COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN ELECTROMAGNETICS

ECE 742

Course Description

Computational techniques for solving differential and integral equations that govern static, frequency-domain, and time-domain electromagnetic field phenomena. Applications of the finite-difference time-domain method, finite-element method, and method of moments to practical electromagnetics engineering problems. Knowledge of high-level programming language like MATLAB strongly encouraged. Knowledge of electromagnetics [such asE C E 320] strongly encouraged.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.92

3.09% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.14% from Historical

A Rate

83.33%

9.26% from Historical

Class Size

-11.86% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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