ECE3122 Engineering electromagnetics
Faculty of Engineering
ECE3122 Engineering electromagnetics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering. It isn't offered in 2025. It needs ENG2005 and ECE2131 and unlocks 3 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for ECE3122. This is its 2025 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before ECE3122
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After ECE3122
3 units list ECE3122 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.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit explores electrostatic, magnetostatic and electromagnetic fields, and their use to create devices and systems. This offering will use complementary mathematical concepts and numerical simulation tools to describe the fields and examine the basic laws governing the generation of fields and their interactions with dielectric and magnetic materials. Emphasis will be placed on understanding how exact mathematical solutions to Maxwell's equations and the related Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations for simple problems relate to more detailed analysis of realistic systems. The unit will explore links between the fundamentals of electromagnetics and applications such as radio frequency engineering, microwaves and optical communications.
Offerings in 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for ECE3122.
Assessment
- In-semester assignmentsWritten60%
- Final assessmentExamination40%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe mathematically the behaviour of electric and magnetic fields and how they relate to suitable applications.
- 2
Analyse physical problems based on Maxwell's equations and associated Laplace, Poisson and continuity equations using appropriate numerical simulation tools.
- 3
Describe electric and magnetic properties of metals, dielectrics and semiconductors.
- 4
Interpret the similarities and differences between solutions to problems provided by simulation tools and mathematical descriptions.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- 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 preparations for scheduled activities.l
You will engage with industry-standard simulation tools to analyse real-world electromagnetic problems and compare with simple theory.
The workshop and practical sessions will have instructor-led active learning where you will work in a team of your peers to solve problems.
Learning resources
Required resources
Textbook:
Applied electromagnetics: Early transmission lines approach, Stuart M. Wentworth. Publisher: Wiley
Technology resources
- BYOD: You will be required to bring a laptop or tablet to class to perform simulations and conduct take-home assignments.
- Specialist software: You will use the simulation package CST Studio Suite which is available on the MOVE platform and through a free student version. You will be shown how to access it during the first class meeting.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ECE3122?
You need ENG2005 and ECE2131 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ECE3122?
ECE3122 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including ECE4058, ECE4086 and ECE4122.
When is ECE3122 offered?
ECE3122 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
How much work is ECE3122?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ECE3122 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20242025