ECE 3313

ELECTROMAGNETICS I

CATALOG DATA: ECE 3313. Electromagnetics I. (3)

(Prerequisite: MA 3253 and PH 2223).

Three hours lecture. Application of vector analysis to the theory of electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, transmission lines.

PREREQUISITES BY TOPIC:

1. Integral and differential calculus.
2. Differential equations.
3. Vector calculus.
4. Introduction to electrostatics.
5. Introduction to magnetostatics.

TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIAL:

1. Fawaz T. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 2004 Media Edition, Prentice-Hall, 2004.

GENERAL COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

1. To introduce the students to basic electromagnetic concepts in electrostatics and magnetostatics. [1,2]
2. To introduce the students to relevant applications of electrostatics and magnetostatics. [1,2]
3. To develop the students' ability to apply vector calculus to the design and analysis of 1D, 2D and 3D application problems in electrostatics and magnetostatics. [1,2]
4. To develop the students' ability to apply modern mathematical software and numerical techniques to the solution of electrostatics and magnetostatics problems. [1,2]
5. To provide the students with an introduction to electromagnetic field theory and Maxwell’s equations. [1]
6. To develop the students’ understanding of the characteristics of electromagnetic waves.
7. To develop the students’ understanding of the performance of transmission lines

COURSE TOPICS COVERED:

1. Vector analysis. (6 classes)
2. Static electric and magnetic fields. (10 classes)
3. Time-varying electromagnetic fields. (8 classes)
4. Electromagnetic waves. (7 classes)
5. Transmission lines. (11 classes)
6. Quizzes. (3 classes)

LABORATORY TOPICS COVERED:

1. Resistance, capacitance and inductance
2. Maxwell’s equations I: Gauss’s laws for electric and magnetic fields
3. Maxwell’s equations II:  Ampere’s and Faraday’s laws
4. Electromagnetic wave propagation
5. Transmission lines

CONTRIBUTIONS TO PROFESSIONAL COMPONENT:

1. Engineering Science : 3 hours
2. Engineering Design : 0 hours
3. Basic Math and Science : 0 hours

ASSESSMENT:

1. Homework.
2. Tests.
3. Final exam.
4. Programming projects.
5. Laboratory assignments.

SPECIFIC COURSE OBJECTIVES AND RELATIONSHIP TO MEASURABLE OUTCOMES:

Objective 1:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of electric charge, current, potential difference and three-dimensional electrostatic and magnetostatic fields. (1)
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems involving electromagnetic applications of Poisson’s and Laplace’s differential equations. (1)

Objective 2:

• Demonstrate the ability to solve design-oriented application problems in   electrostatics or magnetostatics. (1,2,5)

Objective 3:

• Demonstrate a basic competency in vector calculus such as dot and cross  products, line, surface and volume integrals. (1)
• Demonstrate the ability to apply vector calculus techniques to the solution of electrostatics or magnetostatics problems. (1)

Objective 4:

• Demonstrate the ability to apply current mathematical software to the solution of electrostatic or magnetostatic problems. (1,2)
• Demonstrate the ability to apply numerical techniques to electromagnetic problems. (1,2)

Objective 5:

• Demonstrate the ability to recognize and apply Maxwell's equations for    electrostatics or magnetostatics problems. (1,4)
• Demonstrate the ability to plot and/or visualize electric field lines, magnetic field lines, charge densities or potential. (1,2)

Objective 6:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the properties of electromagnetic waves (1,4).

Objective 7:

• Demonstrate the ability to analyze the operation of transmission lines in realistic application scenarios. (1,4)

PREPARED BY:

Dr. J. Patrick Donohoe, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, June 17, 2005.