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Aim:
To provide an introduction to electromagnetism as an essential part of our understanding of
the natural universe.
To introduce applications of electromagnetic fields in communications.
To provide an understanding of the effects of electromagnetic fields on human health, and
other social effects.
Objectives:
Upon completion this course you will be able to
Apply the knowledge on vector fields in electromagnetic fields.
Gain the ability to derive the fields and potentials starting from first principles.
Ability to apply the theories of electromagnetic fields in electronics and communications.
Pre-requisites:
MPZ4230 (Pass), MPZ5230 (Concurrently Registered)
Course Outline:
Session 1: Vector Analysis, Coordinate Systems and Transformations
Session 2: Line, Surface and volume integrals
Session 3: Divergence theorem and stokes theorem
Session 4: Coulombs Law
Session 5: Electric field and electric flux density
Session 6: Gauss's Law with Application
Session 7: Electrostatic Potential and Equipotential Surfaces
Session 8: Boundary conditions for Electrostatic fields
Session 9: Capacitance and Capacitors
Session 10: Electrostatic Energy and Energy Density
Session 11: Poisson's and Laplace's Equations
Session 12: Uniqueness Theorem
Session 13: Method of Images
Session 14: Electrostatic boundary value problem
Session 15: Current Density and Ohm's Law
Session 16: Electromotive force and Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
Session 17: Continuity Equation and Kirchhoff's Current Law
Session 18: Power Dissipation and Joule's Law
Session 19: Biot- Savart Law and its Applications
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Assessment:
There will be three home based assignments and a mini project. These should be prepared
individually although you are encouraged to form discussion groups and discuss the issues among
yourselves whenever possible. Plagiarism (that is, presenting other's work as your own) will not be
tolerated, and will be reflected in the grade of all parties involved.
There will be two Continuous Assessment Tests: CATs will be of the OPEN BOOK type, where you
would be allowed to refer any material during the test.
Final Examination will be of the conventional type where NO REFERENCE is allowed (Closed Book).
Mini Project: This is one of the main parts of the course. You are required to obtain a minimum of
40% to get the eligibility. This mini project will be required a good mathematical and analytical
knowledge on the subject and application of subject knowledge is tested. It might need Matlab
programming knowledge too.
Continuous Assessment:
The continuous assessment of the course would consist of five components, viz., the three
assignments (TMA), Mini Project (MP) and two CAT tests.
Final Mark:
Your overall performance will be based on the average of the continuous assessment and the final
examination, if you obtain a minimum of 40% at the final examination.
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Activity Schedule:
Day Schools, TMA due dates and Mini Project due dates: Information regarding dates and time for
all above activities is given in the activity diary.
There are two day schools for this course other than the introductory session. At this introductory
session, an introduction to the course will be provided. Also, a guide on how to answer the
assignments, how to do the mini project and course coordinators expectations will be provided as
well. So, please attend this first session without fail.
Academic Coordinator:
W.D.S.S. Bandara,
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Kandy Regional Center,
The Open University of Sri Lanka, Polgolla.
Phone: 081-2494495-7 Ext:130
Email: wdban@ou.ac.lk
You can send the assignments to Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Open
University of Sri Lanka, P.O. Box 21, Nawala, Nugegoda or put to the drop box at the department.
Note: Once you registered for the subject please follow the link bellow and fill it with appropriate data.
bit.ly/BTECH_2016