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ELEC875 – Reconfigurable Antennas and Electronics
2018 – S2 Day
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convener
Raheel Hashmi
Contact via 9850 9130
E6B 114
Wednesday, 2-4pm
Karu Esselle
Contact via 9850 9141
E6B 135
Wednesday, 2-4pm
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MEng
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
Electronics systems that can adapt to changing conditions allow for higher performance and extended service life as well as creating more robust and tolerant application solutions. This unit will explore reconfigurable electronics from three perspectives: electronics devices useful for reconfiguration, reconfigurable antennas, and integrated systems.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the need of reconfigurability in the context of modern and future communication systems
- At the end of this unit, the students will be able to comprehend the functionality of electronic components that are used to achieve reconfigurability
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the use of software simulation tools used in designing reconfigurable systems, and demonstrate application of these tools
- At the end of this unit, the students will demonstrate the ability to critique the state-of-the-art literature in the context of reconfigurable electronics systems and develop a research-level review article to present complex information in professional and lay domains
General Assessment Information
Grading and passing requirement for unit
In order to pass this unit a student must obtain a mark of 50 or more for the unit (i.e. obtain a passing grade P/ CR/ D/ HD).
For further details about grading, please refer below in the policies and procedures section.
Late submissions and Re-submissions
Late submissions will attract a penalty of 10% marks per day. Extenuating circumstances will be considered upon lodgement of a special consideration application.
Resubmissions of work are not allowed after due date.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| In-Class Quiz | 20% | No | Week 7 |
| Design Problem Assignment | 20% | No | Week 8 |
| Simulation Project | 20% | No | Week 10 |
| Case Study | 40% | No | Week 13 |
In-Class Quiz
Due: Week 7
Weighting: 20%
Invigilated quiz during the lecture time.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the need of reconfigurability in the context of modern and future communication systems
Design Problem Assignment
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 20%
Assignment problems will be posted on iLearn at least three weeks before the submission due date.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- At the end of this unit, the students will be able to comprehend the functionality of electronic components that are used to achieve reconfigurability
Simulation Project
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Demonstration of a simulation model followed by viva.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the use of software simulation tools used in designing reconfigurable systems, and demonstrate application of these tools
Case Study
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 40%
Each student will study a set of selected high-quality peer-reviewed research articles, and provide a critical review of the research area covered by those papers, in the context of relevant material covered in lectures. The review must be written as an article in the format that may be submitted for publication in an IEEE Conference publication, with abstract, introduction, conclusions and references, as well as the main body of the paper. More information and guidelines will be provided on iLearn.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- At the end of this unit, the students will demonstrate the ability to critique the state-of-the-art literature in the context of reconfigurable electronics systems and develop a research-level review article to present complex information in professional and lay domains
Delivery and Resources
There will be a sequence of lectures and guest talks during the semester. These lectures will include new material to explore the trends in modern electronic systems requiring reconfigurability and its utilisation, as well as design considerations and methodologies to design such systems. Lecture notes, worked example problems, and software tutorials, will be posted to iLearn.
Software: CST Microwave Studio and CST Design Studio will be used in this unit. The software will be available to the students in the university's labs, due to licence restrictions. Students will be able to use the software within the campus premises. A student version of this software is available for the students to download and use on personal computers.
Reference material will be available through Library:
Research Articles from IEEE Xplore Online Digital Library
"Millimeter Wave Wireless Communications" by Theodore Rappaport, Robert Heath, Robert Daniels and James Murdock (Prentice Hall)
"Antenna theory : analysis and design" by Constantine A. Balanis (Harper & Row)
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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Graduate Capabilities
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the need of reconfigurability in the context of modern and future communication systems
- At the end of this unit, the students will be able to comprehend the functionality of electronic components that are used to achieve reconfigurability
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the use of software simulation tools used in designing reconfigurable systems, and demonstrate application of these tools
- At the end of this unit, the students will demonstrate the ability to critique the state-of-the-art literature in the context of reconfigurable electronics systems and develop a research-level review article to present complex information in professional and lay domains
Assessment tasks
- In-Class Quiz
- Design Problem Assignment
- Simulation Project
- Case Study
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the need of reconfigurability in the context of modern and future communication systems
- At the end of this unit, the students will be able to comprehend the functionality of electronic components that are used to achieve reconfigurability
- At the end of this unit, the students will understand the use of software simulation tools used in designing reconfigurable systems, and demonstrate application of these tools
- At the end of this unit, the students will demonstrate the ability to critique the state-of-the-art literature in the context of reconfigurable electronics systems and develop a research-level review article to present complex information in professional and lay domains
Assessment tasks
- In-Class Quiz
- Design Problem Assignment
- Simulation Project
- Case Study
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- At the end of this unit, the students will demonstrate the ability to critique the state-of-the-art literature in the context of reconfigurable electronics systems and develop a research-level review article to present complex information in professional and lay domains
Assessment task
- Case Study