Course Overview:
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in the theory and engineering applications of electromagnetic fields and waves. Designed for electrical and computer engineering students, the curriculum bridges the gap between fundamental physics and practical circuit theory. Students will explore static electric and magnetic fields, time-varying fields, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, transmission lines, and introductory antenna theory. Emphasis is placed on developing a strong physical understanding and the mathematical tools required to analyze complex electromagnetic phenomena in modern technology.
Required Textbook
Engineering Electromagnetics by Nathan Ida.
Note: This primary text provides a rigorous yet accessible approach to electromagnetic theory, focusing on physical intuition, detailed problem-solving techniques, and practical engineering applications.
Supplementary Textbook
Fundamentals of Applied Electromagnetics by Fawwaz T. Ulaby (and Umberto Ravaioli).
Note: This auxiliary text is highly recommended for its excellent visual aids, interactive modules, and strong emphasis on bridging circuit theory with electromagnetics, particularly in the context of transmission lines and wave propagation.
Course Objectives By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand and apply vector calculus to electromagnetic problems.
Analyze electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in various media.
Apply Maxwell's equations in both integral and differential forms to time-varying fields.
Evaluate the propagation, reflection, and transmission of plane electromagnetic waves in different materials.
Analyze transmission line behavior, including impedance matching and transient responses.
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental physical principles underlying the operation of modern semiconductor devices. Bridging the gap between physics and electrical engineering, the curriculum explores the quantum mechanical and statistical foundations of semiconductor materials. Students will journey from basic crystal structures and energy band theory to the detailed analysis of carrier transport phenomena. Building on this physical foundation, the course rigorously examines the electrostatics, current-voltage characteristics, and operational principles of essential electronic components, including $pn$ junctions, Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJTs), and Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistors (MOSFETs).
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Understand semiconductor crystal structures and interpret energy band diagrams.
Calculate thermal equilibrium carrier concentrations using Fermi-Dirac statistics and density of states.
Analyze non-equilibrium carrier processes, including drift, diffusion, generation, and recombination.
Derive and evaluate the electrostatics (electric field, depletion width, built-in potential) and current-voltage ($I-V$) behavior of $pn$ junction diodes.
Understand the physical operation, terminal characteristics, and basic modeling of BJTs and MOSFETs.
Required Textbook
Semiconductor Physics and Devices: Basic Principles (or An Introduction to Semiconductor Devices) by Donald A. Neamen.