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SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING EE 142 Course Designation: Required Course (catalog) Description This
course is a continuation of electrostatic and magnetostatic fields covered in EE 140. The concepts deal with time-varying electromagnetic fields described by Maxwells Equations in their complete forms. Electromagnetic wave propagation, transmission lines, waveguides, and an introduction to antennas will be covered. Prerequisite EE 140 with grade of "C" or better. Textbook and Other Required Material: (Text) Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, David K. Cheng (Addison-Wesley) References: 1. Elements of Electromagnetics, by M.N.O Sadiku, 1994, Saunders. 2. Fields and Waves in Communication Electronics, Ramo, Whinnery & Van Duzer, 2nd Edition, Wiley, 1994. 3. Electromagnetics, by J.D. Kraus, McGraw-Hill, 1992. 4. Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics, by Fawaz T. Ulaby,1997, Prentice Hall. 5 Engineering Electromagnetics, by W. H. Hayt and J. A. Buck, sixth Ed. McGraw Hill, 2001. Course Structure: Three semester units. Lecture: One hour and fifteen minutes, twice per week. Course Learning Objectives: 1. To understand time-varying electromagnetic phenomena, Faradays Law, displacement current, and to be able to analyze electric motors, generators and voltage transformer, etc. 2. To be able to manipulate Maxwells Equations under various conditions, and to visualize the abstract electromagnetic fields in the space-time continuum. 3. To visualize the mathematical description of the field orientations so as to understand polarization concepts, polarization of various radio waves, and devices such as the Polaroid Sunglasses. 4. To understand the relationship of ray optics and electromagnetic wave theory, so as to enhance the understanding of refraction, fiber optics, Brewsters concept, critical angle, etc. 5. To study the interaction between electromagnetic waves and matter which leads to the understanding of skin depth and devices such as microwave oven. 6. To study wave propagation in general, power carried by waves, ionospheric propagation and fundamentals of satellite communications. 7. To master the Smith Chart and design impedance matching circuits. 8. To be able to design appropriate transmission lines and waveguides to guide the electromagnetic waves, as well as using the lines as circuit elements. 9. To demonstrate the ability to utilize resources (e.g. computer and software) to solve engineering problems. Relationship to Program Outcomes: Program Outcomes Learning Obj ecti ves 19 Contribution Remark Fields and Waves Fall 2004
(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
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The whole course is definitely a combination of math, science and engineering.
(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. (d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams. (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems. (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (g) An ability to communicate effectively. (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues. (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. (l) Specialization in one or more technical specialties that meet the needs of Silicon Valley companies. (m) Knowledge of probability and statistics, including applications to electrical engineering (n) Knowledge of advanced mathematics, including differential and integral equations, linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics. (o) Knowledge of basic sciences, computer science, and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex electrical and electronic devices, software, and systems containing hardware and software components.
Not supported 7, 8, 9 Somewhat advanced Not supported Advanced Mostly in designing transmission-line circuits This course is essential in understanding problems in electromagnetics and transmission-line circuits.
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Not supported Not supported Not supported Not supported 6-9 Not supported Somewhat supported Somewhat supported 1-9 1-9 Not supported Advanced Computer skills needed to be able to carry out some homework assignments.
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Topics Covered: Faradays Law, Displacement Current Density, Boundary Conditions, Phasors. The Wave Equation and its Solutions in Different Media, Group velocity, Electromagnetic Power, Hertzian Dipole Antenna, Normal and oblique Incidence at Plane Conducting and Dielectric Boundaries. Transmission Lines as Distributed Systems, T-Line Equations and their Solutions, Distortionless Lines, Finite Transmission Lines, Slotted-line Measurements, T-lines as Circuit Elements, Smith Chart, T-Line Matching Techniques. Waveguide Theory, Parallel-Plate Waveguide, Rectangular Waveguide Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component: Engineering Design: One half semester unit. Mathematics and Engineering Science: Two and a half semester units. Course Outcome Assessment Methods Weekly homework assignment Periodic quizzes 2 mid-term examinations
1 final examination Semester-end course survey, discussion with students, and instructor evaluation.
