MODULE TITLE

Electromagnetism II

 

CREDIT VALUE

15

MODULE CODE

PHY3214

MODULE CONVENER

Staff of Foreign Host Institution

 

 

DURATION

TERM

1

2

3

Number Students Taking Module (anticipated)

8

WEEKS

 

DESCRIPTION – summary of the module content (100 words)

This is the second electromagnetism module taken by Physics students. It builds on PHY2021 (Electromagnetism I) and covers fundamental physics that students are capable of directly observing. The dielectric and magnetic properties of solids are introduced and a range of interesting phenomena are covered including the 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 PHY2021.

This is a Physics Core module taken at a study-abroad host institutions. The module(s) at the host institution that contribute to this module must be approved by the Stage 3 Study Abroad Co-ordinator.

MODULE AIMS – intentions of the module

The module aims to develop students' understanding of Maxwell's equations and their applications including some advanced topics. Specifically, students will get 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.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

 On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. describe all the fundamental aspects of electromagnetism;
  2. explain and solve problems involving the magnetic properties of materials;
  3. explain and solve problems involving the dielectric properties of materials;
  4. explain many aspects of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter;
  5. calculate the effect of such interactions using appropriate vector mathematics;
  6. calculate the fields of moving charges;
  7. solve problems requiring application of Maxwell's equations to a variety of situations as outlined in the syllabus below;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:

  1. use vector analysis to solve problems in science and engineering;

Personal and Key Transferable / Employment Skills and Knowledge:

  1. adapt to and learn from the educational frameworks and conventions of an overseas university.

SYLLABUS PLAN – summary of the structure and academic content of the module

The syllabus should match, as far as reasonably practical, the contents of PHY3051 (Electromagnetism II) and must satisfy Institute of Physics Accreditation requirements and must not duplicate modules that have already been taken, or will be taken in the future, as part of the degree.

  1. Mathematical formulation of Maxwell's equations
  2. Propagation of electromagnetic waves through isotropic media
  3. Fresnel's equations and reflection and transmission at a boundary
  4. Radiation theory and its application
  5. Scattering of electromagnetic radiation by atoms and molecules.

 

LEARNING AND TEACHING

 

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities  

0 hours

Guided independent study  

0 hours

Placement/study abroad

150 hours

 

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

 Category 

 Hours of study time 

 Description 

Placement/study abroad

150 hours

Study in accordance with the conventions of the host institution

 

ASSESSMENT

 

 FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

ILOs assessed

Feedback method

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework

33%

Written exams

67%

Practical exams

0%

 

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment

 

% of credit

Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length

 ILOs assessed 

Feedback method

Homework (see note)

33%

Weekly 4-hour sets

1-9

Written

Final exam (see note)

67%

2 hours

1-9

Written

ASSESSMENT NOTES  

Assessment assignment patterns follow the conventions of the host institution. The above entries are only indicative of typical arrangements. Grades awarded by overseas institutions are converted to Exeter grades using the conversion procedures described in the Physics Handbook

 DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original form of assessment

 Form of re-assessment 

ILOs re-assessed

Time scale for re-assessment

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES  

Re-assessment arrangements follow the conventions of the host institution

 

RESOURCES

 

 INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES -  The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener.

Core text:

  • Not applicable

Supplementary texts:

  • Not applicable

ELE:

CREDIT VALUE

15

ECTS VALUE

7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES

N/A

CO-REQUISITE MODULES

N/A

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)

6

AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING

NO

ORIGIN DATE

01-Oct-10

LAST REVISION DATE

07-Nov-16

KEY WORDS SEARCH

Physics; Core; Host institution; Study Abroad.

Module Descriptor Template Revised October 2011