LEARNING OUTCOMES
After successful completion of the course the student can work in an antenna project at least on the competent performer level - i.e., the student's working is well-planned and productive, and he/she can propose suitable approached depending on the situation.
More detailed learning outcomes:
The student is able to independently define the next steps of his/her working.
The student is capable of applying relevant antenna and microwave engineering theories and antenna design tools, such as CAD, in antenna design and problem solving.
The student has an ability to collect relevant information from scientific publications and he/she is able to critically evaluate and explain the applicability and validity of the found information.
He/she is able to design antennas for a given desired performance in given time and explain relevant design principles.
The student has a readiness to perform antenna-related measurements. The student can analyze the measurement results, identify possible error sources and estimate the measurement uncertainty.
He/she is able to effectively cooperate with the other students and work individually towards the joint goal.
The student is able to document, present and/or report the results of the work.
The student is able to self-evaluate his/her working, learning and know-how.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 14.09.2021 - 17.12.2021
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jari Holopainen, Ville Viikari
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):
Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):
Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
valid for whole curriculum period:
The course consists of two practical antenna design tasks. In both the tasks, an antenna is designed based on basic theories with the help of an electromagnetic simulator (e.g., CST Studio Suite), manufactured and the performance is evaluated with measurements (e.g., vector network analyser, MVG StarLab). Both the topics culminate with a final seminar where the design task is reviewed and an end evaluation where the achievement of learning outcomes is reflected.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Antenna design tasks and individual development during the course. The successful completion of the course requires active participation in the contact sessions. The assessment criteria are to be specified in the beginning of the course.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Contact hours 56 h (average 4 hours per week). Independent work 79 h (average 6 hours per week)
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Materials vary depending on the topic. Basic antenna books and scientific publications (e.g., in the IEEE Xplore platform).
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I-II
2021-2022 Autumn I-II
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=ELEC-E4740
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
WebOodi.
The number of students is limited to 20 and the students will be accepted according to the following priorities: 1. students, who have the course confirmed in their major in the study plan, 2. students, who have the course confirmed in their minor in the study plan, 3. students, who have the course as optional in their major, 4. students, who have the course as optional in their minor studies, 5. other students in the order of enrollment. Students must confirm their participation in the first lecture.