Catalog Description: Review of static electric and magnetic fields and applications; Maxwell's equations; transmission lines; propagation and reflection of plane waves; introduction to guided waves, microwave networks, and radiation and antennas. Minilabs on statics, transmission lines, and waves. Explanation of cellphone antennas, WiFi communication, and other wireless technologies.

Units: 4

Related Areas:

• Physical Electronics (PHY)

Prerequisites: EECS 16B, MATH 53, and MATH 54; PHYSICS 7B or equivalent that covers AC circuits and electromagnetics up to Maxwell's equations.

Formats:
Spring: 3.0 hours of lecture, 1.0 hours of discussion, and 2.0 hours of laboratory per week
Fall: 3.0 hours of lecture, 1.0 hours of discussion, and 2.0 hours of laboratory per week

Grading Basis: letter

Final Exam Status: Written final exam conducted during the scheduled final exam period

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Class Schedule (Spring 2025):
EE 117 – TuTh 09:30-10:59, Cory 521 – Boubacar Kante

Class Schedule (Fall 2025):
EE 117 – MoWe 09:30-10:59, Cory 540AB – Ali M Niknejad

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