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 and Maxwell's equations. The course includes a lab component as part of the combined second year lab program; designed to introduce lab techniques, data analysis and learn physics that is not covered in the course workshops.
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.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Describe and understand the basic concepts underpinning electricity and magnetism such as potential and field.
- Understand the relationship between electric and magnetic fields.
- Calculate the electrostatic and magnetic fields produced by static and moving charges in a variety of simple configurations.
- Identify and apply appropriate theoretical techniques to solve a range of different problems in electromagnetism.
- Design, set up, and carry out experiments; analyse data recognising and accounting for errors; and compare with theoretical predictions.
Indicative Assessment
- Examination (25) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Midterm exam (24) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Weekly assignments (26) [LO 1,2,3,4]
- Lab reports (25) [LO 5]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours throughout the semester including:
• 1 x 2 hour compulsory workshop and 1 x 2 hour optional tutorial per week and 4 x 3 hour laboratory sessions over the semester.
• Approximately 82 hours of self-directed study which will include preparation for workshops/labs and other assessment tasks.
Inherent Requirements
N/A -To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Griffiths, `Introduction to electrodynamics'
Assumed Knowledge
Students are strongly recommended to have completed PHYS1201, with a credit grade or higher. Concurrent enrolment in MATH2306 is strongly recommended.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4440 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $6360 |
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Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8742 | 22 Jul 2024 | 29 Jul 2024 | 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Oct 2024 | In Person | View |