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A new RF and Microwave Engineering course enriched with advanced technologies
Author(s) -
Aydin Elif,
Cagiltay Nergiz
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
computer applications in engineering education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.478
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 1099-0542
pISSN - 1061-3773
DOI - 10.1002/cae.20432
Subject(s) - course (navigation) , curriculum , electronics , computer science , field (mathematics) , microwave , radio frequency engineering , engineering management , engineering , electrical engineering , telecommunications , psychology , pedagogy , mathematics , pure mathematics , aerospace engineering , cognitive radio , remote radio head , wireless
In this study, a curriculum model including recent developments and technologies in the Radio Frequency (RF) and Microwave Engineering field by using a blended approach is proposed. This study covers the description of the content of theoretical and hands on applications, the integration model of the technological tools into the proposed curriculum, and the instructional approaches used in the new course design. The main goal of the course is to prepare students for future professional careers in RF and Microwave Engineering by supporting them with new instructional technologies. The secondary goal of the course is to better prepare the students for the sequence of senior courses in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program of Atilim University. The course is structured with a balance between theory and laboratory, including remote and in lab measurement experiments as well as modeling and designing microwave components by means of computer tools and design fabrication. The newly designed course is implemented at the Atilim University. The study also reports the first semester implementation. © 2010 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Comput Appl Eng Educ 20: 634–645, 2012