PHY3032 : Advanced Electromagnetism
- Offered for Year: 2020/21
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mark Rayson
- Owning School: Mathematics, Statistics and Physics
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To enhance the students’ knowledge of the fundamental theory of electromagnetism and to enable the students to view these laws within the wider context of physics as a whole.
Module Summary
The theory of electromagnetism was a tour de force of 19th century physics. In this module it will be placed in its proper context with regard to another pillar of classical physics, namely, special relativity. The course ends with a discussion of a radical change to our view of the world required to understand previously covered phenomena when considering the particle nature of light.
Outline Of Syllabus
Scalar and vector fields, vector calculus, electrostatics, scalar potentials, Maxwell’s equations inferred from electrostatics and coordinate transformations, magnetic charge and duality transformations, magnetic vector potentials, four-potential and four-current, radiation and the particle nature of light.
Teaching Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
Teaching Activities
Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
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Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 12 | 1:30 | 18:00 | Recorded lectures |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 3 | 1:30 | 4:30 | PIP tutorial/problem class |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 6 | 0:30 | 3:00 | On line office hours |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 3 | 10:00 | 30:00 | Preparation, writing up of assessed assignments |
Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 40:00 | 40:00 | Reviewing lecture notes, reviewing recap, general reading |
Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:30 | 4:30 | Synchronous online tutorial/problem class |
Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Non-synchronous online materials are used for the delivery of theory and explanation of methods, illustrated with examples, and for giving general feedback on assessed work. Present-in-person and synchronous online sessions are used to help develop the students’ abilities at applying the theory to solving problems and to identify and resolve specific queries raised by students, and to allow students to receive individual feedback on marked work. Students who cannot attend a present-in-person session will be provided with an alternative activity allowing them to access the learning outcomes of that session. In addition, office hours/discussion board activity will provide an opportunity for more direct contact between individual students and the lecturer: a typical student might spend a total of one or two hours over the course of the module, either individually or as part of a group.
Student should consult their individual timetable for up-to-date delivery information.
Assessment Methods
Please note that module leaders are reviewing the module teaching and assessment methods for Semester 2 modules, in light of the Covid-19 restrictions. There may also be a few further changes to Semester 1 modules. Final information will be available by the end of August 2020 in for Semester 1 modules and the end of October 2020 for Semester 2 modules.
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
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Written exercise | 2 | M | 10 | N/A |
Written exercise | 2 | M | 10 | N/A |
Written exercise | 2 | A | 80 | Alternative Assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
A substantial formal test is appropriate for the assessment of the material in this module. The course assessments will allow the students to develop their problem solving techniques, to practise the methods learnt in the module, to assess their progress and to receive feedback
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- PHY3032's Timetable