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ECE3122 · Engineering electromagnetics
2025 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
Overview
This unit explores electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields, and their use to create devices and systems. This offering will use complementary mathematical concepts and numerical simulation tools to describe the fields and examine the basic laws governing the generation of fields and their interactions with dielectric and magnetic 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 explore links between the fundamentals of electromagnetics and applications such as radio frequency engineering, microwaves and optical communications.
Offerings
The Handbook publishes no offerings for this unit.
Assessment
The Handbook lists an examination for this unit.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - In-semester assignments | Written | 60% | — |
| 2 | 2 - Final assessment | Examination | 40% | — |
Continuous assessment: 60% Final assessment: 40%
Requisites
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Learning outcomes
- Describe mathematically the behaviour of electric and magnetic fields and how they relate to suitable applications.
- Analyse physical problems based on Maxwell's equations and associated Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations using appropriate numerical simulation tools.
- Describe electric and magnetic properties of metals, dielectrics and semiconductors.
- Interpret the similarities and differences between solutions to problems provided by simulation tools and mathematical descriptions.
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 preparations for scheduled activities.l
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