ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY3EPP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore classical electro dynamics theory and applications, which expands on the concepts and theories related to electromagnetism that were encountered in first year physics. You will also be introduced to the emerging field of plasma physics which describes the rich behaviour of an electrically conducting fluid. Using this theory you will explore electro magnetic fields in matter, Maxwell's equation, electro magnetic waves and also the physics of the earth's upper atmosphere and magnetic fields, the Aurora, and magnetic confinement of high energy particles in fusion reactors. This subject is one of four physics subjects at 3rd year level that together constitute the physics major in the Bachelor of Science.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Andrew McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MAT2VCA AND PHY2MOD AND PHY2CLP AND MAT2LAL
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY5EPA
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Introduction to Electrodynamics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Griffiths, D. J.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: 4th edition
Publisher: Pearson
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Classical Electrodynamics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Jackson, J. D.
Year: 1998
Edition/Volume: 3rd edition
Publisher: Wiley
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Chen, F. F.
Year: 1984
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Plenum Press
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Russell Anderson
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written exam (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
5 written assignments (2,500- words equivalent in total)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Andrew McDonald
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.00 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2-hour end of semester written exam (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
5 written assignments (2,500- words equivalent in total)Solutions to short essay questions including mathematical analysis. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |