Course Catalog 2011-2012
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SMG-8046 RF-Electronics Preparatory I, 5 cr

Additional information

The courses RF-electronics preparatory I & II contain central concepts and mathematical tools used in electrical engineering. Some attention is also paid on proper working methods to aid the further studies at TUT. The courses are primarily intended for students of RF-electronics masters programme, with some prior familiarity with the contents. But also other students without prior familiarity can take them as intensive courses.

Person responsible

Jari Kangas

Lessons

Study type P1 P2 P3 P4 Summer Implementations Lecture times and places
Lectures
Excercises
Assignment
Laboratory work
 30 h/per
 18 h/per
 3 h/per
 6 h/per




 




 




 




 
SMG-8046 2011-01 Monday 9 - 12, TB214
Friday 9 - 12, TB215
Monday 10 - 12, TB214

Requirements

Exam, essay assignment, and two labs. Exam is preferably taken by completing a set of tasks.
Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is able apply linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, multivariable analysis, and relevant series expansions and transforms in engineering problems. Student knows functionality of common passive and active electric circuit components. Student has gained experience on utilizing the mathematical tools as well as using Matlab to solve related mathematical problems. Moreover, student has gained experience on design and construction issues related to an elementary, yet complete transmitter-receiver system. Student is able to explain basic principles of scientific writing and prepare a short report accordingly. Student has also gained experience on finding information from relevant sources.

Content

Content Core content Complementary knowledge Specialist knowledge
1. Vectors, vector spaces, linearity, and applications. Vector valued and linear maps. Linear systems of equations. Visualization and calculations with Matlab. Resistive circuits and systematic methods to solve them.   Use of graphs (cut sets, cycles, and trees) in network theory.   
2. Ordinary differential equations and their application in time-dependent system analysis. Analytical solution techniques, transformation to first order system. Time-dependent electric circuits.   Local linearization principle in deriving models for devices.   
3. Multivariable analysis and its applications in circuit theory. Taylor series, linearization. Optimality, solution of nonlinear systems and essentials of Fourier techniques.   Orthogonality, normalization in functional spaces. Principles of deriving the Fourier series, i.e. use of orthogonality and error minimization.   
4. Complex numbers and time-harmonic system analysis. Impedance, transfer function. Complex Fourier techniques.      
5. First order passive electronic filters. Elementary transmitter-receiver systems.     

Evaluation criteria for the course

The recommended way to take the exam includes various tasks: homework problems and minor exams. The exam determines the grade. The essay assignment and the labs are mandatory to pass, and bonus will be awarded from their high quality. The tasks are intended to activate students to study throughout the course and hence support their learning. To get a grade 3, student needs to know well the core content. For higher grades, student need also to know complementary knowledge.

Assessment scale:

Numerical evaluation scale (1-5) will be used on the course

Partial passing:

Completion parts must belong to the same implementation

Study material

Type Name Author ISBN URL Edition, availability, ... Examination material Language
Lecture slides           Available from the course homepage      English  

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Correspondence of content

Course Corresponds course  Description 
SMG-8046 RF-Electronics Preparatory I, 5 cr SMG-8056 Algebra for linear electric systems, 2 cr +
SMG-8106 Multivariable electromagnetic models, 3 cr
 
SMG-8046 RF-Electronics Preparatory I, 5 cr SMG-8047 Background for Electromagnetic Systems, 3 cr  

More precise information per implementation

Implementation Description Methods of instruction Implementation
SMG-8046 2011-01        

Last modified25.02.2011