EE224 ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY

Course Code:5670224
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):4 (4.00 - 0.00)
ECTS Credit:6.0
Department:Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Language of Instruction:English
Level of Study:Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:Prof.Dr. MEVLÜDE GÜLBİN DURAL ÜNVER
Offered Semester:Spring Semesters.

Course Objectives

Students will be able to use vector calculus efficiently to solve electromagnetic problems.

Students will comprehend the electrostatic phenomena and be able to solve  static electric field

Students will understand the concept of steady currents and be able to solve related problems

Students will comprehend the magnetostatic phenomena and be able to solve  static magnetic field problems

Students will comprehend and apply the concept of electromagnetic induction


Course Content

Review of vector analysis. Electrostatic fields in vacuum and material bodies. Dielectric properties of materials. Electrostatic energy and forces. Steady electric current and conductors. Static magnetic fields in vacuum and in materials. Magnetic energy and forces. Quasistatic fields and electromagnetic induction.


Course Learning Outcomes

Student, who passed the course satisfactorily will be able to:

  • Use Cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems effectively
  • Comprehend scalar and vector field concepts
  • Use gradient, divergence and curl operations
  • Evaluate line, surface and volume integrals
  • Understand and apply Coulomb’s law
  • Apply the differential and integral forms of the governing equations of electrostatics
  • Comprehend the behavior of conductors and dielectrics in static electric field
  • Compute the electric field due to arbitrary charge distributions using vector calculus
  • Comprehend and apply capacitance calculations
  • Comprehend and compute the electrostatic energy and forces
  • Comprehend and use  point forms of Ohm’s law and continuity equation (conservation of charge)
  • Comprehend and apply resistance calculations
  • Calculate dissipated power
  • Understand and apply Biot-Savart’s law
  • Apply the differential and integral forms of the governing equations of magnetostatics
  • Comprehend the behavior of linear and ferromagnetic materials in static magnetic field
  • Compute the magnetic field due to arbitrary current distributions using vector calculus
  • Comprehend and apply inductance calculations
  • Comprehend and compute the magnetostatic energy and forces
  • Comprehend and use  of Faraday’s law of induction
  • Calculate the induced voltage due to time varying magnetic field and due to motion

Program Outcomes Matrix

Contribution
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1An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
2An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors
3An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
4An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
6An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
7An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies