EE-419 Electrostatics

GOALS:

• To learn fundamental concepts of electrostatics
• To learn vector analysis and its application in electrostatics
• To enhance knowledge in various branches of engineering such as circuit analysis and design, semiconductor device theory and communication theory
• To apply knowledge gained in physics and mathematics to solve problems in electomagnetics and applied electromagnetics

EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

• The student will understand cartesian, cylindrical, and spherical coordinate system
• The student will understand and apply vector analysis to solve problems
• The student will understand the concepts of force, electric flux density, electric field, electric potential
• The student will understand the concepts current, magnetic field, magnetic flux, vector magnetic potential
• The student will understand and apply Coulomb's law, Gauss' law, Ampere's law, Biot Savart law to calculate electric or magnetic fields
• The student will learn Maxwell's equations for static fields
• The student will understand and apply boundary conditions to solve problems
• The student will understand the impact of electromagnetic fields and its exposure on human and environment.
• The student will become aware of the emerging technologies and their relevance to the material learned in the course, and the need to engage in life long learning.

OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT:

• The understanding of coordinate systems and its application is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• The understanding of vector analysis is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• The understanding of charge, force, electric flux, electric field, and electric potential is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• The understanding of current, magnetic field, magnetic flux, vector magnetic potential is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• The understanding of Coulomb's law, Gauss' law, Amper's law, and Biot Savart law is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• The understanding of Maxwell's equations and boundary conditions is assessed via class exercises, homework assignments, quizzes and examinations
• Published papers on topics relevant to the course are made available to students, followed by discussion in class.
• Class discussion on published papers of relevance is used to assess students awareness of the need for life long learning, and the impact of electromagnetic fields on environment and health.

ABET CRITERIA:

• An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
• An ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems
• An ability to communicate effectively
• An understanding of the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context
• A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
• A knowledge of contemporary issues
• An ability to use modern engineering tools in engineering practice