Information Package / Course Catalogue
Advanced Antenna Theory
Course Code: EEE664
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the course is to inform students about the concepts of advanced antenna theory and advanced antenna systems and their applications, and to ensure that they have up-to-date information.

Course Content

Advanced antenna systems, working principles and propagation. Important theorems and concepts in antenna theory.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Ability to use advanced antenna theory in advanced research
2.Ability to analyze advanced antenna systems
3.Ability to analyze the propagation mechanism in further research
4.Strengthen the conceptual understanding required to solve problems related to antennas
5.Obtaining information about antenna and wave propagation, which is an integrated application of this information, by using theoretical information about electromagnetic fields
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Antenna Theory and Desgin, John Wiley & Sons., Inc. 1998.
2.Microstrip Antennas, Artech House, 1980.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Equivalence principle
Week 2 - Theoretical
Radiation from the aperture
Week 3 - Theoretical
Far field calculation with two-dimensional Fourier transform
Week 4 - Theoretical
Thin antennas and arrays
Week 5 - Theoretical
Self and common impedance
Week 6 - Theoretical
Gain
Week 7 - Theoretical
Radiation from the aperture of transmission pipes
Week 8 - Theoretical
Microstrip antennas and arrays - Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Sectoral and conical horn antennas
Week 10 - Theoretical
Parabolic reflector antennas
Week 11 - Theoretical
Propagation
Week 12 - Theoretical
Surface Waves
Week 13 - Theoretical
Troposphere waves
Week 14 - Theoretical
Ionospheric waves
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Assignment1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Assignment112315
Quiz112214
Midterm Examination123326
Final Examination130333
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
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PÇ-12
OÇ-1
4
5
4
5
4
5
3
5
4
5
4
5
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
5
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4
4
5
5
4
4
OÇ-3
4
5
3
5
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026