ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETISM AND MODERN MATERIALS
PHY5EMA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
On completion of this subject, students will be able to solve problems in classical electromagnetism and modern materials science which provide a basis for further study in physics, engineering or another science. They will use the essential apparatus in a physics laboratory to take and analyse measurements, and master the vocabulary and essential concepts of classical electromagnetism and modern materials science. Students investigate electrostatics, magnetostatics, induction, conductivity, crystal structure and phase. Students will conduct three experimental investigations into electromagnetism and modern materials. Additionally, students individually solve a simple research problem solvable by computational methods. The approach and results of these investigations are summarised in written reports. This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives which deepen their knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY20ENG, PHY22ENG, PHY22SCB, PHY2EPB, PHY2SCB, PHY2EMM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Introduction to Electrodynamics (Fourth Edition) | Prescribed | Griffiths, D. J. | PRENTICE HALL |
| Readings | Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering (7th Edition) | Prescribed | Shakelford, J. F. | PRENTICE HALL, ISBN-10: 013601260 (2009) |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Chanh Tran
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 3-hour Exam comprising short-answer questions | 60 | |
| Report on research problem (3000 words) | 10 | |
| Six assignments (each 3-5 pages) and six online quizzes | 20 | |
| Three oral reports on laboratory activities | 3 | |
| Three written reports on laboratory activities (1000 words each) | 7 |