Course Title: Electromagnetic Field Theory
Course Code: ECE301
Credit Units: 3
Level: UG
L
T
3
0
P/
S
0
SW/F
W
0
TOTAL CREDIT
UNITS
3
Course Objectives: This course provides a general introduction to the important physical concepts and mathematical methods used in treating all types of
wave phenomena, but stresses electromagnetic signal propagation and issues of central importance in electrical engineering. As a core course in the Electrical
Computer and Systems Engineering option of the Engineering Sciences concentration, it provides essential background and basic preparation for more
advanced work in device physics, microwave and ultra-fast circuitry, antenna design, optics, optical communication and optoelectronics.
Prerequisites: Applied Physics-I (Field & Waves)
Weightage
(%)
Module I : Mathematical Basics
20%
Coordinate Systems: Cylindrical and Spherical coordinates, differential length, area and volume, line surface and volume integral,
Comparison and signifance of gradient, divergence , curl and Laplacian,
Module II : Electrostatics and Magnetostatics
20%
Gauss’s law, Poisson’s Equation, Laplace’s Equation, Electrostatic Boundary conditions, Faraday’s law, Biot Savart Law, Ampere’s law,
Magnetostatics Boundary conditions, Magnetic Vector Potential.
Module III : Electrodynamics
20%
significance of Maxwell’s equations for time varying fields, Continuity equation Poynting theorem and power flow.
Module IV: Electrodynamics Waves
20%
Uniform plane wave, Wave Polarization, Propagation of wave in free space, lossy and lossless media, conducting medium Reflection and
refraction at media interface,
Module V : Transmission Lines
20%
Equations of Voltage and Current on transmission line, Propagation constant, Characteristic Impedance and Reflection coefficient, Loss-less
and Low loss Transmission line, VSWR, Power transfer on transmission line, Impedance and Admittance smith Chart, Impedance matching,
lossy transmission line, Types of transmission Line, Problems on transmission line.
Student Learning Outcomes:
To define overall needs and constraints.
The technical ability to analyze and design a prescribed communication sub-system Analyze and attract the vital resources required to turn a vision
into reality.
To identify and solve the technical requirements of the system and its impact on the global society
Evaluate the opportunities involving technology, a product or a service required for developing a startup idea.
The ability to develop and assess alternative RF system designs based on technical criteria
Pedagogy for Course Delivery:
The class will be taught using theory and numerical based method. The course instructor will spend considerable time in understanding of the concept and its
application in real life problems. The instructor will cover the ways to think innovatively liberally using thinking techniques.
Assessment/ Examination Scheme:
Theory L/T (%)
Lab/Practical/Studio (%)
100%
Total
NA
100%
Theory Assessment (L&T):
Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment
End Term Examination
Components (Drop down)
Mid-Term Exam
S/V/Q
HA
Attendance
10%
8%
7%
5%
Weightage (%)
CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; A: Attendance
Text:
M.N.O Sadiku,”Elements of Electromagnetics” .
Griffiths: Introduction to Electrodynamics
Fawwaz T. Ulaby: Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics
Hayt, William H., Buck, John A. Hayt, William H., Buck, John A., Engineering Electromagnetics
70%