ELEC ENG 2FH3

 Electromagnetics I

Fall/Winter 2016/17

Course Outline

 

Calendar/Course Description

 

Mathematical foundations of electromagnetics (selected topics of vector calculus); electrostatics, magnetostatics and conduction; introduction to time-varying fields through Faraday's law and the wave equation.

 

Pre-Requisites and Anti-Requisites                                                                                                                              

 

 

Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering Program, ELECENG 2CI4 or ELECENG 2CI5; and PHYSICS 1E03

 

Schedule                                                                                                                                                                                        

 

Lectures: Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 am -10:20 am, HSC 1A1

                 Tuesdays 10:30 am -11:20 am, HSC 1A1

 

Tutorial:  Wednesdays 12:30 pm -1:20 pm, JHE 376

Labs:  No Labs

 

Instructor Office Hours and Contact Information

 

Dr. Mohamed Bakr

Office Hours:

ITB-A219

Tuesday – 8:30 am

mbakr@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca

Wednesday– 9:30 am

905-525-9140  Ext. 24079

Or by appointment

 

Teaching Assistant Office Hours and Contact Information

 

TA

EMAIL

OFFICE

EXT

OFFICE HOURS

Denys Shumakov

shumakds@mcmaster.ca

 

ITB-A201

24971

Mondays 2:30-3:30

Ahmed Elsharabasy

elsharay@mcmaster.ca

 

ITB-A201

24971

Mondays 2:30-3:30

Mahmoud Maghraby

maghrabm@mcmaster.ca

ITB-A201

24971

Tuesdays 2:30-3:30

Aaron Pitcher

pitchea@mcmaster.ca

 

ITB-A201

24971

Tuesdays 2:30-3:30

Daniel Tajik

tajikd@mcmaster.ca

ITB-A201

24971

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

Rishad Arfin

arfinr@mcmaster.ca

ITB-A201

24971

Wednesdays 2:30-3:30

Ayman Negm

ayman.negm@eng.cu.edu.eg

ITB-A201

24971

Thursdays 2:30-3:30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Website/Alternate Methods of Communication

 

http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/faculty/bakr/ee2FH3/EE2FH3_Main_2017.htm

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Course Objectives

 

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

· Ability to link the electric field strength and orientation to the distance to charge distributions and charge configurations or distributions (Indicators 1.2, 1.3, 8.1).

· Ability to link the magnetic field strength and orientation to the distance of electric current configurations or distributions (Indicators 1.2, 1.3, 8.1).

· Understanding the field theoretical origins of Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws and these laws’ limitation when applied to high-frequency fields (Indicators 1.2, 1.3, 2.1).

· Understanding the principle of superposition and the difference between the superposition of scalar field quantities and that of vectorial field quantities (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Understanding the limitations of the superposition principle as applicable to linear media only (Indicators 1.3, 2.1.)

· Understanding the impact of metals on static electric fields and the use of metals for shielding and electrical isolation (Indicators 1.3, 2.1, 8.1).

· Understanding the phenomenon of dielectric polarization and ability to predict the capacitance of simple structures (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Understanding the phenomenon of electrical conduction and the concept of resistance (or conductance). Understanding the difference between conductors and superconductors. Ability to predict the resistance of simple structures (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Basic understanding of the interaction of the electric and magnetic field with matter and the concepts of heterogeneity, anisotropy and nonlinearity (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Understanding the fundamental importance of the conservation of charge and its implications in circuit analysis and charge relaxation (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Understanding the nature of electric energy, magnetic energy, power, and power dissipation (Indicators 1.2, 1.3).

· Understanding the link between the electric and magnetic field as the two sides of the same phenomenon, the electromagnetic field (Indicators 1.2).

· Ability to apply vector calculus to the solution of simple electric and magnetic analysis in the three basic orthogonal coordinate systems: rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical (Indicators 1.2, 5.2).

· Ability to create simple software for the calculation of electric and magnetic fields through the principle of superposition provided the charge or current sources are specified (Indicator 5.2).

· Understanding the process of discretization as an approximation of continuous media and field distributions. Understanding the impact of the discretization mesh on the accuracy of the solutions (Indicators 2.1, 5.2).

· Ability to understand the process of implementing an engineering idea and the associated labor and material costs (Indicators 6.1, 11.3).

