ECE3121 · Engineering electromagnetics

Overview

This unit explores electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields, and their use to create devices and systems. It integrates complementary mathematical concepts and a numerical simulation tool to describe the fields and examine the basic laws governing the generation of fields and their interactions with materials. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how exact mathematical solutions to Maxwell's equations and the related Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations for simple problems relate to more detailed analysis of realistic systems. The unit will then extend these concepts to wave propagation in materials and transmission lines.

Areas of study: E3001 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Specialisation: Electrical and computer systems engineering E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - Specialisation: Electrical engineering

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.

Continuous assessment: 60% Final assessment: 40%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Analyse mathematically the behaviour of electric and magnetic fields and how they relate to suitable applications.
2. Examine physical problems based on Maxwell’s equations and associated Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations using an appropriate numerical simulation tool.
3. Interpret the similarities and differences between solutions to problems provided by mathematical descriptions and the simulation tool.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.