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On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
1. Interpret forces to and between electric charges and electric currents.
2. Analyse static electric and magnetic fields.
3. Compute the capacitance and inductance of various conductor configurations.
4. Implement numerical methods for solving electromagnetic problems.
5. Explain electromagnetic phenomena such as electromagnetic shielding, induction and etc.
Electric charge and the electric field
Electric flux density and Gauss's Law
Electric scalar potential
Electric field in matter and boundary conditions
Capacitance
Numerical simulation of electromagnetic problems
Magnetic field and Ampere's Law
Magnetic flux and Gauss's Law for magnetic fields
Faraday's Law
Inductance
Maxwell's equations
Applications of Electromagnetics
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 36 |
Tutorial | 9 |
Laboratories | 12 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 60 |
Total | 117 |
Students must have completed a Level 1 Introduction to Calculus module (for example MATH10250 or equivalent), a Level 2 Multivariable Calculus (MATH20290 or equivalent) and a Level 1 Physics module (PHYC10150 or equivalent).
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: End of semester examination | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | Yes | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 50 |
Attendance: Attendance and participation in lectures and tutorials | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 5 |
Examination: Mid-term examination | Week 7 | Yes | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 25 |
Assignment: Homework assignments | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 1 Hour |
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