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
| LLLC0203 | Introduction to Physics |
Module replaces
LLLC0185 LLLC0187This 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 type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lectures | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| seminars | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 10.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 60.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| 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 type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Multimodal Assessment | Combination of short and long answer questions. Assessment may involve solving problems or submission of revision style resources across different platforms | 40.00 |
| 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 type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Unseen exam | 2 hr 00 mins | 60.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 29/04/2024 16:16:09
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