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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Electromagnetism
Module Code	PS202
School	School of Physical Sciences
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Paul Van Kampen Semester 2: Paul Van Kampen Autumn: Paul Van Kampen
Module Teacher	Paul Van Kampen
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Maxwell's equations are introduced through conceptual development of electromagnetism and vector calculus.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate conceptual understanding of electric and magnetic fields
2. Apply the superposition principle in the context of electric and magnetic fields
3. Set up integrals to evaluate electric fields due to one- and two-dimensional charge distributions
4. Set up integrals to evaluate magnetic fields due to constant current configurations
5. Link electromagnetism with other areas of physics, e.g. mechanics, optics, and special relativity.
6. Solve unseen problems in electrostatics and magnetostatics
7. Discuss and solve problems in electricity and magnetism in a small group setting

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	12	No Description
Lecture	12	No Description
Tutorial	21	No Description
Tutorial	23	No Description
Examination	1	Mid-term exam
Examination	1	Mid-term exam
Independent learning time	91	No Description
Independent learning time	89	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Electrostatics.
Electric force, field, flux, and potential. Coulomb's Law. Gauss' Law..

Electric fields in matter.
Electric dipoles. Polarisation..

Magnetostatics.
Magnetic force, field, and flux. Biot-Savart law. Ampere's law..

Electromagnetism.
Faraday's law. Maxwell's correction to Ampere's law. Electric fields, magnetic fields & special relativity..

Maxwell's equations.
Differential and integral forms of Maxwell's equations..

Mathematical tools.
Vector components. Vector addition and subtraction. Line integrals and circulation. Surface and volume integrals. Divergence, gradient, curl..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	40%	Examination Weight	60%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Take-home problems	15%	Every Week
In Class Test	Mid-term exam	20%	Week 8
Computerised test/exam	Pretest	5%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 3

Indicative Reading List