UNIK9150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation
Course description
Schedule, syllabus and examination date
Course content
The course covers antennas and radiowave propagation in the frequency range above about 100 MHz. The antenna part covers general theory, wire (monopole, dipole), apertures (horn, reflector), and micro-strip (phased array). The propagation parts include free space loss, reflection, diffraction, effects of atmospheric gases, precipitation (rain, snow), and abnormal air mixtures (inversion layers), system dimensioning, and radio channel models. The course emphasizes actual radio systems, such a mobile communication, broadband wireless access, wireless local access networks, point to point links, sensor networks, and radar.
Learning outcome
Good understanding of antennas and radio wave propagation for actual radio systems, such as dimensioning and interference. The student will be able to take account for the effects terrain, buildings, and varying atmospheric and climatic conditions.
Admission
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.
Overlapping courses
- 10 credits overlap with UNIK4150 – Antennas and radiowave propagation (continued)
- 8 credits overlap with UNIKFI362
- 8 credits overlap with UNIKF362
Teaching
2hrs lectures and 1hr exercise per week. There are mandatory assignments that need to be approved in order totake the exam.
Examination
Oral exam. In case of many students, there may be held a written exam.
Language of examination
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.
Explanations and appeals
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.
Withdrawal from an examination
It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.
Special examination arrangements
Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.