ELEC 2006 Engineering Electromagnetics

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 300481

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Description This subject introduces Maxwell's equations in integral and differential form and their application to basic theory and application of electromagnetic structures, wave propagation, guides waves, antennas and Electromagnetic compatibility.

School Eng, Design & Built Env

Discipline Communications Technologies

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 2 subject

Pre-requisite(s) MATH 1019 AND
ENGR 1011 OR
ENGR 1028

Equivalent Subjects ELEC 2003 - Electromagnetics LGYA 5725 - Electromagnetic Compatibility

Assumed Knowledge

The students should have a good understanding of 300021 - Electrical Fundamentals or equivalent.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Explain the work of a transmission line
Analyse the wave propagation along transmission lines and waveguides
Explain the concept of Maxwell's equations in static and dynamic cases
Analyse and solve problems of Maxwell's Equations
Analyse and solve problems of boundary conditions
Explain the basic concept of Hertazian dipole
Analyse basic antennas and calculate radtion resistance, gain, ground and mutual impedance

Subject Content

Waves and Phasors
Transmission lines
Vector Analysis
Electrostatics
Magnetostatics
Maxwell's equations
Plane wave propagation
Wave reflection and transmission
Radiation and antenna
Introduction to electromagnetic compatibility
EMC requirement for electric and electronic systems

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.