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COURSE HANDBOOK

1 Course Title Electromagnetic Theory

2 Course Code EEE261
3 Credit Hours 3(3,0)
4 Prerequisites Multivariable Calculus MTH105
5 Co requisites NA
6 Semester Semester 4
7 Resource Person Dr. Asim Ali Khan
8 Contact Hours(Theory) 3 hours per week
9 Contact Hours(Lab) NA
10 Office Hours Wed: 3-4:30pm Thu 10-11:30 am
11 Email drasim@[Link]
12 Course Catalog Description

Review of Vector Algebra, Orthogonal Coordinate Systems, Vector Transformations between Coordinate
Systems, Fundamental Laws of Electrostatics and Maxwell’s First Equation, Divergence Theorem, Electric
Field & Field Intensity, Electric Flux & Flux Density, Electric Force & Energy, Scalar
Potential, Potential Difference, Conductors, Dielectrics, Capacitance, Continuity of Current, Electrical
Conductivity and Resistance, Boundary Conditions in Electrostatics, Fundamental Laws for Study of
Magnetic Fields, Magnetic Force & Torque, Vector Potential, Curl, Stoke’s Theorem, Magnetic Flux
and Flux Density, Magnetic Materials and Magnetism, Permeability, Magnetic Boundary Conditions,
Inductance, Faraday’s Law for Time Varying Fields and Maxwell’s Equations, Force on Moving Charge in
Electric & Magnetic Fields, EM Energy Conservation, Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws, Introduction of Plane
Wave Propagation and Reflection. Fields, EM Energy Conservation, Faraday’s and Lenz’s Laws,
Introduction of Plane Wave Propagation and Reflection.
13 Textbook:
Textbook
1. Engineering Electromagnetics, William H. Hayt, Special Indian 9th Edition, 2018
2. Elements of Electromagnetics by Matthew [Link], 3rd Edition
Reference Books
1. Electomagnetic Theory, Schaum's outline series, 2nd Edition for practice purposes
2. Field and Wave Electromagnetic, David K Cheng
14 Course Learning Objectives
This is a fundamental, interesting and challenging course for the students of Electrical
Engineering program which is also a pre-requisite of the advanced courses such as Microwave
Engineering and RF/ Antenna courses. This course provides the knowledge of fundamentals of
Electromagnetics so that students can have the insight to the field of RF/Microwave engineering
and antennas. The course consists of calculus, concepts of electric & magnetic field and solution
of Maxwell’s equations.

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 15 Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)
After successfully completing this course, the students will be able to:

Theory CLOs

1. Understand the Cartesian, Cylindrical & Spherical coordinate systems, concepts of electric &
magnetic field (static & time varying) and energy storage in electric & magnetic field (C3,
PLO1).
2. Analyse static electric & magnetic fields using Gauss’s, Coulomb’s, Ampere’s, KVL and Biot-
Savart’ laws for simple 2-D & 3-D geometrical problems (utilizing above three coordinate
systems) (C4, PLO1).
3. Solve the Maxwell’s equations for time varying fields and its application in wave propagation
for parameters such as phase velocity, medium impedance, complex propagation constant, etc
(C3, PLO2).
4. Produce a report that contains a review of pertinent information on the effects of electric and
magnetic fields to better understand any potential health hazard that includes a health risk
assessment of power-frequency electric-and magnetic-field exposures (C2, P7).
17 Lecture Plan
Studen
ts
Contact Bloom
CLO Specific Outcome Learni Assessment
Topics Hours Taxonomy
ng
Hours
Scalars and Vectors, Vector Algebra, CLO1 Understanding & 7.5 7.5 A#1, Q#1, C3, P1
Vector Fields, Rectangular Coordinate application of Cartesian, Midterm
System, Dot product, Cross product, Cylindrical & spherical
Cylindrical Coordinate System, Spherical coordinate systems to
Coordinate System, Transformation of simple rectangular,
Coordinate Systems cylindrical & spherical
geometrical problems.
Coulombs Law, Electric Field Intensity, CLO1, Analysis & calculation of 4.5 4.5 Midterm C4, P1
Fields due to volume, planar and line CLO2 electric field using
charge densities, Streamlines and Sketches Coulomb’s law for
of fields rectangular, cylindrical &
spherical geometries
Electric Flux density, Gauss Law, CLO1, Analysis of electric flux 4.5 4.5 A#2, Midterm C4, P1
Application of Gauss Law, Divergence, CLO2 density using Gauss law &
Maxwell’s First Equation and divergence divergence theorem for
theorem, point, volume, line & sheet
charge distributions
Energy in moving point charge, line CLO1, Explanation & analysis of 6 6 Midterm, C4, P1
integral, Potential and potential difference, CLO2 work done/energy storage Terminal
Potential field of point charge, & potential in electrostatic
Conservative property and Potential field
Gradient, Dipole and Energy Density in
Electrostatic field

