Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, the student will understand the basic principles of two popular numerical analysis methods in electromagnetics. She/he recognizes the strengths and weaknesses of the methods and is able to evaluate their suitability for solving practical engineering problems. The student learns how to implement (with MATLAB) solvers for simple example problems and to use these solvers to find solutions for electromagnetic and electrical engineering design problems. He/she will utilize problem-solving processes and learns to report and document his/her results.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.03.2021 - 02.06.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Keijo Nikoskinen, Pasi Ylä-Oijala
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Keijo Nikoskinen, Pasi Ylä-Oijala
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The course focuses on the fundamentals of the frequency domain finite element method (FEM) and integral equation method (the method of moments, MoM). The course gives students theoretical background of the methods and considers practical implementation and application oriented issues, such as MATLAB programming of FEM and MoM solvers and their application in waveguide eigenmode analysis, S-parameter determination of multiport structures, and computation of scattering cross sections of arbitrary scatterers, and antenna radiation patterns.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Homework exercises, hands-on MATLAB exercises, project works, reports, literature study, and seminar presentations. Evaluation criteria will be specified at the beginning of the course.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Contact hours 44 h (2 h lectures per week, 10 weeks; 2 h exercises per week, 10 weeks; project work 2 x 2 h). Independent work 91 h.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
S-96.3330 Numerical methods in electromagnetics
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Basic knowledge of electromagnetic field theory, antenna and waveguide theory, engineering mathematics (vector differential and integral calculus), and MATLAB programming.
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Teacher: Nikoskinen Keijo
- Teacher: Ylä-Oijala Pasi