Hacettepe University

Faculty of Engineering

Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

ACADEMICS

Course Details

ELE440 - Antennas and Propagation Laboratory

2025-2026 Spring term information

The course is open this term

Supervisor(s)
Name Surname	Position	Section
Dr. Feza Arıkan	Supervisor	21-25

ELE440 - Antennas and Propagation Laboratory

Program	Theoretıcal hours	Practical hours	Local credit	ECTS credit
Undergraduate	0	3	1	2

Obligation	:	Elective
Prerequisite courses	:	-
Concurrent courses	:	ELE444
Delivery modes	:	Face-to-Face
Learning and teaching strategies	:	Experiment, Project Design/Management, Other: This course must be taken together with ELE444 ANTENNAS and PROPAGATION.
Course objective	:	It is aimed to give the following topics to the students; Fundametals of antenna parameters, Measurement of antenna parameters, Understanding of a microwave link, Design of a microstrip antenna, to apply the theoretical foundation in ELE 444, Antennas and Propagation course to real life problems, encourage team work, and introduce project planning.
Learning outcomes	:	Have basic understanding of antenna parameters, Measure antenna parameters, Investigate a microwave link, Design, simulate, fabricate and measure a microstrip antenna under the given constraints, Have participated in a team.
Course content	:	Review of antenna parameters, Measurement of radiation pattern and antenna gain, Investigation of a Line-Of-Sight microwave link, Design of a microstrip antenna using a simulation package, Fabricate the microstrip antenna, Measurement of input impedance of the fabricated microstrip antenna, Presentation of microstrip antenna design procedure and test results.
References	:	1) Collin, R.E., Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, McGraw Hill, 1988.; 2) Balanis, C.A., Antenna Theory, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 2005.; 3) Laboratory Manual.; 4) Manuals of simulation packages for antenna design.

Course Outline Weekly
Weeks	Topics
1	Introduction to Antenna Laboratory, equipment and measurement systems
2	Introduction to antenna design simulation packages, formation of teams for design project
3	Exp. 1: Measurement of antenna parameters: Plotting of radiation pattern
4	Project, Part 1: Theoretical design of microstrip antenna
5	Exp. 2: Measurement of antenna gain (Horn antenna)
6	Project, Part 1: Theoretical design of microstrip antenna
7	Exp. 3: Observation of doppler frequency shift
8	Project, Part 2: Simulation of microstrip antenna
9	Exp. 4: Measurement of received power and antenna gain in a microwave link
10	Project, Part 2: Simulation of microstrip antenna
11	Project, Part 3 : Manufacturing of the microstrip antenna
12	Project , Part 3: Manufacturing of the microstrip antenna
13	Project, Part 4: : Measurement of S-parameter of the microstrip antenna
14	Project presentations
15	Preparation for Final exam
16	Final exam

Assessment Methods
Course activities	Number	Percentage
Attendance	4	10
Laboratory	4	10
Application	0	0
Field activities	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0
Assignments	0	0
Presentation	1	10
Project	1	30
Seminar	0	0
Quiz	0	0
Midterms	0	0
Final exam	1	40
Total		100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade success		60
Percentage of final exam contributing grade success		40
Total		100

Workload and ECTS Calculation
Course activities	Number	Duration (hours)	Total workload
Course Duration	0	0	0
Laboratory	4	2	8
Application	0	0	0
Specific practical training	0	0	0
Field activities	0	0	0
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, etc.)	4	3	12
Presentation / Seminar Preparation	1	5	5
Project	1	30	30
Homework assignment	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Midterms (Study Duration)	0	0	0
Final Exam (Study duration)	1	5	5
Total workload	11	45	60

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes
Key learning outcomes		Contribution level
Key learning outcomes		1	2	3	4	5
1.	Possesses the theoretical and practical knowledge required in Electrical and Electronics Engineering discipline.
2.	Utilizes his/her theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of mathematics, science and electrical and electronics engineering towards finding engineering solutions.
3.	Determines and defines a problem in electrical and electronics engineering, then models and solves it by applying the appropriate analytical or numerical methods.
4.	Designs a system under realistic constraints using modern methods and tools.
5.	Designs and performs an experiment, analyzes and interprets the results.
6.	Possesses the necessary qualifications to carry out interdisciplinary work either individually or as a team member.
7.	Accesses information, performs literature search, uses databases and other knowledge sources, follows developments in science and technology.
8.	Performs project planning and time management, plans his/her career development.
9.	Possesses an advanced level of expertise in computer hardware and software, is proficient in using information and communication technologies.
10.	Is competent in oral or written communication; has advanced command of English.
11.	Has an awareness of his/her professional, ethical and social responsibilities.
12.	Has an awareness of the universal impacts and social consequences of engineering solutions and applications; is well-informed about modern-day problems.
13.	Is innovative and inquisitive; has a high level of professional self-esteem.

1: Lowest, 2: Low, 3: Average, 4: High, 5: Highest