MfM- Agro Technical and Technology College
Electrical and Electronics Technology Department
Course Syllabus
Course Name: EM Waves and Guided Structures, Course Code.: EET 4332
Contact Hours (per week): Lec /Tut/Lab (3/1/3), Cr.Hr.: 3 ; ECTS:5
Pre-Requisites: EET 3307 Electromagnetic Fields
Program: BSc. in Electrical and Electronics Technology (Communication and
Electronics)
Aca. Year: 2023/2024, Sem.: II
Class Year: IV
Lecturer: Mujahid Jemal
Course Objectives and Competence to be acquired
Be able to derive the governing equations for EM wave propagation from Maxwell’s
equations, RF transmission lines, rectangular waveguides and resonant cavities.
Have gained insight into the applications of RF transmission lines, the use of Smith
Chart and matching technique.
Gain knowledge and understanding of the working principles of different types of
wave Guides; understand and use the basic microwave devices and systems (both
classical and modern).
Appreciate the use of microwave devices and systems that they come across in their
carriers and daily life.
Course Contents:
Chapters weeks Topics to be covered
Chapter 1:Introduction 1&2 1.1. Definition of Electromagnetic waves
1.2. Properties of EM Waves ;Electromagnetic Spectrum
Chapter 2: EM Wave 3-7 2.1. Wave in General; Wave propagation in lossy
Propagation Dielectric; Plane waves in free space, in lossless
dielectric; in good conductors
2.2. Power and pointing vectors; pointing theorem;
reflection of plane waves
Mid Examination 8 It covers all learning outcomes
Chapter 3: Transmission 9-12 3.1. Circuit and Field analysis; Transmission line
Lines equation
3.2. Input Impedance, SWR, and Power; Smith Chart;
Application of Transmission Lines
Chapter 4: Waveguides 13 - 16 4.1 Introduction
and Resonators 4.2 Types of Waveguide
4.3 Waveguide Resonators; Concepts, theories &
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applications of microwave devices & Systems
Assessment/ Evaluation and Grading Systems
Continuous assessment………………………………………………………. 20%
Mid-semester examination ……………………………………………………20%
Final examination ……………………………………………………………...30%
Laboratory ……………………………………………………………………..30%
Teaching & Learning Methods
Lectures supported by tutorials, assignments and laboratory exercises
Attendance Requirements & other Requirements
Minimum of 90% attendance during lecture hours; and 100% attendance during
tutorials sessions, except for some unprecedented mishaps
Submit assignment with your own preparation, copying from fellow students and
other is not permitted
During class hours’ cell phone should be switched OFF
Literature and materials
Textbooks:
1. Matthew N.O. Sadiku:Elements of Electromagnetics, Oxford University Press New York,
2001
2. G. Gonzalez: Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis & Design, Prentice Hall, 2001
3. George D. Vendelin Anthony M. Pavio Ulrich L. Rohde: Microwave Circuit Design using
linear and non-linear techniques, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2005
4. K.C. Gupta, Computer Aided Design of Microwave Circuits, Artech House: 1981
References:
1. Hayt, W.H., Engineering Electromagnetics, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill, 1981.
2. David J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1999.
3. David M. Pozar: Microwave Engineering Addison-Wiley; 3rd Ed (2004)
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