University of Bohol

Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

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College of Engineering and Technology

COURSE MODULE IN ECE 512/ ECEP 322

COURSE INFORMATION:
Descriptive Title: Transmissions Media, Antenna System and Design/ Communications 3: Transmissions Media & Antenna System
Course Code: ECE 512 / ECEP 322
Credit Units: 3 units lecture and 1 unit laboratory
Total No. of Hours: 54 hours (3 hours/week)
Prerequisite: Digital Communication (Lecture and Laboratory)
Contact Info: Engr. Florante O. Robin, email: [email protected], phone: 09104769037

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course enables the engineering students to construct a wideband antenna (VHF and UHF). The students can acquire knowledge on the characteristics of transmission
media and antenna systems. The following topics are covered in this course: transmission lines circuits, losses, and parameters matching transmission lines, Smith Chart,
radio wave propagation, power density, and field strength calculations, antenna systems, waveguides, and fiber optics. This course focuses on the characteristics of
transmission media and antenna systems used in electronic communication.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course, the engineering students are expected to:
1. Conceptualize, analyze, and design transmission lines and antenna systems. (CO1)
2. Describe the types of transmission lines and calculate the line constants. (CO2)
3. Differentiate the types of radio wave propagation and be familiar with their applications. (CO3)
4. Be able to design and construct a narrowband and wideband antenna. (CO4)
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and working as an individual or as a team member. (CO5)

MODULE COVERAGE:

Module 1
 Week 1: Orientation (Aug. 26-30, 2020)
  Week 2: Transmission Line Basics (Sep. 1-4, 2020)
 Week 3: Standing Waves (Sep. 7-11, 2020)
 Week 4: Transmission Lines as Circuit Elements / The Smith Chart (Sep. 14-18, 2020)
 Week 5: Radio Waves/ Antenna Operation (Sep. 21-25, 2020)
 Week 6: Antenna Operation /Prelim Exam (Sep. 28, 2020 – Oct. 2, 2020)

Module 2
 Week 7: Common Antenna Types (Oct. 5-9, 2020)
(The Dipole Antenna: Diploe Length, Antenna Resonance, Antenna Q & Bandwidth, Polarization)
 Week 8: Common Antenna Types (Oct. 12-16, 2020)
(The Marconi or Ground-Plane Antenna: Radiation Pattern, Antenna Length)
 Week 9: Radio Wave Propagation (Oct. 19-23, 2020)
 Week 10: Midterm Examination (Oct. 26-30, 2020)

Module 3
 Week 11: Microwave Concepts /Microwave Lines and Devices (Nov. 3-6, 2020)
 Week 12: Waveguides and Cavity Resonators (Nov. 9-13, 2020)
 Week 13: Microwave Tubes/Microwave Antennas (Nov. 16-20, 2020)
 Week 14: Optical Principles (Nov. 23-27, 2020)
(Light, Physical Optics, Reflection, Refraction)
 Week 15: Optical Principles / Semi-Final Exam (Nov. 30, 2020 – Dec. 4, 2020)
(Applications of Fiber Optics, Benefits of Fiber Optics)

Module 4
 Week 16: Optical Communication Systems/ Fiber-Optic Comms System (Dec. 7-11, 2020)
 Week 17: Optical Transmitters and Receivers (Dec. 14-18, 2020)
 Week 18: Final Examination (Dec. 21-25, 2020)

TEACHING AND LEARNING MODULE:

Digital
Training Teaching and Learning Assessment Methods
Module Platforms Intended Learning Outcomes Topics/References
Time Activities (TLA) and Tasks
and Apps
Organizational Week 1,  Facebook At the end of the session, the  Introduction of the Course The instructor will:  The students will
Day 1 hour  Messenger engineering students can:  Orientation to the new set up  Collect contact details for enrolled create an account
 Edmodo of the class students on Edmodo and
(Aug. 26-  School  explain how the course is  Provide a brief overview of the join the ECE 512
30, 2020) Automate structured course using the syllabus and online classroom for
(for the final  discuss the course goals & course requirements first-semester class.
class list) expected outcomes  Explain how the class will be  The students will
 describe each of the course conducted online and the schedule update their user
activities and assessments of online meetings information on
 create an account on a  Discuss the payment procedures of Edmodo.
learning management tuition fee and other required
system app (Edmodo) for school fees  The students will
the online digital classroom  Require the students to sign-up on introduce
 navigate through and use Edmodo (https://bit.ly/31AJexm) themselves to the
the tools of the online and join the ECE 512 class online discussion.
classroom (https://edmo.do/j/bfsuzj)

The instructor checks if the students

have already registered in the online
classroom.

