PHYS2005 (v.1) Electromagnetism
| Area: | School of Elec Eng, Comp and Math Sci (EECMS) |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Science Laboratory: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Equivalent(s): |
8717 (v.7)
Electromagnetism 202
or any previous version
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| Prerequisite(s): |
8142 (v.5)
Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism 201
or any previous version
OR PHYS2003 (v.1) Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism or any previous version |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | This is a second year level unit for students who have previously undertaken the introductory electricity and magnetism unit (PHYS2003: Classical Mechanics and Electromagnetism, or any previous version) and have a satisfactory background in mathematics (MATH2009 Advanced Calculus, or any previous version). The unit begins with a review of the mathematical methods germane to classical electrodynamics: vector analysis, and differential and integral calculus in curvilinear co-ordinates. This is followed by the study of static electric fields (including the laws of Coulomb and Gauss), calculation of the electric potential, and capacitance. Laplace’s equation, and the method of images are introduced as a means to solve problems in electrostatics. The course then covers static magnetic fields, including the Biot-Savart and Ampère’s law, the magnetic vector potential, and multipole expansions of the electric and magnetic field. The course treats the electric and magnetic fields in matter. The final component of the course covers electrodynamics and relativity, Faraday’s law and inductance, Maxwell's equations, electrodynamic conservation laws, and electromagnetic waves. The laboratory sessions provide students with an advanced laboratory experience, and further enhance analytical, and report writing skills. |
| Field of Education: | 010301 Physics |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Partially Online Internal | Area External | Central External | Fully Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | ||||
| 2019 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
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Fully Online refers to the main (larger portion of) mode of learning provided via Internet interaction (including the downloading of pre-packaged material on the Internet). Excludes online course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area which remain Central External
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