Radio systems, transmission lines:
Investigate features of various systems, broadcast radio, television and mobile phones. Analyse the properties of propagation, aerial characteristics and link budgets. Investigate physical/electrical characteristics of transmission lines. Analyse matching techniques using stubs.

Signal Propagation
Vector calculus, electrostatics and magneto-statics, Steady electric current, Static magnetic
field
Propagation characteristics of the electromagnetic waves, time-dependent Maxwell's equations, plane wave propagation in lossless and lossy media, Poynting vector and theorem, phase velocity and group velocity
Transmission Line Theory
Transients on transmission lines, impedance transformations and reflection coefficients for terminated transmission lines, Smith Chart , impedance matching networks, single-stub tuners, and double-stub tuners
Waveguides
higher-order modes on parallel-plate waveguides, rectangular waveguides, dielectric slab waveguides, magnetic vector potential
Antenna Properties
elemental antennas (infinitesimal dipoles and small loops), finite-length dipole antennas, transmitting and receiving properties of antennas, gain,
directivity, radiation patterns, beam-width, radiation resistance, input impedance, radiation efficiency, antenna arrays, communications links.

A FINAL ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100% which will assess Learning Outcomes 1, 2, and 3.

1. An oral presentation on one of several provided topics (50%) assessing Learning Outcome 1.

2. Written assignment on laboratory based work and report (approx 2,500 words) (50%) assessing
Learning Outcomes 2 and 3.

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via the VLE and throughout the semester.

36 hours of Lecture/practical based teaching supported by VLE.

Lecture (2 hours per week), tutorial/practical laboratory work (1 hour per week)
Directed reading, information gathering, and student supervised learning (114 hours)

Ron Schmitt, (2002) Electromagnetics Explained: A Handbook for Wireless/ RF, EMC, and High-Speed Electronics, (EDN Series for Design Engineers), Newnes, ISBN 9-780-75067-4034

Daniel Fleisch, (2008), A Student's Guide to Maxwell's Equations Paperback, 1st ed, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9-780-52170-1471

Daniel Fleisch, (2011), A Student's Guide to Vectors and Tensors Paperback, 1st ed, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 9-780-52117-1908

Laboratory equipment and MATLAB simulation package

1. To develop an understanding of knowledge and electromagnetics and propagation. (Knowledge and Understanding, Learning).
2. To develop basic skill in methods of design and analysis across a broad range of electronic and telecommunication engineering areas. (Analysis, Application).
3. To communicate ideas effectively. (Communication).