Students need to download the

following reference books:
1. Frenzel, L. (2016). Principles of
Electronic Communication Systems
(4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
(https://bit.ly/3abK9rH)
2. Kennedy, G., Davis, B., & Prasanna,
S. R. M. (2011). Electronic
Communication Systems (5th ed.).
McGraw-Hill Education (India).
(https://bit.ly/3kU1IS9)

Module 1 Week 2, 3  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Transmission Line Basics: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 1-6 hours  Facebook engineering students can:  Parallel-Wire Lines discussion topics and learning activities Students answer an
 Messenger  Coaxial Cable that can be completed in class. online examination
(Sep. 1-4,  YouTube  Describe characteristic  Twisted-Pair Cable regarding the concepts
2020)  Google impedance and calculate  Fiber Optic Cable Lecture: of the topic this week.
 Wavelength of cables
 Meet the characteristic  Connectors 1. The instructor presents the concepts
impedance of a  Characteristic Impedance on the transmission line basics. Students submit a
transmission line using  Velocity Factor portfolio of solved
several different methods.  Time Delay 2. The students view the videos problems in the
 Compute the length of a  Transmission Line Specifications regarding the history and evolution transmission line basics
transmission line in of the electronic communication (worksheets).
wavelengths. Reading: system.
Read the following:
 Principles of Electronic 3. Students participate in the lecture- Laboratory:
Communications (4th Edition): discussion via Google Meet. Students will submit a
Chapter 13: "Transmission laboratory experiment
Lines"; 4. Students solve problems involving report.
 Electronic Communication transmission-line basics.
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 9:
Transmission Lines
Laboratory:
Video: 1. The instructor provides the students
Watch the following videos: with the laboratory manual.
 Transmission Lines
(https://bit.ly/318Hj47) 2. The students perform and complete
a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Lecture: via computer Softwares can be used
Lecture on the module concepts to get the result.
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 13 – Transmission Note: An interactive discussion and
Lines (https://bit.ly/2E4w2ci) short question and answer will be
conducted through the class stream.

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 1 Week 3, 3  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Standing Waves: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 1-6 hours  Facebook engineering students can:  Relationship between Reflection discussion topics and learning activities Students answer online
 Messenger and Standing Waves that can be completed in class. examination of the
(Sep. 7-11,  Google  Describe standing wave  Matched Lines basic concepts of
2020) Meet ratio (SWR), explain its  Shorted Lines Lecture: standing waves.
 YouTube significance for transmission  Open Lines 1. The instructor will provide a brief
line design, and calculate  Mismatched (Resonant) Lines discussion of the types of electronic Students submit a
the SWR by using communication systems using the portfolio of the solved
impedance values or the PowerPoint presentation file. problems in standing
reflection coefficient. Reading: waves (worksheets).
Read the following: 2. The students will participate in the
 Explain the criterion for a  Principles of Electronic online discussion via Google Meet
perfectly matched line. Communications (4th Edition): and can ask questions and Laboratory:
Chapter 13: "Transmission clarifications. Students will submit a
 Solve problems involving Lines." laboratory experiment
standing waves and make a  Electronic Communication 3. Students will compute some report.
design based on the Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 9: problems involving standing waves.
solution. Transmission Lines

Video: Laboratory:
Watch the following videos: 1. The instructor provides the students
 Understanding Standing with the laboratory manual.
Waves (https://bit.ly/3gabAn6)
2. The students perform and complete
a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Lecture: via computer Softwares can be used
Lecture on the module concepts to get the result.
using the PowerPoint file
presentation: Note: An interactive discussion and
 Lesson 13 – Transmission short question and answer will be
Lines (https://bit.ly/2E4w2ci conducted through the class stream.

