BDIC2021J Electromagnetics 1

Academic Year 2022/2023

This course provides an introduction to the combined electric and magnetic principles that underlie the functionality of electrical and electronic systems.
The following topics will be covered:
- Mathematical foundations review (vector calculus, including Grad, Dic & Curl)
- Electric charge and the electric field
- Electric flux density and Gauss's Law
- Electric scalar potential
- Electric field in matter and boundary conditions
- Capacitance
- Numerical simulation of electromagnetic problems
- Capacitance & Inductance
- Maxwell's equations
- Applications of Electromagnetic in Sensors and actuators
- Introduction to Electromagnetic waves

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

- Mathematical foundations review (vector calculus, including Grad, Dic & Curl)
- Electric charge and the electric field
- Electric flux density and Gauss's Law
- Electric scalar potential
- Electric field in matter and boundary conditions
- Capacitance
- Numerical simulation of electromagnetic problems
- Capacitance & Inductance
- Maxwell's equations
- Applications of Electromagnetic in Sensors and actuators
- Introduction to Electromagnetic waves

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

48
Computer Aided Lab

9
Total

57
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures where material is explained coupled with Labs where the students see first had the principles. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Good foundation in Math, vectors and calculus.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Additional Information:
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Labs Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

15
Examination: Final Exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Graded No

70
Examination: Mid Term Exam Week 9 No Graded No

15

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Summer Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Enchang Sun Tutor
Wenying Wu Tutor