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2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0202 Electromagnetism and Thermal Physics

10 creditsClass Size: 60

Module manager: Jordan Thirlwell
Email: J.J.Thirwell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisites

LLLC0203Introduction to Physics

Module replaces

LLLC0185 LLLC0187

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to develop students’ understanding of several core topics in Electricity, Magnetism and Thermal Physics, using theoretical descriptions, demonstrations and worked examples. Throughout this module, students will be given many opportunities to develop their own problem-solving skills and to learn how to apply the theories introduced to simple real-life situations. This module provides students with a chance to learn key concepts and skills needed for a variety of Science and Engineering degree programmes.

Objectives

The aim of this module is to provide students with the core concepts and skills needed to succeed within the fields of Thermal Physics and Electromagnetism.

Students will use some of the mathematical toolbox, notation and techniques introduced in the first semester to advance their understanding of physics within the fields of electromagnetism, electronics and thermodynamics.

Teaching will be supported by interactive content, demonstrations, virtual labs and online quizzes which will offer many opportunities for the students to engage with the material, connect the content with real world applications, test their knowledge and gain confidence in problem solving

Learning outcomes
1. Identify the relevant physical laws that govern physical phenomena in the area of Electromagnetism and Thermal physics

2. Present physical ideas in the area of Electromagnetism and Thermal physic using appropriate scientific language, mathematical notation and diagrams

3. Model a physical problem and formulate a mathematical solution to describe different physical phenomena

4. Describe, explain and interpret results in physics terms

Skills outcomes
Ability to model and solve physical problems using mathematics; data analysis and interpretation; scientific communication in physics terms; familiarity with mathematical notation and its application in physics problems.


Syllabus

The content will be delivered through lectures and workshops and will cover areas such as… 

- Introduction to circuits

- Electricity

- Magnetism

- Temperature scaled and absolute zero

- Laws of thermodynamics

- Gas laws

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lectures102.0020.00
seminars101.0010.00
Independent online learning hours10.00
Private study hours60.00
Total Contact hours30.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Formative feedback will be given during in class activities and exercises, where the students will have the chance to work individually or in group, as well as via completion of online assignments and individual submission of problem set solutions.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Multimodal AssessmentCombination of short and long answer questions. Assessment may involve solving problems or submission of revision style resources across different platforms40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)40.00

Coursework will be released and submitted as a single assessment, however students will be encouraged to tackle problems as the relevant material is covered, on a week-by-week basis.


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Unseen exam 2 hr 00 mins60.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)60.00

Exam resits will have the same format and methods of assessment of the first attempt, and the students will be able to resit during the July Resit period, or at the next available opportunity.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:16:09

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