ECE4122 · Monash University
Advanced electromagnetics
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Engineering
What it covers
The unit evaluates the propagation of time-harmonic electromagnetic waves in wireless and guided media using Maxwell's equations. The media covered include vacuum/air, radio frequency (RF) and microwave transmission lines, metallic waveguides, planar optical waveguides and optical fibres. The unit also explores different types of antennas that can be used to generate electromagnetic waves. In addition to these, the unit covers concepts related to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Using these concepts, the unit explores practical problems such as interference and coupling in RF/microwave circuits and discusses solutions such as grounding, shielding and filtering. In each section of this unit, the learned theory is related to real-world applications to expand your understanding.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Final assessmenthurdle | Examination | 40% |
| Mid-semester summative assessmenthurdle | Examination | 20% |
| Laboratory assessmenthurdle | Written | 15% |
| Design projecthurdle | Project | 20% |
| Lab testhurdle | Quiz / Test | 5% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On-campus |