Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Vicerrectoría Académica y de Investigación
Course: Electromagnetic Theory and Waves
Code: 202087724
Learning Guide - Task 1 – Prior knowledge
1. Data of the Task
Table 1. Description.
Aspect Description
1. Type of activity Independent
2. Evaluation moment Initial
3. Managing unit Escuela de Ciencias Básicas
Tecnología e Ingeniería ECBTI
4. Score of the Task 25 points
5. The activity starts on: Tuesday, August 19, 2025
6. The activity ends on: Monday, September 1, 2025
7. Independent work hours of 6
the student
2. Detailed Description of the Learning Activity
Through this activity, the following learning outcome is expected to be
achieved:
Learning Outcome 1: To understand electromagnetic theory concepts
through problem-solving in wave propagation in open media, with the
aim of classifying behavior based on various parameters and
characteristics that affect propagation.
The activity consists of: Identify concepts, parameters, variables, and
units related to electromagnetic waves and explore them using a
simulator.
The following materials and resources are required for the development
of this activity:
Leyton O., & Comas, C. (2023). Electromagnetic waves concepts.
[Objeto_virtual_de_Informacion_OVI]. Repositorio Institucional
UNAD. [Link]
Quesada, M., & Maroto, J. (2014). Electromagnetic waves in free
space. From Maxwell's Equations to Free and Guided
Electromagnetic Waves: An Introduction for First-year
Undergraduates. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. (pp. 49-60).
[Link]
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s&site=eds-live&scope=site&ebv=EB&ppid=pp_49
To develop this activity, follow these steps:
Step 1: Explore the academic resources described for the development
of this activity.
Step 2: Download the delivery format “Annex 1” found in the Learning
Guide – Task 1 - Prior knowledge.
Step 3: Answer the questions and solve the exercise in the section
called "Activity".
Step 4: Each student must complete the task in their individual
"Delivery format" verifying the requirements of the evaluation rubric.
Share your questions in the "Task-1" forum.
Step 5: Submit their final work in PDF format in Task 1- Prior
knowledge - Evaluation Rubric and activity submission.
Activity
Investigate the following concepts by exploring texts or internet sources
(it is recommended to use the e-library of the UNAD and consult the
author Shahen Hacyan's book on gravitational waves, pages 22 to 27).
Each concept must be explained using your own words.
1. What is an electromagnetic wave?
2. Parameters of electromagnetic waves (amplitude, frequency,
period and wavelength).
3. What is the electromagnetic spectrum?
Explore within the Knowledge Environment, in Unit 1, the bibliographical
references of Leyton, O., & Comas, C. (2023) and Quesada, M., &
Maroto, J. (2014) and solve the following exercise:
4. The following is a sinusoidal function 𝑬(𝒙) = 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒏(𝟐𝝅𝒇𝒙)
Where 𝑨 is the amplitude of the function and 𝒇 is its frequency.
Exercise: Using the first number of your identification as 𝑨 and the
last number of your identification (greater than zero) as 𝒇, graph the
function 𝑬(𝒙) using any software like Geogebra, Symbolab or other,
identify 𝑨 and 𝒇 on the generated image.
Use:
Geogebra: [Link]
Symbolab: [Link]
Geogebra example: if your identification is 87654320 then 𝑨 = 𝟖, f=2,
graphing:
Figure 1.
Geogebra Example.
Note: The graph shows that the maximum amplitude A of the wave is
8 units (A=8 units) and that the frequency f is 2 cycles from x=0 to
x=1 (f=2cycle/unit). Geogebra (2023). Graphing.
[Link]
Attention: See a step-by-step guide on graphing in the delivery format
"Annex 1".
3. Guidelines for the Development and Submission of Learning
Evidence
Learning evidence refers to the actions, products, or observable processes
that are done or delivered to demonstrate acquired capabilities, skills,
aptitudes, and attitudes. These serve to allow the teacher to assess and
evaluate student performance effectively.
The evidence to be developed individually are: a PDF document with the
name 'Task – 1_name surname', with the following contents:
Cover page.
Answer to questions.
Solution of the graphic exercise.
At least 1 reference (use APA format).
The evidence to be developed collaboratively are:
No collaborative evidence is required in this activity.
For developing and submitting evidence, please consider the following
guidelines:
Before submitting the requested product, the group should check that
it complies with all the requirements indicated in this activity guide.
Please note that all individual or group written products must comply with
“spelling and mechanics” standards and the submission conditions defined
in this activity guide.
Regarding the use of references, consider that the product of this activity
must comply with the standards of APA.
In any case, comply with the referencing standards and avoid academic
plagiarism. To do so, you can support yourself by reviewing your written
products using the Turnitin tool available in the virtual campus.
4. Academic Situations
Consider that in Agreement 029 of December 13, 2013, Article 99, the
following actions are considered as offenses against academic order,
among others: item e) "Plagiarism, that is, presenting as one's own the
entirety or part of a work, paper, document, or invention created by
another person. It also includes the use of false citations or references,
or proposing citations where there is no match between the citation and
the reference," and item f) "Reproducing or copying, for profit,
educational materials or results of research products that have intellectual
property rights reserved for the University."
The academic sanctions that the student will face are as follows:
a) In cases of proven academic fraud in the respective academic work or
evaluation, the grade imposed will be zero points without prejudice to the
corresponding disciplinary sanction.
b) In cases related to proven plagiarism in academic work of any nature,
the grade imposed will be zero points, without prejudice to the
corresponding disciplinary sanction.