ECE2021

Electromagnetism ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader:

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2006 (Day)
OS-IRAN Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: This is a study of electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields and their use to create devices and systems. This study includes a mathematical description of the fields, an examination of the basic laws governing the generation of fields, and a study of interactions with dielectric and magnetic materials. Maxwell's field equations are introduced. Applications of electromagnetic fields such as radio, televisions, transformers, electrical motors and generators are examined, as are electrostatic painting, magnetohydrodynamics and beam control in a synchrotron. Naturally generated fields such as the earth's magnetic field and the electric fields causing lightning are also discussed.

Objectives: To understand the nature, representation, analysis and uses of electric and magnetic fields.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 70% + Laboratory and assignment work: 30%. Student must achieve a mark of 45% in each component to achieve an overall pass grade.

Contact Hours: 3 hours/week lectures and 3 hours/week laboratory and practice classes and 6 hours of private study per week

Prerequisites: ENG1060, ENG1090

Prohibitions: ECE2201