 

Assumed knowledge                                                                                                                                                              

 

Mathematics: Vector Algebra, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Complex Number Algebra, Differentiation and Integration over 1, 2, and 3 variables, Coordinate Systems, Basic Vector Calculus (gradient, divergence and curl in rectangular coordinates) – electrical and biomedical streams only.

Physics: Electric field of a point charge, Coulomb’s law, Magnetic field of a straight wire with current, Ampère’s law

Electrical Engineering: Kirchhoff’s laws, resistors, capacitors, inductors

 

Course Materials

 

Required Texts: 1. Matthew N.O. Sadiku, Elements of Electromagnetics, 6th edition, Oxford University Press.

                             2. M.H. Bakr, Matlab Experiments Manual for EE2FH3, electronic manual, 2017.

 

Calculator:

Only the McMaster Standard Calculator will be permitted in tests and examinations.  This is available at the Campus Store. 

 

Course Notes and Assignments Guide:

Available for download from Avenue

Videos available through Dr. Bakr’s YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFQ_5eallhvHpIhf9pdsVsw

 

 

Course Overview

 

 

Lecture

Description

Chapter

0

Organizational Meeting

 

1

Vector Algebra: scalars and vectors, unit vectors, subtraction and addition, position and distance vectors, vectors multiplications

Chapter 1: pages 3-15

2

Vector Algebra: scalar triple product, vector triple product, Cartesian coordinates, cylindrical coordinates

Chapter 1: pages 15-25, Chapter 2: pages 29-33

3

Vector Algebra: spherical coordinates, constant value surfaces

Chapter 2: pages 33-49

4

Vector Calculus: differential elements, line integrals

Chapter 3: pages 57-67

5

Vector Calculus: Del operators, gradient of a scalar, Divergence operator, Divergence theorem

Chapter 3: pages 67-79

6

Vector Calculus: Curl operator, Stokes theorem, Laplacian of a scalar, Classification of vectors

Chapter 3: pages 80-95

7

Electrostatic Fields: Coulomb’s law, definition of electric field

Chapter 4: pages 107-115

8

Electrostatic Fields: superposition: line charges, surface charges, volume charges

Chapter 4: pages 115-126

9

Electrostatic Fields:  Electric flux density, Gauss law, applications of Gauss law

Chapter 4: pages 126-137

10

Electrostatic Fields:  Electric potential, relations between E and V

Chapter 4: pages 137-146

11

Electrostatic Fields: Electric dipole, Energy density

Chapter 4: pages 146-160

12

Fields in Different Materials: Convection and Conduction currents, Conductors

Chapter 5: pages 173-182

13

Fields in Different Materials: Polarization in dielectrics, dielectric constant and strength, linear, isotropic, and homogenous medium

Chapter 5: pages 183-191

14

Fields in Different Materials: continuity equations, boundary conditions,

Chapter 5: pages 192-206

15

Electrostatic Boundary Value Problems: Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations, applications

Chapter 6: pages 215-239

16

Electrostatic Boundary Value Problems:  Resistance and capacitance, applications

Chapter 6: pages 239-256

17

Electrostatic Boundary Value Problems:  method of images, applications

Chapter 6: pages 256-267

18

Magnetostatic Fields: Biot-Savart’s law, applications

Chapter 7: pages 281-292

19

Magnetostatic Fields: Ampere’s law, applications

Chapter 7: pages 293-300

20

Magnetostatic Fields: Magnetic flux density, magnetic Scalar and vector potential, applications

Chapter 7: pages 301-310, 312-316

21

Magnetostatic Forces, Materials, and devices: Forces due to magnetic Fields, forces due to two current elements

Chapter 8: pages 331-343

22

Magnetostatic Forces, Materials, and devices: Magnetic torque, magnetic dipole, applications

Chapter 8: pages 343-350

23

Magnetostatic Forces, Materials, and devices: Magnetization in materials, classification of matter, magnetic boundary conditions

Chapter 8: pages 350-362

24

Magnetostatic Forces, Materials, and devices: Inductors and inductances

Chapter 8: pages 362-365

25

Magnetostatic Forces, Materials, and devices:  Magnetic energy, Magnetic circuits.