Current and current density, continuity of CLO2 Explanation & analysis of 7.5 7.5 Q#2, Midterm, C4, P1
current, , Properties of Materials, Metallic Electric field inside & on Terminal
Conductors and Boundary Conditions, boundary of
Dielectrics, Polarization in Dielectrics, Conductors/dielectrics
Dielectric Constant, Dielectric-Dielectric
Boundary Conditions

Capacitance definition & capacitance of CLO2 Comparison of 4.5 4.5 Terminal C4, P1
different geometries. Poisson’s and capacitances for
Laplace’s Equations rectangular (parallel plate)
& cylindrical (single &
two wire) geometries using
boundary conditions

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Biot – Savart Law and Ampere’s Circuital CLO1, Demonstrate the 6 6 A#3, Terminal C3, P1
Law, Curl and Stoke’s Theorem, Magnetic CLO2 understanding of magnetic
Flux and magnetic flux density, Magnetic field & flux density using
Forces, Materials and Devices, Forces due Biot-Savert & Ampere’s
to Magnetic Fields, Inductance law for line current sources

Faraday’ Law, Displacement Current, CLO3 Application of Maxwell’s 7.5 7.5 Q#3, Terminal C3, P2
Maxwell’s Equations in Point and Integral equation for wave
Form, Solution of Maxwell’s Equations, propagation in free space
Electromagnetic Wave Equation, for different parameters
Transverse Electromagnetic Wave, e.g. phase velocity,
Intrinsic Impedance , Wave Propagation in medium impedance,
Free space, Poynting vector and Wave complex propagation
power constant, etc.

Observe and understand the pertinent CLO4 Observe and evaluate the 1.5 1.5 A#4 C2, P7
information on the effects of electric and existing scientific
magnetic field in which data are needed to information on the
better understand any potential health potential effects of
hazard. If data of appropriate quality are exposure to electric and
available, include a health risk assessment magnetic fields.
of power-frequency electric-and magnetic-
field exposures.

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18 Course Learning Outcomes(CLOs)and Assessment Plan
CLO Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Psychomotor Domain

CLO 1

CLO2

CLO3

CLO4

CLO5

CLO6

CLO7

A1

A2

A3

A4

A5
C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

P1

P2

P3

P4

P5
Activity

Quiz 1 x x

Assignment 1 x x

Assignment 2 x x x

Quiz 2 x x

Midterm x x x

Quiz 3 x x

Assignment 3 x x x

Assignment 4 x x

Terminal x x x x

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 19 Assessment Plan
Theory
Quizzes (minimum 3) 15%
Home work assignments (minimum4) 10%
Midterm exam 25%
Terminal exam (3 hours) 50%
Total (theory) 100%

20 Laboratory Experiences
NA
19 Laboratory Resources
NA
21 Computer Resources
NA
22 Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO1 Engineering Knowledge: An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science,
engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems. (Cognitive)
PLO2 Problem Analysis: An ability to identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze
complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles
of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.(Cognitive)
PLO3 Design/Development of Solutions: An ability to design solutions for complex engineering
problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations. (Cognitive)
PLO4 Investigation: An ability to investigate complex engineering problems in a methodical way
including literature survey, design and conduct of experiments, analysis and interpretation
of experimental data, and synthesis of information to derive valid conclusions. (Cognitive,
Psychomotor)
PLO5 Modern Tool Usage: An ability to create, select and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modeling, to
complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. (Psychomotor)
PLO6 The Engineer and Society: An ability to apply reasoning informed by contextual
knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice and solution to complex
engineering problems. ( Cognitive)
PLO7 Environment and Sustainability: An ability to understand the impact of professional
engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge
of and need for sustainable development. (Cognitive)
PLO8 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
norms of engineering practice. (Affective)
PLO9 Individual and Team Work: An ability to work effectively, as an individual or in a team,
on multifaceted and/or multidisciplinary settings. (Affective)
PLO10 Communication: An ability to communicate effectively as well as in writing, on complex
engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. (Affective)
PLO11 Project Management: An ability to demonstrate management skills and apply engineering
principles to one’s own work, as a member and/or leader in a team, to manage projects in a

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 multidisciplinary environment. (Affective)
PLO12 Lifelong Learning: An ability to recognize importance of, and pursue lifelong learning in
the broader context of innovation and technological developments. (Affective)

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23 CLO – PLO Mapping

CLO – PLO Mapping

PLO Cognitive Domain Affective Domain Psychomotor Domain

PLO10
PLO11
PLO12
PLO1
PLO2
PLO3
PLO4
PLO5
PLO6
PLO7
PLO8
PLO9

A1
A2
A3
A4
A5
C4
C1
C2
C3

C5
C6

P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
CLOs

CLO1 X x
CLO2 x X
CLO3 x x
CLO4 x x

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