Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics
Undergraduate
Undergraduate
PHYS 2011
Undergraduate
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
151960
4.5
No
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To extend the student's knowledge and understanding of the basic laws, principles and concepts of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, electromagnetic waves, and their practical applications in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Vector calculus.
Electrostatics: Electric fields, Gauss’s law, Electric potential, Electrical properties of matter, Boundary conditions.
Magnetism: Magnetic fields, Magnetostatics, Magnetic force and Torque on a current, Ampere’s and Biot-Savart laws, Magnetic potential, Magnetic properties of matter, Boundary conditions.
Electromagnetism: Electromagnetic induction, Transformers, Faraday’s law.
Electromagnetic waves: Maxwell’s equations, Wave equation and solution (lossless and lossy media), Plane waves, Power density, Speed, Polarization of EM waves, Electromagnetic spectrum, Modulations of EM waves, Reflection and transmission.
Advanced Application Topics: may include Electromechnical devices, LCD, Radar, LED, Mobile, Microwave, RF, Electromagnetic compatibility (shielding, standards, testing).
Workshop Component: Interactive group problem solving, computer literacy, selected topic reinforcement.
Fawwaz T. Ulaby, Eric Michielssen and Umberto Ravaioli, 2015, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, 7th Global Edition, Pearson
Common to all relevant programs | |
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Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
MATH 1078 | UO Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 |
MATH 1079 | UO Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 |
MATH 1064 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers 2 |
MATH 1063 | Mathematical Methods for Engineers 1 |
Students who have completed the UO equivalent version of the above courses (MATH1079 and MATH 1079) are considered to have also met the prerequisite requirements.
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Component | Duration | ||
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INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES | |||
Lecture | 3 hrs x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hr x 12 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hrs x 10 weeks | ||
INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
Lecture | 3 hrs x 13 weeks | ||
Tutorial | 1 hr x 12 weeks | ||
Practical | 2 hrs x 10 weeks | ||
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE | |||
External | N/A x 13 weeks | ||
Workshop (Compulsory attendance at Mawson Lakes Campus) | N/A x 3 days |
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Continuous assessment, Examination, Practical
EFTSL*: 0.125
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