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  Course Description
Course Name : Electromagnetic Fields Theory

Course Code : EEE210

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 2

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. TURGUT İKİZ

Learning Outcomes of the Course : The student, upon succesful completion of this course:
Determine the electrostatic field due to the static charges distributed on geometries coincide with orthogonal coordinate systems,
Determine the electrostatic energy stored in these fields,
Determine the capacitance of the capacitors having different geometries,
Determine the magnetostatic field due to a dc system,
Determine the magnetostatic energy stored in these fields,
Determine the self and/or mutual inductance of the systems having geometries coincide with orthogonal coordinate systems,
Comprehend the relation between electric anad magnetic fields for time varying case and determine the induction current or voltage,
Comprehend Maxwell equations.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : Introducing the orthogonal coordinate systems , scalar and vector operators. Comprehending the effects of the static electric charges in terms of field. Comprehending the effects of the electric charges moving with a constant velocity in terms of field. Introducing the time varying fields. Giving Maxweel equations.

Course Contents : Electrostatic fields due to the static charges distributed on the different space geometries. Gauss´s law and its applications. The effects of the electrostatic fields on different dielectrics. The capacitance of the capacitor with any shape. The magnetostatic fields due to the electric charges moving with a constant velocity. Ampere´s law and its applications. The effects of the magnetostatic fields on different magnetic materials. Self inductance of the inductor with any shape. The mutual inductance between the circuits. Energies stored in electrostatic and magnetostatic fields. Faraday´s law and induction. Maxwell equations.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Orthogonal coordinate systems, gradient, divergence, curl, divergence and Stokes´s theorems Review of the electrostatic fields in electric physiscs Lecture, discussion
2 Coulomb´s law. Electric fiels due to discrete and continious charge distributions. Gauss´s law and its applications Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
3 Conductors in electrostatic fields. Dielectrics in electrostatic fields; equivalent polarization charges. Boundary conditions for electrostatic fields Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
4 Capacitance and capacitors. Electrostatic energy stored in electrostatic fields. Electrostatic forces Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
5 Current density and Ohm´s law. Electromotive force and Kirchhoff´s voltage law. Equation of continuity and Kirchhoff´s current law. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
6 Power dissipation and Joule´s law. Boundary conditions for current density. Resistance calculation Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
7 Midterm examination Review of all of the previous lecture Written Examination
8 Electromagnetic force between current carrying wires. Biot-Sawart law. Magnetic flux density vector. Magnetic potential and flux Review of the magnetostatic fields in electric physiscs Lecture, discussion
9 Magnetic materials. Magnetic dipole. Magnetization and bound current densities. Permeability. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
10 Magnetic field intensity vector. Boundary conditions for magnetic fields. Magnetic circuits. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
11 Inductors and self inductance. Mutual inductance. Magnetic energy, Magnetic forces and torques Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
12 Faraday´s law and electromagnetic induction; a stationary circuit in a time varying magnetic field, a moving conductor in a static magnetic field, a moving circuit in a time varying magnetic field Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
13 Maxwell equations; the integral and differential forms of Maxwell equations. Potential functions. Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
14 Wave equation and their solutions; Solution of wave equations for potentials, source free wave equation Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
15 Time harmonic fields; phasor concepts, Time harmonic electromagnetics, Source-free fields in simple media Review of the previous lecture Lecture, discussion
16/17 Final examination Review all of the previous lecture Written Examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Field and Wave Electromagnetics, David K. Cheng, Addison-Wesley
 Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields, Clayton R. Paul, Keith W. Whites, Syed A. Nasar, McGraw-Hill
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Has capability in those fields of mathematics and physics that form the foundations of engineering. 5
2 Grasps the main knowledge in the basic topics of electrical and electronic engineering. 5
3 Comprehends the functional integrity of the knowledge gathered in the fields of basic engineering and electrical-electronics engineering. 5
4 Identifies problems and analyzes the identified problems based on the gathered professional knowledge. 4
5 Formulates and solves a given theoretical problem using the knowledge of basic engineering. 5
6 Has aptitude for computer and information technologies 3
7 Knows English at a level adequate to comprehend the main points of a scientific text, either general or about his profession, written in English. 5
8 Has the ability to apply the knowledge of electrical-electronic engineering to profession-specific tools and devices. 2
9 Has the ability to write a computer code towards a specific purpose using a familiar programming language. 3
10 Has the ability to work either through a purpose oriented program or in union within a group where responsibilities are shared. 3
11 Has the aptitude to identify proper sources of information, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 4
12 Becomes able to communicate with other people with a proper style and uses an appropriate language. 1
13 Internalizes the ethical values prescribed by his profession in particular and by the professional life in general. 4
14 Has consciousness about the scientific, social, historical, economical and political facts of the society, world and age lived in. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 114
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.56
ECTS Credit: 5