Ee321 Objectives

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SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EE 142 Fields and Waves Fall 2004

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 polarizationconcepts, 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

Contribution Remark

(a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics,science, and engineering.

1 9 Advanced The whole course is definitelya combination of math,

science and engineering.


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(b) An ability to design and conduct experiments,

as well as to analyze and interpret data.

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(c) An ability to design a system, component, or

process to meet desired needs.

7, 8, 9 Somewhat

advanced

Mostly in designing

transmission-line circuits

(d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinaryteams.

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(e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solveengineering problems. 1 - 9 Advanced This course is essential inunderstanding problems in

electromagnetics and

transmission-line circuits.

(f) An understanding of professional and ethical

responsibility.

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(g) An ability to communicate effectively. Not supported

(h) The broad education necessary to understand

the impact of engineering solutions in a globaland societal context.

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(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability toengage in life-long learning.

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(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues. Not supported

(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, andmodern engineering tools necessary for

engineering practice.

6 - 9 Somewhatsupported

Computer skills needed to beable to carry out some

homework assignments.

(l) Specialization in one or more technical

specialties that meet the needs of Silicon

Valley companies.

Somewhat

supported

(m) Knowledge of probability and statistics,

including applications to electrical engineering

1 - 9 Not supported

(n) Knowledge of advanced mathematics,

including differential and integral equations,

linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete

mathematics.

1 - 9 Advanced

(o) Knowledge of basic sciences, computer

science, and engineering sciences necessary toanalyze and design complex electrical and

electronic devices, software, and systemscontaining hardware and software components.

Not supported

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


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1 final examination

Semester-end course survey, discussion with students, and instructor evaluation.

Course Coordinator: Professor Masoud Mostafavi

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