The High Frequency Systems Certificate covers material in microwave theory and techniques, antennas and photonics. The material covered by this certificate provides students the tools to understand, design and implement telecommunication systems for a variety of terrestrial and space applications.

Concentration Requirements

The requirements of the High Frequency Systems Concentration are four (4) Required Courses and one (1) Elective Course from the lists below.

Required Courses:

• ECE 8562 - Introduction to Photonics
• ECE 8670 - Microwave Thry & Tech I
• ECE 8671 - Micro Thry and Tech II
• ECE 8675 - Antenna Theory I

Elective Courses: (Choose one from the following list)

• ECE 8565 - Microwave Integrated Circuits
• ECE 8568 - Optoelectronic Devices & Cir
• ECE 8676 - Antenna Theory & Design II

For additional information on this concentration, contact Dr. Robert Caverly at 610-519-5660 or by email at: caverly@ece.villanova.edu.