Chapter 8: pages 365-375

26

Maxwell’s Equations: Faraday’s law, applications

Chapter 9: pages 399-410

27

Maxwell’s Equations: Displacement current, final formulation of Maxwell’s equations, time-varying potentials

Chapter 9: pages 411-419

28

Maxwell’s Equations: Time harmonic waves, applications

Chapter 9: pages 419-432

29

Maxwell’s Equations: Wave equation, General definitions

Chapter 10: pages 445-452

30

Maxwell’s Equations: Waves in lossy media

Chapter 10: pages 452-458

31

Maxwell’s Equations: Plane waves, plane waves in good conductors

Chapter 10: pages 458-470

 

 

 

Assessment

 

Component

Weight

First Midterm Examination

15%

Second Midterm Examination

15%

MATLAB Assignments

10%

Project

10%

Final Examination

50%

Total

100%

 

Students must pass the final examination to pass the course

 

Accreditation Learning Outcomes

 

Note: The Learning Outcomes defined in this section are measured throughout the course and form part of the Department’s continuous improvement process.  They are a key component of the accreditation process for the program and will not be taken into consideration in determining a student’s actual grade in the course.  For more information on accreditation, please ask your instructor or visit: http://www.engineerscanada.ca .

 

 

Outcomes

Indicators

Measurement Methods(s)

Ability to link the electric field strength and orientation to the distance to charge distributions and charge configurations or distributions.

 

1.2, 1.3, 8.1

 

Midterm, final and assignment

 

Ability to link the magnetic field strength and orientation to the distance of electric current configurations or distributions.

1.2, 1.3, 8.1

 

Final and assignments

 

Understanding the field theoretical origins of Kirchhoff’s voltage and current laws and these laws’ limitation when applied to high-frequency fields.

 

 1.2, 1.3, 2.1

 

Final and assignments

Understanding the principle of superposition and the difference between the superposition of scalar field quantities and that of vectorial field quantities.

 

1.2, 1.3

 

Quizzes and final

 

Understanding the limitations of the superposition principle as applicable to linear media only.

 

1.3, 2.1

 

Quizzes

 

Understanding the impact of metals on static electric fields and the use of metals for shielding and electrical isolation.

 

1.3, 2.1, 8.1

 

Final exam

 

Understanding the phenomenon of dielectric polarization and ability to predict the capacitance of simple structures.

 

1.2, 1.3

 

Midterm and Final

Understanding the phenomenon of electrical conduction and the concept of resistance (or conductance). Understanding the difference between conductors and superconductors. Ability to predict the resistance of simple structures.

 

1.2, 1.3

 

Quiz and final

 

Basic understanding of the interaction of the electric and magnetic field with matter and the concepts of heterogeneity, anisotropy and nonlinearity.

1.2, 1.3

 

Quiz

 

Understanding the fundamental importance of the conservation of charge and its implications in circuit analysis and charge relaxation.

 

1.2, 1.3

 

Midterm and final

 

Understanding the nature of electric energy, magnetic energy, power, and power dissipation.

 

1.2, 1.3

 

Midterm and final

 

Understanding the link between the electric and magnetic field as the two sides of the same phenomenon, the electromagnetic field.

 

1.2

 

Midterm and final

 

Ability to apply vector calculus to the solution of simple electric and magnetic analysis in the three basic orthogonal coordinate systems: rectangular, spherical, and cylindrical.

 

1.2, 5.2

 

Midterm

 

Ability to create simple software for the calculation of electric and magnetic fields through the principle of superposition provided the charge or current sources are specified.

 

5.2

 

Assignments

 

Understanding the process of discretization as an approximation of continuous media and field distributions. Understanding the impact of the

 

2.1, 5.2

 

Assignments

 

Ability to understand the process of implementing and engineering idea and the associated labor and material costs.

 

6.1, 11.3

 

Assignments

 

 

 

Academic Integrity

 

You are expected to exhibit honesty and use ethical behaviour in all aspects of the learning process.  Academic credentials you earn are rooted in principles of honesty and academic integrity.

 

Academic dishonesty is to knowingly act or fail to act in a way that results or could result in unearned academic credit or advantage.  This behaviour can result in serious consequences, e.g. the grade of zero on an assignment, loss of credit with a notation on the transcript (notation reads: “Grade of F assigned for academic dishonesty”), and/or suspension or expulsion from the university.

