Transmission Lines and Electromagnetic Waves unit (ENG305)

Hobart

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	Sciences and Engineering School of Engineering
Discipline	Engineering
Coordinator	Doctor Brian Salmon
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1

Note

Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.

Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/02/2027	16/03/2027	19/04/2027	13/06/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

About Census Dates

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
031307	$1,235.00	$1,235.00	not applicable

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG231 and ENG2XX Signals and Linear Systems

Teaching

Assessment	Assessed tutorial (20%)|Mid-term test (20%)|Practical laboratory (20%)|Exam (40%)
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.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.