Module Specification |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | ANTENNAS | ||
Code | ELEC312 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof Y Huang Electrical Engineering and Electronics Yi.Huang@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 7.5 |
Aims |
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To introduce fundamental antenna principles and concepts based on the underlying electromagnetic theory. To gain a good understanding of antenna theory and design |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
ELEC210; ELEC311 For MSc students, good knowledge of Electromagnetics is required |
Co-requisite modules: |
Learning Outcomes |
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The ability and understand the operation and fuctions of antennas |
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The ability to design basics antennas |
Syllabus |
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1 The review of Electromagetics Generic understanding of Maxwell''s equations, radiowave and transmission lines 2 Introduction of AntennasDefinition, main parameters, antenna radiation pattern, impedance, gain and directivity. 3 Analysis of single-element antennasWire type antennas (e.g dipole, monopol, loop and log-periodic antennas) and aperture type antennas (e.g horn, reflector and patch antennas) 4 Simple Array TheoryArray factor and pattern multiplication. Broadside and endfire arrays. 5 Antenna simulation and measurements. Simulation and measurement tools. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - |
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Tutorial - |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
6 |
18 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 57 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 75 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Seen Written Exam | 2 hours | Semester 2 examination period | 100 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Assessment 1 Notes (applying to all assessments) Formal exam |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Reading List |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |