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THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

ST. AUGUSTINE, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, WEST INDIES
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
BSc. Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECNG 6706
Antennas and Radiation
http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu/
Semester I; 2014 / 2015
1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Course level: Postgraduate Semester(s) offered: I
Course status:

Core
Elective
Occasional
Delivery mode: Lecture
Online
Lab
Other
Credits: 3 Estimated total
study hours
1
:
2 hrs (lecture)
7-9 hrs (self study)
Estimated
enrollment:
15

Course
Dependencies
2

Pre-Requisites None
Other None
Recommended
prior knowledge
and skills
3
:
Upon entering this course, students should be able to:
Discuss the operation of basic electrical circuit elements;
Apply circuit analysis techniques including Kirchoffs Laws, Nodal and
Loop analysis, AC Steady-state analysis techniques to describe and
explain the operation of basic electrical circuits;
Apply complex number theory to solve basic related problems (Indicative
content includes application of phasors to solve basic electrical circuits);
Apply vector algebra and vector calculus theory to solve basic related
problems;
(Indicative content includes: Orthogonal coordinate systems - Cartesian,
cylindrical, spherical; Coordinate system transformations; Gradient of
scalar field; Divergence & Curl of vector fields; Divergence and Stokes
Theorems; Laplacian Operator; 1st order and 2nd order linear
differential equations; Laplaces and Poissons equations)
Use Fourier, Laplace, Z-Transform, Fourier Series for signal analysis;


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Lecturers can state course input requirements in terms of student behaviours (See Blooms Taxonomy
Appendix).
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Course Staff Position/Role E-mail

Phone

Office Office
Hours
Dr. Sean
Rocke
Lecturer sean.rocke@sta.uwi.edu (868)662-
2002
Ext.85468
344Block 1
Engineering
Mon 4-
5pm
2 COURSE OVERVIEW
2.1 Course Description
In this course, we shall analyze and design basic transceiver systems and antenna systems
employed in wireless communication systems. We will step through those functional
elements that comprise the wireless communications link, with focus upon the transceiver
front-end, the propagation channel and the antenna itself. Traditional analytical techniques
will be complimented with computer-aided tools for both the analysis and design of
transceiver systems and antenna systems. These will aid in reinforcing the understanding the
concepts presented and provide a basis for investigating performance of these systems. The
theoretical approach will be enhanced with coverage of practical issues such as performance
measurement, EMC, and RF safety. Contemporary and emerging standards and technologies
involving antennas will be investigated through examination of the role of transceiver and
antenna systems and processing techniques. The course will be assessed through 100%
coursework, comprising of various problem-based analysis and design activities which draw
upon the concepts introduced in the course.

2.2 Course Rationale
This course provides a learning environment whereby students can apply acquired knowledge
of electromagnetic field theory, circuit theory and mobile signal processing techniques to the
analysis and design of wireless communication systems. This course addresses the application
of mathematical tools and techniques, to the analysis and design of basic wireless
communication systems and sub-systems. The course also provides experiential development
in the use of computer-aided analysis tools, specifically to model the behavior of, and describe
the performance of these systems. By extension, the course will also provide students with the
appreciation of these techniques, and the possibility of expanding and adapting these
techniques, or acquiring new techniques for the analysis of more complex real-life systems
and sub-systems. Through ECNG 6706 students would also gain an appreciation of many
issues surrounding applications of EM theory to solve everyday problems. These would
change from cohort to cohort, and may include issues such as appreciation of relevant safety
and health standards, spectrum management, mobile signal processing techniques, as well as
emerging technologies in wireless communication systems.


2.3 Course Aims
The aims of ECNG 6706 are to:
1. Equip students with the knowledge, understanding, and tools necessary to apply
conventional EM field theory, circuit theory, signal processing and analytical techniques
to the modeling, analysis and design of wireless communication systems and sub-systems;
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2. Provide students with an appreciation of the application of computer-aided analysis and
design tools to model, analyze, and explain the behaviour of wireless communication
systems and subsystems;
3. To allow students to readily apply the theoretical concepts to relevant real-world
applications of electromagnetic fields;
4. Sensitize students to technical and non-technical issues surrounding applications that
apply electromagnetic concepts in the design and implementation of engineering solutions
to everyday problems;
5. Prepare students for research and further graduate work in the field of wireless
communications.


2.4 Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ECNG 6706, students will be
able to:
Cognitive Level
1. Employ knowledge of the basic structure of a wireless
communication system for system analysis;
Application/Analysis
2. Employ knowledge of practical considerations, such as
spectrum management, EMC, and RF safety standards, for
wireless communication system design, implementation and
operation;
Application/Analysis
3. Employ knowledge of various wireless propagation models
for use in wireless system analysis and design;
Application/Analysis
4. Design and evaluate transceiver and antenna systems,
taking account of key performance indicators.
Synthesis/Evaluation


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2.5 Programme-to-Course Learning Outcomes


The indicated MASc ECE Programme LOs are satisfied by Course LOs 1 2 3 4 5 6
(A) Technology Application
Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge
and understanding to optimize the application of existing and emerging technology
A1. Maintain and extend a sound theoretical approach in enabling the introduction
and exploitation of new and advancing technology and other relevant
developments

A2. Engage in the creative and innovative development of engineering technology
and continuous improvement systems

(B) Engineering Solutions
Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution
of engineering problems
B1. Identify potential projects and opportunities
B2. Conduct appropriate research, undertake design and development of
engineering solutions

B3. Implement design solutions and evaluate their effectiveness
(C) Leadership
Provide technical and commercial leadership
C1. Plan for effective project implementation
C2. Plan, budget, organize, direct and control tasks people and resources
C3. Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs
C4. Bring about continuous improvements through quality management
(D) Professional Conduct and Communication
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills
D1. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills
D2. Present and discuss proposals
D3. Demonstrate personal and social skills
(E) Social, Professional and Environmental Consciousness
Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing
obligations to society, the profession and the environment
E1. Comply with relevant codes of conduct
E2. Manage and apply safe systems of work
E3. Undertake engineering activities in a way that contributes to sustainable
development

E4. Carry out continuing professional development necessary to maintain and
enhance competence in own area of practice

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3 COURSE ASSESSMENT
3.1 Breakdown of Assessment Artefacts
Element Required
to pass
course
Total
Weight
%
No. of
Assessment
Artefacts

Final Examination No 0 % 0
Practical/Lab Based
Coursework
No 0 % 0
Other Coursework Yes 100 % 3
TOTAL 100%
3.2 Linkage of Assessment Artefacts to Course Learning Outcomes
Assessment Artefact Course LOs Covered Weight % Details
(e.g. type - written, oral, practical;
duration)
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
CW 1 40% Learning Portfolio (6 homework
exercises)
CW 2 30% Research Paper
CW 3 30% Design Project
In-Course exam N/A 1hr 2 hr 3hr
Final exam N/A 1hr 2 hr 3hr



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4 COURSE DELIVERY
4.1 Schedule and Venue
Component Schedule Venue Particulars
Lecture Mon 5-8 Rm 102 (Blk 1) / Shared Lab 3 hrs/wk
Lab N/A N/A
Tutorial Weekly Course website
(http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu)
Online Discussion Groups and Other
Activities (Estim. 1 hr/wk)
Other Activities Weekly Course website
(http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu)
Individual & Group-based Assignments &
Simulation Exercises (Estim. 3 hrs/wk)
4.2 Target Delivery Schedule

Coursework 1 submissions comprise of the homework submissions. While the above represents the
nominal targeted delivery schedule, the actual schedule and homework may vary somewhat following
needs assessment and subsequent discussions with the class.


