PHY3EPP
ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY3EPP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores classical electrodynamics theory and applications. Concepts and theories related to electromagnetism covered at first year are developed and extended using vector analysis. Topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic field in medium, Maxwell's equation, electromagnetic waves, and electromagnetic radiation. This unit is one of four such units at 3rd year level that together constitute the physics major stream. This stream is an excellent preparation for a career in the physical sciences and education and for honours and post-graduate research studies in Physics.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites (PHY2MOD and PHY2OPT and PHY2EMM) or (PHY2CLP and PHY2MOD), and (MAT2VCA and MAT2LAL and MAT2MEC) or equivalent or approval from the Physics adviser of studies.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHY5EPA
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Electrodynamics, 4th edition | Prescribed | Griffiths, D. J., 2013 | Pearson |
| Readings | Classical Electrodynamics, 3rd edition | Prescribed | Jackson, J. D., 1998 | Wiley |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse, visualise and solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to and described by electrodynamics.
- Activities:
- Problem-solving techniques are modelled in lectures and workshops and partial solutions to selected problems derived in tutorials. Students are assigned a set of conceptual and mathematical problems to solve in the form of four assignments.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Analyse, generate and transmit solutions to complex problems in the field of electrodynamics.
- Activities:
- Problem solving techniques are modelled in lectures and tutorials. Students will use these techniques to solve problems in electrodynamics requiring sophisticated application of the techniques.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Use standard technical software to implement computational solutions to problems too complex for analytical mathematical solutions.
- Activities:
- Computational skills will be further extended in workshops by students writing an extended program in Matlab to model and thus solve a difficult problem in electrodynamics. The program will include extensive in-line documentation as per standard professional programming practice.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 2-hour end of semester written exam | 50 | 01, 02 | |
| 4 written assignments (equivalent to 1800 words in total) | Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | 40 | 01, 02 |
| 1 written computational assignment (equivalent to 700 words) | Marks will be awarded for both the appropriateness of the program design and quality of in-line documentation. | 10 | 03 |