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 1 Week 4, 3  Edmodo At the end of the session, the A. Transmission Lines as Circuit The following are recommended Lecture:
Elements
Weeks 1-6 hours  Facebook engineering students can:  Resonant Circuits and Reactive discussion topics and learning activities
Students answer online
 Messenger Components that can be completed in class. exercises and
(Sep. 14-18,  Google  Explain and discuss in pairs  Stripline and Microstrip examination regarding
2020) Meet the principle on the use of Lecture: the transmission lines as
 YouTube the Smith Chart. B. The Smith Chart 1. The instructor discusses the basic circuit elements and the
 Wavelength Scales concepts of transmission lines as primary use of Smith
 Compute transmission line  SWR Circle circuit elements and the primary use Chart
problems involving of the Smith Chart.
resonant circuits and Reading: Students submit an e-
reactive components using Read the following: 2. Students view the videos listed in portfolio/report of the
a conventional method.  Principles of Electronic the reference section. solutions for the
Communications (4th Edition): problems solved in
 Differentiate stripline and Chapter 13: "Transmission 3. Students select problems and solve transmission lines with
microstrip, and state where Lines." them using the conventional resonant circuits and
and how they are used.  Electronic Communication method and using Smith Chart. reactive components
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 9: using the conventional
Transmission Lines 4. Students compare the results of the method and using the
two methods. Smith Chart.
Video:
Watch the following videos: 5. Students make a report on the
 Understanding the Smith process. Laboratory:
Chart (https://bit.ly/34dLTQA) Students submit a
 laboratory experiment
Laboratory: report.
Lecture: 1. The instructor provides the students
Lecture on the module concepts with the laboratory manual.
using the PowerPoint file
presentation: 2. The students perform and complete
 Lesson 13 – Transmission a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Lines (https://bit.ly/2E4w2ci via computer Softwares can be used
to get the result.

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be Note: An interactive discussion and
accessed here: Laboratory Manual short question and answer will be
in Transmission Media and conducted through the class stream.
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)
Module 1 Week 5 &  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Radio Waves: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 1-6 6,  Facebook engineering students can:  Magnetic Fields discussion topics and learning activities Students answer online
6 hours  Messenger  Electric Fields that can be completed in class. exercises and
 Google  Compute the length of one- examination regarding
(Sep. 21-25 Meet quarter wavelength and Antenna Operation: Lecture: radio waves and
& Sep 28-  YouTube one-half wavelength  Nature of Antenna 1. The instructor discusses the basic antenna operation.
30) antennas, given the  Electromagnetic Field concepts of radio waves and
 Near Field and Far Field
frequency of operations. antenna operation. Students submit an e-
 Polarization
portfolio/report of the
 Antenna Reciprocity
 Explain the characteristics of 2. Students answer problems in radio antenna that they have
 Basic Antenna
a radio wave and perform waves and basic antenna operation selected.
computation on getting the parameters.
different antenna
Reading:
wavelengths with a given 3. The students perform research an Laboratory:
Read the following:
frequency of operation antenna of their choice, and they Students submit a
 Principles of Electronic
provide information on the following: laboratory experiment
Communications (4th Edition):
 Nature of Antenna report.
Chapter 14: "Antennas and
 Electromagnetic Field
Wave Propagation."  Near Field and Far Field
 Electronic Communication  Polarization
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 10:  Antenna Reciprocity
Radiation and Propagation of
Waves

