Courses & Units
Transmission Lines and Electromagnetic Waves ENG305
Introduction
The unit equips students with the necessary knowledge and skills to analyse, design, and troubleshoot transmission lines and electromagnetic systems and devices. Topics covered in the unit include transmission lines, impedance matching and Smith Charts, Maxwell’s equations, static and dynamic electromagnetic fields, propagation of plane waves in free space and lossy media, and reflection and transmission of waves from planar interfaces such as building and ground surfaces. The unit lays a solid foundation for students to explore a wide range of applications, including wireless communication systems, high-speed digital circuits, electromagnetic sensors, and bioelectromagnetics.
Summary
| Unit name | Transmission Lines and Electromagnetic Waves |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ENG305 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering |
| Discipline | Engineering |
| Coordinator | Doctor Haihan Sun |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Calculate wave propagation characteristics in transmission lines.
- Design matching circuit systems using transmission lines.
- Apply Maxwell's equations to solve problems in electrostatics, magnetostatics, and time-varying electromagnetics.
- Explain propagation, reflection, and transmission of plane electromagnetic waves.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
ENG231 and ENG2XX Signals and Linear SystemsTeaching
| Assessment | Assessed tutorial (20%)|Design report (20%)|Mid-term test (20%)|Exam (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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