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ELENG 117 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Undergraduate COE - College of Engineering

Subject

ELENG

Course Number

117

Department

Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

Course Level

Undergraduate

Course Title

Electromagnetic Fields and Waves

Course Description

Review of static electric and magnetic fields and applications; Maxwell's equations; transmission lines; propagation and reflection of plane waves; introduction to guided waves, microwave networks, and radiation and antennas. Minilabs on statics, transmission lines, and waves. Explanation of cellphone antennas, WiFi communication, and other wireless technologies.

Minimum Units

4

Maximum Units

4

Grading Basis

Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option

Method of Assessment

Written Exam

Instructors

Yablonovitch

Prerequisites

EECS 16B, MATH 53, and MATH 54; PHYSICS 7B or equivalent that covers AC circuits and electromagnetics up to Maxwell's equations.

Repeat Rules

Course is not repeatable for credit.

Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.

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Formats

Lecture, Discussion, Laboratory

Term

Fall and Spring

Weeks

15 weeks

Weeks

15

Lecture Hours

3

Lecture Hours Min

3

Lecture Hours Max

3

Discussion Hours

1

Discussion Hours Min

1

Discussion Hours Max

1

Laboratory Hours

2

Laboratory Hours Min

2

Laboratory Hours Max

2

Outside Work Hours

6.5

Outside Work Hours Min

6.5

Outside Work Hours Max

6.5