Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Electromagnetic Wave Theory EEM361 Turkish Compulsory 5. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Lecturing
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Musa ÇADIRCI
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Musa ÇADIRCI (Güz)
Goals To be able to comprehend time-varying fields, to understand and apply the physical meanings of Maxwell-Equations. To understand the fundamentals of Planar Electromagnetic Waves. Gaining basic knowledge of transmission line theory and their applications. Learning about Waveguides and their types.
Course Content Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction Maxwell-Equations, Electromagnetic Boundary Conditions Harmonic Fields in Time, Electromagnetic Spectrum Planar Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetic power flow and poynting vector, general transmission line equations and parameters Wave properties in Finite and Infinite transmission lines, Waveguides and behaviour of TEM, TM, TE wave types along waveguide
Learning Outcomes
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Analyzes time-varying electromagnetic fields using Maxwell's equations and Faraday's law.
2 Explains the propagation, polarization, and boundary behavior of plane electromagnetic waves.
3 Evaluates the transmission and characteristic parameters of electromagnetic waves in transmission lines and waveguides.
4 Calculates the power transmission mechanism of electromagnetic waves using the Poynting vector.
5 Applies impedance matching, Smith chart analysis, and resonator concepts for high-frequency circuit analysis.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Faraday's Law of Electromagnetic Induction
2. Week Maxwell- Equations and potential functions, Electromagnetic Boundary Conditions.
3. Week Harmonic Fields in Time, Phasor Representations, Electromagnetic Spectrum
4. Week Planar Electromagnetic Waves, TEM waves and polarization
5. Week TEM waves in low and high loss media, Group Velocity
6. Week Electromagnetic power flow and poynting vector, Plane Waves in different mediums
7. Week Plane waves in different mediums
8. Week Oblique incident of plane waves to the boundaries, full reflection, perpendicular and parallel polarization, Brewster angle
9. Week Transverse electromagnetic waves propagation in waveguide and general transmission line equations and parameters
10. Week Wave properties in Finite and Infinite transmission lines, Characteristic impedance, Standing wave ratio
11. Week Smith Chart, impedance matching in transmission lines
12. Week Waveguides and behavior of TEM, TM, TE waves along the waveguide
13. Week Waveguides and their types
14. Week Cavity Resenators
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science, and related engineering disciplines; ability to use theoretical and applied information in these areas to solve complex engineering problems.
2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4 Ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5 Ability to design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
6 Ability to work effectively in disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; ability to work individually.
7 Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
10 Knowledge of business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship, and innovation; knowledge of sustainable development.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 4 4 4 4 4
PY2 4 4 4 4 4
PY3 4 4 4 4 4
PY4 4 4 4 4 4
PY5 3 3 3 3 3
PY6 3 3 3 3 3
PY7 4 4 4 4 4
PY10 4 4 4 4 4
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • David K. Cheng; Field and Wave Electromagnetics; Addison-Wesley Publishing
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 14 3 42
Ders Dışı
Research 1 12 12
Other Activities 1 14 14
Sınavlar
Midterm 1 1 2 2
Homework 1 1 5 5
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 77
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0