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 Professor Y Huang
Electrical Engineering and Electronics
Yi.Huang@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2024-25 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 7.5

Aims

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):

 

Co-requisite modules:

 

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The ability and understand the operation and fuctions of antennas

(LO2) The ability to design basics antennas

(S1) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to show experience and enhancement of the following key skills:Independent learningProblem solving and theoretical design skills

(S2) On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:-Apply their theoretical knowledge to the design and evaluation of simple antenna systems.

(S3) On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:Demonstrate their ability to analyse simple antenna systems.

(S4) After successful completion of the module, the student should be abe to: Demonstrate their familiarity with fundamental antenna concepts such as near and far fields and their distribution, radiation resistance and its calculation, radiation patterns and their relationship to antenna gain as well as the relationship between gain and directivity. Demonstrate the manipulation of Maxwell's equations which underpin these concepts that are fundamental to the module.


Syllabus

 

- The review of Electromagetics Generic understanding of Maxwell's equations, radiowave and transmission lines.

- Introduction of Antennas Definition, main parameters, antenna radiation pattern, impedance, gain and directivity.

- Analysis of single-element antennas; Wire type antennas (e.g dipole, monopol, loop and log-periodic antennas) and aperture type antennas (e.g horn, reflector and patch antennas).

- Simple Array Theory, Array factor and pattern multiplication. Broadside and endfire arrays.

- Antenna simulation and measurements. Simulation and measurement tools.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Due to Covid-19, one or more of the following delivery methods will be implemented based on the current local conditions and the situation of registered students.
(a) Hybrid delivery, with social distancing on Campus
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Synchronous face to face tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(b) Fully online delivery and assessment
Teaching Method 1 - On-line asynchronous lectures
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: No
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - On-line synchronous tutorials
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight

(c) Standard on-campus delivery with minimal social distancing
Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Lectures to explain the material
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per week

Teaching Method 2 - Tutorial
Description: Tutorials on the Assignments and Problem Sheets
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: On average one per fortnight


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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opportunity
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Notes
(312) Final Exam Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 examination period    100       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
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Reading List

Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module.