ECTS - Satellite Communications
Satellite Communications (EE408) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satellite Communications | EE408 | Area Elective | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| EE401 ve EE310 |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Elective Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| Course Objectives | The aim of this course is to provide fundamental concepts of satellite communications. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Introduction to communication using satellites. Orbits and launching methods. Propagation characteristics. Orbit perturbations. Geostationary orbit. The space segment. The earth segment. Interference. Satellite acess. Modulation techniques and coding. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of Satellite Systems | Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 2 | Orbits and Launching Methods | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 3 | Orbits and Launching Methods | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 4 | Radio Wave Propagation | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 5 | Polarization | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 6 | Antennas | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 7 | The Space Segment | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 8 | The Earth Segment | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 9 | Interference | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 10 | Satellite Access | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 11 | Satellite Access | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 12 | Modulation Techniques | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 13 | Modulation Techniques | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 14 | Future directions in satellite communications | Review last week and Glance this week’s topics from the lecture |
| 15 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
| 16 | Final Examination Period | Review of topics |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Roddy, D., Satellite Communications, Mc Graw Hill, 2001 |
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| Other Sources | 2. Pratt, T. and Bostian,C. W., Satellite Communications, John Wiley&Sons, 1986. |
| 3. Pritchard, W., Suyderhaut, H. and Nelson, R. A., Satellite Communications Systems Engineering, Prentice Hall, 1993. | |
| 4. Maral, G. and Bousquet, M.,Satellite Communications Systems: Systems, Techniques and Technology , John Wiley&Sons, 2002. |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 25 |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | - | - |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 2 | 40 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 35 |
| Toplam | 8 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | 65 |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 35 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. | X | ||||
| 2 | Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose. | X | ||||
| 3 | Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.) | |||||
| 4 | Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies. | X | ||||
| 5 | Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics. | X | ||||
| 6 | Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. | |||||
| 7 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions. | |||||
| 8 | Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself. | |||||
| 9 | Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices. | |||||
| 10 | Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development. | |||||
| 11 | Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions. | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
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| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | |||
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | |||
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | 5 | 10 | 50 |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| Total Workload | 126 | ||