Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 1745 (v.5) Physical Measurements 102 or any previous version
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8648 (v.3) Mathematical Methods 201 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | The Electromagnetic Model. Vector Analysis. Static Electric Fields. Laws of Coulomb and Gauss. The scalar potential. Capacitance. Time varying magnetic fields. Maxwell Equations. Plane electromagnetic waves. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have developed advanced skills in solving physics problems. They will be able to manipulate coordinate systems, perform calculations on problems involving electric and magnetic fields, recognise and apply Coulomb' and Gauss's law to electromagnetic problems, recognise and apply Maxwell's equations to electromagnetic problems and describe and solve problems concerning electromagnetic waves, waveguides and antennae. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Serway, R., 1992, 'Physics for Scientists and Engineers', Saunders, Philadelphia. |
Unit Texts: | Cheng, D., 1989, 'Field and Wave Electromagnetics', Addison-Wesley, Reading. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 25%. Mid Semester Test 10%. Final Examination 65%. |
Field of Education: | 10300 Physics and Astronomy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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