ADVANCED ELECTRODYNAMICS
PHY5EPA
2021
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.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: SMNT or PSMSC or SZHSMN
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsPHY3EPP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Introduction to Electrodynamics
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorGriffiths, D. J.
Year2013
Edition/Volume4th ed
PublisherPearson
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Introduction to Plasma Physics and Controlled Fusion
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorChen, F. F.
Year1984
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPlenum Press
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Classical Electrodynamics
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorJackson, J. D.
Year1998
Edition/Volume3rd ed
PublisherWiley
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAndrew McDonald
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 30 - 42
One 1.00 h tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
Six 3.00 h 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 |