ECE 5010
Transcript Abbreviation:
Prop & Remote Sens
Course Description:
Practical methods for predicting tropospheric, groundwave, and ionospheric propagation, including refraction, reflection, and extinction effects. Study of remote sensing systems and their applications.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Distance Learning (100% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3010, or Grad standing in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or Math and Physical Sciences.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
(N/A)
Course Goals / Objectives:
Master analytical and empirical methods for predicting the propagation of electromagnetic waves over a wide range of frequencies
Be competent in basic remote sensing concepts
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of electrodynamics | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Direct transmission and satellite communications | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Propagation through reflection and refraction | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Propagation over irregular terrain | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Groundwave propagation | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Lonospheric effects on propagation | 7.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Remote sensing systems and applications | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Midterm exam | 40% |
| Final exam | 40% |
| Homework | 20% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radiowave Propagation: Physics and Applications | Levis, Johnson, and Teixeira |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
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