Electromagnetic Theory I (EE224) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Electromagnetic Theory I EE224 4. Semester 3 2 0 4 5
Pre-requisite Course(s)
MATH152
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Prof. Dr. Suat DENGİZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge and applications of the laws governing electric and magnetic fields in their most general and comprehensive forms.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • 1. possess the knowledge about the electromagnetic model;
  • 2. perform vector algebra and vector calculus in cartesian, cylindrical and spherical coordinates;
  • 3. possess the knowledge about the electrostatics in both free space and material media, and about their applications;
  • 4. possess the knowledge about the steady electric currents and their applications;
  • 5. possess the knowledge about the magnetostatics in both free space and material media, and their applications.
Course Content The electromagnetic model, vector algebra, orthogonal coordinate systems, vector calculus, static electric fields, steady electric currents, static magnetic fields.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 CHAPTER 1 - The electromagnetic model - SI units and universal constants CHAPTER 2 - Vector algebra Cheng, pages iii-iv Cheng, page 2-7 Cheng, page 12
2 Orthogonal coordinate systems Gradient of a scalar field Cheng, pages 21-22 Cheng, page 39
3 Divergence of a vector field, Divergence theorem, Curl of a vector field, Stokes' theorem Cheng, page 43 Cheng, pages 52-53
4 Null identities, Helmholtz’s theorem Cheng, pages 64-65
5 CHAPTER 3 - Fundamental postulates of electrostatics in free space - Coulomb’s law - Gauss’ law - First Midterm Cheng, pages 72-74 Cheng, page 85
6 Electric potential, Material media in static electric field Cheng, pages 90-91 Cheng, pages 97-98, 102-103
7 Electric flux density and dielectric constant, Boundary conditions for electrostatic fields Cheng, page 108
8 Capacitance and capacitors, Electrostatic energy, Electrostatic forces, Solution of electrostatic boundary-value problems Cheng, page 116 Cheng, pages 128-129
9 CHAPTER 4 - Current density and Ohm’s law - Equation of continuity and Kirchhoff’s current law Cheng, pages 150-151 Cheng, page 157
10 Power dissipation and Joule’s law, Governing equations for steady current density, Resistance calculations, Second Midterm
11 CHAPTER 5 - Fundamental postulates of magnetostatics in free space - Vector magnetic potential - Biot-Savart’s law Cheng, pages 170, 172
12 Magnetic dipole, Magnetization and equivalent current densities, Magnetic field intensity and relative permeability Cheng, page 190
13 Behavior of magnetic materials, Boundary conditions for magnetostatic fields, Inductance and inductors Cheng, pages196-198
14 Magnetic energy, Magnetic forces and torques
15 Preparation to final exam
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Fundamentals of Engineering Electromagnetics, David K. Cheng, 1993, Addison-Wesley
Other Sources 2. • Engineering Electromagnetics, 9th Edition, William Hayt and John Buck, 2018, McGraw Hill
3. • Lectures on Electromagnetic Field Theory, Weng Cho CHEW, Fall 2020, Purdue University. (Updated: December 3, 2020)
4. • Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th Edition, David J. Griffiths, 2017, Cambridge University Press
5. • MIT OpenCourseWare, Electromagnetism; Electromagnetics and Applications

Evaluation System

Requirements Number Percentage of Grade
Attendance/Participation 1 5
Laboratory - -
Application - -
Field Work - -
Special Course Internship - -
Quizzes/Studio Critics 10 15
Homework Assignments - -
Presentation - -
Project - -
Report - -
Seminar - -
Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury 2 50
Final Exam/Final Jury 1 30
Toplam 14 100
Percentage of Semester Work 70
Percentage of Final Work 30
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Managment Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications

# Program Qualifications / Competencies Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 Possesses sufficient knowledge in mathematics, natural sciences, and discipline-specific topics in Electrical and Electronics Engineering; uses this theoretical and practical knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. X
2 Identifies, defines, formulates, and solves complex engineering problems; selects and applies appropriate analytical and modeling methods for this purpose. X
3 Designs complex systems, processes, devices, or products under realistic constraints and conditions to meet specific requirements; applies modern design methods for this purpose. (Realistic constraints and conditions may include factors such as economy, environmental issues, sustainability, manufacturability, ethics, health, safety, social and political issues, depending on the nature of the design.)
4 Selects and uses modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in engineering applications; effectively uses information technologies. X
5 Designs experiments, conducts tests, collects data, analyzes, and interprets results to investigate complex engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.
6 Works effectively in disciplinary and interdisciplinary teams; develops the ability to work independently. X
7 Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms; possesses proficiency in at least one foreign language; writes effective reports, understands written reports, prepares design and production reports, delivers effective presentations, and gives and receives clear instructions.
8 Recognizes the need for lifelong learning; accesses information, follows developments in science and technology, and continuously renews oneself.
9 Acts in accordance with ethical principles, assumes professional and ethical responsibility, and possesses knowledge about the standards used in engineering practices.
10 Possesses knowledge about professional practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; gains awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; understands the principles of sustainable development.
11 Understands the universal and societal impacts of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognizes the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering and understands the legal implications of engineering solutions.

ECTS/Workload Table

Activities Number Duration (Hours) Total Workload
Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) 16 3 48
Laboratory
Application 16 2 32
Special Course Internship
Field Work
Study Hours Out of Class 16 2 32
Presentation/Seminar Prepration
Project
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 10 10
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 6 6
Total Workload 128