The course focuses on antennas that are more advanced in terms of performance, complexity as well as the level of understanding required for competent design. The topics covered are grouped according to the physical principles underpinning the antennas' operation. Mature as well as up-and-coming antenna technologies are included. Measurement techniques are also presented.

Introduction to a wide variety of antenna topics relevant to communication systems. Description of wave propagation phenomena between stationary and mobile systems. Definition of fundamental antenna parameters. Computation of these parameters for selected antenna structures. Review of diverse antenna types, including theoretical analysis and practical applications. Basic theory of antenna arrays.

The students are introduced to the fundamentals and physics of microelectronic devices as well as to microsystems in general (MEMS). They will be able to apply this knowledge for system research and development and to assess and apply principles, concepts and methods from a broad range of technical and scientific disciplines for innovative products.

Introduction to the basic concepts of electronics and communications for computer science students.

The Laboratory courses in the 5th and 6th semesters enable the students to put the the contents of the courses from the four first semesters to the test and to consolidate the aquired knowledge. Furthermore students have the possibilty to gain specific knowledge in certain software packages as MATLAB.

The Laboratory courses in the 5th and 6th semesters enable the students to put the the contents of the courses from the four first semesters to the test and to consolidate the aquired knowledge. Furthermore students have the possibilty to gain specific knowledge in certain software packages as MATLAB.

Introduction to electromagnetic field quantities, formulation of Maxwell's equations and its solutions for material interfaces as well as for free space. Electric and mechanic energy conversion are treated as well as energy densities and energy transport (Poynting vector) of the EM field. The relationship between EM field theory and circuit theory is discussed.

Building upon general Maxwell's theory treated in the lecture "fields and components I" the concepts are now further developed and applied to transmission lines, waveguides, antennas and electromechanical systems.

An overview over the most prominent methods for the simulation of electromagnetic fields is given This includes domain methods such as finite differences and finite elements, method of moments, and boundary methods. Both time domain and frequency domain techniques are considered.

This module consists of (a) an introduction to fundamental equations of electromagnetics, mechanics and heat transfer, (b) a detailed overview of numerical methods for field simulations, and (c) practical examples solved in form of small projects.

Overview of Mechatronics topics and study subjects. Identification of minimum 10 pertinent refereed articles or works in the literature in consultation with supervisor or instructor. After 4 weeks, submission of a 2-page proposal outlining the value, state-of-the art and study plan based on these articles. After feedback on the substance and technical writing by the instructor, project commences.