Hours

Mon Wed Fri 2.10pm - 3.00 pm 

Location

213 Roberts Hall

Course Number 

EE 334

Course 

Electromagnetic Theory I

University Catalog

Semester offered: F

Description

3 credit lecture

Prerequisites: EE 207, EM 251, MATH 225.

Basic electric and magnetic fields including introduction to transmission lines. The material covered will include both static and dynamic fields, travelling waves, and transmission line concepts.

Faculty Coordinator

Todd J. Kaiser

Prerequisites by Topic

  1. Physics (electricity and magnetism).
  2. Vector algebra.
  3. Multivariable calculus.
  4. Second course in circuits.

Textbook 

Fawwaz T. Ulaby, Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics 5e, Prentice Hall, 2006.

Course Objectives

To produce students who have a basic understanding of electromagnetic theory as applied to electrical and computer engineering.

Course Outcomes

At the conclusion of EE 334, students are expected to be able to:

  1. Represent fields in either the standard Cartesian, cylindrical, or spherical coordinate systems.
  2. Understand the physical meaning as applied to fields of the gradient, divergence, and curl.
  3. Understand the physical meaning of Coulomb’s Law.
  4. Be able to set up the expressions for the electric field of charge distributions and understand the source of electric fields is charge.
  5. Understand the field concept of voltage and the importance of Laplace’s equation.
  6. Understand under what conditions Gauss’ Law can be used to calculate electric fields.
  7. Be able to apply the boundary condition of the normal component of D and the tangential component of E.
  8. Understand the physical meaning of the Biot-Savart law.
  9. Be able to set up the expressions for the magnetic field of charge distributions and understand the source of magnetic fields is moving charge or current.
  10. Understand under what conditions Ampere’s Law can be used to calculate magnetic fields.
  11. Be able to apply the boundary condition of the normal component of B and the tangential component of H.
  12. Be able to express Maxwell’s Equations in either integral or differential form.
  13. Understand the meaning of a plane traveling wave.
  14. Understand the orthogonality of the magnetic and electric field in a plane traveling wave.
  15. Be able to define what is meant by polarization of a plane traveling wave.
  16. Understand the meaning or Poynting’s Vector as it pertains to energy propagation.
  17. What is the concept of impedance as applied to plane traveling waves.
  18. What is the skin effect

Topics Covered

  1. Fields and field operators.
  2. Static electric fields.
  3. Magnetic fields.
  4. Time-varying fields and Maxwell’s Equations.
  5. Plane traveling waves.
  6. Poynting’s Vector.

Class/Laboratory Schedule 

this class is a three credit lecture class

Professional Component

The importance of electromagnetic fields in electrical engineering practice is emphasized with examples of electromagnetic interference and the reduction of EMI by using the appropriate electromagnetic principles. Because of the need for faster devices and higher data rates, the implication of how the fundamentals of Electromagnetic Theory affect these moves of technology is discussed.

ECE Program Outcomes

EE 334 supports the following Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Outcomes:

Outcome a—An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.

Outcome e—An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.

Outcome i—A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.

Outcome k—An ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

ABET Credit Hours

Engineering Science: 3 credits

Engineering Design:

 

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