ELEC2219 Electromagnetism for EEE
Module Overview
This module introduces and develops the knowledge in fundamental electromagnetics for second year Electrical and Electronic Engineering students. The course presents the basic concepts of electromagnetic theory from a physical and application point of view. The vector algebra used in electromagnetic theory is introduced in the electromagnetic field context. The course uses numerical methods to solve and visualise electromagnetic fields for simple problems so that students gain a better understanding of the electromagnetic field theory which is core of any electrical and electronic engineering degree. The students should have covered in their first year Mathematics for Electronic and Electrical Engineering (MATH1055) and Electric Materials and Fields course (ELEC1206). Although these two courses are not pre-requisites, students will cope better with the material of this course if MATH1055 and ELEC1206 were already covered in their first year.
Aims and Objectives
Module Aims
This module introduces and develops the knowledge in fundamental electromagnetics by introducing the basic concepts of electromagnetic theory from a physical and application point of view.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Basic concepts of electromagnetic theory
- Advantages and limitations of various field modelling techniques
- Vector algebra in the electromagnetic field context
- Properties of static and time-varying electromagnetic fields
- Physical meaning of Maxwell's equations
- Mathematical description of fundamental laws of electromagnetism
- Electric and magnetic properties of matter
- Principles of electromagnetic radiation
- Fundamentals of modelling and simulation techniques applied to electromagnetics
- Principles of finite difference and finite element formulations
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Appreciate the role of computational electromagnetics in engineering
- Relate field displays to fundamental concepts of electromagnetics
- Identify different types of equations governing electromagnetic processes
- Derive equations describing electromagnetic phenomena
- Formulate fundamental laws of electromagnetism
- Solve differential equations using separation of variables
- Analyse simple electromagnetic systems
- Appreciate the complexity of CAD systems for electromagnetic design
- Distinguish between various stages associated with CAD
- Design models suitable to analyse performance of electromagnetic devices
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Write programs using C language and Matlab scripts
- Use electromagnetic CAD packages
- Write technical reports
- Work in a small team to conduct an experiment
Subject Specific Practical Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate electromagnetic theory applied to simple practical situations
- Explain the meaning and consequences of field theory
- Apply Maxwell's equations to problems involving simple configurations
- Interpret electromagnetic solutions
- Explain the operation of simple electromagnetic devices
- Apply mathematical methods and vector algebra to practical problems
- Be familiar with running commercial finite element software for electromagnetics
- Set up, solve and interrogate solutions to problems using FE software
Syllabus
Basic concepts of electromagnetic theory Vector algebra in the electromagnetic field context Properties of static and time-varying electromagnetic fields Maxwell's equations Electric and magnetic properties of matter Principles of electromagnetic radiation Fundamentals of modelling and simulation techniques applied to electromagnetics
Learning and Teaching
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tutorial | 6 |
| Follow-up work | 18 |
| Lecture | 36 |
| Preparation for scheduled sessions | 18 |
| Wider reading or practice | 35 |
| Revision | 10 |
| Completion of assessment task | 27 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
John D. Kraus & Daniel A. Fleisch. Electromagnetics with Applications.
Software requirements. Infolytica Magnet; COMSOL multiphysics
Hammond P & Sykulski J K (1994). Engineering Electromagnetism - Physical Processes and Computation.
Daniel Fleisch. A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations.
Griffiths, David J.. Introduction to electrodynamics.
Grant, I. S.. Electromagnetism.
Christopoulos, Christos. An introduction to applied electromagnetism.
F. Ulaby, U. Ravaioli. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics.
Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics.
Laboratory space and equipment required. Work station in the computing labs, Equipment for the three dedicated laboratory experiments.
Assessment
Summative
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Coursework | 10% |
| Coursework | 25% |
| Examination (2 hours) | 50% |
| Laboratory | 15% |
Repeat
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination | 100% |
Referral
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Examination (2 hours) | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External