Module ICM-3008:
Electromagnetics
Module Facts
Run by School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering
10.000 Credits or 5.000 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.
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
Learning outcomes mapped to assessment criteria
threshold 40% |
good 60% |
excellent 70% |
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Have an understanding of basic concepts in electricity and magnetism |
Can apply the laws to unseen problems | Can state the basic laws of electrostatics and magneto statics. Capable of basic mathematical manipulations. | Understands the basic laws of electrostatics and magneto statics and can apply to simple problems. |
Have an understanding of the unification of electricity and magnetism into Maxwell’s equations and their application. |
Can derive the e/m wave equation from Maxwell’s equations. | Can state Maxwell’s equations. Capable of basic mathematical manipulations. | Can state Maxwell’s equations and understand concepts involved |
Able to use vector calculus. |
Able to use the laws of vector algebra to determine electric and magnetic fields | Can state the laws of vector algebra. Capable of basic mathematical manipulations | Can apply to vector calculus to unseen problems. |
Assessment Methods
Type | Name | Description | Weight |
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EXAM | Examination | Section A covers core knowledge and application. All questions to be attempted. Section B covers more in-depth question which require a multi-step analysis and/or the extrapolation of core knowledge to unfamiliar areas |
60.00 |
SUMMATIVE THEORETICAL ASSMT | Mathematical exercise on the fundamentals of Vector Calculus | Set of mathematical question graded in difficulty. Students to attempt all questions |
20.00 |
SUMMATIVE THEORETICAL ASSMT | Mathematical exercises that test ability to solve standard EM problems | A set of problems that are similar in format and nature to those found in section B of the final unseen examination |
20.00 |
Teaching and Learning Strategy
Hours | ||
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Lecture | 3 x 1 hour lectures/tutorial sessions per week over 12 weeks |
36 |
Private study | Background reading and application of techniques to problems using tutorial sheets and past papers. Review of recommended text and blackboard content. Review of past papers. |
64 |
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
- 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.
- Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
- 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;
- Solve problems logically and systematically;
- Access and synthesize information and literature sources;
- Analyse and display data using appropriate methods and mathematical techniques;
- Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
- Problem solving strategies
- Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
- Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
- 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 that they purchase the course text, but this is not essential.
Talis Reading list
http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/icm-3008.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
Pre- and Co-requisite Modules
Co-requisite of:
Courses including this module
Compulsory in courses:
- W3H6: BA Music and Electronic Engineering year 3 (BA/MEE)
- H612: BEng Computer Systs Eng (3 yrs) year 3 (BENG/CSE)
- H61B: BEng Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BENG/CSE1)
- 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)
- H64B: BSc Computer Sys Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BSC/CSE1)
- H603: BSc Computer Systems Engineering year 3 (BSC/CSENG)
- H611: BSc Electronic Engineering year 3 (BSC/ELE)
- H63B: BSc Electronic Engineering (4yr with Incorp Foundation) year 3 (BSC/ELE1)
- H661: MEng Control and Instrumentation Engineering year 3 (MENG/CIE)
- H617: MEng Computer Systs Eng (4 yrs) year 3 (MENG/CSE)
- H601: MEng Electronic Engineering (4 yrs) year 3 (MENG/EE)
- H618: MEng Electronic Engineering with International Experience year 4 (MENG/EEIE)