Tests missed with a valid excuse will not be counted in the final grade. The student is responsible for obtaining information regarding all assignments and test dates. These will be announced in class and posted on the course website. In case of inclement weather for a test, the test will be held as scheduled if the college is open. If the college is closed, the test will be held during the next regularly scheduled lecture period, without any further announcement.
Exam covers entire course including labs.
Understand the effects of frequency on the behavior of electronic signals and devices, and be able to work with high-frequency signals in transmission lines, waveguides and electronic components. Understand the mechanisms by which electromagnetic waves are propagated, and be able to choose an appropriate method for a given application, performing the necessary calculations as required. Describe, analyze and design antennas for a given frequency range with required gain and directional characteristics. Describe the operation of simple radar systems and perform basic calculations with these systems. Understand the uses of fiber optics, and be able to describe, analyze and design basic fiber-optic communications systems.