Course Description: Theories and applications of electromagnetic fields and waves.

Prerequisite: ECE 305, and MTH 245

Objectives: Upon finishing the course, students are expected to accomplish the following objectives:

• Be able to analyze and calculate stationary electric/magnetic fields and potentials;
• Understand the physical meaning and significance of Maxwell's equations;
• Be able to calculate plane wave reflection and refraction on a metallic or dielectric materials from either normal or oblique incidence.
• Design matching systems for transmission lines and plane waves.
• Be able to calculate propagation constant for parallel conducting plates and understand its frequency dependent characteristics.
• Understand the radar equation and radiation pattern, and be able to calculate antenna gain.

 Topics:

• Electrostatics,
• Magnetosatics,
• Maxwell equations and Plane Wave Propagation,
• Boundary Conditionis Reflection, and Refraction,
• Transmission Lines,
• Waveguides,
• Antennas

 Labs: There will be approximately 7-8 lab sessions during the semester.