Video:
Watch the following videos: Laboratory:
 Electromagnetic Waves 1. The instructor provides the students
(https://bit.ly/322rafL) with the laboratory manual.
 Antenna Theory Propagation
(https://bit.ly/2DJCEwH) 2. The students perform and complete
a laboratory experiment. Simulation
via computer Softwares can be used
Lecture: to get the result.
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation: Note: An interactive discussion and
 Lesson 14 – Antennas and short question and answer will be
Wave Propagation conducted through the class stream.
(https://bit.ly/2FkDMqJ)
 Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 2 Week 7 &  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Common Antenna Types: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 7-10 8,  Facebook engineering students can:  The Dipole Antenna discussion topics and learning activities Students answer online
6 hours. Messenger  Dipole Length that can be completed in class. exercises and
 Google  Identify the basic antenna  Antenna Resonance examination regarding
(Oct. 5-9,  YouTube types and give the  Antenna Q and Bandwidth Lecture: common types of
2020)  Microsoft characteristics of each  Conical Antennas 1. The instructor presents an antenna.
Access  Dipole Polarization introductory discussion of common
 Radiation Pattern and
 Explain how arrays are used types of antenna. Students submit the
Directivity
to create the directivity and presentation of the
 Antenna Gain
gain. 2. The instructor shows steps in using antenna and present it
 Folded Dipoles
the EZNEC software for modeling to the class via google
 The Marconi or Ground-Plane
 Describe ways in which the antenna. meet.
Antenna
antenna design can be  Radiation Pattern
modified to produce an  Ground Plane, Radials, and 3. Students make a model of the Grades are based on
optimal match between the Counterpoise antenna that they have chosen in the rubrics below.
impedances of a transmitter  Radiation Resistance the previous topic using the EZNEC
and an antenna.  Antenna Length software.
 Directivity Laboratory:
 Design an antenna using  Gain 4. Students make a short presentation Students submit a
EZNEC software and  Parasitic Arrays about the antenna that they laboratory experiment
considering the different  Driven Arrays modeled using the EZNEC software report.
antenna parameters in their and present it to the instructor.
design. Reading:
Read the following:
 Principles of Electronic
Communications (4th Edition): Laboratory:
Chapter 14: "Antennas and 1. The instructor provides the students
Wave Propagation." with the laboratory manual.
  Electronic Communication
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 11: 2. The students perform and complete
Antennas a laboratory experiment. Simulation
via computer Softwares can be used
Video: to get the result.
Watch the following videos:
 Antenna Types and
Terminology Note: An interactive discussion and
(https://bit.ly/34cpsew) short question and answer will be
 Antenna Modeling a Modified conducted through the class stream.
Dipole with EZNEC
(https://bit.ly/2EfmieW)

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 14 – Antennas and
Wave Propagation
(https://bit.ly/2FkDMqJ)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 2 Week 9,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Radio Wave Propagation: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 7-10 3 hours.  Facebook engineering students can:  Optical Characteristics of Radio discussion topics and learning activities Students answer online
 Messenger Waves that can be completed in class. exercises and
(Oct. 19-23,  Google  Describe the characteristics  Reflection and Refraction examination regarding
2020) Meet of ground waves, sky waves,  Diffraction Lecture: radio wave propagation.
 YouTube and space waves  Radio Wave Propagation 1. Students view the video and the
Through Space presentation lecture provided by the Students submit a
 Ground Wave
 Compute signal strength of instructor. portfolio of the solved
 SkyWave
 antenna.  Space Waves problems of radio wave
 Common Propagation Problems 2. The instructor presents the basic propagation.
 Differentiate fading and  Fading concepts of radio wave propagation
diversity reception.  Multipath and performs sample computation
 Diversity System of fundamental problems in radio Grades are based on
 Compare the different wave propagation. the rubrics below.
methods of wave
propagation through space Reading: 3. The students solve given problems
and compute the signal Read the following: and submit their answers with Laboratory:
strength in each method  Principles of Electronic solutions online. Students submit a
given some conditions. Communications (4th Edition): laboratory experiment
Chapter 14: "Antennas and report.
Wave Propagation." Laboratory:
 Electronic Communication 1. The instructor provides the students
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 10: with the laboratory manual.
Radiation and Propagation of
Waves 2. The students perform and complete
a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Video: via computer Softwares can be used
Watch the following videos: to get the result.
 Radio Waves
(https://bit.ly/2YdTb2Z)
 Radio Propagation 101 Note: An interactive discussion and
(https://bit.ly/3g9bZGF) short question and answer will be
conducted through the class stream.

