ECE3121 Engineering electromagnetics
Faculty of Engineering
ECE3121 Engineering electromagnetics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia. It needs ENG2005 and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 2
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ECE3121
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ECE3121
4 units list ECE3121 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
E6011 Master of Professional Engineering - You are exempt from the prerequisite rule if you are enrolled in this course.
Prohibition: ECE2021
Overview
This unit explores electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields, and their use to create devices and systems. Mathematical concepts are used to describe the fields, and examine the basic laws governing the generation of fields and their interactions with dielectric and magnetic materials. This study results in Maxwell's field equations, and related Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations. The real life applications of electromagnetic fields in radio communications and devices such as scanners, printers and mass spectrometers are also explored in this unit. Finally, plane wave propagation is analysed briefly as an extension of Maxwell's field equations.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- LaboratoryThreshold hurdle30%
- Class testThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge of mathematics to examine the behaviour of electric and magnetic fields and relate them to suitable applications.
- 2
Interpret Maxwell's equations and associated Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations using mathematical principles.
- 3
Describe electric and magnetic properties of metals, dielectrics and semiconductors.
- 4
Select and use appropriate tools to complete electrical and magnetic fields related laboratory tasks.
- 5
Communicate their work effectively in teams.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Laboratories22 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Where it fits
ECE3121 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Malin Premaratne
- Dr Tridib Saha
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Malin Premaratne
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE3121?
You need ENG2005 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ECE3121?
ECE3121 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ECE4043, ECE4058, ECE4086 and ECE4122.
When is ECE3121 offered?
In 2022, ECE3121 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is ECE3121?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE3121 have an exam?
No. ECE3121 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ECE3121?
ECE3121 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering.