PHYS2016 Electromagnetism
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Department of Physics |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Physics |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2009 and Second Semester, 2010 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This core physics course deals with classical electromagnetism. This course includes considerations of: electrostatic fields in free space and in dielectrics; magnetic fields due to steady and varying currents; electromagnetic induction; magnetic materials; Maxwell's equations and the propagation of electromagnetic waves; dipole radiation; waveguides. Honours Pathway Option This course is offered as an advanced option. Students taking this option will be required to complete alternative assignment options comprising 15% of the total assessment. |
| Indicative Assessment |
Examination 75%, weekly assignments 25%. |
| Workload |
A total of approximately thirty-six lectures and twelve tutorials. |
| Areas of Interest | Physics |
| Requisite Statement |
PHYS1101 and PHYS1201. It is desirable that students have completed mathematics to at least the standard of MATH2305 or MATH2405, unless they have previously completed MATH2023. Students should also consider enrolment in MATH2306. |
| Incompatibility |
ENGN4502 |
| Science Group | B |
| Academic Contact | Dr John Close |
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