analysis of rectangular waveguide discontinuities using modal expansion. · Cylindrical wave functions. Modal expansion in cylindrical coordinates. · Spherical wave functions. Modal expansion in spherical coordinates. · Analysis of radiation and scattering from cylindrical and spherical structures. · Wave transformations.
References : 1) Roger F. Harrington, ?Time Harmonic Electromagnetic Fields?, McGraw Hill, 1961.; 2) Advanced Engineerin Electromagnetics, Constantine A. Balanis, John Wiley & Sons, 1989.
Course Outline Weekly
Weeks Topics
1 Introduction.
2 Maxwell?s equations. Source Concepts.
3 Poynting vector, power balance equation in integral and differential form.
4 Equivalence principle. Induction equivalence.
5 Reciprocity. Integral equations.
6 Construction of solutions to wave equation.
7 Plane wave functions.
8 Modal expansion using plane wave functions.
9 Analysis of rectangular waveguide discontinuities using modal expansion.
10 Midterm Exam
11 Cylindrical wave functions.Modal expansion in cylindrical coordinates.
12 Spherical wave functions.Modal expansion in spherical coordinates.
13 Analysis of radiation and scattering from cylindrical and spherical structures.
14 Wave transformations.
15 Final Exam
16 Final Exam
Assessment 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
Quiz 0 0
Midterms 1 30
Final exam 1 40
Total 100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success 60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success 40
Total 100
Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities Number Duration (hours) Total workload
Course Duration 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, etc.) 14 10 140
Presentation / Seminar Preparation 0 0 0
Project 0 0 0
Homework assignment 5 12 60
Quiz 0 0 0
Midterms (Study duration) 1 28 28
Final Exam (Study duration) 1 30 30
Total workload 35 83 300
Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes Contribution level
1 2 3 4 5
1. Has highest level of knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
2. Has knowledge, skills and and competence to develop novel approaches in science and technology.
3. Follows the scientific literature, and the developments in his/her field, critically analyze, synthesize, interpret and apply them effectively in his/her research.
4. Can independently carry out all stages of a novel research project.
5. Designs, plans and manages novel research projects; can lead multidisiplinary projects.
6. Contributes to the science and technology literature.
7. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral forms effectively; in Turkish or English.
8. Is aware of his/her social responsibilities, evaluates scientific and technological developments with impartiality and ethical responsibility and disseminates them.
1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest
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