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 14 – Antennas and
Wave Propagation
(https://bit.ly/2FkDMqJ)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
 Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 3 Week 11  Edmodo At the end of the session, the A. Microwave Concepts The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 11-15 3 hrs.  Facebook engineering students can:  Microwave Frequencies and discussion topics and learning activities The students submit a
Messenger Bands that can be completed in class. video presentation
(Nov. 3-6,  Google  Enumerate the importance  Benefits of Microwaves about the summary of
2020)  YouTube of microwaves and  Disadvantages of Microwaves Lecture: the microwave
 Zoom millimeter waves and Millimeter Waves 1. The instructor conducts an online conference paper that
 Web-based communication by giving  Microwave Communication discussion about the basic concepts they have selected.
Systems
Presentatio samples/images of the of a microwave, microwave line, and
 Transmitters
n Software communication system devices. Grades are based on
 Transmission Lines
 Microsoft technology present today. the rubrics below.
 Antennas
PowerPoint 2. The students view the video and
 And with the same download the lecture presentations. Laboratory:
B. Microwave Lines and Devices
technology, they will  Microstrip Tuned Circuits Students submit a
identify the different  Microwave Transistors 3. Students select a conference paper laboratory experiment
components for its proper  Small-Signal Amplifiers about microwaves about their report.
propagation.  Transistor Amplifiers applications. Students will make a
 MMIC Amplifiers summary and short presentation
 Explain the reasons for the  Power Amplifiers about the conference paper.
growing use of microwaves
and millimeter waves in
communications Reading: Laboratory:
Read the following: 1. The instructor provides the students
 Principles of Electronic with the laboratory manual.
Communications (4th Edition):
Chapter 16: "Microwave and 2. The students perform and complete
Millimeter-Wave a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Communication." via computer Softwares can be used
 Electronic Communication to get the result.
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 10:
Radiation and Propagation of
Waves Note: An interactive discussion and
short question and answer will be
Video: conducted through the class stream.
Watch the following videos:
 Electromagnetic Spectrum:
 Microwaves
(https://bit.ly/2FCRhSY)
 How does a microwave work?
(https://bit.ly/2Q4DhTR)

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 16 – Microwave and
Millimeter-Wave
Communication
(https://bit.ly/2E6n4uX)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 3 Week 12,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Waveguides and Cavity The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 11-15 3 hrs  Facebook engineering students can: Resonators: discussion topics and learning activities Students answer an
Messenger  Waveguides that can be completed in class. online examination of
(Nov. 9-13,  Google  Explain the purpose and  Waveguide Hardware and the basic concepts of
2020)  YouTube operation of direction Accessories Lecture: waveguides, cavity
couplers, circulators,  Cavity Resonators 1. The instructor reviews the topic of resonators, and
isolators, T sections, cavity  Circulators microwaves and introduces microwave
 Isolators
resonators, and microwave waveguides as the conducting pipes semiconductor diodes.
vacuum tubes. designed to carry and constrain the
B. Microwave Semiconductor
electromagnetic waves.
Diodes:
 Describe the operation of
 Small-Signal Diodes
the significant types of 2. The instructor shows the basic Laboratory:
 Frequency-Multiplier Diodes
microwave semiconductor  Oscillator Diodes approach in dealing with problems Students submit a
diodes.  PIN Diodes in waveguides. laboratory experiment
 report.
3. The students do a quick search
Reading: about the function of the different
Read the following: cavity resonators.
 Principles of Electronic
Communications (4th Edition): 4. The students solve problems in
Chapter 16: "Microwave and waveguides and microwave
Millimeter-Wave semiconductor diodes.
Communication."
 Electronic Communication
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 12: Laboratory:
Waveguides, Resonators, and 1. The instructor provides the students
Components with the laboratory manual.
 Electronic Communication
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 14: 2. The students perform and complete
Semiconductor Microwave a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Devices and Circuits via computer Softwares can be used
to get the result.

Video:
Watch the following videos: Note: An interactive discussion and
 Waveguides Explained short question and answer will be
(https://bit.ly/325S6va) conducted through the class stream.

