Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | Electromagnetism I | ||
| Code | PHYS201 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr ZY Kalender Physics Y.Kalender@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2024-25 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce the fundamental concepts and principles of electromagnetism, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves; to introduce differential vector analysis in the context of electromagnetism; to introduce the formulation of Maxwell's equations in the presence of dielectric and magnetic materials; to develop the ability of students to apply Maxwell's equations to simple problems involving dielectric and magnetic materials; to develop the concepts of field theories in Physics using electromagnetism as an example; to introduce light as an electromagnetic wave. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate a good knowledge of the laws of electromagnetism and an understanding of the practical meaning of Maxwell's equations in integral and differential forms. |
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(LO2) Apply differential vector analysis to electromagnetism. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate simple knowledge and understanding of how the presence of matter affects electrostatics and magnetostatics, and the ability to solve simple problems in these situations. |
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(LO4) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how the laws are altered in the case of non-static electric and magnetic fields and the ability to solve simple problems in these situations. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills. |
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(S2) Analytic skills applied to the study of electromagnetic phenomena. |
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(S3) Collaborative problem solving in workshops |
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Syllabus |
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Maxwell’s equations in differential form and equivalence with integral form, Calculating the field from the potential (gradient), Gauss’ law in differential form (divergence), Circulation law in differential form (curl), Poisson’s and Laplace’s laws and solutions, Electric dipole, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems, Dielectrics, polarization, electric displacement field, Capacitance in the presence of dielectrics, force on a dielectric, Magnetic dipole field, Ampere’s law in differential forms, Maxwell’s equations in vacuum for steady conditions, Vector potential, Magnetic materials, magnetization, magnetic field strength, Time-varying fields, Maxwell’s equations for the most general case, Derivation of electromagnetic waves, speed of light. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 – Lectures. Description: delivered on Campus - lectures recorded and available on VLE. Teaching Method 2 - Workshops delivered on campus. |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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24 |
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48 | ||||
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| Private Study | 102 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Examination There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 150 | 80 | ||||
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| 5 problem sets covering weeks 6-10 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 10 | ||||
| 5 problem sets covering weeks 1-5 Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 0 | 10 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |