TEK9140 – Antennas and Radiowave Propagation
Course description
Course content
The course covers antennas and radiowaves in the frequency range above about 100 MHz. The antenna part covers some basic theory and introduces different types such as wire, reflector, and microstrip antennas. The radiowave propagation part covers free space, reflection, transmission through materials, diffraction, effects by atmospheric gases, hydrometeor precipitation, and abnormal air mixture such as inversion layers, system dimensioning, and radio channel models. The course emphasizes topics that are important for actual radio systems such as mobile and broadband communication, sensor network, radio link, satellite link, and radar.
Learning outcome
After having completed the course, you will
- have knowledge about basic antenna theory
- know the most important characteristics of commonly used antenna types
- have knowledge about radiowaves for use by wireless systems
- can do basic system dimensioning calculations and estimate interference
- know how to take varying terrain, buildings, and climate conditions into account
- have knowledge about new research and be able to present it to others that have some basic knowledge in the field
Admission to the course
PhD candidates from the University of Oslo should apply for classes and register for examinations through Studentweb.
If a course has limited intake capacity, priority will be given to PhD candidates who follow an individual education plan where this particular course is included. Some national researchers’ schools may have specific rules for ranking applicants for courses with limited intake capacity.
PhD candidates who have been admitted to another higher education institution must apply for a position as a visiting student within a given deadline.
Recommended previous knowledge
The course builds on knowledge from FYS1120 – Electromagnetism or similar.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with TEK5140 – Antennas and Radiowave Propagation.
- 10 credits overlap with UNIK4150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation (continued).
- 10 credits overlap with UNIK9150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation (continued).
- 8 credits overlap with UNIKFI362.
- 8 credits overlap with UNIKF362.
Teaching
2 hours of lectures and 1 hour of?exercises per week throughout the semester.
The course has mandatory assignments that must be approved in order to take the exam.
As a PhD candidate you must also have a presentation of newer research in the field, either as a presentation to the other course students or as a written assignment. The presentation must be approved in order to take the final exam.
The course lectures is given at Department of Technology Systems in Kjeller Research Park. See the schedule for the student bus from Campus Blindern.
Examination
- A final oral examination counts 100% towards the final grade.
- In case of many students, there may be held a written exam instead.
- The course has mandatory assignments that must be approved in order to take the final exam.
It will also be counted as 1 of the 3 attempts to sit the exam for this course, if you sit the exam for one of the following courses:
- TEK5140 – Antennas and Radiowave Propagation
- UNIK9150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation (continued)
- UNIK4150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation (continued)
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
Courses taught in English will only offer the exam paper in English. You may write your examination paper in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.
Grading scale
Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.
Resit an examination
Students who can document a valid reason for absence from the regular examination are offered a postponed examination at the beginning of the next semester.
Re-scheduled examinations are not offered to students who withdraw during, or did not pass the original examination.
More about examinations at UiO
- Use of sources and citations
- Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
- Withdrawal from an exam
- Illness at exams / postponed exams
- Explanation of grades and appeals
- Resitting an exam
- Cheating/attempted cheating
You will find further guides and resources at the web page on examinations at UiO.