Course Title: Wireless and Guided Waves
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Wireless and Guided Waves
Credit Points: 12.00
Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET2114 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
125H Electrical & Computer Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2006, Sem 2 2007, Sem 2 2008, Sem 2 2009, Sem 2 2010, Sem 2 2011, Sem 2 2012, Sem 2 2013, Sem 2 2014, Sem 2 2015, Sem 2 2016 |
EEET2114 |
City Campus |
Undergraduate |
172H School of Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Sem 2 2018, Sem 2 2019, Sem 2 2020, Sem 2 2021, Sem 2 2022, Sem 2 2023, Sem 2 2024, Sem 2 2025 |
Course Coordinator: A/Prof Wayne Rowe
Course Coordinator Phone: Please contact via email in first instan
Course Coordinator Email: wayne.rowe@rmit.edu.au
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Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Recommended Prior Study
You should have satisfactorily completed or received credit for the following course/s before you commence this course:
• EEET2369 Signals and Systems
• MATH2161 Mathematics for ECE
If you have completed prior studies at RMIT or another institution that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible to apply for credit transfer.
Alternatively, if you have prior relevant work experience that developed the skills and knowledge covered in the above course/s you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning.
Please follow the link for further information on how to apply for credit for prior study or experience.
Assumed Knowledge
To successfully complete this course, you should have the ability to solve fundamental problems in AC circuit analysis and transmission lines, as well as have a basic knowledge of vector calculus and differential equations in three spatial variables.
Course Description
This course introduces electromagnetic wave propagation concepts imperative for the understanding of communication systems. Electromagnetic concepts are essential for understanding the behaviour of devices and systems that we encounter every day. The internal workings of modern computing devices, mobile phones and tablets, wired and wireless internet, and even polarised sunglasses are all reliant on electromagnetic design principles.
The course develops your understanding of signal transmission in a number of different communication media: primarily in free space (air) and waveguides (e.g. coaxial cables, metal tubes or printed circuit tracks). Radiation from antennas is also introduced, to describe how electronic signals can escape from circuits into the air.
Topics studied in this course include the following areas of Electromagnetic Wave Principles and Applications:
- Review of electromagnetic fundamentals.
- Electromagnetic wave equations.
- Electrodynamics
- Uniform plane waves.
- Power flow in waves.
- Conductor loss and skin depth.
- Aspects of transmission, reflection refraction and diffraction.
- Modes and transmission in metallic waveguides.
- Radiation and fundamentals of antennas.
- Friis transmission formula.
If you are enrolled in this course as a component of your Bachelor Honours Program, your overall mark will contribute to the calculation of the Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
See the WAM information web page for more information.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
This course contributes to the program learning outcomes for the programs:
BH073BIT - Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) Major: Electronic and Communication Engineering
BH073P23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) Major: Electronic and Communication Engineering
BH111ECH23 - Bachelor of Engineering (Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering) (Honours) Major: Electronic and Communication Engineering / Bachelor of Business
PLO 1. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced understanding of scientific theories, principles and concepts and engineering fundamentals within the engineering discipline
PLO 2. Demonstrate a coherent and advanced body of knowledge within the engineering discipline
PLO 4. Apply knowledge of established engineering methods to the solution of complex problems in the engineering discipline
PLO 5. Utilise mathematics, software, tools and techniques, referencing appropriate engineering standards and codes of practice, in the design of complex engineering systems
PLO 8. Communicate engineering designs and solutions respectfully and effectively, employing a range of advanced communication methods, in an individual or team environment, to diverse audiences.
PLO 11. Collaborate and contribute as an effective team member or leader in diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, with commitment to First Nations peoples and/or globally inclusive perspectives and participation in an engineering context.
For more information on the program learning outcomes for your program, please see the program guide.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
CLO1 Critically analyse and evaluate the behaviour of electromagnetic waves interacting with dielectric and metallic objects
CLO2 Evaluate the frequency dependant interaction between high frequency electromagnetic waves and conductors
CLO3 Apply advanced knowledge of antenna radiation principles to antenna systems in real-world scenarios
CLO4 Resolve complex practical problems related to electromagnetic wave propagation using advanced simulation tools and mathematical models
CLO5 Apply established engineering methods to design metallic rectangular waveguides for single mode, low-loss transmission of high-frequency signals
CLO6 Effectively communicate complex electromagnetic concepts and design decisions via personal contributions to detailed group-based technical reports and assignments
Overview of Learning Activities
The learning activities included in this course are:
• Pre-recorded lectures and tutorials where syllabus material will be presented and explained, and the subject will be illustrated with demonstrations and examples;
• completion of tutorial questions and laboratory projects designed to give further practice in the application of theory and procedures requiring an integrated understanding of the subject matter, and to give you feedback on your progress and understanding;
• private study, working through the course as presented in classes and learning materials, and gaining practice at solving conceptual and numerical problems.
Overview of Learning Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems.
Lists of relevant reference texts, resources in the library and freely accessible Internet sites will be provided.
Various simulation and visualisation tools are available to consolidate the understanding of various topics.
You will also use computer software within the School during laboratory/assignment work.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment tasks
Assessment 1 Mid-Semester Test, 20%, CLO1, CLO2 and CLO3
Assessment 2 Practical experiments/Assignments, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5 and CLO6
Assessment 3 Final Assessment, 40%, CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, and CLO5
If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.