Module ICE-3302:
Electromagnetics
Module Facts
Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits
Semester 1
Organiser: Dr Liyang Yue
Overall aims and purpose
To introduce electromagnetics and the necessary vector calculus required to appreciate the subject. To derive the electromagnetic wave equation and solve one-dimensional problems. To apply to interfaces
Course content
• Vectors: Concept and definition. Addition, subtraction, components. Vector multiplication: dot and cross products. Volume integral (scalar), line integral (vector). Differentiation of vectors: Div, Grad and Curl. Triple scalar and vector products. Stoke’s theorem and Divergence theorem.
• Charge and electric flux: force on a charge, Gauss’ law. Capacitance. Electrostatic force and energy storage. Magnetic field and flux. Lorentz force. Ampere’s Law. Biot-Savart Law. Faraday’s and Lenz’s law. Inductance.
• E-M waves and Maxwell’s equations. Displacement current and continuity equation
• Solve and apply the E-M waves equations to interface problems
Assessment Criteria
good
60% - Can consistently apply the theory to standard problems
threshold
40% - basic knowledge and understanding with the occasional minor error
excellent
70% - Can apply the theory to more challenging problems
Learning outcomes
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Able to use Vector Calculus
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Understand how a unified theory - Electromagnetism was developed and understand the implications and applications of this theory.
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Have a basic understanding of Electricity and Magnetics and how to apply and solve problems using this theoretical framework.
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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Final Examination | 60.00 | ||
Mathematical exercise on the fundamentals of Vector Calculus | 20.00 | ||
Mathematical exercises that test ability to solve standard EM problems | 20.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | 36 lectures spread over two semesters |
34 |
Private study | Review of notes from class Formative assessment exercises Revision and past papers Review of blackboard resources Review of course text and recommended reading |
160 |
Tutorial | Tutorial session based around problem sheets and sample answers |
6 |
Transferable skills
- Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
- Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
- Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
- Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
- Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
- Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
- Mentoring - Able to support, help, guide, inspire and/or coach others
- Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others
Subject specific skills
- Identify emerging technologies and technology trends;
- Apply underpinning concepts and ideas of engineering;
- Apply knowledge and understanding of the specialist cognate area of electronic engineering in an international context;
- Assess and choose optimal methods and approaches for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of engineering solutions, especially ones that include embedded microprocessors
- Formulate and analyse requirements and practical constraints of products, processes and services, place them in an engineering context and manage their implementation;
- Solve problems logically and systematically;
- Access and synthesize information and literature sources;
- Analyse and display data using appropriate methods and mathematical techniques;
- Demonstrate familiarity with relevant subject specific and general computer software packages.
- Demonstrate an awareness of current advances and contemporary approaches in the discipline and have strategies for keeping that awareness current;
- Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
- Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
- Problem solving strategies
- Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
- Development of general transferable skills
- Knowledge and/or understanding of appropriate scientific and engineering principles
- Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles
- Knowledge and understanding of computational modelling
- Principles of appropriate supporting engineering and scientific disciplines
Resources
Resource implications for students
Recommended, but not essential that they purchase the recommended textbook
Talis Reading list
http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/ice-3302.htmlReading list
A Students Guide to Maxwell’s Equations Daniel Fleisch Cambridge Press ISBN: 978-0-521-70147-1
Schaum’s Outline of Vector Analysis Murray R Spiegal and Seymour Lipschutz McGraw-Hill ISBN: 978-0071615457
Introduction to Electrodynamics (4th Ed) David J. Griffiths Pearson ISBN: 978-1-29202-143-3
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- H610: BENG Electronic Engineering (3 yrs) year 3 (BENG/ELE)
- H62B: BEng Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BENG/ELE1)
- H61F: BEng Electronic Engineering year 3 (BENG/ELEF)
- H621: BEng Electronic Engineering with International Experience year 4 (BENG/ELEIE)
- H611: BSc Electronic Engineering year 3 (BSC/ELE)
- H63B: BSc Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BSC/ELE1)
- H622: BSc Electronic Engineering with International Experience year 4 (BSC/ELEIE)
- H601: MEng Electronic Engineering (4 yrs) year 3 (MENG/EE)
Optional in courses:
- H6W3: BSc Electronic Engineering and Music year 3 (BSC/EEM)