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Activities are also considered to be learning resources, but are separated for clarity.
Week Date (d/m/y) Topics Other Activities
4

1 8/9/2014 Introduction; Transceiver architectures analysis &
design Part I;
Gu (2005): 3.1-3.4
2 15/9/2014 Transceiver architectures analysis & design Part
II;
Gu (2005): 4.1-4.7. Homework 1 assigned.
CW 2 assigned.
3 22/9/2014 Transceiver architectures analysis & design Part
III;
Gu (2005): 5.1-5.6. CW 3 assigned.
4 29/9/2014 The wireless communication channel; Properties of
EM waves; RF propagation; Basic propagation
models;
Saunders (2007): 2.1-2.4, 5.1-5.7, 9.1-9.6, 10.1-
10.13, 1.1-11.8. Homework 1 due. Homework
2 assigned.
5 6/10/2014 Circuit theory review; Transmission lines; Lecture notes; Homework 2 due. Homework 3
assigned.
6 13/10/2014 Antenna fundamentals; Saunders (2007): 4.1-4.10, 15.1-15.3.
Homework 4 assigned.
7 20/10/2014 Antenna analysis and design; Lecture notes; Homework 3 due.
8 27/10/2014 RF and microwave components; Lecture notes; Homework 4 due. Homework 5
assigned.
9 3/11/2014 RF and microwave components; Lecture notes;
10 10/11/2014 RF safety; EMC; Spectrum management; Lecture notes; Homework 5 due. Homework 6
assigned.
11 17/11/2014 Emerging technologies: MIMO, Body-Area
Networking, Software-defined Radio, Cognitive
Radio, Smart Antennas.
Lecture notes; Homework 6 due.
12 24/11/2014 Research Paper Presentations CW2 due
13 31/11/2014 Course Review CW3 due.
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5 RESOURCES
5.1 Required Readings
Gu, Q., 2005, RF System Design of Transceivers for Wireless Communications. Springer.
(available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt)
Saunders, S. & Aragon-Zavala, A. 2007 Antennas and Propagation for Wireless
Communication Systems. John Wiley.

5.2 Recommended Readings
Tasic, A., Serdijn, W.A. and Long, J. R., 2006, Adaptive Low-Power Circuits for Wireless
Communications. Springer. (available online via UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt)
Frevert, R., Haase, J., Jancke, R., Knochel, U., Schwarz, P, Kakerow, R. and Darianian, M.,
2005, Modeling and Simulation for RF System Design. Springer. (available online via
UWIlinc www.mainlib.uwi.tt)
Gustrau, F. & Manteuffel, D., 2006, EM Modeling of Antennas and RF Components for
Wireless Communication Systems. Springer-Verlag. (available online via UWIlinc
www.mainlib.uwi.tt)
Seybold, J.S., 2005, Introduction to RF Propagation. John Wiley.
Huang, Y. & Boyle, K., 2008, Antennas: from theory to practice. John Wiley.
Balanis, C.A., 2005, Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design, 3
rd
Ed. John Wiley.
Ulaby, F., Michielssen, E. and Ravaioli, U. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 6
th

Ed. Pearson.
Christopoulos, C., 2007, Principles and Techniques of Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2
nd

Ed. Taylor and Francis.
Fleisch, D., 2008, A Students Guide to Maxwells Equations. Cambridge University Press.
Hayt, W.H., 2005, Engineering Electromagnetics, 7
th
Ed. McGraw Hill Inc.
Lonngren, K. E., Savov, S. V. and Jost, R.J., 2006, Fundamentals of Electromagnetics with
MATLAB, 2
nd
Ed. SciTech Publishing Inc.
Schmit, R., 2002, Electromagnetics Explained: A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and
High-Speed Electronics. Elsevier Newnes.


5.3 Other Resources
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Course Notes, Lecture slides, and Resources for Group Activities will be made available on course
website (http://myelearning.sta.uwi.edu)
Discussion Groups and other online tools will be used to facilitate learning activities during the
course. These will be accessible through course website also.
Computer-aided Analysis and Simulation Tools:
o COMSOL Multiphysics (http://www.comsol.com/)
o MATLAB (http://www.matlab.com)
o FEKO Lite (https://www.feko.info/feko-product-info/feko-lite)
o EZNec Antenna software (http://www.eznec.com/)

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Include any other student resources required (e.g. software packages, hardware, etc.)
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6 STUDENT CONDUCT & COURSE DELIVERY
Rules & Practices related to student conduct and course delivery appear in the relevant Student
Program Handbook.