One of the goals of the NT-NSC is to enhance curriculum through the development of two new instructional courses that encompass experiential learning with hands-on modules offered to undergraduate and graduate students and help provide a Naval relevance.

Through the two new courses, the students will enhance their hands-on laboratory skills through the modules developed in the courses. The students will learn to foster key 21st century skills, such as project-based learning, teamwork, leadership and communication skills that will build their confidence through the hands-on project-based learning exercises. This will prepare them well for professional success, including in future Naval careers.

RF Microwave Engineering

The RF Microwave engineering course trains students in RF engineering, RF simulations, modeling and design. Here, students develop computational skills and increase their competence with various software and computational tools, such as Advanced Design Systems (ADS) and Ansys High Frequency Structure Simulator (HFSS), to simulate transmission lines, various antenna structures, high-Q inductors and capacitors. The students in the course will make hands-on measurements on various antenna structures fabricated using PCB processing, and other related structures, and analyze their results. Please contact Prof. Ifana Mahbub (Ifana.Mahbub@unt.edu) if you are interested in learning more about this course.

Micro-electro-mechanical-systems

The MEMS course will introduce students to the theory, principles and applications of MEMS and RF MEMS in enabling low-power, light-weight, and high-performance components. Laboratory modules will accompany the course, where students will obtain hands-on training in materials manufacturing, microelectronics fabrication to build MEMS and antenna structures in the UNT Cleanroom. This course will be a new offering for students in the Electrical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering departments and will enhance educational awareness and develop experimental skills for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the course. Please contact Prof. Anupama Kaul (Anupama.Kaul@unt.edu) if you are interested in learning more about this course.