Course Title:

Transmission Media and

Antenna System
Date Effective:

July 2009
Date Revised:

April 2009
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FLValiente
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MAPA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
School of EE ECE COE


COURSE SYLLABUS

1. Course Code: ECE123

2. Course Title: Transmission Media and Antenna System

3. Pre-requisite: ECE124

4. Co-requisite: None

5. Credit: 3

6. Course Description: This course involves the study of different
transmission media including radio wave propagation
and wire and cable transmission systems. This involves
computation and analysis of TL parameters for lossy and
lossless lines; matching techniques; study of the nature
and propagation of electromagnetic radiation; different
types of antenna at radio frequencies and fiber optic
technology.




VISION
Mapa shall be an international center of excellence in technology education by:
providing instructions that are current in content and state-of-the art in delivery;
engaging in cutting-edge research; and
responding to the big local and global technological challenges of the times

MISSION
a) The mission of Mapa Institute of Technology is to disseminate, generate, preserve
and apply scientific, engineering, architectural and IT knowledge.
b) The Institute shall, using the most effective means, provide its students with
professional and advanced scientific and engineering, architectural and information
technology education through rigorous and up-to-date academic programs with
ample opportunities for the exercise of creativity and the experience of discovery.
c) It shall implement curricula that, while being steeped in technologies, shall also be
rich in the humanities, languages and social sciences that will inculcate ethics.
d) The Institute shall advance and preserve knowledge by undertaking research and
reporting on the results of such inquiries.
e) The Institute, singly or in collaboration with others, shall bring to bear the world's
vast store of knowledge in science, engineering and other realms on the problems of
the industry and the community in order to make the Philippines and the world a
better place.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
MISSION
a b c d e
1. To equip graduates with a broad foundation of basic
engineering concepts and fundamentals of Electronics
Engineering.

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2. To develop in graduates the capability to apply learned
concepts in engineering design and to implement them as a
practicing engineers.

3. To inculcate in graduates the importance of lifelong
learning.

4. To develop in graduates an appreciation of technology and
determine its application in the advancement of society.










Course Title:

Transmission Media and
Antenna System
Date Effective:

July 2009
Date Revised:

April 2009
Prepared by:

FLValiente
Approved by:

FSCaluyo
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7. Program Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives

Program Outcomes
Program
Educational
Objectives
1 2 3 4
(a)
An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
and engineering

(b)
An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well
as to analyze and interpret data

(c)
An ability to design a system, component, or process
to meet desired needs

(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
(e)
An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering
problems

(f)
An understanding of professional and ethical
responsibility

(g) An ability to communicate effectively
(h)
The broad education necessary to understand the
impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal
context

(i)
A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage
in life-long learning

(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues
(k)
An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern
engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.



8. Course Objectives and Relationship to Program Outcomes:

Course Objectives
The students should be able to:
Program Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k
1. understand the propagation of signals in
a transmission line

2. learn the characteristics of basic types
of antennas and design a project
involving the concepts of wave
propagation and antenna principles

3. learn the basic principles and operations
of waveguides and fiber optics

4. develop an appreciation of the
application of his/her knowledge in
actual industry or professional work



9. Course Coverage:
WEEK DAY TOPIC
METHODOLOGY &
STRATEGY
EVALUATION TOOLS
1 1 Orientation
2
Types of Transmission
Lines, General Equivalent
Circuit and Derivation of
Formulas
Lecture Recitation
3 Transmission Line Losses Lecture Recitation

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Transmission Media and
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2 1
Transmission Line
Parameters
Lecture


2
Transmission Line
Parameters
Lecture

Homework
3
Transmission Line
Parameters
Sample Problems
3 1
Transmission Line
Parameters
Seatwork
2 Transmission Line Quiz 1
3
Matching Transmission Lines
Quarter Wave Matching
Lecture


4 1
Matching Transmission Lines
Stub Matching
Lecture


2 Matching Transmission Lines Sample Problems
3 Smith Chart
Lecture
Sample Problems

5 1
Matching Transmission
Lines/Smith Chart
Sample Problems Seatwork
2
Matching Transmission
Lines/Smith Chart
Quiz 2
3
Radio wave propagation
Electromagnetic Waves,
Effects of the Environment
Lecture


6 1
Radio wave propagation
Types of Wave Propagation
Lecture

Recitation
2
Radio wave propagation
Power Density / Field
Strength
Lecture
Sample Problems

3 Radio wave propagation Sample Problems Seatwork
7 1 Radio wave propagation Quiz 3
2
Antenna Basic Operation,
Antenna Terminologies and
Definitions
Lecture


3 Antenna Parameters
Lecture
Sample Problems

8 1 Directional HF Antennas Lecture
2
UHF and Microwave
Antennas
Lecture
3 Special Purpose Antennas Lecture
9 1 Introduction to Waveguides
Lecture


2 Introduction to Waveguides Lecture
3 Introduction to Fiber Optics
Lecture


10 1 Introduction to Fiber Optics Lecture
2
Antenna, Waveguides and
Fiber Optics

Seatwork, Submission
of Project
3
Antenna, Waveguides and
Fiber Optics
Quiz 4
11 Final Examination

10. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Course Objectives/ Program
Outcomes

Course Outcomes
A student completing this
course should at the minimum
be able to:
Course
Objectives
Program Outcomes
1 2 3 4 a b c d e f g h i j k
1. Learn about the different

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parameters of
transmission lines and
determine which of these
parameters must be
considered as a function of
frequency
2. Define characteristic
impedance and calculate
the impedance of a coaxial
or open-wire transmission