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 16 – Microwave and
Millimeter-Wave
Communication
(https://bit.ly/2E6n4uX)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
 (https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 3 Week 13,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the A. Microwave Tubes The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 11-15 3 hrs.  Facebook engineering students can:  Klystrons discussion topics and learning activities Students create a report
 Messenger  Magnetrons that can be completed in class. on the microwave tube,
(Nov. 16-  Google  Describe the five common  Travelling-Wave Tubes microwave antennas,
20, 2020)  YouTube types of microwave antennas Lecture: and radar that they
and calculate the gain and B. Microwave Antennas 1. The instructor discusses the basic selected.
beamwidth of horn and  Low-Frequency Antennas concepts of microwave tubes,
parabolic dish antennas.  Horn Antennas
microwave antennas, and radar.
 Parabolic Antennas
Laboratory:
 Explain the basic concepts  Helical Antennas
2. The students select one specific Students submit a
and operation of pulsed and  Bicone Antennas
topic in microwave tube, microwave laboratory experiment
Doppler radar and cite  Slot Antennas
antennas, and radar and will create report.
examples where these radars  Dielectric (Lens) Antennas
 Phased Arrays a report about the antenna with the
are used.
 Printed-Circuit Antennas following information:
a. History
C. Microwave and Millimeter- b. Inventor
Wave Applications c. Application
 Radar d. Limitations
 Pulsed Radar e. Advantages and disadvantages
 Continuous-Wave (CW) Radar
 UWB Radar
Laboratory:
1. The instructor provides the students
Reading: with the laboratory manual.
Read the following:
 Principles of Electronic 2. The students perform and complete
Communications (4th Edition): a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Chapter 16: "Microwave and via computer Softwares can be used
Millimeter-Wave to get the result.
Communication."
 Electronic Communication
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 12: Note: An interactive discussion and
Waveguides, Resonators, and short question and answer will be
Components conducted through the class stream.
 Electronic Communication
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 15:
 Radar Systems

Video:
Watch the following videos:
 Waveguides Explained
(https://bit.ly/325S6va)

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 16 – Microwave and
Millimeter-Wave
Communication
(https://bit.ly/2E6n4uX)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 3 Week 15,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Optical Principles: The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 11-15 3 hrs.  Facebook engineering students can:  Light discussion topics and learning activities Students answer an
Messenger  Physical Optics that can be completed in class. online examination of
(Nov. 30 –  Google  Differentiate optical and light.  Reflection the basic concepts of
Dec. 4,  YouTube  Refraction Lecture: optical principles.
 Describe the three leading  Applications of Fiber Optics
2020) 1. The instructor gives a brief
ranges of the optical  Benefits of Fiber Optics discussion of the concepts of optical Students submit a
spectrum, and state their
principles. portfolio of solved
wavelength ranges Reading: problems in optical
Read the following: 2. The instructor shows the necessary principles.
 State eight benefits of fiber-  Principles of Electronic
optic cables over electrical process in solving problems in
Communications (4th Edition): reflection, refraction, and light.
cables for communication
Chapter 19: "Optical
 Communication." Laboratory:
 Enumerate six typical  Electronic Communication 3. The students will solve problem Students submit a
communication applications Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 17: exercises of the optical principles. laboratory experiment
of fiber-optic cable and Introduction to Fiber report.
benefits of fiber optics. Technology
Laboratory:
Video: 1. The instructor provides the students
Watch the following videos: with the laboratory manual.
 Fiber optic cables: How they
work? (https://bit.ly/34b91in) 2. The students perform and complete
 How It's Made, Fiber Optics a laboratory experiment. Simulation
(https://bit.ly/3h8HRws) via computer Softwares can be used
to get the result.
Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file Note: An interactive discussion and
presentation: short question and answer will be
 Lesson 19 – Optical conducted through the class stream.
Communication
(https://bit.ly/3aDbvax)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 4 Week 16,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the A. Optical Communication The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 16-18 3 hrs.  Facebook engineering students can: Systems discussion topics and learning activities Students answer an
 Messenger  Light Wave Communication that can be completed in class. online examination of
(Dec. 7-11,  Google  Light Sources the basic concepts of
2020)  YouTube  Describe the types of  Modulator Lecture: optical principles.
transmission lines and  Receiver 1. The instructor gives a brief
calculate the line constants. discussion of the concepts of optical Students submit a
communication systems. portfolio of solved
B. Fiber-Optic Communication
 Demonstrate the ability to problems in optical
System
communicate effectively 2. The instructor shows the necessary principles.
 and working as an  Fiber-Optic Cables process of solving problems in
individual or as a team  Critical Angle fiber-optic communication systems.
member.  Numerical Aperture Laboratory:
 Fiber-Optic Cable Construction 3. The students solve problem Students submit a
 Types of Fiber-Optic Cables exercises of the fiber-optic laboratory experiment
 Explain how light is  Fiber-Optic Cable Specifications communication systems. report.
propagated through a fiber-  Connectors and Splicing
optic cable. 4. Students calculate the transmission
loss in decibels of fiber-optic cable
Reading: and connectors over a distance
 Describe the three basic
Read the following:
types of fiber-optic cables,
 Principles of Electronic
and state the two materials
Communications (4th Edition): Laboratory:
from which they are made. Chapter 19: "Optical 1. The instructor will provide the
Communication." students with the laboratory
 Calculate the transmission  Electronic Communication manual.
loss in decibels of fiber- Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 17:
optic cable and connectors Introduction to Fiber 2. The students are expected to
over a distance Technology perform and complete a laboratory
experiment. Simulation via
Video: computer software can be used to
Watch the following videos: get the result.
 Fundamentals of Fiber Optic
Cabling (https://bit.ly/3kVldK9)
 The History of Note: An interactive discussion and
Telecommunication - How short question and answer will be
Fiber Optics Work conducted through the class stream.
(https://bit.ly/2FvIPEU)

