Republic of the Philippines

Tarlac State University

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Tarlac City

VISION
Tarlac State University is envisioned to be a premier University in the Asia-Pacific.

MISSION
Tarlac State University commits to promote and sustain the offering of quality and relevant programs in higher and advanced education ensuring
equitable access to education for people empowerment, professional development, and global competitiveness.
Towards this end, TSU shall:
1. Provide high quality instruction through qualified, competent and adequately trained faculty member and support staff.
2. Be a premier research institution by enhancing research undertakings in the fields of technology and sciences and strengthening collaboration with
local and international institutions.
3. Be a champion in community development by strengthening partnership with public and private organizations and individuals.

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES MISSION

Five years from now, graduates from the Electronics Engineering Program at TSU: 1 2 3
1. Will be able to integrate the required technical knowledge of Electronics Engineering principles that will allow them to be
immediately competitive in industry or in graduate work while providing the best opportunity for achieving their full potential; / /

2. Will be able to join established private or government agencies in the Philippines or abroad and gradually obtain leadership
/ /
positions;

1. Program/Student Outcomes and Relationship to Program Educational Objectives:

Program
Program/Student Outcomes Educational
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: Objectives
1 2
(a) apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve engineering problems /
(b) design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data /
design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental,
(c) / /
social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability, in accordance with standards
(d) function on multidisciplinary teams /
(e) identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems / /
(f) apply professional and ethical responsibility / /
(g) communicate effectively / /
(h) identify the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context / /
(i) recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning / /
(j) apply knowledge of contemporary issues / /
(k) use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice /
apply knowledge in engineering and management principles as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
(l) /
multidisciplinary environments
(m) understand at least one specialized field of Electronics Engineering practice / /

2. Course Code : ECEP433

3. Course Title : Communications 3: Transmission Media and Antenna Systems
4. Pre-requisite : ECEP383
5. Co-requisite :
6. Credit : 3 units Lecture/3 hrs. per week

7. Course Description:
The course covers operation, analysis and design of metallic transmission media systems, fiber optic systems, waveguide systems and antenna
systems.

8. Course Outcomes and Relationships to Program/Student Outcomes:

Course Outcomes Program/Student Outcomes
After completion of the course, the student should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m
1. Understand the principle and concepts of transmission lines, antennas, waveguides
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and optical fibers.
2. Describe different transmission media and calculate their parameters and
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constants.
3. Conceptualize, analyze and design transmission line, antenna, microwave and fiber
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optic systems

9. Course Coverage:
Course Teaching and Learning
Week Topic Assessment Tasks
Outcomes Activities
1,2,3 CO1, CO2 ● Orientation; discussion of course goals and Lecture using Online Participation
expected outcomes; discussion of course policies, PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
grading system ent/other application. Research
● Propagation and characteristics of transverse work/Assignments
electromagnetic waves
Class Discussion using MS
● Different types of metallic transmission line, their Online Quiz using
Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
characteristics, equivalent circuit and parameters MS teams/other
● Microstrip ad Stripline transmission lines. classroom
Quiz No. 1 Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic

Course Code Course Title Date Effective: Date Revised: Prepared by: Approved By: Page No.:
Communications 3: Transmission Media and
ECEP433
Antenna Systems
1st Sem. 2021 - 2022 June 2021 D. A. Sanvictores M. S. Galvez 1 of 3
 Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
applications
4,5,6 CO2, CO3 Lecture using Online Participation
PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
ent/other application. Research
work/Assignments
● Transmission line analysis and design including
calculation of characteristic impedances and Class Discussion using MS
Online Quiz using
impedance matching Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
MS teams/other
classroom
Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic
Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
Quiz No. 2 applications
Lecture using Online Participation
PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
ent/other application. Research
● Fundamentals of waveguides and microwave work/Assignments
frequency propagation
● Analysis of microwave waveguides including Class Discussion using MS
CO1, CO2, Online Quiz using
7, 8 propagation modes, coupling, impedance Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
CO3 MS teams/other
matching, attenuation and tuning classroom
Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic
Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
Quiz No. 3 applications
9 Mid Term assessment of student performance Mid Term Exam
Lecture using Online Participation
PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
ent/other application. Research
● Fundamentals fiber optic systems and guided light work/Assignments
propagation.
● Optical fibers, Optoelectronics for fiber optic Class Discussion using MS
CO1, CO2, Online Quiz using
10, 11, 12 systems and Fiber Optic interface. Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
CO3 MS teams/other
● Fiber Optic System design and link budget classroom
Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic
Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
Quiz No. 4 applications
Lecture using Online Participation
PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
ent/other application. Research
● Radiation of Electromagnetic wave to free space work/Assignments
● Elementary antennas and its characteristics
including its equivalent circuit, polarization, Class Discussion using MS
Online Quiz using
13, 14 CO1, CO2 pattern, impedances, gain and efficiency Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
MS teams/other
● Antenna radiation and power calculations classroom
Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic
Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
Quiz No. 5 applications
Lecture using Online Participation
PowerPoint/Presenter/PDF/Docum
ent/other application. Research
work/Assignments
● Analysis and design of antenna arrays
● Analysis of UHF and Microwave Antenna Class Discussion using MS
CO1, CO2, Online Quiz using
15,16, 17 systems Teams/Zoom/other online meeting
CO3 MS teams/other
classroom
Demonstrations using online/open- applications
source Numerical Electromagnetic
Codes Software (NEC’s) and other
Quiz No. 6 applications
18 Overall assessment of student performance Final Exam

10. References:
a. Balanis C. Antenna Theory 3rd Edition. New Jersey. John Wiley and Sons
b. Silver W. et al. ARRL Antenna Book 22nd Edition, Newington, Connecticut, American Radio Relay League Inc.
c. Tomasi W. Electronic Communications Systems – Fundamentals through Advanced 5th Edition, New Jersey, Prentice Hall
d. Roddy J., Coolen E., Electronic Communications 5th Edition, New Jersey, Prentice Hall
e. Frenzel L., Principles of Electronic Communication Systems, New York, Mc Graw Hill
11. Final Grade Evaluation:

Quizzes 40%
Term Examination 40%
Attendance 20%
100%

Passing 60%
Grading System

Course Code Course Title Date Effective: Date Revised: Prepared by: Approved By: Page No.:
Communications 3: Transmission Media and
ECEP433
Antenna Systems
1st Sem. 2021 - 2022 June 2021 D. A. Sanvictores M. S. Galvez 2 of 3
 Average Grade
99-100 1.00
95-98 1.25
90-94 1.50
85-89 1.75
80-84 2.00
75-79 2.25
70-74 2.50
65-69 2.75
60-64 3.00
Below 60 5.00

12. Course Policies and Standards

a. Other grounds for a failing grade:
● Unexcused absences of more than 20% of required number of hours per term
● Unexcused absences during term exams forfeit the student’s opportunity to take the exam any other time.
b. Any form of cheating warrants a null score in that particular examination.

13. Syllabus Committee Members

Engr. Don Louie A. Sanvictores
Engr. Idris Jeffrey M. Manguera
Engr. Robert V. Marcos
Engr. Aldrin M. Villanueva
Engr. Aldrin Joar R. Taduran

Course Code Course Title Date Effective: Date Revised: Prepared by: Approved By: Page No.:
Communications 3: Transmission Media and
ECEP433
Antenna Systems
1st Sem. 2021 - 2022 June 2021 D. A. Sanvictores M. S. Galvez 3 of 3