2020/21 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHYS2340 Electromagnetism (Geophysics)
10 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Michael Ries
Email: M.E.Ries@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2020/21
This module is mutually exclusive with
PHYS2300 | Physics 3- Fields and Energy |
PHYS2350 | Electromagnetism (Joint Honours) |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
By the end of the module you should be able to:- use the integral versions of Maxwell's equations to explain the concepts of electric fields and potentials, magnetic fields and magnetic induction, and to calculate these fields in cases of simple symmetric geometry.
- calculate the force on a moving charge in an electric and magnetic field and the force on a current carrying conductor, and to calculate the energy stored in electric and magnetic fields.
- analyse simple AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors and inductors.
- state Maxwell's equations in both integral and differential form and discuss their derivation from the physical laws of electromagnetism, in vacuo and in dielectric and magnetic media.
Learning outcomes
Demonstrate a basic knowledge and understanding of common physical laws and principles, and some applications of these principles.
Identify relevant principles and laws when dealing with problems.
Skills outcomes
Problem solving in electromagnetism
Syllabus
Electric and Magnetic Fields:
E field, Gauss; B field, Ampere; Magnetic induction, Faraday, Lenz.
AC currents:
in resistors inductors and capacitors, LCR circuits, Complex impedance, Resonance.
Maxwell's Equations:
(A) In vacuo with charges: Poisson; Magnetostatics, Displacement current, Maxwell's extension of Ampere's law; EM waves in vacuo, Energy and momentum in EM waves, EM spectrum.
(B) In dielectric and magnetic media - Polarization and local fields; Magnetization; Summary of Maxwell's equations.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Workshop | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Office Hour Discussions | 11 | 1.00 | 0.00 |
Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
Private study hours | 67.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 33.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
Reading lecture notes and booksSolving problems
Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Online Assessment | Online Mid-Term Assessment | 30.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Online Time-Limited assessment | 48 hr 00 mins | 70.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 |
Students will have to complete an online assessment at the end of the module. This will take place during the examinations period at the end of the semester and will be time bound. The assessment will not take 48 hours to complete, but students will have a 48 hour time period in which to complete it. Students are required to pass all assessments for this module in order to pass the module overall.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/10/2020 15:48:24
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