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Fall 2025 Lecture Laboratory Upper Division
This course introduces the fundamentals of electromagnetics in both theory and application. Wave propagation, transmission lines, port parameters, antenna theory, and antenna design are studied. Other topics include Maxwell's equations, propagation losses, RF signal measurement, impedance matching, and Smith chart applications.
Learning Outcomes1Demonstrate knowledge of transmission line theory and application.
2Apply and analyze transmission line systems using Smith carts.
3Demonstrate the fundamentals and use of port parameters.
4Design impedance matching networks using analytical methods and Smith charts.
5Demonstrate and apply electromagnetic theory.
6Describe and apply the fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation.
7Design, simulate and analyze antennas.
8Use RF simulation software for the analysis and design of RF circuits.
9Demonstrate the use of RF laboratory equipment including the vector network analyzer, spectrum analyzer and RF generator.
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