3. Define reflection coefficient
and standing-wave ratio and
calculate them in practical
situations

4. Describe the properties of
a matched and a
mismatched transmission
line

5. Explain the importance of
impedance matching with
respect to transmission lines
and describe several
methods of matching lines

6. Perform the necessary
calculations to achieve an
impedance match

7. Use the Smith Chart as a
tool in computing for the
different TL parameters and
for matching the line to the
load

8. Describe the nature and
behavior of radio waves and
compare them with other
forms of electromagnetic
radiation

9. Calculate the power
density and electric and
magnetic field intensity for
waves propagating in free
space

10.Explain the meaning of
wave polarization and
differentiate between
vertical, horizontal, circular
and elliptical polarization

11.Calculate free-space
attenuation and fade margin

12.Describe reflection,
refraction, and diffraction
and calculate angles of
reflection and refraction

13.Describe the most
common methods of
terrestrial propagation,
decide on the most suitable
method for a given
frequency and distance, and
perform the necessary
calculations to determine
the communication range


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Transmission Media and
Antenna System
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14.Describe the differences in
propagation conditions in a
mobile environment and
calculate the path loss in
these conditions

15.Explain the basic principles
of operation of antenna
systems

16.Define radiation resistance
and use it to calculate the
efficiency of an antenna

17.Define antenna gain,
beamwidth, and front-to-
back ratio, and determine
them from a plot of an
antennas radiation pattern

18.Calculate the dimensions
of simple practical antennas
for a given frequency

19.Identify, explain the
operation of, and sketch the
approximate radiation
patterns for common types
of antennas and antenna
arrays

20.Calculate the gain and
beamwidth for selected
antenna types

21.Explain the basic principles
and application of
waveguides

22.Explain the operation of
the 3 major types of optical
fiber and compare their
performance

23.State the requirements for
a good splice or connector

24.Explain the operation of
light-emitting diode and
laser-diode sources

25.Explain the operation of
optical detectors and
perform calculations
involving responsivity and
spectral response

26.Design an antenna suitable
for VHF and UHF TV receiver


11. Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Communications Topics: 100%

12. Textbook:
Electronic Communication Systems Fundamentals
Through Advanced
by Wayne Tomasi 5
th
Edition
Pearson Education South Asia PTE LTD
Copyright 2004
ISBN-10: 0130494925 | ISBN-13: 9780130494924




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Transmission Media and
Antenna System
Date Effective:

July 2009
Date Revised:

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FSCaluyo
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13. Course Evaluation:

The minimum requirement for a passing grade is 60%, final grade average from
the following

Quiz Average X 40%
Course works Average X 15%
Antenna project X 15%
Final Examination X 30%
Total 100%


Aside from academic deficiency, other grounds for a failing grade are:

Cheating during examinations
More than 20 % of the total number of meetings missed in a quartermester.
Failure to take the final examination with no valid excuse


14. Other References:
Radiowaves and polaritons in anisotropic media by Tarkhanyan, copyright
2006
Optoelectronics and fiber optics communication by Sarkar, C. K., 2001
Transmission lines, matching , and crosstalk by Kaiser, Kenneth L., 2006
Fibre optics : principles and practices by Al-Azzawi, Abdul, 2007
Radar systems analysis and design using MATLAB. 2nd ed. By Mahafza,
Bassem R., 2005
Adaptive radar signal processing
Remote sensing with polarimetric radar by Mott, Harold
Fields and waves in communication electronics, 3rd ed. By Ramo, Simon,
1994
Optoelectronics and fibre optics communication by Sarkar, C. K., 2001
Antenna theory : analysis and design. -- 2nd ed. By Balanis, Constantine ,
1997
Eelectronic communication systems : fundamentals through advanced. --
5th ed. By Tomasi, Wayne, 2004
Global positioning systems, inertial navigation, and integration, 2nd ed by
Grewal, 2007
Optical wave guide from theory to applied technologies by Calvo, 2007
RF/Microwave interaction with biological tissues by Vorst, V, 2006
Robust Adaptive Beamforming by Li, 2006
Understanding Fiber Optics, 5th ed. By Hecht, 2006
Transmission lines, matching and crosstalk by Kaiser, 2006
Radar systems analysis and design using MATLAB, 2nd ed by Mahafza, 2005
Radar signals by Levanon, Nadv, 2004
Electronic communication systems by Schweber, William, 2002
Practical antenna handbook. 4th ed. By Carr, Joseph, 2001
Communications electronics : principles and applications. 3rd ed. By
Frenzel, Louis, 2001
Radio wave propagation : principles and techniques by Lavergnat, R J, 2000
Technician's guide to fiber optics. 3rd ed. By Sterling, Donald J, 2000
Power and communication cables by Bartnikas, R., 2000
Electronic communication systems : a complete course. 3rd ed. By
Schweber, William, 1999
Electronic communication techniques. 4th ed. By Young, Paul, 1999
An introduction to fiber optic systems, 2nd ed by Power, John, 1999
Antennas & propagation for wireless communication systems, 1999
Active antennas and quasi-optical arrays, 1999
Antenna theory: analysis and design, 2nd ed. By Balanis, Constantine ,
1997
Fields and waves in communication electronics, 3rd ed. By Ramo, S., 1994

Course Title:

Transmission Media and
Antenna System
Date Effective:

July 2009
Date Revised:

April 2009
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FLValiente
Approved by:

FSCaluyo
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15. Committee Members:

Engr. Glenn O. Avendano
goavendano@mapua.edu.ph
Engr. Jessie Jaye Balbin
jjrbalbin@mapua.edu.ph
Engr. Flordeliza Valiente
flvaliente@mapua.edu.ph
247-5000 local 2300