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 19 – Optical
Communication
(https://bit.ly/3aDbvax)
 Telecom Fiber Optics
(https://bit.ly/2FxhnXj)
 Lesson 13 – Optical Fibers
 (https://bit.ly/3aBYy0I)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Module 4 Week 17,  Edmodo At the end of the session, the Optical Transmitters and The following are recommended Lecture:
Weeks 16-18 3 hrs.  Facebook engineering students can: Receivers discussion topics and learning activitiesStudents answer online
 Messenger  Light Sources that can be completed in class. examination for the
(Dec. 14-  Google  Light Transmitters basic concepts of
18, 2020)  YouTube  Describe the types of optical  Optical Modulators Lecture: optical communication
transmitter components and  Light Detectors 1. The instructor gives an online system transmitters and
their main operating  Light Receivers discussion of the concepts of optical receivers.
characteristics.  Optical Transceivers
communication system transmitters
 Power Budget
and receivers. Students submit their
 Explain the operation of an  Wavelength-Division
reaction papers in the
optical detector and receiver. Multiplexing
2. The students read the reading and IEEE format.
 Passive Optical Networks
lecture references as provided by
 Identify the nature and  40/100-Gbps Networks and
frequency range of the Beyond the instructor.
infrared band, and name Laboratory:
natural and artificial sources 3. The students summarize what they Students submit a
of infrared light Reading: learned about the topic and write a laboratory experiment
Read the following: reaction paper about it in the IEEE report.
 Principles of Electronic format.
Communications (4th Edition): .
Chapter 19: "Optical
Communication." Laboratory:
 Electronic Communication 1. The instructor provides the students
Systems (5th ed.): Chapter 17: with the laboratory manual.
Introduction to Fiber
Technology 2. The students perform and complete
a laboratory experiment. Simulation
Video: via computer Softwares can be used
Watch the following videos: to get the result.
 Fundamentals of Fiber Optic
 Cabling (https://bit.ly/3kVldK9)
 The History of Note: An interactive discussion and
Telecommunication - How short question and answer will be
Fiber Optics Work conducted through the class stream.
(https://bit.ly/2FvIPEU)

