ECE 7011
Transcript Abbreviation:
Computational EMs
Course Description:
Advanced topics in numerical methods for solving Maxwell equations, including finite element methods, integral equation methods, and their hybridization.
Course Levels:
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
3.00
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 5510 (715) or 6010.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 813 or 814.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn advanced topics in 3D vector finite element methods for solving Maxwell equations
Learn advanced topics in fast method, such as FFT-based methods, fast multipole methods, and rank-deficiency based methods, for solving surface integral equation methods
Introduced to various mechanisms of coupling finite elements to integral equation methods for solving unbounded electromagnetic problems
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEMs: Vector finite elements, low frequency instability, ABCs, PML, preconditioners, MOREs, TDFEM | 18.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| IEs: Low frequency instability for EFIE, Calderon preconditioners, internal resonance and CFIE, IE-FFTs, Rank-deficient fast methods, FMM, VSIEs | 18.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Hybrid finite elements and boundary elements methods: conventional FE-BI, DDM-FE-BEM, preconditioners | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homeworks | 40% |
| Individual Computer Projects | 30% |
| Final Team Project | 30% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Papers, class lecture notes and slides |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
Embedded Literacies Info: