ADVANCED ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY5EPA
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore advanced electrodynamics theory and applications and solve research related problems. The concepts and theory related to electrodynamics and plasma physics will be developed in a rigorous manner using the mathematics of vector analysis. Topics that you will encounter include electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic fields in a medium, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and electromagnetic radiation. This subject is available to postgraduate students as part of a group of electives that deepen your knowledge of physics and introduce research-related skills.
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 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMNT or PSMSC or SZHSMN
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: PHY3EPP
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 ed
Publisher: Pearson
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Classical Electrodynamics
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Jackson, J. D.
Year: 1998
Edition/Volume: 3rd ed
Publisher: Wiley
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Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Chen, F. F.
Year: 1984
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Publisher: Plenum Press
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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
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 blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 2-hour end of semester exam (2,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Five individual written assignments (2,500-words, total)Solutions to short essay questions comprising both analytical and numerical (computational) solutions. | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One written report on a research problem (2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |