Concept maps and modules for microwave education

Proposes restructuring courses into primary concept modules and interlinking these modules to reflect the logical development of knowledge in the domain of the discipline being studied. The two steps in this process, the segmentation of the knowledge domain into interlinked modules and the development of each of such modules, are based on the basic idea of concept mapping. In very simple terms, concept mapping consists of sequential and rational development of involved and complex-looking concepts from simpler concepts developed earlier. This article outlines the basic idea of concept mapping, discusses the structure of a concept-module and its relationship to other concept modules, provides some examples of concept modules for RF and microwave circuit design, and highlights advantages of this approach.