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ET 3202 - Electromagnetic Field Concepts

4 lecture hours 0 lab hours 4 credits
Course Description
The fundamental concepts of electrostatics and magnetostatics are presented in this course. Vector tools are further developed and used to strengthen the understanding of the physical properties of static electric and magnetic fields. Vector algebra in three-dimensional rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems is initially covered. Subsequently, electrostatic and magnetostatic field topics, such as Coulomb’s law, Biot-Savart law, Gauss’s law, and electric and magnetic flux are examined and also related to circuit concepts. (prereq: MA 226  or equivalent, MT 4502  or equivalent, MA 226  or full admission into the BS-EET program or permission of an EET program advisor)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Apply vector algebra and calculus analysis techniques to the solution of electromagnetic problems in Cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates.
  • Determine the electrostatic field produced by idealized charge distributions using Coulomb’s law and Gauss’s law.
  • Determine the magnetostatic field produced by idealized current distributions using the Biot-Savart law
  • State the equations and describe the relationships between charge, electrostatic field intensity, and electric flux and flux density
  • State the equations and describe the relationships between current, magnetostatic field intensity, and magnetic flux and flux density
Prerequisites by Topic
  • Circuits knowledge of electric and magnetic fields.
  • Surface descriptions in three dimensions, calculus through multiple integrals.
  • Vectors, unit vectors, and vector algebra in two-dimensional Cartesian and polar coordinate systems
  • Experience at visualizing and sketching in three dimensions.
Course Topics
  • Course introduction, non-Cartesian coordinate systems, and vector algebra review. (11 classes)
  • Electric charge, electric fields, electric field intensity, Coulomb’s law (6 classes)
  • Current density, magnetic fields, magnetic field intensity, Biot-Savart law (4 classes)
  • Electric and magnetic flux, Gauss’s law concept, chage enclosed and flux calculations. (4 classes)
  • Homework and exam sessions (including final exam) (17 classes)
Coordinator
Robert Strangeway


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