Advanced Electromagnetism unit (KYA320)

Hobart

Introduction

The objective of this unit is to provide a thorough grounding in electromagnetism from both a modern and classical perspective, and to appreciate the mathematical framework through which quantitative problems in these areas can be solved. 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 including through computer simulations. In addition, in the second semester laboratory course you will undertake self-directed experiments relating to material covered in the physics major.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Electromagnetism
Unit code	KYA320
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Physics
Coordinator	Associate Professor Jennifer West
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the physical principles associated with electromagnetic radiation and its practical applications.
• Solve specific problems in electromagnetism by selecting and applying relevant theories for a range of physical phenomena.
• Conduct experiments to test hypotheses and interpret results with data analysis and visualisations.
• Communicate scientific results to peers using verbal, visual and written techniques.

Fee Information

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$3,575.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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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	3 x 1 hour lectures each week, 1 x 1 hour tutorial every second week, and 1 x 3 hour laboratory session each week; you may undertake the practical component of this unit at other times that benefit data collection or your schedule.
Assessment	Quiz 1 (10%)|Quiz 2 (10%)|Assignments (20%)|Laboratories (20%)|Examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Unit content will be provided via MyLO.
Recommended	Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Edition, David J. Griffiths (ISBN-13: 978-1108420419).

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