This course is an introduction to electromagnetic fields, which are the foundation of electrical engineering. The course begins with transmission line analysis using circuit models and reviews the mathematical tools (vector algebra and calculus) that are used to describe electromagnetic phenomena. Maxwell's equations are solved to describe time-harmonic fields under various
boundary conditions and at interfaces between dissimilar media. Additional topics include the applications of electromagnetic field theory to transmission lines, antennas and waveguides, and the role of electromagnetics in science, technology and society. Laboratory periods provide opportunities for instructor-assisted problem solving, technology demonstrations, and an experimental lab with an associated lab report. Finally, students complete a computer aided design project on transmission lines.
