Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Objectives To provide the student with a sound basis in electromagnetics sufficient to enable study of systems and components in fields such as communications and electrical machines.
Synopsis Introduction to electromagnetic fields: electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations. Propagating fields: planewave propagation, generalised transmission lines, the Smith chart and its usage, free space electromagnetic propagation and antennas.
Assessment Examination (3 hours): 60% + Laboratory work and assignments: 40%