 

It is your responsibility to understand what constitutes academic dishonesty.  For information on the various types of academic dishonesty please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy, located at http://www.mcmaster.ca/academicintegrity

 

The following illustrates only three forms of academic dishonesty:

 

1.       Plagiarism, e.g. the submission of work that is not one’s own or for which other credit has been obtained.

2.       Improper collaboration in group work.

3.       Copying or using unauthorized aids in tests and examinations.

 

Academic Accommodations

 

Students who require academic accommodation must contact Student accessibility Services (SAS) to make arrangements with a Program Coordinator.  Academic accommodations must be arranged for each term of study.  Student Accessibility Services can be contact by phone at 905.525.9140 ext. 28652 or e-mail at sas@mcmaster.ca.  For further information, consult McMaster University’s Policy for Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities. 

 

Notification of Student Absence and Submission of Request for Relief for Missed Academic Work

 

1.       If you are seeking relief for missed academic work because of an absence lasting less than three days in duration, you must use the McMaster Student Absence Form.

2.       Absences lasting more than three days must be reported to the Associate Dean’s Office (JHE-A214) and appropriate documentation must be provided. For medical absences, the University reserves the right to require students to obtain medical documentation from the Student Wellness Centre.

3.       You should expect to have academic commitments Monday through Saturday but not on Sunday or statutory holidays.

4.       Students may submit requests for relief using the MSAF once per term. You must report to the Associate Dean’s Office (JHE-A214) for any request for relief in a term where the MSAF has been used previously in that term.  Relief for missed academic work is not guaranteed.

5.       You are responsible to contact your instructor(s) immediately to discuss the appropriate relief.  Failure to do so may negate the opportunity for relief.

6.       It is the prerogative of the instructor of the course to determine the appropriate relief for missed term work in his/her course.

 

Notice Regarding Possible Course Modification

 

The instructor and university reserve the right to modify elements of the course during the term.  The university may change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in extreme circumstances.  If either type of modification becomes necessary, reasonable notice and communication with the students will be given with explanation and the opportunity to comment on changes.  It is the responsibility of the student to check their McMaster email and course websites weekly during the term and to note any changes.

 

 

 

On-line Statement for Courses Requiring Online Access or Work

 

In this course, we will be using Avenue to Learn and YouTube.  Students should be aware that, when they access the electronic components of this course, private information such as first and last names, user names for the McMaster e-mail accounts, and program affiliation may become apparent to all other students in the same course.  The available information is dependent on the technology used.  Continuation in this course will be deemed consent to this disclosure.  If you have any questions or concerns about such disclosure, please discuss this with the course instructor. 

 

Reference to Research Ethics

 

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour.  To see the Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

 

Text Box: Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

 2013

 

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

 

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology Building.

 

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this document will be done continually.  A McMaster University lab manual is also available to read in every laboratory.

 

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe the following:

1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.

2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and    emergency contact names should be known. 

3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.

4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.           

5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition. 

6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.

7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new operations.

8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

 

Location of Safety Equipment

 

       Fire Extinguisher                                                 First Aid Kit

On walls in halls outside of labs                                        ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

 

            Telephone                                                                 Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door                            Near all building exit doors on all floors

 

 

 

Text Box: Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs 
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE laboratories, please contact 24103.

 

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.

1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!

2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.

3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not endanger yourself!

4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.

5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D fires.

6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.

7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and safely exit the building.

 

Clothing on Fire

Do not use a fire extinguisher on people

1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or

2. Roll on floor and scream for help or

3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to disperse the heat.

 

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.

Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal behaviour of the lab equipment:

1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.

2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.

3. Inform your TA of the problem.

4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.

5. TA must file an incident report.

 

 

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!

In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt, consult the course TA.

 

Defined Roles

TA

The first point of contact for lab supervision

ECE Lab Supervisor

Steve Spencer- ITB 147

steve@mail.ece.mcmaster.ca

ECE Chair

Tim Davidson- ITB A111

davidson@mcmaster.ca

ECE Administrator

Kerri Hastings- ITB A111

hastings@mcmaster.ca

ECE Course Instructor

Please contact your specific course instructor directly