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PHY 1103: Electricity And Magnetism 1

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Mode of Delivery

  • Online
  • Blended mode online and face to face
  • Face-to-face


1. Rationale

This unit is designed to provide experiences for the student that will lead him/her into an understanding of the similarities and differences among electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields. The inquiry projects used here will support instruction in electrical circuits, gravitational dynamics, and electromagnetic phenomena of all sorts.
Electricity and magnetism forms a core component of Physics that one needs in understanding some other components of physics like atomic physics, solid state physics, where these ideas can aid in the understanding of such fundamental electric phenomena as electric conductivity in metals and semi conductors.. It is hoped that this module will give clear perception of what physics is really about that is so needed for life in the world today especially in the teaching of school physics.

2. Prerequisite or Knowledge

As a prerequisite to study this module, you need a background of high school physics; basic concepts of differential and integral calculus and vector methods. It might be a good idea to refresh your knowledge, if you feel that your knowledge of calculus and vector methods is inadequate then you need to consult any Mathematics book on Calculus and Vector Analysis. However, you don’t have to
despair as most of the content will be treated very simply that you may have no
problem in following.

3. General Objective

To enable students to

  • Understand the origin of currents, both direct and alternating current; the function and roles of the various devices and components such as resistors, capacitors, transformers etc. in electrical circuits;
  • Understand, analyse and design various circuit diagrams;


4. Time
The time recommended for you to complete this course is 120 hours

5. Materials

  • Internet Connection
  • Compulsory Readings and Compulsory Resources (As Listed In Sections 11 & 12)
  • Software Related To This Module