San José State University
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
EE142
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PRINCIPLES OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Spring 2009
Masoud Mostafavi
ENGR 367
(408) 924-3970
masoud.mostafavi@sjsu.edu
Tues: 14:00-16:30, Thurs: 10:30-13:00
TR/9:00-10:15
ENGR 345
EE 140 with a grade of C or better
Faculty Web Page:
http://www.engr.sjsu.edu/mmostafavi
Course Description
This course is a continuation of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields covered in EE 140. The concepts deal
with time-varying electromagnetic fields described by Maxwell’s Equations in their complete forms.
Electromagnetic wave propagation, transmission lines, and antennas will be covered.
Ch. 6 Faraday’s Law, Displacement Current, Continuity Relation, Boundary Conditions. Ch. 7: EM Wave
fubdamentals, Review of Complex numbers and Phasors, Wave propagation in lossless media, Wave
polarization, Wave propagation in lossy media, Skin depth, Good Conductor, Electromagnetic power. Group
velocity, Electromagnetic power. Ch. 8: Transmission lines, Lumped element model, T-Line Equations and
their Solutions, Lossless line, Voltage reflection coefficient, Standing waves, Input impedance, Special cases
of the lossless line, Short-circuited, Open-circuited lines, Quarter-wave transformer, Power flow on a
transmission line. The Smith Chart, Impedance matching, Transients on transmission lines. Ch. 9: Wave
reflection and Transmission, Waves at normal incidence, Snell’s Law, Fiber optics, Waves at oblique
incidence. Ch. 10: The short dipole, Antenna radiation characteristics.
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Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
This course supports the achievement of the following objectives (numbers in parentheses refer to
specific ABET criteria):
(3.a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(3.c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
(3.e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(3.k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice.
(3l) one or more technical specialties that meet the needs of Silicon Valley companies.
(EE.3) a knowledge of advanced mathematics such as differential equations, differential
calculus, linear algebra and complex variables
and integral
Required Texts/Readings
Textbook : Electromagnetics for Engineers, by Fawaz T. Ulaby, 2005, Prentice Hall.
Note:
The focus of EE 142 will be on chapters 6-10.
ISBN: 0-13-149724-3, Spartan Bookstore
References:
1. Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, by
David K. Cheng, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., 1993.
2. Elements of Electromagnetics, by M.N.O Sadiku, Saunders.
3. Engineering Electromagnetics, by W. H. Hayt and J. A. Buck, sixth Ed. McGraw Hill, 2001.
4. Fields and Waves in Communication Electronics, Ramo, Whinnery & Van Duzer,
2nd Edition, Wiley, 1994.
5. Electromagnetics, by J.D. Kraus, McGraw-Hill.
Classroom Protocol
Students are expected to attend lectures regularly. Late arrivals are strongly discouraged. Cell phones must be
turned off during the class time.
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc.
Information on add/drops are available at http://info.sjsu.edu/web-dbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html.
Information about late drop is available at http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/ . Students should
be aware of the current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes.
Assignments and Grading Policy
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Homework: . Homeworks will be assigned and collected to evaluate effort. 5%
Tests (2). 55%. Closed-book and notes . Formula sheets may be provided . There will be no make-up
exams.
Final Exam (comprehensive). 40%.
University Policies
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Academic integrity
Students should know that the University’s Academic Integrity Policy is availabe at
http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf. Your own
commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State University and the University’s
integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to
report all infractions to the office of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student
Conduct and Ethical Development is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism (presenting the work
of another as your own, or the use of another person’s ideas without giving proper credit) will result in a failing
grade and sanctions by the University. For this class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual
student unless otherwise specified. If you would like to include in your assignment any material you have
submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSU’s Academic Policy F06-1 requires
approval of instructors.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act
If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special
arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible,
or see me during office hours. Presidential Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting
accommodations must register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their
disability.
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Course Number / Title, Semester, Course Schedule
Schedule is tentative and subject to change
Table 1 Course Schedule
Week
Date
Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
1
Introduction and Review
2
Ch. 6-Faraday’s Law
Displacement Current, Maxwell’s equations in Complete form
3
HW Set 1 due
Ch.7-Review of waves and phasors
4
Time-harmonic fields
Plane wave propagation in lossless media
5
HW Set 2 due
Wave Polarization
6
Plane-wave propagation in lossy media
Good conductors and skin depth
7
HW Set 3 due
Electromagnetic Power
8
HW Set 4 due
Ch. 8- Transmission Lines
9
Test 1
Transmission line equations, Input impedance
10
Spring Recess
Spring Recess
11
HW Set 5 due
Special cases: short and open-circuit lines
12
HW Set 6 due
Smith Chart and applications
13
HW Set 7 due
Impedance Matching
14
HW Set 8 due
Test 2
15
Ch. 9- wave Reflection and Transmission
Normal and Oblique Incidence
16
HW Set 9 due
Ch. 10- Antenna Fundamentals
HW. Set 10 due
17
Final
Exam
Tuesday May 19
7:15-9:30 am