ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETISM AND MODERN MATERIALS

PHY5EMA

Not currently offered

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 electronic structure. 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.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: David Hoxley

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Approval from the Department of Physics adviser of studies

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: PHY2EMM OR PHY2EPB

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Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

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Learning resources

Introduction to Electrodynamics

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Griffiths, D. J.

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Edition/Volume: Fourth edition

Publisher: PRENTICE HALL

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Introduction to Materials Science and Engineering

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Shakelford, J. F.

Year: 2009

Edition/Volume: 7th Edition

Publisher: PRENTICE HALL

ISBN: 13601260

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

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Total hours/days required: N/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Diagrammatically represent, analyse and / or solve conceptual and mathematical problems related to electromagnetism and materials science.
02. Use accurate terminology and appropriate units to describe physical phenomena related to electromagnetism and materials science.
03. Perform experiments related to electromagnetism and material science using standard physics laboratory techniques, equipment and software and assess the data to check for inappropriate, irrelevant or spurious results.
04. Explain and interpret laboratory results in the context of electromagnetism and materials science.
05. Collaborate, in pairs, to complete laboratory experiments and prepare and deliver the oral component of laboratory assessment. Ethically distinguish between collaborative and individual work.
06. Describe the recent developments in the fields of Electromagnetism and Modern Materials and identify areas which constitute interesting research problems. Apply research principles and methods applicable to the field of Electromagnetism and Modern Materials.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.