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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ENSC 416 D100

Engineering Electromagnetics II: Design (4)

Class Number: 3737

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Feb 12, 2026
    Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Mar 12, 2026
    Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Apr 20, 2026
    Mon, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ENSC 316 and MATH 254, both with a minimum grade of C-.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to boundary value problems, intermediate description of waves. Differential and integral forms of Maxwell equations. Transmission lines, co-axial cables, optical waveguides: antennas, Smith charts. Design of impedance matching networks. Reflection and transmission in complex networks. Cross-talk and interference in circuits.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

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Registrar Notes:

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