EE203-Electromagnetics I

 

EE 203 - Electromagnetics I 3 (3,1,0)

Review to vector calculus; Electrostatic fields; Gauss's law and divergence; Electric potential; Dielectrics and capacitance; Poisson's and Laplace’s equations; Charge images; Current density and conductors; Magnetostatic fields; Biot–Savart and Ampere's laws; Curl and Stoke's theorem; Magnetic materials and circuits; Self and mutual inductances; Energy in static Fields.

Pre-requisites PHYS 104, MATH 203

 Textbook:
William H. Hayt, JR. and John A. Buck, Engineering Electromagnetics, 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, Boston, 2006.

 

Outline

Review: ch. 1

• Vector Algebra; Coordinate Systems and Transformation; Vector Field; Dot Product and Cross Product

Electrostatics:  ch. 2, ch. 3, ch. 4, ch. 5, ch. 6 and ch. 7

·       Coulomb's Law; Electric Fields; Electric Flux Density; Gauss's Law; Applications of Gauss's Law; Divergence Theorem; Maxwell’s First Equation

·       Electric Potential; Potential Gradient; Dipole; Energy Density in Electrostatic Field

·       Current and Current Density; Conductors; Boundary Conditions; Method of Images

·       Dielectric Materials; Boundary Conditions for Perfect Dielectric Materials; Capacitance; Current Analogy; Resistance

·         Poisson's and Laplace's Equations; Uniqueness Theorem; Examples

Magnetostatics:  ch. 8 and ch. 9

·       Biot-Savart's Law; Ampere's Circuital Law; Stokes’ Theorem;  Magnetic Flux Density; Magnetic Scalar and Vector Potential

·       Maxwell’s Equations for static EM fields in integral and Point Forms

·       Forces due to Magnetic Field; Magnetic Toque on a Closed Circuit; Magnetic Materials; Permeability; Magnetic Boundary Conditions

·       Magnetic Energy; Magnetic Circuit; Forces on Magnetic Materials; Inductance

 

Course Objectives:

This course contributes to the general objectives listed for an Electrical Engineering Department.

This course focuses on mathematical formulation of electro-static and magneto-static fields.

The homework assignments explain how electromagnetic phenomenon formulation is used to achieve design of simple engineering systems.

The class includes various examples of analysis of engineering problems related electro-static and magneto-static fields.

Focus is given in grading homework, quizzes and term exams on the ability of student to formulate his thinking in a correct way in terms of logic and mathematical formulation.  Class discussions also focus on these aspects.

The impact of applying electromagnetic theories on modern technologies is discussed throughout the course.

The course explains how advanced modeling tools are required to analyze complex engineering system related to electromagnetic phenomenon.  Students are directed to the need of continuous investigation of new tools.

Students are engaged during the lecture time in discussing contemporary issues related to application electromagnetic phenomenon.

The students in this course are utilizing the CD that accompanies the textbook to get interactive problems and view animations of electro-static and magneto-static fields.

 

GRADING:     

20%             Homework and Quizzes                       

20%             First In-term Exam                                     

20%             Second In-term Exam                          

40%             Final Exam

 

Attendance:

Attendance is mandatory in lectures and tutorials. A student who misses more than 25% of classes will not be allowed to take the final exam.