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PHY3143 Advanced Electromagnetism2007-2008Code: PHY3143Title: Advanced Electromagnetism Instructors: Prof. J.R. Sambles CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Fundamental Electromagnetism I (PHY1104), Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1116) and Fundamental Electromagnetism II (PHY2006) Duration: Semester II Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: 2004/05 DGWP AimsThis is the final module that physics undergraduates receive in electromagnetism. It follows on from PHY2006 (Fundamental Electromagnetism II) and examines the fundamental physics that students are capable of directly observing. The phenomena covered, scattering of light the propagation of electromagnetic waves, etc., are important in a wide variety of areas and in many key technologies. The early part of the module is primarily a recap and a reinforcing of the difficult material treated at the end of PHY2006. Once this is completed, and Maxwell's equations are firmly established, the module moves on to more advanced topics. Specifically, it is intended to take students to the point where they can handle the fundamentals of fields due to moving charges and also to begin to explore the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter. It is a demanding module containing substantial amounts of vector mathematics and basic core physics. Intended Learning OutcomesStudents should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures (20×1hr), tutorials, buzz-problems and problems classes (2×1hr), e-learning resources. AssignmentsExample problems in preparation for the problems classes AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(1999), Introduction to Electrodynamics (3rd edition), Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-805326-X (UL: 537 GRI)Supplementary Text(s)(1993), Foundations of Electromagnetic Theory (4th edition), Addison-Wesley, ISBN 0-201-52624-7 (UL: 530.141 REI)Formative MechanismsStudents are given four example sheets including one which is illustrative of typical examination questions. The full answers are provided and discussed in two problems classes. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |