Courses & Units
Advanced Electromagnetism KYA320
Required for students majoring in Physics.
Introduction
The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in electromagnetism (38 lectures) and to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. In addition, in the laboratory course you will learn the basics of computational physics, although this will be a broad introduction, some of the specific exercises/problems you will look at will relate directly to the electromagnetism covered in the lectures.
Applications of physical principles in daily life and technology form a key part of the learning activities in the unit. Students are encouraged to develop their conceptual thinking ability, and to practice approximating real situations by simpler physical/mathematical models.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Electromagnetism |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KYA320 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Physics |
| Coordinator | Professor Simon Ellingsen |
| Teaching staff | Doctor Ross Turner |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 10/7/2023 | 8/8/2023 | 28/8/2023 | 15/10/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Apply physical principles associated with electromagnetism and electromagnetic radiation in a broad range of contexts
- Communicate discipline knowledge to peers and non-expert audiences
- Evaluate different theories for physical phenomena and demonstrate how they can be used to solve specific problems.
- Explain the role of physics in a broad range of contexts, disciplines and situations.
- Recognise that applications of physics may have important social & ethical implications.
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010301 | $1,037.00 | $1,037.00 | not applicable | $2,836.00 |
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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
KYA211 Waves and Kinetic Theory AND KYA212 Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics AND (KMA252 Calculus and Applications 2 OR KME271 Engineering Mathematics)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 1 hour workshops each week which discuss questions arising from online video content and provide an opportunity to practice problem solving. Approximately 36 hours to undertake, analyse and write-up an experiment with limited supervision and guidance provided. This work is undertaken at times which suit the student. Approximately 6 hours per assignment to undertake the problem solving work required for each of the 6 assignments over the semester |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assignments (10%)|Labs (25%)|Mid-Semester Test (25%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Will be provided via MyLO |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Edition, David J. Griffiths (ISBN-13: 978-1108420419) | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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