Lecture:
Lecture on the module concepts
using the PowerPoint file
presentation:
 Lesson 19 – Optical
Communication
(https://bit.ly/3aDbvax)
 Telecom Fiber Optics
(https://bit.ly/2FxhnXj)
 Lesson 13 – Optical Fibers
(https://bit.ly/3aBYy0I)

Laboratory:
Laboratory manual can be
accessed here: Laboratory Manual
in Transmission Media and
Antenna System
(https://bit.ly/3azdMDM)

Course Requirements:

1. Online Learning Responses

2. Digital Portfolios
3. PowerPoint Presentations
4. Research Output
5. Major Exams
6. Compilation of Laboratory Experiments Report

Grading System/Components:

 Written Works 15%

  Office Test/Exam 35%
 Performance Task 50%
100%

References:

a. Frenzel, L. (2016). Principles of Electronic Communication Systems (4th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.
b. Kennedy, G., Davis, B., & Prasanna, S. R. M. (2011). Electronic Communication Systems (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education (India).
c. Sadiku, N. M. (2009). Elements of Electromagnetics (OXF SER ELEC) (5th ed.). Oxford University Press.
d. Tomasi, W. (2003). Advanced Electronic Communications Systems: 6th (Sixth) Edition. Prentice-Hall.
e. Carlson, A. B., Crilly, P. B., & Rutledge, J. C. (2002). Communications Systems (4th ed.). McGraw Hill.

Problem Set Grading:

Each problem received a maximum of 5 points:
 5 points if solved correctly with detailed solution and demonstrate a perfect grasp of the concept
 4 points if solved successfully but lacks some resolution but still show a good grasp of the concept
 3 points if answered with minor errors but addressed the idea adequately or indicated a significant understanding of the concept
 2 points if not solved but givens are appropriately labeled and show a significant misunderstanding of the concept
 1 point if no solution, only givens are listed and shows no understanding of the concept
 0 point for no attempt and don't address the concept

Rubric for rating e-portfolios/report:

Criteria/Grade EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR

CONTENT (50 pts) (41 – 50) (31 - 40) (21 - 30) (1 - 20)

It refers to the completeness of the A portfolio/report contains all the A portfolio/report contains most, A portfolio/report contains some, A portfolio/report contains few,
information contained in the required files or materials. The about 75%, of the required files or about 50%, of the required files or about 25% or less, of the required
portfolio or report submitted. student can give what is needed and materials. The portfolio/report lacks materials. Half of the content files or materials and does not meet
even included additional useful minimal information. needed is lacking, or half of the the necessary information needed.
information into his/her report. information is not relevant to the The report includes minimal to none
topic. relevant information.
 ORGANIZATION (30 pts) (24 – 30) (16 – 23) (8 – 15) (1 – 7)

It refers to how the content is The portfolio/report is entirely and The portfolio/report is well The portfolio/report is reasonably A portfolio/report shows an attempt
arranged and presented in the aesthetically organized, tables and organized; most tables and figures organized.  Some tables and figures at an organization or is poorly
portfolio or report. figures are relatively and are relatively and appropriately are relatively and appropriately organized.  Most tables and figures
appropriately named. A reader can named.  A reader has little difficulty named, and some are not. A reader are not relatively and appropriately
quickly understand the information in understanding the topic being may have difficulty understanding named.  A reader will have difficulty
with or without prior knowledge of discussed. The report requires the topic being discussed because in understanding the topic being
the topic being discussed. minimal revision. of the incoherent presentation. discussed. The flow of the
presentation requires revision.
SUBMISSION (20 pts) (16 - 20) (11 – 15) (6 – 10) (1 – 5)
A portfolio is submitted very late or
It refers to the timing of the A portfolio/report is submitted A portfolio/report is submitted 4 to A portfolio/report is submitted 11 – more than 20 days after the
submission. before the scheduled date, on the 10 days after the scheduled date of 20 days after the scheduled date of scheduled date of submission.
scheduled time, and three days after submission. submission.
the expected date of submission.

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Date Approved:

ENGR. FLORANTE O. ROBIN ENGR. MA. LIEZL C. GALLARDO, PhD, PIE DR. LUMIN T. PAMARAN _______________
Instructor OIC Dean, CET Vice-President for Academics