BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory Syllabus
AKTU B.Tech · 3rd Semester · Unit-wise syllabus (effective 2023-24)
BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory (also written as KEE301) is a subject in Semester 3 of the AKTU B.Tech programme, prescribed by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University. It carries 4 credits with an L-T-P of 3-1-0. The syllabus is divided into 5 units: Coordinate Systems and Transformation and Vector calculus, Electrostatic fields, Magneto statics, Magnetic forces, Waves and Applications. The complete unit-wise topic list, course outcomes and reference books are given below, taken from the official AKTU syllabus effective from 2023-24.
BEE301 Subject Details
| Subject Code | BEE301 / KEE301 |
|---|---|
| Subject Name | Electromagnetic Field Theory |
| University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) |
| Course | B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) |
| Year / Semester | 2nd Year · 3rd Semester |
| Credits | 4 |
| L-T-P | 3-1-0 |
| Total Units | 5 |
| Scheme Effective From | 2023-24 |
| Last Verified | 2026-08-15 |
BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory Unit-Wise Syllabus
Official AKTU syllabus (effective 2023-24) — 5 units.
Unit 1: Coordinate Systems and Transformation · Vector calculus
Coordinate Systems and Transformation: Basics of Vectors: Addition, subtraction and multiplications; Cartesian, Cylindrical, Spherical transformation. Vector calculus: Differential length, area and volume, line surface and volume integrals, Del operator, Gradient, Divergence of a vector, Divergence theorem, Curl of a vector, Stokes’s theorem, Laplacian of a scalar.
Unit 2: Electrostatic fields
Electrostatic fields: Coulombs law and field intensity, Electric field due to charge distribution, Electric flux density, Gausses’ Law- Maxwell’s equation, Electric dipole and flux line, Energy density in electrostatic fields, Electric field in material space: Properties of materials, convection and conduction currents, conductors, polarization in dielectrics, Dielectric- constants, Continuity equation and relaxation time, boundary conditions, Electrostatic boundary value problems: Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations., Methods of Images.
Unit 3: Magneto statics
Magneto statics : Magneto-static fields, Biot - Savart’s Law, Ampere’s circuit law, Maxwell’s equation, Application of ampere’s law, Magnetic flux density- Maxwell’s equation, Maxwell’s equation for static fields, magnetic scalar and vector potential.
Unit 4: Magnetic forces
Magnetic forces: Materials and devices, Forces due to magnetic field, Magnetic torque and moment, a magnetic dipole. Magnetization in materials, Magnetic boundary conditions, Inductors and inductances, Magnetic energy.
Unit 5: Waves and Applications
Waves and Applications: Maxwell’s equation, Faraday’s Law, transformer and motional electromotive forces, Displacement current, Maxwell’s equation in final form Electromagnetic wave propagation: Wave propagation in loss dielectrics, Plane waves in lossless dielectrics Plane wave in free space. Plain waves in good conductors, Power and the pointing vector, Reflection of a plain wave in a normal incidence. Transmission Lines and Smith Chart.
BEE301 Course Outcomes
- Level, KL
- Upon the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- CO1 Apply different coordinate systems and their application in electromagnetic field theory, establish
- a relation between any two systems and also understand the K3
- vector calculus.
- CO2 Understand the concept of static electric field. Understand the concept of current and properties
- of conductors. Establish boundary conditions and to calculate K4
- capacitances of different types of capacitors
- CO3 Understand the concept of static magnetic field, magnetic scalar and vector
- K4
- potential
- CO4 Understand the forces due to magnetic field, magnetization, magnetic boundary
- K4
- conditions and inductors.
- CO5 Understand displacement current, time varying fields, propagation and reflection
- K3
- of EM waves and transmission lines.
- K1 – Remember K2 – Understand K3 – Apply K4 – Analyze K5 – Evaluate K6 – Create
Frequently Asked Questions about BEE301
What is the syllabus of BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory?
The AKTU BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory syllabus is divided into 5 units: Coordinate Systems and Transformation and Vector calculus; Electrostatic fields; Magneto statics; Magnetic forces; Waves and Applications. The complete topic list for each unit is published on this page, taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus effective from 2023-24.
How many units are there in BEE301?
BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory has 5 units in the AKTU syllabus, with an L-T-P (Lecture-Tutorial-Practical) structure of 3-1-0 and 4 credits.
Is BEE301 the same subject as KEE301?
Yes. AKTU renumbered its B.Tech subject codes from the 2022-23 session onwards, so the same subject appears as BEE301 and KEE301 depending on the scheme year. The syllabus content is the same.
Which semester is BEE301 taught in?
BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory is taught in Semester 3 of the 2nd year of the AKTU B.Tech programme.
How many credits is BEE301 worth?
BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory carries 4 credits in the AKTU evaluation scheme, with an L-T-P of 3-1-0.
Where can I download BEE301 previous year question papers?
All AKTU BEE301 Electromagnetic Field Theory previous year question papers are available to download free on Ryzenstudy, with no login or registration required.
Is this the official AKTU syllabus for BEE301?
Yes. Every topic on this page is taken from the official Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University syllabus document (AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus), effective from 2023-24. A direct link to the original AKTU PDF is provided at the top of this page. Last verified on 2026-08-15.
Related AKTU Syllabus
Source: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University official syllabus — AKTU B.Tech 2nd Year Electrical Engineering Syllabus, effective from 2023-24. Ryzenstudy is not affiliated with AKTU. Content last verified on 2026-08-15.