This document outlines the syllabus for the course EC8701 Antennas and Microwave Engineering Part I. It includes 5 units that cover topics such as introduction to microwave systems and antennas, radiation mechanisms and design aspects, antenna arrays and applications, passive and active microwave devices, and microwave design principles. The objectives are to enable students to understand basic principles of antenna and microwave system design and enhance their knowledge of antenna designs and microwave components for practical applications. Key concepts covered include electromagnetic spectrum, antenna parameters, radiation patterns, directivity, gain, and gain measurements.