Maxwell’s equations and their application to engineering problems. 3105: transmission lines, electrostatics, magnetostatics. 3106: time-varying fields, Maxwell’s Equations, waves, propagation, guided waves, radiation.
Grading: TOTAL COURSE GRADE WILL BE BASED ON :
| 15% | Homework |
| 35% | Higher Grade Midterm |
| 5% | Project |
| 5% | Attendance |
| 5% | Lower Grade Midterm |
| 35% | Final Exam |
| 100% | Total |
Test: Test dates will not be altered, and NO MAKEUP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN.
Assignments: Homework will be assigned regularly. You will be given 2-3 days for each assignment. One design project will be assigned. You will be allowed two weeks to work on the project. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Honor Code: The Virginia Tech Honor Code will be enforced. Helping each other with all assignments is a violation of the honor code. However, discussions of class material related to these assignments are encouraged.
Class Instructor & TA Info:
| # | Day | Date | Topic - Chapter Title | Lessons Read Before Class |
| 1 | Mon | 24-Aug | Course Logistics & Overview | Overview |
| 2 | Wed | 26-Aug | Transient and Harmonic Analysis of Linear Systems | Lesson I.1 |
| 3 | Fri | 28-Aug | Transmission Lines - Wave Equations | Lesson II.1 |
| Fri | 28-Aug | Last day to add classes and to add or drop audit option. | ||
| 4 | Mon | 31-Aug | Transmission Lines - Wave Equations | Lesson II.2 |
| 5 | Wed | 2-Sep | Lesson II.3 | |
| 6 | Fri | 4-Sep | Lesson II.4 | |
| 7 | Mon | 7-Sep | Lesson II.5 | |
| 8 | Wed | 9-Sep | Lesson II.6 | |
| 9 | Fri | 11-Sep | Lesson II.7 | |
| 10 | Mon | 14-Sep | Lesson II.8 | |
| 11 | Wed | 16-Sep | Lesson II.9 | |
| 12 | Fri | 18-Sep | Lesson II.10 | |
| 13 | Mon | 21-Sep | Review Ch1 & Ch2 | Rev Ch I & Ch2 |
| 14 | Wed | 23-Sep | Midterm I | |
| 15 | Fri | 25-Sep | Transition to Electrostatics | Lesson III.1 |
| 16 | Mon | 28-Sep | Lesson III.2 | |
| 17 | Wed | 30-Sep | Midterm I Discussion | |
| 18 | Fri | 2-Oct | Electrostatic Fields – Electric Flux | Lesson IV.1 |
| 19 | Mon | 5-Oct | Lesson IV.2 | |
| 20 | Wed | 7-Oct | Lesson IV.3 | |
| 21 | Fri | 9-Oct | Electric Force, Field, Energy, and Potential | Lesson V.1 |
| 22 | Mon | 12-Oct | Lesson V.2 | |
| 23 | Wed | 14-Oct | Lesson V.3 | |
| Fri | 16-Oct | Fall Break | ||
| 24 | Mon | 19-Oct | Electric Force, Field, Energy, and Potential | Lesson V.4 |
| 25 | Wed | 21-Oct | Materials: Conductors and Dielectrics | Lesson VI.1 |
| 26 | Fri | 23-Oct | Lesson VI.2 | |
| 27 | Mon | 26-Oct | Lesson VI.3 | |
| 28 | Wed | 28-Oct | Lesson VI.4 | |
| 29 | Fri | 30-Oct | Graphical and Numerical Solutions | Lesson VII.1 |
| 30 | Mon | 2-Nov | Lesson VII.2 | |
| 31 | Wed | 4-Nov | Review Ch III - Ch VI | Rev Ch III - ChVI |
| 32 | Fri | 6-Nov | Midterm II | |
| 33 | Mon | 9-Nov | Magnetostatics | Lesson VIII.1 |
| 34 | Wed | 11-Nov | Lesson VIII.2 | |
| 35 | Fri | 13-Nov | Midterm II Discussion | |
| 36 | Mon | 16-Nov | Lesson VIII.3 | |
| 37 | Wed | 18-Nov | Magnetic Materials | Lesson IX.1 |
| 38 | Fri | 20-Nov | Lesson IX.2 | |
| M-F | 23-27 Nov | Thanksgiving Break | ||
| 39 | Mon | 30-Nov | Magnetic Materials | Lesson IX.3 |
| 40 | Wed | 2-Dec | Lesson IX.4 | |
| 41 | Fri | 4-Dec | Lesson IX.5 | |
| 42 | Mon | 7-Dec | Review Ch VII - Ch IX | Rev Ch VII - Ch IX |
| 43 | Wed | 9-Dec | Summary and Review | Course Review |
| Final Exam |
Maxwell’s equations and their application to engineering problems. 3105: transmission lines, electrostatics, magnetostatics.
The course is primarily oriented towards Engineering Science as it emphasizes instruction in the mathematical formulation of the behavior of electromagnetic fields. In addition, the course engages the students in practical applications that allows them to have experience in applying the basic laws to modern electrical engineering applications.
Riad's Book-in-progress notes are provided in the resources on the Scholar site.
Although this class is heavy on concepts, numerical computations and computer programming are used in certain topics to enhance the students appreciation to these concepts. Hence, it is advisable for the students to have one of these tools:
This course is flipped. This means that students are expected to learn the lesson materials on their own prior to attending each class.
Class time will be dedicated to:
The class instructor will be available to answer your questions:
You will also communicate with your peers during the Introduce Yourself Forums assignment and can use the Mailtool and Chat Room to communicate with your fellow students on an ad hoc basis.
TOTAL COURSE GRADE WILL BE BASED ON :
| Assignment | Points |
|---|---|
| Identify Potential Evaluation Projects | 10 |
| Quiz 1 | 10 |
| Evaluation Project Proposal | 10 |
| Interim Evaluation Project Plan #1 | 20 |
| Exam 1 | 20 |
| Interim Evaluation Project Plan #2 | 20 |
| Final Evaluation Project Plan | 30 |
| Quiz 2 | 10 |
| Exam 2 | 20 |
| Final Evaluation Project Report | 50 |
| Total Points | 200 |
Test dates will not be altered, and NO MAKEUP TESTS WILL BE GIVEN.
Homework will be assigned regularly. You will be given 2-3 days for each assignment. One design project will be assigned. You will be allowed two weeks to work on the project. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
The Virginia Tech Honor Code will be enforced (see Honor Code section below). Helping each other with all assignments is a violation of the honor code. However, discussions of class material related to these assignments are encouraged.
You are expected to be polite and courteous in your interactions with me and your peers and all discussion board posts should follow appropriate "netiquette".
The Honor System will be strictly enforced in this course. All assignments submitted shall be considered graded work, unless otherwise noted. All aspects of your coursework are covered by the Honor System. Any suspected violations of the Honor System will be promptly reported to the Honor System. According to the Constitution of the Virginia Tech Honor System.
The fundamental beliefs underlying and reflected in the Honor System are:
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The following is the Honor System written verbatim from the VT Honor System Constitution:
The Honor System is the University policy that expressly forbids the following academic violations:
Cheating includes the actual giving or receiving of any unauthorized aid or assistance or the actual giving or receiving of any unfair advantage on any form of academic work, or attempts thereof.
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