Hobart
Introduction
Electromagnetism topics include electric and magnetic fields using the vector operators of divergence, gradient and curl, properties of induced polarisation and magnetisation in materials, induction effects, and finally Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation. Applications of electromagnetic phenomena in nature, scientific and consumer equipment are used to illustrate the theory. In thermodynamics, topics include the definition of temperature and its relationship to other thermal properties of systems, work and internal energy, Carnot engines and the Carnot efficiency theorem and the fundamental concept of system entropy. Laboratory sessions involve individual experiments in a wide range of physical phenomena and enable the acquisition of practical skills in experimental technique and data analysis.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics |
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| Unit code | KYA212 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
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| Level | Intermediate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3 Lectures, 1 Tutorial, 1x3hr laboratory |
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| Assessment | 40% examination, 60% internal assessment |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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