BDIC3018J Electromagnetics 2

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module aims to develop an understanding of electromagnetic waves with emphasis on:
(1) the vector calculus of electromagnetic theory
(2) the physical basis and predictions of this theory, and
(3) engineering application and implications of the results.
The module is intermediate or advanced level.
Topics include:
- Faraday's and Ampere's laws
- Vector fields and Poynting fields
- Maxwell's Equations (physical basis and vector calculus formalism)
- Transverse electromagnetic wave, polarization, velocity
- The physical engineering implications, e.g. losses in media, impedance matching, back reflections, phase and group velocity, dispersion
- Antennas including theory and operation of simple antenna examples
- Radio environment propagation
- Bridge the gap between theory and the simplified radio propagation models used for wireless transceiver design and analysis.

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Learning Outcomes:

- Faraday's and Ampere's laws
- Vector fields and Poynting fields
- Maxwell's Equations (physical basis and vector calculus formalism)
- Transverse electromagnetic wave, polarization, velocity
- The physical engineering implications, e.g. losses in media, impedance matching, back reflections, phase and group velocity, dispersion
- Antennas including theory and operation of simple antenna examples
- Radio environment propagation
- Bridge the gap between theory and the simplified radio propagation models used for wireless transceiver design and analysis.

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:

BDIC2021J Electromagnetics 1

Learning Recommendations:

BDIC2021J Electromagnetics 1


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Continuous Assessment: Labs Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

25
Examination: End of term exam 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

55
Examination: Mid term Unspecified No Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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