Innovative Educational Technology for the Use of Modern CAD Systems for the Formation of Professional Competences of Students of Radio Engineering Specialties

Abstract

The basic principles of application of innovative educational technology on the basis of modern systems of automated design for higher educational institutions for students of radio engineering specialties are considered. Methods of forming competences in students for independent use of automated design systems in simulation of complex elements of autonomous information and control systems are shown. Features of modern CAD systems such as PTC Creo Parametric and Altair FEKO are described for their opportunities in teaching process in technical university. The results of simulation and calculations obtained by students during their individual tasks are given. 3D-models of microwave devices developed by students are discussed for formation of competences in electromagnetic simulation by numerical methods in special CAD systems. Especially, aspects of relationship between capabilities of students to create 3D-models and to calculate current distribution in microwave systems are discussed.