Electromagnetic Waves
Overview
This unit of study aims to develop your understanding of, and familiarity with, the fundamental theory and basic methods of Electromagnetism with special reference to electromagnetic wave theory. It also provides an introduction to the application of the theory to wired and wireless communication and related technologies.
Requisites
AND ONE OF
MTH20005 Engineering Mathematics 3B *
OR
MTH20014 Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis
OR
MTH20017 Mathematical Methods and Statistics for Engineering
01-June-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Describe the physical significance of Maxwell’s equations (K1)
- Analyse problems associated with the calculation of Electric and Magnetic fields (K1, K2, S2)
- Describe the characteristics of electromagnetic waves in unbounded and bounded media (K3)
- Analyse the solutions of field and wave problems in the context of a range of applications including transmission lines and waveguides (K3, S1)
- Apply appropriate theory to the basics of radio frequency propagation and microwave technology (K3, S1)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact Lecture |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact Class |
2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
| Face to Face Contact Lab |
1.00 | 10 weeks | 10 |
| Unspecified Activities Independent Learning |
7.67 | 12 weeks | 92 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual | 10 - 20% | 4,5 |
| Examination | Individual | 50 - 60% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Laboratory Report | Individual/Group | 15 - 30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Test | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all ULOs to a minimum standard, an undergraduate student must have achieved:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and(ii) Obtain at least 40% in the final exam Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii), will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Field Theorems & Equations
- Transmission lines: field & circuit analysis
- Electromagnetic wave propagation & time varying fields
- Waveguides
- Radio frequency propagation and antennas
- Microwaves Industrial & Communication purposes
- Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), shielding & noise reduction techniques
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.